Contact Info
5502 33rd Avenue Drive West
Bradenton, FL 34209
3675 53rd Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34203
The Manatee County Sports & Leisure Services Department offers a youth basketball league designed for players ages 3-17 for all genders and skill levels. Our program focuses on developing fundamental skills, fostering teamwork, and promoting sportsmanship. Rather than prioritizing winning every game, we aim to build skills, encourage positive attitudes, and support healthy self-esteem in all participants.
After registration, parents will receive information about their child’s preseason camp, evaluation, or scrimmage game schedule. Registration is available online.
Following the preseason activities, the Athletic Staff will form teams to ensure balance and fairness. Once teams are finalized, coaches are assigned, and all coach requirements are met, teams can begin practicing. Each team will play eight regular-season games and participate in a single-elimination tournament at the end of the season.
- There are 2 seasons offered with play available at G.T. Bray Recreation and John Marble Recreation Centers
- $70 per player and includes the team jersey
Service Output: Registration
Hours Available: Hours vary by league
Eligibility: Boy & Girls ages 3 -17
Frequently Asked Questions
SPRING SEASON
Playoffs/Championships: Middle or end of May
FALL SEASON
Playoffs/Championships: Middle of November
*Once registered, please refer to the information sheet provided for specific dates.
Interest is the first requirement followed by knowledge or willing to learn. Coaches must be approved though our volunteer application process. Coaches must have a clean background and must attend our coaches training program prior to stepping onto the court. After they have completed both a background check and the coaching course, coach will be assigned a team where they may begin practices.
Best approach is to contact our athletics department to see programs with volunteer needs. Email [email protected]. If there is a need for the sport you want to coach, proceed with the application below.
Submit a Volunteer Application
Note: Only approved coaches or staff are approved to run a practice or coach a game. Coaches are asked to organize a least one practice each week and attend all games, otherwise they are to notify the league director and be assigned a coaching substitute.