Youth
Jr. WNBA Basketball League
Girls K-6th Grade
This Jr. WNBA affiliated basketball league is individual sign ups only, and participants will receive a WNBA replica jersey. A mandatory evaluation will be held on September 23 at the SportsPlex for grades 3rd-4th (5:30 p.m.) and grades 5th-6th (6:30 p.m.). A coaches meeting & draft (draft for grades 3rd-6th only) will immediately follow evaluations. Three pre-season practices are included and practice times are set by the coach. Coaches needed! A $3 spectator fee will be charged for ages 13+ for games. For more information, contact Leah at lcauble@cityofcape.org.
- Dates: Thursdays & Fridays, 10/15/26 – 12/4/26
- Location: Cape Girardeau SportsPlex
- Fee:
$90 for Kindergarten
$105 for 1st-6th Grades
- Registration Deadline: September 13, 2026
Registration Links:
Jr. NBA Basketball League
Boys K-6th Grade
This Jr. NBA affiliated basketball league is individual sign ups only, and participants will receive an NBA replica jersey. A mandatory evaluation will be held on September 23 at the SportsPlex for grades 3rd-4th (5:30 p.m.) and grades 5th-6th (6:30 p.m.). A coaches meeting & draft (draft for grades 3rd-6th only) will immediately follow evaluations. Three pre-season practices are included and practice times are set by the coach. Coaches needed! A $3 spectator fee will be charged for ages 13+ for games. For more information, contact Leah at lcauble@cityofcape.org.
- Dates: Thursdays & Fridays, 10/15/26 – 12/4/26
- Location: Cape Girardeau SportsPlex
- Fee:
$90 for Kindergarten
$105 for 1st-6th Grades
- Registration Deadline: 9/13/26
Registration Links:
Junior Grizzles Basketball Program
Boys & girls ages 5-8 will learn the basic basketball fundamentals such as
dribbling, passing, shooting, rebounding and defense, and have the opportunity to play in a game setting. The program will consist of 45 minutes of skill development and 45 minutes of game time. The entry fee includes a Junior Grizzlies Nike reversible jersey, basketball and ticket to a Memphis Grizzlies game! Spots are limited! There will be a maximum of sixty 5-6 year old and forty 7-8 year old.
Dates: Thursdays, January 28 – February 25, 2027
Location: Cape Girardeau SportsPlex
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Fee: $110/child
Registration Deadline: 12/20/26
Registration Links:
Boys Youth Basketball League
Grades 1st-8th
This league is team entry only and divisions will be divided into 1st-2nd grade,
3rd-4th grade, 5th-6th grade and 7th-8th grade. Teams receive a minimum
of 8 games guaranteed and games are played from January to early March. A
coaches meeting will be held on 11/19 at 6:00 p.m. at the Osage Centre. Contact
Hunter at hbriscoe@cityofcape.org for more information. A $3
spectator admission fee will be charged for ages 13+ for games.
- Dates: Friday & Saturday, starting 1/8/26
- Location: Various Locations
- Fee: $640/team
- Registration Deadline: 11/20/26
Registration Links:
Coaches Shirts:
Girls Youth Basketball League
Grades 1st-8th
Sign your team up for the girls youth basketball league! This league is offered
to 1st-8th grade teams and runs from January to early March. Teams receive
a minimum of 8 games guaranteed. There will be a coaches meeting on 11/19
at 6:00 p.m. at the Osage Centre. Team sign ups only! Contact Hunter at
hbriscoe@cityofcape.org for more information. A $3 spectator admission fee
will be charged for ages 13+ for games.
- Dates: Friday & Saturday, starting 1/8/27
- Location: Various Locations
- Fee: $640/team
- Registration Deadline: 11/20/26
Registration Links:
Coaches Shirts:
Adult
Men’s League Basketball
The men’s basketball league offers 5 divisions from recreational
to competitive. Games are played from January to March
in various gyms. Team sign-ups only for ages 18+. Coaches
meeting on December 16. For more information, contact
Mitchell at mkramer@cityofcape.org.
Dates: Sundays-Thursdays, starting January 4, 2027
Locations: A.C. Brase Arena or Osage Centre
Fee: $475/team
Registration Deadline: 12/11/26
Sponsors: IHOP, Lanzotti Law, Dogwood Social House
