Youth

Jr. NBA Basketball League (Kindergarten - 6th Grade)
This Jr. NBA affiliated basketball league is individual sign ups only, and participants will receive an NBA replica jersey. Games will be played on Thursdays and Fridays October 20 - December 9.  Three practices are included and practice times are set by the coaches.  Volunteer coaches are needed.  A mandatory evaluation was held on September 27 at the SportsPlex for grades 3rd-4th (5:30pm) and grades 5th-6th (6:30pm).  For more information, contact Josh at [email protected] A $2 spectator fee will be charged for ages 13+ for games.  

Location: Cape Girardeau SportsPlex
Fee: $90 (1st-6th grade) and $70 (Kindergarten)
Registration is Closed
Standings | League Rules
Schedules: Kindergarten | 1st/2nd Grade | 3rd Grade | 4th Grade | 5th/6th Grade

Boys & Girls Youth Basketball League (1st - 8th Grade)
This league is team entry only and divisions will be divided into boys & girls 1st-2nd grade, 3rd-4th grade, 5th-6th grade and 7th-8th grade. Teams receive a minimum of eight games guaranteed. Games will be played on Friday nights and Saturdays from January to early March. Team sign ups only! A coaches meeting will be held on 11/22/22 at 6pm at the Osage Centre. Contact Josh Meyer at 339-6788 or via email at [email protected] for questions or for more information. Click here for a downloadable flyer and registration form. 
 Please note, a $2 spectator fee will be charged for ages 13+.  Please check our Rainout Line for any weather related changes: (573) 975-1024 (ext. 13). 

Location : Various Locations (check listing on schedule)
Day : Games played on Fridays & Saturdays
Season Start Date : 1/6/2023
Fee : $450/team 
Registration Deadline : 11/18/22
Team Participation Waiver


Junior Grizzlies Basketball Camp (Ages 5-8)
Players 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 reversible jersey, basketball and ticket to a Memphis Grizzlies game! The program takes place on Thursday nights from 5:30pm - 7:00pm at the Cape Girardeau SportsPlex. We offer two age groups (5-6 year olds and 7-8 year olds). For more information contact Heather at 573.339.6341 or [email protected] There is a maximum enrollment of 40 per age group, so register today as spots are limited and fill quickly!

Location: Cape Girardeau SportsPlex
Day: Thursdays from February 2, 2023 through March 2, 2023
Time:5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Fee: $95 per participant | Save $10 if registered by 12/20/22
Register Online: 5-6 year olds | 7-8 year olds

Men's Basketball
The men's basketball league offers five divisions of play from recreational to competitive. Games are played Sunday through Thursday from January to March. Team sign-ups only. For more information, contact Nick Yaeger at [email protected]  

Location: Various locations
Fee: $400/team
Days: Sunday - Thursday
Start Date:  January 2, 2023
Registration Deadline: December 21, 2022
Register Online

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