YOUTH BASKETBALL MINISTRY
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
2025-2026 Youth Basketball Ministry
Our Youth Basketball Ministry is open to all qualifying teens throughout our community. While we encourage competitive play, we surround the season with the love of Christ and promote a safe and encouraging environment. Teams are provided with a devotional series to discuss throughout the season, and each game begins & ends with prayers of thanks.
SPECIAL NOTICE - Due to construction occurring in our church this fall, our basketball season schedule has been adjusted. Please take note of this season's calendar:
October 1: Online player registration open
November 5: Mandatory coaches' meeting
November 15: Registration closes
November 19: Team rosters due (from coaches)
December 1 - 7: Practices begin
January 4: Practices resume
January 9: Games begin
February 28 - Tournament finals, season ends
Player Eligibility & Registration
Our league is open to any youth within the 7th to 12th grade range, with the following age & school requirements:
- Any player younger than 12 yrs. on January 1st, or turning 18 yrs. on/after February 1st MUST, if requested, produce proof of grade level & school involvement to be eligible to participate. Players may play in an older bracket, but not a younger bracket.
- Interested players may assemble a team or register as individuals and the league will assign them to appropriate teams. Each player must register & pay individually online; if part of an assembled team, he/she can indicate his/her team's name or coach's name within their registration to assure they are assigned to the same team.
Teams will be accepted / formed within the following brackets:
7th - 9th Grade Boys (maximum of 4 teams) - This division has only 1 remaining team spot
10th - 12th Grade Boys (maximum of 12 teams) - This division has only 1 remaining team spot
7th - 12th Grade Girls (maximum of 10 teams) - This division is FULL
Each player must register & pay online. Youth are not allowed to practice or play until registration process is complete.
Each player must return this completed & signed form prior to practicing or playing.
IMPORTANT: Download the form, then complete & save with the player's name if returning electronically.
Coaching Eligibility & Registration
We sincerely appreciate the time commitment & loving hearts offered by our coaches!
- Coaches must be at least 21 years of age and at least five (5) years older than the oldest youth under his/her supervision. While a coach may utilize a 'helper' who is between 18 to 21 years of age, the 'helper' may not represent the team as 'coach' alone during any game or practice.
- Acceptable MUMC criminal records checks are required to assure the character of the coach and the safety & protection of the youth.
Each coach must register online; there is no cost to coach, only lot's of our appreciation!
Practices
Games
Jerseys
Weekly Devotions
As part of this basketball ministry, each team will be asked to participate in weekly devotions together; these can happen before/after practices or at another time. MUMC will provide a devotion booklet. Brief devotions will be led by ministry staff prior to the start of each game; all players and coaches are expected to be present.
To access & follow our seasonal devotion series, please click here (link coming soon).
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES - if you want to become part of this great ministry, here's how you can help
Become a practice monitor - approved volunteer adults are present during all practice sessions; you are here to greet parents & player, answer questions, and respond to any issues that may arise. It is a fun & easy job as we have some outstanding coaches managing their teams. Practices occur weeknights & Sunday afternoons.
o If interested or if you have questions, please Send Us a Message and we will contact you.
Become a part-time Scorekeeper - this opportunity is open to teens (at least 16 yrs. old) and college students, whether you're playing on a team or not. No experience is required; you'll receive training before the season begins.
