Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. Can my child be on the same team as another child?
A. Teammate requests are not granted; however, siblings will be accommodated if they are in the same division.
Q. Can my child have a particular coach?
A. We do not take coach requests; however, if a child's parent or relative is a coach, that child will be on the coach's team.
Q. On what day are the games played?
A. We play games on Saturdays.
Q. Where are the games being played?
A. K-2nd (Amador HS), 3rd-8th grade teams play at Ione Jr High, Jackson Jr High and Argonaut High School Main Gym and Multi-purpose Room (MPR).
Q. When are the practices?
A. No scheduled practices during the week! Teams will practice 30 minutes prior to their scheduled game.
Q. When does registration close?
A. Typically first week of November, however depending on size of league there may be late sign-ups accepted (REGISTER EARLY).
Q. Do the boys and girls play together?
A. Yes, but only at our Kindergarten thru 2nd division. 3rd grade and up are not Co-Ed.
Q. Can my 2nd grader "play up"?
A. Yes. Kids can "play up" in AYB. In other words, a child in 2nd grade can play in the 3rd and 4th grade division. HOWEVER, this should only be done is cases where the player who is playing up is sufficiently skilled and mature enough to play with older children.
Q. My child is playing other sports. Can he/she play?
A. Yes. The overlap can be handled by your coach. Amador Youth Basketball is a SATURDAY ONLY LEAGUE!
Q. What size ball do the kids use so I can buy one to practice with?
A. K-2nd (27.5 in.), 3rd-4th grade boys (28.5 in.), 3rd-5th girls (28.5 in.), 5th-6th grade boys (regulation size 28.5 in.), 6th-8th grade girls (28.5 in.), 7th-8th grade boys (regulation size 29.5 in.)
Q. Are pictures included in my registration fee?
A. Yes. AYB is proud to include a team photo and individual photo to each player. Additional photos are available to purchase.
Q. When and where is picture day?
A.Pictures are done on two different days. This season, the PreK-2nd grade will be taken on Saturday, 1/11 at Argo Main Gym Foyer (your coach will provide you with the time to be there), 3rd through 8th grade pictures will be taken on Saturday, 1/18 at Argo Main Gym Foyer (your coach will provide you with the time to be there).
Q.Is the clinic every year?
A.Yes, the clinic is annually so make sure when registering your child for the league, you sign them up for the clinic at the same time.