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Blue Jay Club Seasons
At Blue Jay Basketball Club, we believe our youth should have the opportunity to learn and play the game of basketball at a competitive level, at a reasonable cost, alongside their classmates, right here in Bondurant. Our mission is to create an inclusive, supportive environment where players of all skill levels can enjoy the game, build confidence, and develop their abilities. For athletes seeking a greater challenge, we also provide opportunities to advance their skills through higher-level, competitive play in our Tournament and Summer League seasons which can include some local travel.
We offer 3 primary seasons with additional opportunities throughout the year designed to meet players where they are:
1. League Season
Our League Season focuses on creating a fun, balanced playing experience for all athletes. Teams are structured to ensure equal playing time and a positive environment that emphasizes learning, teamwork, and a love for the game. League season is late October through Christmas. Playing in league season is required to be considered for tournament season.
2. Tournament Season
Tournament Season is built for players who are ready for a more competitive experience. Athletes selected for this season will focus on advanced skills, team strategy, and higher-level competition. Tournament Season runs January thru February (sometimes in March). Playing in tournament season is required to be considered for Summer League season.
3. Summer League Season
An extension of Tournament Season, Summer League is geared toward our most competitive athletes. This small summer season emphasizes skill refinement, game strategy, and with the goal of maintaining a players skills in the off-season. Summer league practices 1-2 times a week in June, and plays 6 games in July.
4. Skills Opportunities
We provide year-round skill development for all players through individual sessions, group clinics, camps, and 3v3 tournaments. These opportunities are designed to help every athlete grow in confidence, technique, and game IQ.
Blue Jay Club - Fall League
- Recreational level youth basketball league
- Two Separate Divisions - Boys and Girls
- Open to 3rd through 6th graders
- Club strives to make each league team balanced
- Includes 15 practices (2/week) and 10+ games (2 games/weekend for in at least 5 weekends)
- Practices begin week last week of October each year
- Games played on the following weekends (most games on Saturdays, a few may be on Sundays):
- 2 Saturdays before Thanksgiving
- 3 Saturdays before Christmas
- Games are played in Bondurant against teams from other communities
- League runs each year from late October through December (ends before holiday break)
Blue Jay Club Tournament Season
- More competitive in nature
- Intended to allow kids with more developed skills to play against other higher competitive teams
- Travel is required to surrounding communities for tournament play
- Playing time is not guaranteed to be equal
- Teams will be determined based off the number of players interested in each grade division, with the intent to make no more than two teams per club division/grade level
- Typically played January and February (could go into March)
Blue Jay Club Summer League
- Available to athletes entering 4th through 6th grade
- One team per grade level
- League play will be 3 to 4 weeks of games one night a week (2 games per night per team)
- Surrounding community teams invited to play
- Intended for the more competetive players as will be playing against better competition
- Hosted late June through July
Blue Jay Club Summer Camp/Clinics
- Club will provide gym opportunities during summer that focus on individual skill development
- Skill sessions focus on shooting and ball-handling
Blue Jay Club hosts a two day summer camp each summer with a special guest host
3 on 3 Tournaments
- Blue Jay Club hosts 3 on 3 tournaments in August and over
- Thanksgiving break each year
- Open to grades 3rd through 8th grade
- Tournaments are open to any team willing to participate
- Teams from surrounding communities are encouraged to play
- Great opportunity for kids to grow their skills in competitive quick environment
- Registration is typically available in November and July of each year
Fall League Season
Blue Jay Club Fall League is a recreational level league that will include Blue Jay Club teams and local teams from surrounding communities.
Games tip every 50 minutes starting at 8am. League play allows youth to learn the game of basketball while playing in a competitive environment.
Blue Jay Club teams created to be as balanced as possible. This league is open to players of all skill levels.
Teams Outside the Club
We welcome and encourage teams outside our club to join our Fall League!
We host 60 games every weekend from 8am-7pm at four gyms in Bondurant. This welcoming and competitive environment is great for athletes to learn the game of basketball! Games are played on full size courts, one game per gym at a time with two paid game officials assigned to each game.
Please join us join for our next league season!
Blue Jay Club Summer League
Tournament season is more competitive in nature.
Teams will register in tournaments of their choice to compete at a higher level. Tournament season will require more time commitment and is not designed for everyone. Club board members and coacheswill determine who makes a team based after registration closes.
Summer League Season
Summer League season runs from middle of June through July.
This league is similar to our Fall League Season but is designed for fewer teams while also being more competitive in nature. Games are played one night a week(typically Mondays) from 4pm-8pm. Outside teams are welcome and encouraged for this league as well!
Frequently Asked Questions
Fall League Season Information
Join us for our Fall Youth Basketball League season!
- Runs late October through December (ends before holiday break)
- Open to ages 3rd grade through 6th grade
- Separate boy and girls divisions
- 10+ games played over 5 weekends in November and December (not played on holiday weekends).
- Game times will be played between 8am-8pm.
- League play is designed to offer a competitively balanced league focused on developing youth in all facets of basketball.
- Developing the youth is the #1 goal of this league!
- Games played using adopted NFHS rules with two paid officials assigned to each game.
- Games played on full-size courts, with only 1 game played at a time in each gymnasium.
- League consists of teams from Bondurant AND surrounding communities!
Information for Teams Outside of Bondurant - League Season Information
We strongly encourage and welcome teams outside of Bondurant to join our Fall League Season!
- Teams from outside of Bondurant are encouraged to register and participate in our Fall League!
- Teams are encouraged to sign up for the entire league season.
- League season for all teams includes playing at least 2 games every Saturday for least 5 weeks in November and December.
- We do not play on holiday weekends.
- Many coaches have expressed this league offers the best "bang for the buck" experience in youth basketball!
Tournament Season Information
Tournament season is a great opportunity to allow our youth from Bondurant to play competitive tournament ball in youth basketball tournaments across central Iowa!
- Tournament season is typically played January and February, but may extend into March if a team chooses
- Teams will play 4-7 tournaments
- Playing time is not guaranteed to be equal
- Depending on participant level, there may be a selection process to qualify for a team
- Cost varies depending on the number a tournaments a team plays
Summer League Season Information
Summer League is very similar to our fall league EXCEPT it will be more competitive.
- Played late June through July
- Fees will include practices 1-2 times a week
- Games will be played over a 3-4 week period
- Game nights include playing 2 games/night between 4-8pm
- Games are played on Monday nights in Bondurant
- Teams outside of Bondurant participate in the league
Summer Camp and Clinics Information
Summer is a time to learn and develop new skills for the following season!
- We will offer one hour skills sessions at least two nights.
- Skills sessions focus on ball handling, footwork and shooting skill.
- Players may register for as little or many sessions as works into their schedules!
Blue Jay Basketball Club will also work with a special guest trainer where we bring the special guest trainer to host a camp in Bondurant!
- This camp is designed to introduce next level skills for players
- Camp will focus on ball handling, footwork and competitive skills
- Special Guests will be specialists that specialize in training players of all skill levels including beginners to post high-school level athletes
What Other Are Saying
"Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks youth in a language they understand. Sport can create hope where once there was despair."
-Nelson Mandela
“Somewhere behind the athlete you’ve become and the hours of practice and the coaches who have pushed you is a little kid who fell in love with the game and never looked back…"
- Mia Hamm
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