MMYBL will host competitive travel teams for boys and girls in grades 5th-8th for the 2025-2026 season. This league registration is a two-step process. The first step is registering for assessments, and then, if chosen for a team, players will be asked to register for a team (paying the rest of the registration fee) .
At this level of play, it is expected that players will have a solid understanding of the game, including strategy and game rules, and that they are competent in the fundamentals of the game. Emphasis will continue to be placed on mastering the fundamentals of the game while integrating larger offensive and defensive skills and strategies. Unlike our recreational programming, our competitive league will select players and create teams based on skill level.
Not all players who sign up will be placed on a team; however, those not selected for a competitive team are encouraged to play on our recreational and/or middle school teams.
In this competitive league, playing time will differ among all team players. Despite being at a more competitive level, coaches will focus on creating a fun and supportive environment where every player learns the game, improves their individual skills, and learns that there is value, fun, and achievement in being part of a team.
League Details:
The season runs from late October 2025 through February 2026.
Practices:
- There will be 1-2 weekday practices for each team beginning the week of October 20th and running through February.
- The day of the week and location of practices will be announced when MMYBL receives confirmation of gym time from area schools and teams are formed. Practices will primarily be held at Browns River Middle School, Camels Hump Middle School, and Jericho Elementary School.
Games
One game per week on Sunday mornings/early afternoons starting mid November and running through mid-February (finishing before the February school vacation). There are no games during holiday breaks.
Home games are hosted at Mount Mansfield Union High School
Registration:
Registration deadline is September 28th.
Assessments:
All players interested in playing at this level need to attend assessments. Assessments will be held at MMU, and the tentative schedule is as follows:
Saturday 10/4: 5th & 6th Grade Assessment
GIRLS- 2: 00 pm-3:30 pm
BOYS- 4:00 pm-5:30 pm
Sunday 10/5: 7th & 8th Grade Assessment
GIRLS- 2:00 pm-3:30 pm
BOYS 4:00 pm-5:30 pm
Saturday 10/11: 5th & 6th Grade Assessment
GIRLS- 2:00 pm-3:30 pm
BOYS 4:00 pm-5:30 pm
Sunday 10/12: 7th & 8th Grade Assessment
GIRLS- 2:00 pm-3:30 pm
BOYS 4:00 pm-5:30 pm
Fees :
The competitive league fee will be $100 for the 24-25 season. A deposit of $10 will be requested for all players registering for tryouts. The second payment, $90. will be charged to those players assigned a team will be due on October 20th.
We believe in making sports accessible for everyone, and fundraise to ensure we have scholarships. Find out about our scholarships by emailing [email protected].
Those players not placed on a team will have their down payment reassigned to the Rec League fee or a refund will be issued to those players who are not assigned a team and are not playing in the Rec League.
Uniforms:
Our goal is that uniforms will last players several seasons, and families will not need to order new uniforms each season. Players needing to order uniforms will receive a link to order along with their team placement information and assigned uniform #. All uniforms must be ordered by October 13th to ensure players are ready for the first game.