Important Rec Information

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Starting in 2022, Lakeridge Pacers Youth Basketball began offering a recreational, no-tryout program for 3rd - 5th grade boys and girls players. We participate in the South Metro Recreational League (SMRL) which is made up of teams from the surrounding southwest communities outside of Portland.  Eligible players will reside in the Lakeridge High School district and/or attend a feeder school such as Hallinan Elementary, Palisades World Language School, Westridge Elementary or River Grove Elementary.

Is there minimum play time?
Yes, there are minimum play time requirements.

Coaches are expected to maintain equal playtime standard for each game. These standards are intended for players who the head coach observes as maintaining non-disruptive behavior and consistent game and practice attendance record. These standards apply for any game during a season (officiated or not) and any game during the year where Lakeridge Pacers jerseys are being worn.

For players in 3rd, 4th and 5th grades: All players need to play at least 50% of the game and they need to play every game. (This is based on a 10-player roster, adjust as needed.)

How long is the Recreational season?
The season is expected to run from November through early March. Games begin in December. Practices begin the week leading into your first game. 

What is the season format?
Each team will play 10 regular league season games plus participate in an end-of-season league tournament consisting of 2 more games. Most, if not all games, have official league referees.

How many practices per week?

Recreational teams practice once per week anytime between Monday and Friday. Start times range from 5:30-6pm depending on childcare closing times at the local elementary schools. Additional nights can be added throughout the season when there is gym availability. This is first come first serve booked by the head coaches. 

When and where are games played?
Games are played on Saturdays. They are played in our home Lake Oswego School District schools or at neighboring school district schools including Canby, Oregon City, Sherwood, Tigard, West Linn, Tualatin and Wilsonville.

Are there tryouts?

Due to limited gym availability and volunteer resources, we do not hold player evaluations or tryouts for our recreational league. Teams are formed without assessing skill level, which means some grade level teams may naturally end up with more experienced or athletic players than others. While we strive to create balanced teams as much as possible, this isn't always achievable without formal evaluations. 

Recreational basketball is about learning the fundamentals, developing skills, building confidence, making friends, and most importantly, having fun. Every player, regardless of experience or ability, deserves the opportunity to learn and enjoy the game in a supportive environment.

For families seeking a more competitive experience with player evaluations, advanced competition, and skill-based team placement, our tournament basketball program may be a better fit. Our recreational league is intended to foster a love of basketball while providing a positive first experience for young players.

We appreciate your understanding and support as we work to provide a rewarding basketball experience for every child.

How are teams formed?

School-based recreational basketball teams will be filled based on the date and time registrations are received. Families who register earlier will receive priority placement on their child's school team. You may request a teammate to play with, but this is not guaranteed. 

Once a school team reaches capacity (11), additional players may be placed on another team within the same grade level if space is available or blended with with another school of the same grade. We encourage families to register as early as possible to give their child the best opportunity to play with classmates from their school.

Blended teams

This will only happen if the older grade level, say 5th graders, has more players than the grade below it. For example, eight 5th graders with three 4th graders that would have to play up (the younger kids would be overflow). This would be communicated to families before rosters are finalized to say yes or no to being on a blended team.

Game Changer App

This is the app used for games. Download at GAMECHANGER 

How is this league different from Little Hoopers?
Little Hoopers is a recreational program primarily for K-2nd graders (although Little Hoopers is open to 3rd graders for their fall session). Games are played against other Lake Oswego school district teams in the Little Hoopers program.

Fees
Fees for the players are $300 for the season.  There is an extra fee if the player is purchasing a jersey. No refunds.

Scholarships

For confidential communication regarding a scholarship, please email loytbapacers@gmail.com

Uniforms
All players from the 25/26 season are able to use their jersey from last season.  Players will also have an opportunity to purchase additional gear, although no purchase, outside of the jersey, is required for recreational players. 

Coaching
Lakeridge Pacers Youth Basketball recruits unpaid parent volunteers for our recreational league.

All coaches must complete a coaching application, background check authorization, sign a contract/code of conduct and complete mandatory coach training. All coach expenses related to required training are covered by Lakeridge Pacers Youth Basketball.

SMRL Zero Tolerance Policy

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Contact 

Rec Coordinator: Megan Finley at lakeridgepacersrec@gmail.com