Jr NBA/WNBA Leagues - Program Overview:
Thank you for your interest in our Jr. NBA/WNBA Leagues!
We are proud to be the Only Sports Academy in Offer JR NBA/WNBA League in partnership with the Sacramento Kings!
Our RECREATIONAL Leagues are a great way to keep your kids busy and active while developing their basketball skills in a fun and safe environment.
2026 SEASON
LEAGUE DATES:
August 1, 2026 - Sept. 12, 2008 (7-8 week season)
AGE GROUPS:
JR NBA/WNBA is a age-based organization, players play in their designated age group.
We do allow paritcipants to 'play up' upon request and evaluation, but we do not allow participants to 'play down'.
6u Coed - Age 5-6 years old
8u Coed - Age 7-8 years old
10u Boys - Age 9-10 years old
10u Girls - Age 9-10 years old
12u Boys - Age 11-12 years old
12u Girls - Age 11-12 years old
*AGE as of June 1st, 2026
All Levels are 5v5 game play
LOCATIONS:
NORTH CONFERENCE: Sacramento/Carmichael - Victory Chrstian Schools - 3045 Garfield Ave, Carmichael, CA
SOUTH CONFERENCE: Elk Grove - Monterey Trail High School - 8661 Power Inn Rd, Elk Grove, CA
GAME TIMES:
SATURDAYS - 10 am - 7 pm
(starting from the youngest age group to up to the oldest age group)
PRACTICES & GAMES:
All practices and games are on the SAME DAY - This means just a 90-minute time commitment per week for our parents and families. Practice takes place 30-45 mins. prior to a participant's scheduled game time.
ITEMS INCLUDED:
All Registrations include High Quality Game Day Jerseys, Team Arm Sleeve, Water Bottle, Player Bag, and Basketball!
(Distributed at League Meet & Greet)
REGISTRATION:
We are excited to offer an opprotunity for FREE Registration!
There are TWO option for Registration
1. You can "Opt-In" to participate in our league fundraiser (nothing to sell, takes only 30 minutes). You will be charged $0 for your registration and your fundraiser instructions will be emailed to you upon completion of your registration. You will only pay the difference of what is not raised. If you reach your goal your registration will be 100% free.
Click here for fundraser details
2. You can "Opt-Out" and pay the normal Opt-Out/Registration fee.
The goal is to give every family the opprotunity to reduce registration costs and possibly play for FREE.
More Information About Gratitude Sports Academy's JR NBA/WNBA Leagues Program:
The Jr NBA/WNBA program goal is to teach the fundamentals, principles, and techniques of basketball in a safe and encouraging environment.
Both male and female athletes are ALWAYS welcome in our programs!
We strive to keep the commitment to a miminum for parents. We are parents as well and know all too well the busy schedules with education, other sports, and familiy activites. Pracitces and Games will ALWAYS be on the same day with practices one hour prior to game start time. Any practices scheduled outside of this time by coaches is not encuraged and is not mandatory for any participant.
REGISTRATION FOR YOUR LEAGUE BELOW:
Make sure you REGISTER for the proper division by AGE and GENDER preference.