Winter Youth Basketball (Age 5-18)

Font Size: + -

Print

League FAQs

Coming in September

2026-27 Registration Information

Wednesday, Sept. 9 - *Sunday, Sept 27*
Cary Residents

Wednesday, Sept. 23 - *Sunday, Sept 27*
Nonresidents

*Some zones/age groups may fill before the end of the registration period.

Fees: Cary Resident: $75 | Nonresident: $100

Registration will be held in TeamSideline.

Seeking to play up to an older age group? Please review our Play-up Request Page in August for more information.

If you are new to TeamSideline, you do not need to wait until registration opens to create an account. Please visit teamsideline.com/cary and click on “Sign In” at the top left of the page. If you already have an account on the site, you should log in to confirm that any family members in your household who will be registering for Winter Youth Basketball are on your account.

TeamSideline New Account Creation Instructions

Click the Zone tabs below to view the age groups offered in that zone.

Season

The season is currently scheduled to run from November to early February. For the first 2-3 weeks of the season, teams will practice approximately two times each week (one weeknight and one weekend). When games begin, teams will play one to two games on the weekend and practice once per week (Mon-Fri). Teams will practice and play games at various times and on various days of the week.

Practice/Game Locations

Winter Basketball Facility Zone Map

Teams may practice/play at any or all facilities in their chosen zone. Teams may also have some games and practices in zones other than the one in which they are registered.

Schedules

Practice and game schedules will be posted on TeamSideline when available.

Winter Youth Basketball Leagues

Ages are determined as of October 15, 2026

Central Zone Leagues

Central Zone participants may practice and play home games at any or all of these locations. Teams may also have some games in zones other than the one in which they are registered.

Locations: Herb Young Community Center, East Cary Middle School, Reedy Creek Middle School and West Cary Middle School.

Coed 5-6

Boys 7-8
Boys 9-10
Boys 11-12
Boys 13-14
Boys 15-16
Boys 17-18

Girls 7-8
Girls 9-10
Girls 11-12
Girls 13-14 (This age group only offered in Central Zone)
Girls 15-18 (This age group only offered in Central Zone)

South Zone Leagues

South Zone participants may practice and play home games at any or all of these locations. Teams may also have some games in zones other than the one in which they are registered.

Locations: Middle Creek Community Center, West Lake Middle School

Coed 5-6

Boys 7-8
Boys 9-10
Boys 11-12
Boys 13-14
Boys 15-16
Boys 17-18

Girls 7-8
Girls 9-10
Girls 11-12

Girls 13-14 and Girls 15-18 age groups are only offered in the Central zone.

West Zone Leagues

West Zone participants may practice and play home games at any or all of these locations. Teams may also have some games in zones other than the one in which they are registered.

Locations: Alston Ridge Middle School, Davis Drive Middle School, Green Hope Elementary School, Mills Park Middle School or Bond Park Community Center

Coed 5-6

Boys 7-8
Boys 9-10
Boys 11-12
Boys 13-14
Boys 15-16
Boys 17-18

Girls 7-8
Girls 9-10
Girls 11-12

Girls 13-14 and Girls 15-18 age groups only offered in the Central zone.

Need-Based Discount for Cary Recreation Programs

Cary is committed to providing equal opportunities for all residents to participate in programs, ensuring cost is not a barrier. Qualifying households may receive discounts up to 95% on all Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources programming. More information and how to apply can be found on the need-based discount webpage.

Inclement Weather Procedure

In the event of inclement weather, the sports staff will make a decision on games. Information will be on the Town website. A recording will also be on the Weather Cancellation Line (919) 319-4500. Updates are made at 3 p.m. each weekday, 8 a.m. on Saturday, and 12 p.m. on Sunday. If a decision is made after these times, it will be made at the facility by the officials.

Volunteer Coaches

Cary relies on volunteer coaches for the organized youth sports leagues. Coaches must be available for weekly practice and games. Each coach is required to be certified by the National Youth Sports Coaches Association and to submit and pass a background check. Coaches must teach sportsmanship as well as specific sport skills. Anyone interested in coaching any sport should visit the Volunteer Youth Coach webpage for more information and email sports@carync.gov with any questions.

Cartoon coach in a red hat and blue jacket offers sliced oranges. Text reads “Got Snacks? Refuel with Fruits and Water!” Logos of Cary and health organizations.