House Basketball

The goal of our basketball program is for the children to have fun, improve their basketball skills, learn how to work as a team and learn how to deal with winning and losing in a positive manner that promotes good sportsmanship. The Falls Church Recreation and Parks Department offers co-ed clinics and league play for children of all ages. 

Please check the online registration system or the 2023-2024 Parent Handbook for more information.

• Assessments will take place throughout the month of November. Please see the 2023/2024 Youth Basketball Handbook above for the exact assessment dates.
• Practices will begin the week of November 27th

Game Schedules

• Game schedules will be released around December 15th.

Playoff Schedules 

• Playoff schedules will be released in late February

Standings (no standings are kept for 2nd & 3rd-grade leagues)

• Standings will be posted once games begin.

Tryouts for the 2023-2024 season will begin after October 1, 2023. 

*New as of 2021-2022*
Any player that wishes to play in the select league and the house league, must play up a grade in the house league.

• 6th grade select - would be treated as a 7th grader in the house league.
• 7th grade select - would be treated as an 8th grader in the house league.
• 8th grade select - would be treated as a 9th grader in the house league.

*New as of 2023-2024*
All new teams must have a roster that consists of a majority of City of Falls Church residents. Players outside of the City may still be considered for a roster spot, but teams will not be formed unless there is enough participation from players that live within the City of Falls Church to meet the minimum roster requirement.

It is recommended that players attend as many tryouts as possible for their age group, but players must attend at least one tryout in order to be eligible for a team.

Co-ed Youth Clinics

Little Hoopers - Ages 3-4

The Little Hoopers is a program designed to develop young players’ love and interest in basketball by providing the FUN-damental skills and techniques needed. Each session will include station work that focuses on different skills including shooting, dribbling, passing, and footwork. It gives parents and children the opportunity to work one-on-one and spend quality time together. A parent is asked to stay with their child. The clinic will be held once a week for six weeks on Saturdays. This clinic will take place at Shrevewood Elementary School, 7525 Shrevew Rd., Falls Church, VA 22043.

Fee: City Resident: $115; Non-City Resident: $135

Junior Ballers - Kindergarten & 1st Grade

Our Junior Ballers clinic is the perfect place for your little ones to learn the fundamentals of basketball in a fun and supportive environment! Geared towards kindergartners and first graders, our clinic will focus on the basics of dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense. Our experienced coaches will use age-appropriate drills and games to help your child develop coordination, teamwork, and confidence on the court. The clinics will be held weekly for six weeks. 

Fee: City Resident: $115; Non-City Resident: $135
 

Kindergarten Clinics

*No classes on January 15th and February 19th.

1st Grade clinics: