CYS Fall Basketball Program

September 2024- February 2025

CYS Basketball is open to kids from Kindergarten thru High School

Instructional basketball for K-1 grade boys and girls. An introduction to the game of basketball by teaching kids basketball fundamentals and rules of the game in a fun way through drills and games. Evaluations for TK participation must be cleared through the Basketball Commissioner. 

Instructional basketball for 2nd-3rd grade boys and girls. Taking it a little further than an introduction to the game of basketball, this program is designed to continue teaching basketball fundamentals and rules of the game with more advanced drills and at the same time start teaching the team aspect of basketball. The program is designed for all skill levels. 

Instructional Practices are weekly on Sundays.

In February/March 2025 - there are normally a few jamborees hosted by partner Nikkei clubs on weekends. These jamborees are optional but participation provides a great opportunity for the kids to try out their new skills. 

  • Kinder and 1st grade : 60 minute practice weekly

    • Price: $225.00

  • 2nd and 3rd Grade: 90 minute practice weekly

    • Price: $250.00

  • Dates: The program will run for 8 weeks, starting 10/13/2024 and ending 12/15/2024. No class on 10/27 and 12/1. Times are as follows:

    • Kinder (Co-Ed): 12:00-1:00 pm

    • First Grade (Co-Ed): 1:05 - 2:05 pm

    • 2nd & 3rd Grade Girls: 2:15 - 3:45 pm

    • 2nd & 3rd Grade Boys: 3:50 - 5:20 pm

  • Location: Santa Clara Youth Activity Center (YAC) : 2450 Cabrillo Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051

Session Information - League Divisions

The recreational program is designed to develop and improve the fundamental skills taught in our instructional program on to the court. Not only will the kids get in-game experience, but will also learn teamwork and a sense of community.

Dates, Times, and Location:

  • Mass practice will be held on Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22.

  • The season includes 8 games in a 10 week season running from September 2024 to the end of February 2025.

  • Practices are held on Fridays or Saturdays in San Jose or Santa Clara depending on gym availability. Practice times are TBD.  

  • Games will be played on Sundays. Home games will be in San Jose or Santa Clara. Away games are in Mountain View, San Mateo, or San Francisco.

  • There is also a mix of tournaments which take place during the season hosted by other Nikkei-based organizations part of the NYBA (Nikkei Youth Basketball League). 

Cost: $375 (jersey included)

Age Range:

  • 4th grade - High School

Divisions:

  • Boys

    • D-American (4th/5th grade)

    • D-National (6th grade)

    • C-American (7th grade)

    • C-National (8th/9th grade)

  • Girls

    • G-4 (4th grade)

    • G-3 (5th/6th grade)

    • G-2 (7th/8th/9th grade)

Equipment

We have tried to limit the need to purchase equipment.

  • Basketball:

    • Size 27.5 for TK-2nd grade Boys and Girls

    • Size 28.5 for 3rd-5th grade Boys and 3rd-8th grade Girls

    • Size 29.5 for 6th-8th grade Boys

  • Water bottle for water break

Contact

Commissioner (Darren Fujikawa): darren.fujikawa@sanjosecys.org
Girls' Basketball Commissioner (Brian Tang): brian.tang@sanjosecys.org
Boys' Basketball Commissioner (Stacey Lam): stacey.lam@sanjosecys.org
Instructional Commissioners (Blake Kimura):  blake.kimura@sanjosecys.org