2024-2025 Winter Basketball Registration
Youth basketball registration opens September 1. NEW! We are extending our registration period with registrations being accepted through the following dates:
- October 11 - For 10U, 12U, and 14U
- December 6 - For 18U
- December 13 - For 4U, 6U, and 8U
Register online, in person, or over the phone by calling any recreation center.
Registration is FREE for ages 9 and up!
Eliminating these fees allows Saint Paul youth to have access to quality programming, encourages healthy and active lifestyles, builds confidence, and creates community. (Please note that fees apply for other ages but you can save by utilizing the Early Bird Discount and registering in the first 5 days of the month.)
Register early and SAVE BIG with the Early Bird Discount!
- Sept 1 = 25% off
- Sept 2 = 20% off
- Sept 3-5 = 10% off
How to register
- In-house sports registrations for age groups 8U and younger will be registered by service area. A list of the recreation centers in each service area is listed below.
- Municipal sports for age groups 10U and older are still registered by individual recreation center.
- Participants may register for any service area or recreation center activity regardless of home address.
Northwest service area: Defined as North of I-94 and West of I-35E. Includes the following recreation centers: Frogtown, Hancock, Langford Park, McDonough, Northwest Como, North Dale, Rice, West Minnehaha
Northeast service area: Defined as East of I-35E and East of Highway 61. Includes the following recreation centers: Arlington Hills, Battle Creek, Dayton's Bluff, Duluth & Case, Hazel Park, Hayden Heights, Highwood Hills, Phalen, Wilder
South service area: Defined as South of I-94 and West of Highway 61. Includes the following recreation centers: Edgcumbe, El Rio Vista, Groveland, Highland Park, Jimmy Lee/Oxford, Linwood, Martin Luther King, Merriam Park, Palace
Participants may register on the sports team which aligns with their gender identity. Participants who do not identify as male or female may register on the sports team of their choice.
Additional Information
U10-U18 practices usually start in late October/early November and are held one to two times a week immediately after school or in later in the evening. Practice times are set based on gym and coach's availability. U4-U8 leagues begin in January.
Age Guidelines
The date used to determine a player's eligibility for a league is February 17 of the current season. For example, to play in 10U, a player cannot turn 11 on or before February 17 of the season they are playing.
Schedules
Schedules will be posted before the start of the season.
Coaches
All coaches must be certified by Municipal Athletics. Please go to the Youth Coach's Corner for more information.
