5-Eleven Hoops

Dates: Saturdays, September 12th – December 19th

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

Ages: 8–12 years old

Time: 

• September (League Preparation): 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Practice only
• Beginning in October: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Practice and games

Location: 

Salvation Army Long Beach Corps Community Center

3000 Long Beach Blvd.

Long Beach, CA 90807

Our Adaptive Basketball League – Juniors is designed for athletes ages 8–12 who are newer to basketball or benefit from additional coaching and individualized instruction. This developmental league blends skill-building with real game experience, creating a fun and encouraging environment where every athlete can grow at their own pace.

Our goal is to build confidence while helping participants develop basketball fundamentals through consistent practice, repetition, and positive coaching.

What to Expect: 

Throughout the season, athletes will focus on:

•  Dribbling, passing, and shooting fundamentals

• Footwork, coordination, and motor planning

• Understanding the rules and flow of basketball

• Teamwork and communication

• Confidence building through game play

• Developing skills in a supportive environment

Multiple coaches will be actively involved throughout practices and games, providing individualized instruction, encouragement, and guidance. While coaches will offer more hands-on support than in our older competitive divisions, athletes will still participate in weekly games and experience the excitement of league play.

Season Format: 

September – League Preparation

The first month of the season is dedicated to developing basketball fundamentals, building confidence, and preparing athletes for league play through fun, structured practices.

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

• League Practices

Beginning in October

Each Saturday will include both practice and league play.
Schedule will be release prior to season play.

Teams will compete against different opponents within the Juniors Division throughout the season, creating a positive 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, athletes will compete in their final league game before joining the other league divisions 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:

• This division is open exclusively to athletes ages 8–12. Registrations outside of this age range will not be accepted.
• This division is recommended for beginner and developing players.
• Hoops will be adjusted to an age-appropriate height to promote skill development and success.
• 5-Eleven Hoops staff reserves the right to move players to a different division if it is determined to be a better fit based on a combination of age, skill level, and attendance.
• 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.