Alley-Oop Youth Basketball has joined Open Gym Premier. Alley-Oop is now a proud member of the The Youth Basketball League (YBL). YBL Garden Grove (1st thru 8th Grade) is a first class basketball league and is open to individuals and teams. Our league is a great way for individuals to get exposure to the competitive basketball scene. Whether kids are beginners or advanced they have fun playing Alley-Oop as it gets the kids immediately introduced to the sport so that they get a good idea of whether or not they like the sport. Most that play whether they are experienced or not enjoy playing in the league. Alley-Oop is a great way for teams to get more reps to develop. Teams can play in Alley-Oop and add consistent and competitive basketball games to their schedules.
Whether the teams play flag football, baseball, or club basketball Alley-Oop offers great competition for all levels. We do this by having a playoff system in which we group teams of similar levels against each other. Alley-Oop playoffs are always highly competitive and fun
Our objective is to see your child begin their basketball careers in the YBL, then grow into youth club teams, then high school, and eventually have your player ready for college ball.
When are practices and games?
Each team will have 1 practice and 1 game (with professional officiating) a week. Practice days are dependent on location!
Where can I make requests?
For players make a player/coach or a practice schedule request in the “Special Request” field on your players registration. We always do our best to accommodate everyone, but it’s never guaranteed!
How are teams formed?
For free agents – After evaluations, the commissioner will assign players to make the teams as balanced as possible.
What is expected from coaches?
As a volunteer coach, we expect a 2 hour commitment per week. Coach a one hour practice and game weekly. We also ask that you communicate with your team weekly regarding league logistics.
How can I get a refund?
Refunds can be requested up until the first full week of the season.
Where can I see the game schedule for the season?
Schedules for the season can be found by searching OGPYouthBasketballLeague on your app store.
Will there be playoffs?
Yes playoffs are 1/31 – 2/1, schedule posts 1/29. All teams make it so mark your calendar!
Is the season 6 Games Plus Playoff (7 Games Minimum)?
Yes, we offer 7 games minimum, a 6 game regular season (with a single elimination playoff). We are a year round league and many of the participants play year round. Also many of the participants are multisport athletes. The six game regular season with a single elimination playoff tournament is more conducive to the year round model.
What is the exact time line of the season?
Will there be double headers? yes. There is potential for double headers.
Timeline
Skill Evaluations are 11/12
1st – 4th Grade 6:00 – 6:30PM
5th – 8th Grade 6:45 – 7:15PM
Teams formed by 11/17
Practices start the week of 11/18
Thanksgiving break no practices week of 11/25
Game schedule will come out Wednesday 12/4 Late
There will be game nights every Friday and Saturday Night 12/6 – 1/18
Games on Fridays start at 5pm and Saturdays could start as early as 12pm.
Opening night weekend September 12/6
Winter break week of 12/23 and 12/28 no games or practices
Regular season ends January 24 – 25
Playoff schedule posts January 29 Late, All teams make the playoffs, we create separate divisions based on the results of the regular season
Playoffs / Championships January 31- February 1
Is there a Team Size Minimum?
(i.e., how many players/ team can join) Up to 10 players can join a team but most teams will average out to have 9. Coaches that bring in their own team can request and get approval for more than 10.
What are the fees?
The individual player registration fee is $250
Team fee no uniform/no gymtime is $1090. Local leagues charge more than double for this option. Local leagues do not include gymtime nor uniforms and charge double or a door fee if they are less than this price.
Door fee. There is a door fee that we charge $5 per adult, 18 and over. Kids are free.
There season ticket price of $28 that can be purchased week 1 and 2. There are typically 6 – 8 game nights per season so this is an opportunity to get a good savings buy purchasing the season ticket.
What do I get for the $250 registration fee?
6 regular season games
End-of-season, single-elimination playoff (guarantee of at least one playoff game)
If registered individually – Practice time at the MAP, AIM, or Johnson/Warner/Stanford Middle Schools, (weekly for the duration of the season)
Two REAL highly trained referees at each game at each grade level
All games played on full sized courts. No miniature courts at Alley-Oop
If registered individually – High Quality Alley-Oop league uniform
THE Coveted High Quality Designer T-shirt
Are volunteer coaches needed?
YES!!! Contact Bryan Gray 562.673.4444 if you have any questions. Or just register as Coach under the “Player Pay” option, the registration can be found on the main registration page.
I have a full team that requires uniforms and gymtime, how do I register?
It is easy, simply register to coach on the coach registration form (select the player pay coach registration) . Then have the players register under the normal player registration. They will pay $250 each during the registration process. Once the players and coach are all registered the commissioner will create a team in the system and add all the players and coaches to the roster.
My team does not need uniforms or gymtime, how do I register
To register to pay just the team fee (no uniform or gymtime for practice) click on the Coach Pay registration and follow the prompts.
If I coach my child can my child be paired up with a friend?
Yes, coaches can freeze family and friends. Contact commissioner (Bryan Gray 562.673.4444) or indicate on the registration form in the “Special Request” field.
Once I register to Coach what is the next step?
The commissioner will reachout to coaches to get them setup within 2 weeks of the start of the season. After the coach registers in the system no actions are required.
What app is used ?
OGP Youth Basketball League
App is used for schedule and results only
Rosters are emailed
When are practices and games?
Majority of the practices are at the MAP we also use AIM. When we have large number of teams we also use OAK, Johnson, Warner, or Stacey Middle School. Games are Fridays at MAP and Saturdays at Marina HS or Nearby HS or Middle School. All games are at one location on any given day. All the locations are within a 10 minute drive from the MAP. The addresses are below:
