5-Eleven Hoops

Dates: Saturdays, September 12th – December 19th

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

Ages: 4–7 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 – Rookies is designed specifically for athletes ages 4–7 who are beginning their basketball journey. This division introduces young athletes to the game through fun, engaging activities that build confidence, coordination, teamwork, and a love for basketball in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Coaches provide hands-on instruction every step of the way, ensuring each athlete experiences success while learning the fundamentals of the game.

What to Expect: 

Throughout the season, athletes will focus on:

• Basic dribbling, passing, and shooting

• Balance, coordination, and gross motor skill development

• Listening skills and following directions

• Taking turns and learning teamwork

• Building confidence through positive reinforcement

• Learning basketball fundamentals through fun games and activities

Our youngest athletes will receive individualized coaching from multiple staff members throughout practices and games. League play is designed to be instructional, allowing athletes to experience the excitement of basketball while learning in a supportive, low-pressure environment.

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.

• League Game

Games are designed to reinforce the skills learned during practice while creating a fun and positive first league experience for every athlete.

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 4–7. Registrations outside of this age range will not be accepted.
• This division is designed for beginner athletes who are just learning the game of basketball.
• Hoops will be lowered to an age-appropriate height to encourage proper shooting mechanics, confidence, 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.