Spring League Divisions
Rookie Divisions
Boys: K–2nd Grade • Girls: K–2nd Grade
Beginner players with instruction and pregame practices. All games are played on 8-foot hoops (except Boys 2nd Grade which is played on 9-foot hoops). Each player is guaranteed 20 minutes of playing time per game and each team has up to 10 players max.
Games
- 6 practices/games guaranteed
- Sundays after 11:00 AM
- Practice + Game = 1.5 hours each week
Locations (Irvine & Tustin)
- IUSD HS Gyms
- TUSD HS Gyms (Tustin/Beckman)
- Columbus Tustin Gym
- JCCOC Gym
Divisions
- BK (Kindergarten)
- B1 (1st Grade)
- B2 (2nd Grade) – Recreational (No evaluations)
- B2 (2nd Grade) – Competitive (Player evaluations and drafts)
- GK–2 (Girls K–2nd) – May be split up based on numbers for standalone or combo divisions
Youth Divisions
Boys: 3rd–8th Grade • Girls: 3rd–8th Grade
Players looking for equal playing time and skill levels. Each player is guaranteed 20 minutes of playing time per game and each team has up to 10 players max.
Games
- 6 games guaranteed
- Sundays after 11:00 AM
Locations (Irvine & Tustin)
- IUSD HS Gyms
- TUSD HS Gyms (Tustin/Beckman)
- Columbus Tustin Gym
- JCCOC Gym
Divisions
- B3 (3rd Grade)
- B4 (4th Grade)
- B5 (5th Grade)
- B6 (6th Grade)
- B7 (7th Grade)
- B8 (8th Grade)
- G3 (3rd/4th Grade)
- G2 (5th/6th Grade)
- G1 (7th/8th Grade)
About The League
Calendar of Events
Tentative Dates (subject to change)
Fri, March 24th: Player registration closes
Sat, March 25th: Rookie League (K-2nd) Jersey/Apparel Pick-Up
Sun, March 26th: Player Evaluations for Youth League (3rd–8th) & 2nd Grade Boys Competitive + Jersey/Apparel Pick-Up for those attending evaluations
Wed, April 5th thru Tue, April 11th: Team drafts for 2nd–8th grade
(Players will be notified by coach 24-48 hours after respective draft concludes)
Sun, April 16th: Week 1
Sun, April 23rd: Week 2
Sun, April 30th: Week 3
Sun, May 7th: Week 4
Sun, May 14th (Mother’s Day): No Games*
* Tentative: In the event we lose gyms due to graduations/school events we may have to play on Mother’s Day
Sun, May 21st: Week 5
Sun, May 28th (Memorial Day Weekend): No Games
Sun, June 4th: Week 6 (Championship Games)
FAQ
SoCal Elite Sports prides itself on having the best youth basketball league in Orange County. What started out as a “Rookie League” for grades K–2nd has transformed into one of the largest youth basketball leagues in Orange County. After over 28 seasons, SoCal Elite has tailored its league to meet popular demands and has remained in tune with the ever-changing ways of basketball. Basketball is a dynamic sport in which trends, styles and rules are constantly being tweaked. The key to SoCal Elite’s success has been creating the most enjoyable experience possible for all players. Experienced staff members and coaches manage SoCal Elite’s operations, which leads to a more productive environment for players. Unlike most youth basketball organizations, SoCal Elite has four seasonal leagues in the spring, summer, fall and winter. This allows players to play year-round, if they so choose.
The Winter League is the prime time for youth basketball. During other seasons (spring, summer and fall), most youth players play multiple sports or have other obligations. As a result, our Spring/Summer/Fall Leagues are just 6-8 games on Sundays. The Spring/Summer/Fall Leagues are our off-season leagues and are primarily for those players who wish to play basketball games year-round. If you would like additional practice during our off-season leagues, please join our SoCal Elite Academy.
Our coaches are parent volunteers. Our staff members will assist any coaches who need help or who are coaching for the very first time.
All games are played at local IUSD / TUSD High School gyms, Concordia University, the Jewish Community Center (JCCOC) or at local community center gyms.
For our Rookie and Youth Divisions, equal participation for all players is guaranteed. Each player is guaranteed to play a minimum of 20 minutes per game.
For the Rookie Division, teams are formed by Division first then Schools/Areas. For the Youth Division, teams are formed by grade and through drafts after player evaluations.
SoCal Elite is always looking for volunteer basketball coaches for all seasonal leagues. If you are unable to, or do not want to, volunteer to help operate SoCal Elite’s basketball leagues efficiently, you are required to pay a ‘buyout fee’ to cover the cost of bringing on additional staff members.
Spring League
SoCal Elite’s Youth Basketball Spring League is an off-season league for all boys or girls, K–8th grade. The 2023 Spring League runs from March to June with six games. This league is for everyone: beginners, advanced and anyone in-between. SoCal Elite’s off-season leagues are for those players that wish to play past the primary basketball season (winter) and stay active.