YOUTH HOOP

08/06/2026

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE YOUTH HOOP
"5 DRIBBLE" FALL BASKETBALL INSTRUCTIONAL LEAGUE!
(GRADES K-8TH CO-ED)

Registration Link for THURSDAY FALL BASKETBALL INSTRUCTIONAL LEAGUE at Craig Elementary
https://aauhoop.sportngin.com/register/form/780921014

Registration Link for SUNDAY FALL BASKETBALL INSTRUCTIONAL LEAGUE at Boys & Girls Club
https://youthhoop.sportngin.com/register/form/465358526

HEAD TRAINER: JJ Harvey (played Division 1 basketball at Siena College)

2 GYM LOCATIONS:
Craig Elementary - 2566 Balltown Road, Niskayuna, 12309

Boys & Girls Club - 104 Education Drive, Schenectady, 12303

YOUTH HOOP PRESENTS:
"5 DRIBBLE" FALL BASKETBALL INSTRUCTIONAL LEAGUE!
(GRADES K-8TH CO-ED)
(The participation fee is $230. Each child will receive a basketball tee shirt.)

THERE ARE 8 TRAINING SESSIONS IN TOTAL
Thursdays at Craig Elementary

Craig address: 2566 Balltown Road, Niskayuna, 12309

Thursdays at Craig School - 9/10, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5

6:20 - 7:20 p.m. - KIND./1ST GRADE BOYS & GIRLS (Court 1 & 2)*

Thursdays at Craig School - 9/10, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5

7:20 - 8:20 p.m. - 2ND/3RD GRADE BOYS & GIRLS (Court 1 & 2)

*The Kindergarten/1st Grade co-ed level will have some rims set about 2 feet low so kids can reach the rim while others will still be at the regulation height of 10 feet.

YOUTH HOOP PRESENTS:
"5 DRIBBLE" FALL BASKETBALL INSTRUCTIONAL LEAGUE!
(GRADES K-8TH CO-ED)
(The participation fee is $230. Each child will receive a basketball tee shirt.)

THERE ARE 8 TRAINING SESSIONS IN TOTAL
Sundays at Boys & Girls Club

Boys & Girls Club address: 104 Education Drive, Schenectady, 12303

Sundays at Boys & Girls Club - 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1

12:15 - 1:15 p.m. - 3RD/4TH GRADE BOYS & GIRLS (Court 1)

Sundays at Boys & Girls Club - 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1

12:15 - 1:15 p.m. - 5TH/6TH & 7TH/8TH GRADE BOYS & GIRLS (Court 2)

Sundays at Boys & Girls Club - 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1

1:15 - 2:15 p.m. - KIND./1ST GRADE BOYS & GIRLS (Court 1)*

Sundays at Boys & Girls Club - 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1

1:15 - 2:15 p.m. - 1ST/2ND GRADE BOYS & GIRLS (Court 2)**

*The Kindergarten/1st Grade co-ed level will have some rims set about 2 feet low so kids can reach the rim while others will still be at the regulation height of 10 feet.

**The 1st/2nd Grade co-ed level will shoot on rims at the regulation height of 10 feet.

05/27/2026

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE YOUTH HOOP
BASKETBALL FUNDAMENTALS
SUMMER CAMP AT UNION COLLEGE!

Register at http://www.youthhoop.com

GYM LOCATION:
UNION COLLEGE
807 Union Street
Schenectady, NY 12308

Direct Link to REGISTER:
https://youthhoop.sportngin.com/register/form/261117200

VIEW the Summer Camp FAQs:
https://www.youthhoop.com/page/show/9513572-youth-hoop-basketball-fundamentals-summer-camp-for-kindergarten-through-8th-grade-boys-and-girls-

HEAD TRAINER:
JJ Harvey: Played collegiate basketball at Siena College;
Current Boys Varsity Asst. coach at Colonie High School;
Section II Basketball Class A Player of the Year for Colonie HS;
McDonald's High School All-American Basketball nominee.

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SUMMER CAMP AT UNION COLLEGE
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Union College in Schenectady
August 3rd-7th

(2 CAMP SESSIONS IN AUGUST)

Morning Session: 9:00 A.M. - 11:15 A.M.

K/1st Grade Boys & Girls (Court 1)*

2nd/3rd Grade Boys & Girls (Court 2)

*The Kindergarten/1st Grade co-ed level will have some rims set about 2 feet low so kids can reach the rim while others will still be at the regulation height of 10 feet.

Afternoon Session: 11:45 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

4th/5th Grade Boys & Girls (Court 1)

6th/7th/8th Grade Boys & Girls (Court 2)

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FACTS:

🏀 Each camp session follows a structured format that includes:
• Basketball skill stations
• Small-group instruction
• Team practices
• Competitive controlled games
• Team competitions

🏀 Players rotate through basketball skill stations approximately every 5–7 minutes to maximize repetitions, engagement, and exposure to different basketball fundamentals.

🏀 Trainers provide continuous instruction, teaching, and feedback throughout all sessions to help players improve their basketball fundamentals, confidence, and overall game awareness.

🏀 All camp sessions are co-ed.

🏀 Players may “play up” or “play down” one grade level for scheduling convenience or sibling placement.

🏀 Limited enrollment helps provide a more individualized training environment with more coaching, feedback, and repetitions.

🏀 Every participant receives a basketball camp t-shirt.

🏀 The participation fee is $220 and may be paid online by credit/debit card or by personal check.

🏀 Registered families will receive opening day details and camp updates via email prior to the first session.

Please email any questions to:
[email protected]

03/11/2026

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE AAU HOOP:
SPRING BASKETBALL YOUTH INSTRUCTIONAL LEAGUE!

Register at www.aauhoop.com

2 GYM LOCATIONS:
Craig Elementary on Thursdays -
(Grade K/1 Boys & Girls at 6:20 pm
2/3 Boys & Girls at 7:20 pm)
Craig Elementary address
2566 Balltown Rd.
Niskayuna, 12309
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Boys & Girls Club on Sundays -
(Grade 3/4 as well as 5/6 & 7/8 Boys & Girls at 12:15 pm
Grade K/1 & 1/2 Boys & Girls at 1:15 pm)
104 Education Drive
Schenectady, 12303

Direct Link to REGISTER:
https://aauhoop.sportngin.com/register/form/939595267

VIEW the Spring FAQs:
https://www.aauhoop.com/page/show/4389837-winter-and-spring-basketball-training

HEAD TRAINER:
JJ Harvey: Played collegiate basketball at Siena College;
Current Boys Varsity Asst. coach at Colonie High School;
Section II Basketball Class A Player of the Year for Colonie HS;
McDonald's High School All-American Basketball nominee.

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SPRING INSTRUCTIONAL LEAGUE ON SUNDAYS
(THERE ARE 8 SESSIONS IN TOTAL)
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Sundays at Boys & Girls Club in Schenectady
April 19, May 3, 17, 31 June 7, 14, 21, 28

12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. - 3RD/4TH GRADE BOYS & GIRLS (Court 1)

12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. - 5TH/6TH & 7TH/8TH GRADE BOYS & GIRLS (Court 2)

1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. - KIND./1ST GRADE BOYS & GIRLS (Court 1)*

1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. - 1ST/2ND GRADE BOYS & GIRLS (Court 2)**

*The Kindergarten/1st Grade co-ed level will have some rims set about 2 feet low so kids can reach the rim while others will still be at the regulation height of 10 feet.

**The 1st/2nd Grade co-ed level will shoot on rims at the regulation height of 10 feet.

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SPRING INSTRUCTIONAL LEAGUE ON THURSDAYS
(THERE ARE 8 SESSIONS IN TOTAL)
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Thursdays at Craig in Niskayuna
April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18

6:20 p.m. - 7:20 p.m. - KIND./1ST GRADE BOYS & GIRLS (Court 1 & 2)*

7:20 p.m. - 8:20 p.m. - 2ND/3RD GRADE BOYS & GIRLS (Court 1 & 2)

*The Kindergarten/1st Grade co-ed level will have some rims set about 2 feet low so kids can reach the rim while others will still be at the regulation height of 10 feet.

FACTS:

-The training format for all the grade levels is 30 minutes of Skills and Drills whereby the trainers will be doing BASKETBALL STATIONS which they will rotate every 5-7 minutes to maximize the kids' exposure to the various skill sets and basketball fundamentals they should learn. The other 30 minutes of the training session will be a competitive basketball game.

-Players are allowed to "play up" or "play down" a grade level (i.e., 4th grade can play at the 5th-grade level and 5th graders can play at the 4th-grade level, etc.)

-We will have co-ed basketball training sessions for all grade levels.

-The trainers will provide the necessary feedback to the youth throughout the training sessions, so their basketball skill sets are improved.

-Every player will receive a basketball t-shirt.

-The participant fee is $220 and can be paid with a credit card, checking/debit account during the online registration process as well as a personal check.

-All registered participants will receive more information about the opening day of training a few days before it is set to begin.

Please email any questions to:
[email protected]

12/16/2025

NEW START DATE - SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1st!
REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE AAU HOOP:
WINTER 2 BASKETBALL YOUTH INSTRUCTIONAL LEAGUE!

Register at www.aauhoop.com

2 GYM LOCATIONS:
Craig Elementary on Thursdays -
(Grade K/1 Boys & Girls at 6:20 pm
2/3 Boys & Girls at 7:20 pm)
Craig Elementary address
2566 Balltown Rd.
Niskayuna, 12309
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Boys & Girls Club on Sundays -
(Grade 3/4 as well as 5/6 & 7/8 Boys & Girls at 12:15 pm
Grade K/1 & 1/2 Boys & Girls at 1:15 pm)
104 Education Drive
Schenectady, 12303

Direct Link to REGISTER:
https://aauhoop.sportngin.com/register/form/678986724

VIEW the Winter 2 FAQs:
https://www.aauhoop.com/page/show/4389837-winter-and-spring-basketball-training

HEAD TRAINER:
JJ Harvey: Played collegiate basketball at Siena College;
Current Boys Varsity Asst. coach at Colonie High School;
Section II Basketball Class A Player of the Year for Colonie HS;
McDonald's High School All-American Basketball nominee.

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WINTER 2 INSTRUCTIONAL LEAGUE ON SUNDAYS
(THERE ARE 8 SESSIONS IN TOTAL)
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Sundays at Boys & Girls Club in Schenectady
February 1, 8, 22, March 8, 15, 22, 29, April 12

12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. - 3RD/4TH GRADE BOYS & GIRLS (Court 1)

12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. - 5TH/6TH & 7TH/8TH GRADE BOYS & GIRLS (Court 2)

1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. - KIND./1ST GRADE BOYS & GIRLS (Court 1)*

1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. - 1ST/2ND GRADE BOYS & GIRLS (Court 2)**

*The Kindergarten/1st Grade co-ed level will have some rims set about 2 feet low so kids can reach the rim while others will still be at the regulation height of 10 feet.

**The 1st/2nd Grade co-ed level will shoot on rims at the regulation height of 10 feet.

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WINTER 2 INSTRUCTIONAL LEAGUE ON THURSDAYS
(THERE ARE 8 SESSIONS IN TOTAL)
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Thursdays at Craig in Niskayuna
February 12, 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2, 16

6:20 p.m. - 7:20 p.m. - KIND./1ST GRADE BOYS & GIRLS (Court 1 & 2)*

7:20 p.m. - 8:20 p.m. - 2ND/3RD GRADE BOYS & GIRLS (Court 1 & 2)

*The Kindergarten/1st Grade co-ed level will have some rims set about 2 feet low so kids can reach the rim while others will still be at the regulation height of 10 feet.

FACTS:

-The training format for all the grade levels is 30 minutes of Skills and Drills whereby the trainers will be doing BASKETBALL STATIONS which they will rotate every 5-7 minutes to maximize the kids' exposure to the various skill sets and basketball fundamentals they should learn. The other 30 minutes of the training session will be a competitive basketball game.

-Players are allowed to "play up" or "play down" a grade level (i.e., 4th grade can play at the 5th-grade level and 5th graders can play at the 4th-grade level, etc.)

-We will have co-ed basketball training sessions for all grade levels.

-The trainers will provide the necessary feedback to the youth throughout the training sessions, so their basketball skill sets are improved.

-Every player will receive a basketball t-shirt.

-The participant fee is $220 and can be paid with a credit card, checking/debit account during the online registration process as well as a personal check.

-All registered participants will receive more information about the opening day of training a few days before it is set to begin.

Please email any questions to:
[email protected]

10/09/2025

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE AAU HOOP:
WINTER BASKETBALL YOUTH INSTRUCTIONAL LEAGUE!

Register at www.aauhoop.com

2 GYM LOCATIONS:
Craig Elementary -

(Grade K/1 Boys & Girls at 6:20 pm
2/3 Boys & Girls at 7:20 pm)
Craig Elementary address
2566 Balltown Rd.
Niskayuna, 12309

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Boys & Girls Club on Sundays -
(Grade 3/4 as well as 5/6 & 7/8 Boys & Girls at 12:15 pm
Grade K/1 & 1/2 Boys & Girls at 1:15 pm)
104 Education Drive
Schenectady, 12303

Direct Link to REGISTER:
https://aauhoop.sportngin.com/register/form/468517698

VIEW the Winter FAQs:
https://www.aauhoop.com/page/show/4389837-winter-and-spring-basketball-training

HEAD TRAINER:
JJ Harvey: Played collegiate basketball at Siena College;
Current Boys Varsity Asst. coach at Colonie High School;
Section II Basketball Class A Player of the Year for Colonie HS;
McDonald's High School All-American Basketball nominee.

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WINTER INSTRUCTIONAL LEAGUE ON SUNDAYS
(THERE ARE 8 SESSIONS IN TOTAL)
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Sundays at Craig in Niskayuna
November 16, 23, 30, December 7, 14, 21 January 4, 11

6:20 p.m. - 7:20 p.m. - KIND./1ST GRADE BOYS & GIRLS (Court 1 & 2)*

7:20 p.m. - 8:20 p.m. - 2ND/3RD GRADE BOYS & GIRLS (Court 1 & 2)

*The Kindergarten/1st Grade co-ed level will have some rims set about 2 feet low so kids can reach the rim while others will still be at the regulation height of 10 feet.

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WINTER INSTRUCTIONAL LEAGUE ON THURSDAYS
(THERE ARE 8 SESSIONS IN TOTAL)
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Thursdays at Boys & Girls Club in Schenectady
November 20, December 4, 18, January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5

12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. - 3RD/4TH GRADE BOYS & GIRLS (Court 1)

12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. - 5TH/6TH & 7TH/8TH GRADE BOYS & GIRLS (Court 2)

1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. - KIND./1ST GRADE BOYS & GIRLS (Court 1)*

1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. - 1ST/2ND GRADE BOYS & GIRLS (Court 2)**

*The Kindergarten/1st Grade co-ed level will have some rims set about 2 feet low so kids can reach the rim while others will still be at the regulation height of 10 feet.

**The 1st/2nd Grade co-ed level will shoot on rims at the regulation height of 10 feet.

FACTS:

-The training format for all the grade levels is 30 minutes of Skills and Drills whereby the trainers will be doing BASKETBALL STATIONS which they will rotate every 5-7 minutes to maximize the kids' exposure to the various skill sets and basketball fundamentals they should learn. The other 30 minutes of the training session will be a competitive basketball game.

-Players are allowed to "play up" or "play down" a grade level (i.e., 4th grade can play at the 5th-grade level and 5th graders can play at the 4th-grade level, etc.)

-We will have co-ed basketball training sessions for all grade levels.

-The trainers will provide the necessary feedback to the youth throughout the training sessions so their basketball skill sets are improved.

-Every player will receive a basketball t-shirt.

-The participant fee is $220 and can be paid with a credit card, checking/debit account during the online registration process as well as a personal check.

-All registered participants will receive more information about the opening day of training a few days before it is set to begin.

Please email any questions to:
[email protected]

*The Kindergarten/1st Grade co-ed level will have some rims set about 2 feet low so kids can reach the rim while others will still be at the regulation height of 10 feet.