2022-2023 Programs
We are happy to offer the following programs opens to students in grades 1st-12th who are either enrolled in the Westford pubilc school system or who are Westford residents enrolled in an accredited public, private, or home schooled program.
Recreational
These are meant to be fun and competitive recreational leagues for those interested in playing basketball with and against their friends. These leagues are open to boys and girls that live in Westford and/or go to Westford schools. Everyone interested will be placed on a team.
* From more information please contact the division directors
Travel
These are meant to be competitive teams that play against other area towns in the River League (girls) and Merrimack Valley League (boys). These teams are chosen through an evaluation process that takes place in September and October.
*You must either live in Westford or go to school in Westford and have a parent that works for Westford schools to be eligible to play on a travel team(this is a travel league rule not a WYBA rule).
* From more information please contact the travel directors
Recreational Program Descriptions
Who: Boys and Girls in 1st Grade
When: Sundays (1 hour)
Where: Crisafulli
Length: 8 weeks starting in December and ending in February
This program is meant to introduce the game of basketball and begin to teach the skills needed to enjoy the game. As the session progresses, short games will be introduced.
Who: Girls in 2nd and 3rd Grade
When: Sundays (1 hour)
Where: Miller
Length: 10 weeks starting in December and ending in February.
Players will be placed on teams. A portion of the time will be used for instructional skills and drills followed by a game each week. (Note: 3rd grade girls who have some basketball experience and want to play up in the Junior Girls (4th-5th grade) division may do so by registering in JRG.)
Who: Boys in 2nd Grade
When: Saturdays (1 hour)
Where: Miller
Length: 10 weeks starting in December and ending in March.
Players will be placed on teams. A portion of the time will be used for instructional skills and drills followed by a game each week.
FAQ's
Who: Boys in 3rd & 4th Grade
When: 1 Saturday game (1 hour), 1 practice per week (1 hour)
Where: Abbot (games only)
Length: December to early March
Players will be placed on a team. Teams will be formed after evaluations. Evaluation nights will be in November. Teams will be announced in late November/early December with games starting thereafter. The season ends in early March.
*There will be no practices or games during winter break. There will be no practices during February break and no game the first weekend of February break (but there are games the second weekend of February break.
Who: Girls in 4th and 5th Grade
When: 1 Saturday morning game (1 hour), 1 weekday practice (1 hour)
Where: Crisafulli (games only)
Length: December to early March
Players will be placed on a team. Teams will be formed after evaluations. Evaluation nights will be in November. Teams will be announce in late November/early December with games starting thereafter. The season ends in early March.
*There will be no practices or games during winter break. There will be no practices during February break and no game the first weekend of February break (but there are games the second weekend of February break.
Junior Boys (JRB)
Who: Boys in 5th and 6th Grade
When: 1 Sunday game (1 hour), 1 weekday practice (1 hour)
Where: Abbot (games only)
Length: December to early March
Players will be placed on a team. Teams will be formed after evaluations. Evaluation nights will be in November. Teams will be announced in late November/early December with games starting thereafter. The season ends in early March.
*There will be no practices or games during winter break. There will be no practices during February break and no game the first weekend of February break (but there are games the second weekend of February break.
Who: Girls in 6th, 7th, 8th Grade
When: 1 Saturday morning game (1 hour), 1 weekday practice (1 hour)
Where: Blanchard (games only)
Length: December to early March
Players will be placed on a team. Teams will be formed after evaluations. Evaluation nights will be in November. Teams will be announce in late November/early December with games starting thereafter. The season ends in early March.
*There will be no practices or games during winter break. There will be no practices during February break and no game the first weekend of February break (but there are games the second weekend of February break.
Who: Boys in 7th and 8th Grade
When: 1 Saturday game (1 hour), 1 weekday practice (1 hour)
Where: Miller (games only)
Length: December to early March
Players will be placed on a team. Teams will be formed after evaluations. Evaluation nights will be in November. Teams will be announce in late November/early December with games starting thereafter. The season ends in early March.
*There will be no practices or games during winter break. There will be no practices during February break and no game the first weekend of February break (but there are games the second weekend of February break.
Who: Boys in 9th and 10th Grade
When: 1 Sunday game (1 hour)
Where: Stony
Length: December to early March
Players will be placed on a team. Teams will be formed after evaluations. Evaluation nights will be in November. Teams will be announce in late November/early December with games starting thereafter. The season ends in early March.
*There will be no games during winter break. There will be no game the first weekend of February break (but there are games the second weekend of February break.
Who: Girls in 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Grade
When: Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday night game (1 hour once per week occasionally twice per week)
Where: Blanchard
Length: December to early March
Players will be placed on a team. Teams will be formed after evaluations. Evaluation nights will be in November. Teams will be announced in late November/early December with games starting thereafter. The season ends in early March.
*There will be no games during winter break. There will be no games during February break.
Who: Boys in 11th and 12th Grade
When: Sundays (1 hour) and Monday (1 hour every x weeks, depending upon the number of teams)
Where: Stony Brook on Sundays
Length: December to early March
Players will be placed on a team. Teams will be formed after evaluations. Evaluation nights will be in November. Teams will be announced in late November/early December with games starting thereafter. The season ends in early March.
*There will be no games during winter break. There will be no games the first weekend or week of February break (but there are games the second weekend of February break.
Travel Program Desciptions
*1-2 teams per grade level
Who: Girls in 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Grade
When: Practices Monday through Friday evenings (1 1/2 hours, 2x per week). Games usually Saturday and/or Sunday
Where: Practices are usually at Crisafulli or Blanchard. Home games are usually at Blanchard. Away games are within 30 minutes of Westford.
Length: October to March
Travel tryouts are held in September. There are a limited number of travel spots. Players are asked to register for tryouts (no charge). There may be several tryout dates and callbacks before the final team is assembled. Teams are finalized in mid October and practices begin. Games run from November to March.
*1-2 teams per grade level
Who: Boys in 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Grade
When: Practices Monday through Friday evenings (1 1/2 hours, 2x per week). Games usually Saturday and/or Sunday
Where: Practices and games are usually at Stony Brook. Away games are within 30 minutes of Westford.
Length: October to March
Travel tryouts are held in September. There are a limited number of travel spots. Players are asked to register for tryouts (no charge). There may be several tryout dates and callbacks before the final team is assembled. Teams are finalized in mid October and practices begin. Games run from November to March.
