Join the Kokomo Youth Basketball Community!

The Kokomo Schools Fall Youth Basketball Leagues provide an exciting opportunity for young athletes to develop their basketball skills while having fun and making new friends. With separate leagues for boys and girls, registration and participation are open to all area youth, ensuring that every child has the chance to engage in the sport. Our leagues focus on teaching the fundamentals of basketball, promoting teamwork, and fostering a sense of community. Join us this fall for a rewarding experience on the court!

Boys Youth League

● Registration for the boys’ league is open through August 7

● Grades: 1st-6th

● Three divisions: Grades 1-2, Grades 3-4, and Grades 5-6

● Registration Fee: $25 per player (includes team shirt, one practice session per week, and 7-10 games)

● Assessment night on August 7 with tryout times as follows: 6:00-7:00 p.m. for grades 1-3 and 7:15-8:15 p.m. for grades 4-6

● Game Dates: August 17, 24, 31, September 7, 14

● Game Times: 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, and 4:00 PM

● Location: Memorial Gym and Wildkat Gym

Girls Youth League

● Registration for the girls’ league is open through August 15

● Grades: 3rd-8th

● Two divisions: Grades 3-5 and Grades 6-8

● Registration Fee: $25 per player (includes team shirt, one practice session per week, and 7-10 games)

● Assessment night on August 26 with tryout times as follows: 5:30-6:30 p.m. for grades 3-5 and 7:00-8:00 p.m. for grades 6-8

● Game Dates: September 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14

● Game Times: 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, and 8:00 PM

● Location: Memorial Gym and Wildkat Gym

Meet the Coaches

Participants will benefit from the guidance of our experienced coaches. The boys’ league will be overseen by Kokomo High School Varsity Boys Basketball Coach Drew Schauss, who also serves as the Middle School Athletic Director. The girls’ league will be supervised by Kokomo High School Varsity Girls Basketball Coach Haley Peckinpaugh.

Coach Drew Schauss

KHS Varsity Boys Basketball Coach

Middle School Athletic Director

765-455-8053

Coach Haley Peckinpaugh

KHS Varsity Girls Basketball Coach

765-455-8053

Practice Sessions & Game Day Info

Participants will participate in a practice session each week and engage in 1-2 games weekly, potentially followed by a tournament in the final week. All practices and games will be played at either Memorial Gym or our Wildkat Gym, which is located in the same building as Memorial Gym. Gate admission is set at $5 per person or $10 per family, helping to fund the league and its programs, while also inviting families and community members to participate in and enjoy the excitement of the games together.

"Our youth basketball program offers a quality experience for young athletes, from those just starting out to more experienced players looking to elevate their skills. We are proud to provide a strong basketball program right here in our community, ensuring that families have access to top-notch coaching and competitive play close to home.”

Nick Sale

KHS Athletic Director