Winter basketball league for 4-8 year olds
Dribble, pass, shoot! The J’s Dinky Dunkers Youth Basketball League returns for 2026. Players will have fun while learning basketball fundamentals, game strategies + fair play as a team, preparing them for future competitive play and instilling a lifelong love of the game.
Game Format
Games are played 4-on-4 across the width of the court. Each game consists of two 12-minute halves with a short 2-minute halftime break. Teams will have a 30-minute practice before each game, and games will start between 1:00 and 4:00 pm on Sundays. Every player will get the chance to play at least one half unless a team has nine players. We don’t keep score in Dinky Dunkers or Rad Rookies—no standings, wins, losses, or individual stats. The focus is all about learning, teamwork, and fun.
Dinky Dunkers (ages 4-5) + Rad Rookies (ages 6-8)
Cost: $240 members | $300 guests
All coaches get one free registration for their child
Contact Fitness Manager Austin Williams with questions.
Special Dinky Dunker Rules
Basic Fundamentals
We want every child to build a strong foundation in basketball while having fun. Coaches will focus on teaching clear, simple skills and keeping the environment positive and encouraging.
What Dinky Dunkers Is All About
This program isn’t just about basketball—it’s about helping kids grow into great teammates, build confidence, and connect physical activity with fun. We want every child to leave the court smiling and feeling proud of what they’ve learned. Coaches play a big part in this, so set the example and keep things positive. Kids notice your energy!
Keep It in Perspective
At the end of the day, we want the kids to have a B.A.L.L.:
B – Build Friendships
A – Always Play Fair
L – Learn the Sport
L – Love the Sport
Volunteers Needed!
The magic of the J’s Dinky Dunkers kids basketball league relies heavily on the generosity of our volunteer coaches! We’re looking for one or two parents per team to help facilitate practices and manage substitutions during games. We promise, you’ll have as much fun as the kids do! Learn more here.
Thank you for helping make this a fun, welcoming season for all our young players. See you on the court!
