Lakeridge Pacers Youth Basketball has developed the following guidelines to evaluate player readiness:

• Maturity to participate in competitive basketball

• Experience on a basketball team

• Knowledge of basic rules and terminology

• Ability to dribble to the basket and shoot strong hand layups

• Ability to dribble with strong hand and pivot to protect ball from opponents

• Ability to hit the rim consistently on shots from free throw line and closer

• Ability to make and catch chest passes from 10-15 feet

• Understanding of basic defensive positioning (staying between basket and opponent)

What does "Competitive" mean in Lakeridge Pacers Youth Basketball?

• No guarantee to be selected for a team

• Score and standings are kept

• Play by Oregon high school rules

• Basketball rules are enforced (traveling, fouls, etc.)

• High standards for behavior 

• Winning is not essential, but competing is

• Attendance is expected at all practices and games; players are expected to consider Lakeridge Pacer Youth Basketball their primary basketball program