There are five (5) levels of participation within GYBA. These levels generally correspond with the levels within the two leagues in which GYBA currently participates, JeffCo(A/B/C) and Gold Crown (Gold/Silver).
Gold Team:Participates in Gold Crown Gold & JeffCo Gold (if no JeffCo Gold Division, then A at the next age group up – i.e. 6th graders would play 7th A for JeffCo)
Silver Team: Participates in Gold Crown Silver & JeffCo Gold (if no JeffCo Gold Division, then A at the next age group up – i.e. 6th graders would play 7th A for JeffCo)
A Team(s): Participates in JeffCo A
B Team(s): Participates in JeffCo B
C Team(s): Participates in JeffCo C or B (if no C Division is formed)
The determination as to which level each team will be classified is based on the evaluation of the coaches and GYBA board members through the tryout process. The goal is to have every team play at the highest level in which they can have fun, enjoy success and develop as basketball players.
GYBA Competitive Level
Comparison1
Description
C
B
A
Silver
Gold
Eligible for 2nd and 3rd Graders2
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Eligible for 4th Graders
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Eligible for 5th through 8th Graders
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Tryouts Required
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Registration Cost: 2nd through 4th Graders
$175
$175
$175
n/a
n/a
Registration Cost: 5th through 8th Graders
$205
$205
$205
$520
$520
Jeffco Winter League Included
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Gold Crown Winter League Included
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Tournaments Included (End of Season)
1
1
1
2
2
Typical Practice Hours (per week)
2
2
2
2-3
2-3
Practices Begin
Nov
Nov
Nov
Oct
Oct
Highschool Coaches (GHS Feeder Program) 3
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Notes:
1. Available Levels vary from Grade to Grade based on participation.
2. 2nd and 3rd Graders are divided by X and Y Division.
3.Coaches for the Gold and Silver Level teams are chosen by the GYBA Basketball Directors. If qualified coaches are not available within the GYBA organization, paid coaches may be retained. Please refer to the GHS high school Feeder Program outlined on the GYBA for more details.
