FAQ

  • How do the new Skills Clinics work?

    In an effort to utilize gym time when it’s more available, and to encourage athletes to get in the gym more without a huge time commitment, an idea was born.

    Here’s how it works.

    A skills clinic will be offered in a Penn Yan Gymnasium once a month.

    These clinics will be run by guest coaches, giving athletes a chance to learn and grow with college coaches, certified skills coaches and even coaches who have worked with NBA and Division I athletes.

    All clinics will last for a duration of two days.

    Each clinic costs $10, unless you sign up for all at once—then you take a $10 discount.

    Attendance will be taken every session. If you athlete attends every single session of every single clinic, your money will be refunded in October (or applied toward your winter basketball fee, your choice).

  • What is the time commitment for winter basketball?

    PYYB strives to align program offerings with developmentally appropriate time commitments. Winter time commitments are as follows.

    Kindergarten thru Second Grade: Saturday Mornings, January & February

    Third and Fourth Grade: Two Days/Week, November through mid-February

    Fifth and Sixth Grade: Two to Three Days/Week, November through mid- February

    Seventh and Eighth Grade: Three Days/Week, (Girls) November/December or (Boys) January/February

    Seventh and Eighth Grade Students play modified basketball through the PY Central School District in the months they are not participating in our program. Boys play Modified in November and December and girls play modified in January and February. The time commitment for Modified Basketball is five days/week.

  • What basketball offerings are available in the winter?

    Kindergarten thru Second Grade: Saturday Morning Basketball

    Third and Fourth Grade: Winter Basketball, a combination of practices and three v. three basketball

    Fifth and Sixth Grade: Winter Basketball, a combination of practices and five v. five travel basketball

    Seventh and Eighth Grade: Travel Basketball, Modified Basketball (offered by PYCSD, not affiliated with our program)

  • What is the difference between Saturday Mornings, Three v. Three and Travel Basketball?

    Saturday Mornings: Hosted in PYCSD Gymnasiums. Focused on skills and drills and individual basketball improvement.

    Three v. Three: Hosted in PYCSD Gymnasiums. Focused on skills and drills, individual and team play and improvement.

    Travel Basketball: Five v. Five Basketball hosted in various gymnasiums in Finger Lakes East and West schools. Focused on skills and drills, individual and team play and improvement.

  • What if I can't afford for my child to play basketball?

    Contact us at pyyouthbasketball@gmail.com

    Explain your situation and let us know you need a scholarship. We pride ourselves on inclusion and never denying an athlete because of financial circumstances.

  • I need help transporting my child to and/or from basketball. Is there any help available?

    We are parents too, and all understand how life can sometimes get in the way. Please don't let lack of transportation hold you back from allowing your athlete to participate in basketball. Contact us at pyyouthbasketball@gmail.com and we will do our best to help you find a solution.

  • I see that the girls' program is offering something the boys' program isn't or that the boys' program is offering something the girls' program isn't. What's the deal?

    Most likely, this is due to lack of volunteers.

    Let's be honest, it takes a lot of wo/manpower to offer all of these basketball opportunities. We often struggle to fill all of the volunteer spaces. We encourage anyone who is willing to come help. No basketball experience necessary--we can teach you!

    Contact us at pyyouthbasketball@gmail.com if you are willing to step up.