5-Eleven Hoops

Dates: Saturdays, September 12th – December 19th

No Classes: October 3rd, October 31st, November 7th, November 28th, and December 5th

Ages: 13 years and older, beginner level 

Time: 

• September (League Preparation): 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM- Practice only 
• Beginning in October: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM- Practice and games

Location: Salvation Army Long Beach Corps Community Center

3000 Long Beach Blvd.Long Beach, CA 90807

Our Adaptive Basketball League – Hoopers Division is designed for athletes who are newer to basketball or benefit from additional coaching and individualized instruction. This division provides a fun, supportive, and encouraging introduction to league basketball while helping athletes develop the confidence and skills needed to succeed both on and off the court.

Athletes will receive personalized instruction from multiple coaches while experiencing the excitement of playing on a team and participating in real basketball games. As players continue to grow and develop throughout the season, they will build confidence, improve their basketball skills, and develop a love for the game in a positive and inclusive environment.

What to Expect:

Throughout the season, athletes will focus on:

• Dribbling, passing, and shooting fundamentals
• Footwork, coordination, and motor planning
• Learning the rules and flow of basketball
• Teamwork and communication
• Confidence building through game play
• Developing skills at an individualized pace

Hoopers Division is intentionally designed to provide additional support. Multiple coaches will be actively involved throughout practices and games, offering personalized instruction, encouragement, and positive reinforcement. While coaches provide more hands-on guidance than in Competitive Division, athletes will still participate in real games each week and experience the excitement of being part of a basketball league.

As athletes continue to improve, they may be recommended for Division 1 in future league seasons.

Season Format:

September – League Preparation

The first month of the season is dedicated to developing basketball fundamentals, building confidence, evaluating skill levels, and creating balanced teams to prepare athletes for league play.

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

• League Practices (All Division 1 and Division 2 athletes)

Beginning in October

Each Saturday will include both practice and league play.

Schedule will be release before season play

Teams will compete against different opponents within the Hoopers Division throughout the season, creating a fun and engaging league experience while continuing to build basketball skills, teamwork, and confidence.

League Jersey

Every registered athlete will receive an official 5-Eleven Hoops Adaptive Basketball League jersey to wear throughout the season.

Following registration, our team will contact you to collect your participant's jersey size so it can be ordered before the first league games.

Your athlete's jersey is included with registration and helps create an exciting game-day experience while fostering team pride and a sense of belonging throughout the season.

Championship Saturday & Awards Celebration

The season will conclude with a special Championship Saturday & Awards Celebration on December 19th.

To allow extra time for the games and festivities, there will be no team practices on the final day. Instead, Hoopers division athletes will compete in their final league game before joining Competitive Division athletes and their families for a league-wide celebration.

Following the games, all participants are invited to enjoy:

• Championship games
• End-of-season awards recognizing every athlete's growth, effort, sportsmanship, and dedication
• Donuts and refreshments
• Team photos with coaches and teammates

At 5-Eleven Hoops, we believe every athlete deserves to be celebrated. Championship Saturday is an opportunity to recognize each player's accomplishments while bringing together our entire basketball community to celebrate an incredible season.

Important Notes: 

• Hoopers Division is recommended for athletes who are newer to basketball or who benefit from additional instruction and individualized coaching.
• Placement is based primarily on basketball skill level and support needs rather than age alone.
• Athletes who demonstrate readiness and continued growth may be recommended for Competitive Division in future league seasons.
• Please provide an aide if needed.
• This league is designed for neurodivergent athletes, including individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, and other developmental differences.

Register today to reserve your participant's spot in our Adaptive Basketball League! Space is limited.

Funding Information:

Use promo code "SR" if you are using Social Recreation funding through your Regional Center or Self-Determination funding. The checkout code will bypass payment if your services are being funded through your Regional Center or Self-Determination.

We are a Regional Center Social Recreation Service Provider for Harbor Regional Center, South Central Los Angeles Regional Center, and Westside Regional Center.

Vendor Code: PH2694 for this program.

Self-Determination funding is accepted. Scholarships are available upon request.