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Fall / Winter 2024-25 Season Details

in a nutshell

 

WHO:  Girls & Boys in Grades K-12.

WHAT:  Organized, fun, recreational-level team basketball.

WHERE:  Quality FCPS gyms conveniently located within minutes of Little River Turnpike in Annandale and Fairfax.

WHEN: 

  • Preseason activities begin as early as September and last into November.
  • Practices begin in November.
  • Games for most leagues begin by early December.
  • Our K-2 Developmental League begins play in early January.

Watch your app for your player's specific schedule and dates.

Contact turnpike.basketball@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Typical Age Groupings

 
Boys Leagues:
  • B11-12 (Boys 11th & 12 Graders)
  • B9-10 (Boys 9th & 10th Graders)
  • B7-8 (Boys 7th & 8th Graders)
  • B5-6 (Boys 5th & 6th Graders)
  • B3-4 (Boys 3rd & 4th Graders)
Girls Leagues:
  • G9-12 (Girls 9th through 12th Graders)
  • G7-8 (Girls 7th & 8th Graders)
  • G5-6 (Girls 5th & 6th Graders)
  • G3-4 (Girls 3rd & 4th Graders)
Developmental Leagues:
  • BK-2 (Boys K, 1st and 2nd Graders)
  • GK-2 (Girls K, 1st and 2nd Graders)

Preseason

Fall Open Gym Program (September to November)
  • Each Fall, we offer age-appropriate supervised pickup games, clinics and free play from September through November once enough players have registered in a group.
  • On average, Open Gym sessions are offered weekly.
  • We also use these games to train referees, scorekeepers and clock managers, so feel free to attend to learn these valuable skills!

Open Gym Program Info

Travel Program Open Gyms (September)
  • As part of the tryouts process, our Travel Program also offers free Open Gyms throughout September for all 4th to 8th graders. 
  • These sessions are an opportunity for 4th to 8th grade players interested in our Travel Program to meet our Travel coaches, but are open to all players in these age groups.
  • NOTE:  Those interested only in Fall Open Gyms but not trying out for Travel should select the "Open Gyms Only" option in our Player Registration process.

Travel Program Info

Player Evaluations & Draft (October - November)
  • All players must be evaluated before playing in our House Leagues.
  • Evaluation sessions for all age groups begin in October.
  • Player Evaluations schedule information will be released by early October.
  • In November, players are selected by coaches in our player drafts.
    • Teammate / Coach Requests:  Players may request up to two specific teammates and a desired coach.  While we try to fulfill these requests, we cannot guarantee that they will be granted.
      • We want to avoid "stacked" and/or "over-matched" teams. 
      • We believe that meeting and developing relationships with players from other local schools enhances the player's experience.

Player Placement Process


regular season

Practices (November - March)
  • Practices begin in November.
  • Teams in K to 8th grade leagues will have one 60-minute practice slot per week.
  • Practices are held on weeknights any time from 5:30 to 10:00 pm.  However, each team's practices are mostly held at the same day, time and location each week.
  • Practice schedules will be uploaded onto your Team Page throughout the season.
  • Be prepared for occasional cancellations and make-up practices, as each school has the right to take back their gyms at any time.
Regular Season (December - March)
  • The 2023-24 regular season will begin during the first week of December and, weather permitting, will run through the beginning of March.
  • No games are scheduled for the three weekends of Winter Break.
  • Teams in all leagues are only scheduled for 1-2 games each weekend, with the following exceptions:
    • High School Boys teams will also occasionally play up to 1 weeknight game per week.
    • Games cancelled due to weather may be rescheduled on a weeknight, but only if both coaches agree.

POSTSEASON

 

Playoffs (March)
  • All leagues, except for the K-2 Developmental League, will hold a single-elimination playoff tournament.
  • Every league team participates.
  • Playoff Games are usually held during the first two weeks of March.  Please try to keep your player's schedule open during this period of time.
  • Most teams should expect at least one weeknight playoff game.
All-Star Games (March)
  • Held in March after the league's playoffs are completed.
  • Every team will have an equal number of players selected to participate.
  • Where applicable, All-Stars are invited to participate in our off-season Travel Program activities.