Hawks Elite Youth Basketball
Hawks Elite Youth Basketball is designed to develop confident, competitive, and fundamentally sound athletes in a structured and positive environment.
Our program emphasizes skill development, teamwork, accountability, and competitive growth while preparing athletes for middle school and La Pine High School basketball.
What Hawks Elite Provides
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Game balls and practice equipment
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Trained referees
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Dedicated league management
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Structured schedules
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A safe and positive environment
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Background-checked volunteer coaches
Ball Sizes (Provided for Practices)
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Ages 3–6: Size 4
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Ages 7–9: Size 5
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Ages 10+: Size 6
Coaching
All volunteer coaches are required to complete a background check.
We encourage parents to consider coaching. It is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have, and players thrive when supported by engaged leadership.
Age Divisions
Players are typically not permitted to play down an age division.
Requests to:
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Play up
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Play with a friend
may be submitted during registration. While we do our best to accommodate requests, they are not guaranteed.
Season Information
Winter Season
Registration Deadline: January 20
Season Runs: Late January through March
Practices Begin: Early January (Tentative)
Locations: TBD
Participants will be notified of any schedule changes through TeamLinkt.
Program Structure by Grade
Kindergarten Camps
An introduction to basketball in a fun, engaging environment.
Focus Areas:
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Dribbling
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Passing
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Shooting
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Coordination
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Teamwork
Basket Height: 7 feet
Format: Modified play
1st Grade
A developmental league focused on fundamentals and confidence.
2nd Grade
Building fundamentals while introducing more structured game play.
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Basket Height: 8 feet
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2 twenty-minute halves
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Man-to-man defense
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5v5 full court
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8 regular season games
3rd Grade
Transitioning toward traditional rules while maintaining developmental focus.
4th & 5th Grade
Preparation for middle school competition.
Competitive Philosophy
Hawks Elite believes competition builds:
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Confidence
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Resilience
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Leadership
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Accountability
We teach athletes to compete the right way, respect opponents, and represent the Hawks program with pride. Development always comes before standings, but we do not shy away from teaching athletes how to handle real game situations.
Feeder Program Commitment
Hawks Elite serves as a developmental feeder program for La Pine High School basketball. We work to align our curriculum and expectations to ensure athletes are prepared for the next level.