The Fairfax County Youth Basketball League ("FCYBL") is a not-for-profit organization comprised of member youth clubs and recreation centers. Our mission is to enable the youth of its member organizations to compete, learn, grow, and develop basketball skills while playing on their neighborhood teams.
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IMPORTANT PLEASE READ- IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE FCYBL, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL YOUTH CLUB OR REC CENTER- DO NOT CONTACT FCYBL ABOUT REGISTRATION OR SIGNUP OF INDIVIDUAL PLAYERS OR TEAMS. PLAYERS ARE ENTERED THROUGH THEIR CLUB TEAMS AND NOT DIRECTLY THROUGH THE SITE.
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About the FCYBL, Including Mission Statement, FCYBL Operations, List FCYBL Members Clubs, and FCYBL Council,
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Rules, By-Laws and Policies, Codes of Conduct for players, coaches and spectators
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Official Game Schedules, Game Scores and Standings
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Gym Directions and Other Gym Information
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Coaches Guide - how to enter score and navigate your team page
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Registration and Account User's Guide - This link provides useful information on how to register, update and manage account settings.
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Score Reporting - This link provides information on how to report scores
FCYBL is made up of member clubs and does not accept individual players or teams. For a full list of clubs please see our member club page
Honor the game
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Uneven Start - We can do better The season is underway with games played by more than 190 teams across all leagues from 5th to 8th grade, Boys and Girls, and Divisions 1, 2, and 3. Our hope for this season is to "return to normal". We removed all but one "COVID" rule and we welcomed back our neighboring counties (Loudon, Prince William, Arlington). So far so good.
In an effort to develop younger player skills, we are running a pilot program in the Girls 5th Grade Division II league. We've asked the coaches to focus on man-to-man basketball skills, and not use zone defenses. I was quite impressed with the first games last Saturday. All of the coaches are doing a great job in exploring this approach.
Unfortunately, the weekend also featured violations of our sportsmanship code of conduct. While a small fraction of the games played, the number of incidents in one weekend is unacceptable and a dramatic increase over the past few years. These incidents are disturbing - they include fights, accosting officials and opposing team personnel, and the use of inappropriate language -- all in front of children we are trying to shape and develop.
We have convened the Sportsmanship Committee for the first time in several years to review these incidents. Rest assured, FCYBL will not allow these violations to continue.
Club Reps, Coaches and Parents - we can and will do better.
| The FCYBL 2022-23 Season kicked off last night with 8th grade games.
Thanks to the coaches, parents, players, club reps, and FCYBL board for getting us to the starting line - special thanks to our scheduler Charly Chandler.
Game Day Reminders:
- Cheer your teams in a positive manner.
- Model sportsmanship behaviors you want your children to learn.
- Resist the urge to contest calls - do no shout at officials - focus on your players.
- Coaches print rosters from FCYBL registration system - use that roster to enter players into the official scorebook.
- Only water is allowed in gyms.
- Work Hard, Play Smart, Have Fun
- Honor the Game
Reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
| 2022-2023 draft season dates
| 2022-2023 FCYBL season schedule |
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| All dates are subject to change! |
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| We will have a 14 game season |
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FCYBL Meeting |
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| Saturday, October 01, 2022 |
Tryouts begin |
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| Monday, October 10, 2022 |
Zip code exceptions due |
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| Saturday, October 15, 2022 |
Team Declarations Due |
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| Tuesday, November 01, 2022 |
Final division placements |
No team-division changes after this day |
| Tuesday, November 15, 2022 |
Player registration deadline |
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| TBD |
Mandatory Coaches Clinic |
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| Monday, November 28, 2022 |
Weeknight games begin |
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| Saturday, December 03, 2022 |
Weekend games begin ALL Leagues |
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| Saturday, December 03, 2022 |
Pool play begins for boys and girls 5th grade teams |
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| Monday, December 19, 2022 |
Start of winter break |
No games |
| Wednesday, December 21, 2022 |
Final 5th grade division placement |
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| Friday, December 23, 2022 |
5th grade placement appeals due |
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| Tuesday, January 3, 2023 |
Resume play |
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| Mon, January 22, 2023 |
MLK holiday |
No games |
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| Monday, February 20, 2023 |
Presidents day |
No games |
| Playoffs |
Please note dates may get pushed back due to events out of our control |
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| TBD |
Playoff games start |
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| Saturday, February 25, 2023 |
Weekend playoff games |
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| Saturday, March 04, 2023 |
Championship weekend |
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| Saturday, March 11, 2023 |
Championship weekend, if necessary |
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| If Fairfax County Schools are closed then ALL FCYBL games are canceled. Click here for current FCPS School Closures.
Check the Gym Closure Status Websites and Hotlines:
- Fairfax County Public Schools: Current Alerts
- Fairfax County Park Authority: 703 324-5264
- Arlington County Parks and Recreation: 703 228-4715
GYM PROBLEMS ?
Call Fairfax County-NCS Athletic Scheduling: 703 609-8870
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Call FCYBL Scheduler, Charles Chandler: 703 856-2715
Alternate contacts to be used if you cannot reach the county and/or Charles.
- Commissioner: Dave Vennergrund: 703 772-5867
- Chairman: Steve Bergstrom: 202 321-6090
NO REFEREES ?
Call our Referee Commissioner: Curtis Smith: 571 643-6516 or Vincent Wright: 678-989-6911
Please contact ONLY if there are no referees on site.
CLOCK OR SCOREBOARD PROBLEMS?
Call FCYBL Commissioner: Dave Venegrund: 703 772-5867
and Email EJ Thomas: jt1609@aol.com
Please note: At times schools cancel gym use, but do not inform us. If this is the case the after-hours county rep. will try to resolve. We must respect their decision and not argue with the school, the county rep, or gym monitor FOR ANY REASON.
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