our programs.

BLADE offers year-round basketball teams designed to cater to a wide range of skill levels and student-athletes in grades 2nd through 8th. Our teams actively participate in local leagues, including well-known venues like Sportsplex and Ryse Stars Center - Farmers Branch. In certain cases, we even venture into local AAU level tournaments, providing a diverse and competitive experience.

While we maintain an open registration policy, our commitment to providing the best experience for every child means that in the event of reaching maximum capacity in any grade, we will conduct a formal tryout to ensure the right fit for everyone. For comprehensive information about the upcoming season's registration, as well as answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the sections below. We're here to ensure that every young player's basketball journey is as rewarding as it is exciting.

GAMES
(Ryse Stars Center - Farmers Branch & Tournaments in DFW):
-Games are usually held on Saturdays & Sundays and in the summer sometimes on weekday nights.

-League teams receive 8-10 games + playoffs for top 4 seeds.

-Tournament players will play in 4-5 tournaments throughout the season. 

PRACTICES
 (Lakewood Presbyterian, Lakehill Prep, Zion Lutheran, Bishop Lynch)
Typically Wednesday Evenings:
4pm – 5pm (grades 2nd through some 4th)
5pm – 6pm (grades 4th through 5th)
6pm – 7pm (grades 6th through 7th)
7pm – 8:30pm (grades 7th through 8th)

(Some 7th and 8th Graders may practice on Tuesdays)

IMPORTANT DATES

2/8 - Registration Opens

2/19 - Registration Closes

2/23 Practices begin this week

3/6 - Games begin (run through mid-May)

COST
Spring 2026, Boys/Girls 4th - 8th: $550 ($465 for Winter returners)

Spring 2026, Boys 2nd - 3rd: $465 ($380 for Winter returners)

Skills Package (optional for team participants):  $200 (Spring 2026)

*Installment payments and financial assistance available if needed

TEAMS
We usually have two teams in each grade level during the season with rosters of 8-10 kids.

SOME TEAMS MAY PLAY IN TOURNAMENTS ALSO.

All Current BLADE players can register for upcoming season prior to the completion of their current season at a discounted fee.