07/30/2026
Dear JBA Families,
We are excited to share some important updates and key dates for the upcoming Janesville Basketball Association season! There is lots of information in this email so please read it carefully.
In-House League
Registration will open on 8/7/26. Visit our website to complete this process online.
League Format
The season will be divided into two separate sessions.
Each session will run for 6 weeks, consisting of:
5 weeks of regular season games
1 week-end tournament
1-2 practices per week
New Youth Programs
We have updated our youngest divisions to better meet the developmental needs of our players.
Bitty Ball (4K Only): Available during Session 2 only
Meets Saturday mornings
45-minute sessions
Little Hoopers (Kindergarten & 1st Grade): Available during Session 2 only
Meets Saturday mornings
1-hour sessions, including:
First 30 minutes of skills and practice
Short break
Final 20 minutes of game play
Picture Day
Team and individual pictures will be scheduled with Jessica Roth Photography within the first two weeks of both Session 1 and Session 2. More information will be shared as the dates approach.
In-House Coaches Meeting
If you are interested in coaching an in-house team this season, please email [email protected].
Please plan to attend the mandatory Coaches Meeting and Equipment Handout:
đź“… Monday, October 13 (location and time will be emailed out to coaches prior to this date)
Travel Basketball
Eligibility
Travel basketball is available for boys and girls in 4th through 8th grade.
Travel players will no longer be required to play in-house session 1 as we will be starting tournaments/practice earlier in the season. Registration for in-house session 1 will remain open until after travel teams are established.
Team Formation
If registration numbers allow, teams will be divided based on East and West attendance boundaries. The JBA Board will make the final determination on team placements as needed.
Travel Coaches Meeting
A mandatory coaches meeting will be held on:
đź“… Tuesday, September 16 (location and time will be emailed out to coaches prior to this date)
If you are interested in coaching a travel team this season, please email [email protected].
Tryouts
If your child is interested in trying out for a travel team, you will need to complete the form below. Tryouts are closed and parents will not be able to be in the gyms during this time.
Travel team tryouts will take place on:
đź“… Sunday, September 20 @ Craig High School
Boys:
7/8th Grade 8:30-10am
4th Grade 10:30-12pm
5/6th Grade 12:30-2pm
Girls:
4/5th Grade 10-11:30am
6-8th Grade 12:30-2pm
Teams will be announced by September 23.
If your player is unable to attend the scheduled tryout, please contact us before September 20 to arrange a private tryout. Private tryouts will not be offered after the scheduled tryout date.
Jersey Sizing
Travel registration will include a jersey sizing option. We will not be holding jersey try-on sessions this year, with the exception of:
Incoming 4th-grade players
New players to the program who request a jersey fitting
We encourage families to size carefully during registration to ensure the best fit.
We are looking forward to another exciting season of basketball and can't wait to see our players back on the court! Thank you for being a part of the Janesville Basketball Association. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.
See you this season!
Janesville Basketball Association
