LCYB -   Lake Central Youth Basketball     A NonProfit Basketball Organization with dedicated Volunteers to the Youth in our Communities 
LCYB is NOT associated with Lake Central School Corp 
         All dates are subject to change without notice.
(Updated 8.14.25)

We will post notices throughout the season on our Website.  We do ask that all registration questions, or other concerns, be emailed directly to LCYB Secretary or other Executive Board Member.  We will not answer questions about individuals or circumstances on social media.  We ask that everyone be considerate and be positive in their postings to/on Social Media… it is not a complaint department.  COVID-19 is here to stay! Please practice social distancing at games/practice. 
If you are not feeling well, please stay home.

www.LC-YOUTH-BASKETBALL.COM

ONLINE REGISTRATION  for All Grades 1-12, Boys & Girls

Ø  Online registration … Opened 8/17/25 with varying close dates depending on grade division.

Ø  Registration Fee:  $210 for the first child; $190 for each additional child.  Children must be registered in their current grade level.    Players will be removed if not registered in their current grade and THERE ARE NO REFUNDS

Ø  LCYB is operated by all VOLUNTEERS- Board Members and Coaches.  Please be respectful.  Always display Good Sportsmanship, Positive Mental Attitudes – AT ALL TIMES.

Ø  LCYB is NOT a part of and is NOT governed by Lake Central School Corporation; therefore, LC Schools WILL NOT have information regarding LCYB.

Ø  Grades 1-6 have 1 game per week (based on school opening)     Grades 7-12 play Saturdays and/or Sundays.

Ø  You may choose  ONE day or TIME of day that your child CANNOT practice.  We will accommodate sibling requests, within the same grade division, if notified. Any requests must be received, via email, by LCYB Secretary NOT less than 72 hours prior to drafting of teams.  We are unable to honor any registration changes less than 72 hours prior to the drafting of teams.  Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate any other requests such as car pool or friend or cousin or town or school choice, etc.

Ø  All teams have 1 hour practice per week – Based on GYM Availability; and will NOT be rescheduled, if cancelled.  School functions take priority over LCYB practice.  If school(s) are closed- No practice.  If schools close early unexpectedly- No practice.  Check the website daily; especially, the day of your practice for any updates.  Practices do not start before 5pm

Ø  Participants do not have to be students of; but should reside within/near the geographical boundaries of, the Lake Central School Corporation Other residents accepted in Girls  & if availability is in the Boys Divisions.

Ø  Players must wear LCYB league-issued uniform (Jersey and shorts) for all games. Players may wear a white, sleeveless shirt under the jersey. Without proper uniform, he/she may not play in any game.

Ø  There are no refunds; however, if you feel you must request a refund, the request must be received, via email, by the LCYB Secretary not less than 72 hours prior to the drafting of teams and must contain the reason for your refund request.  The LCYB Executive Board will consider your request.

TEAMS ARE “BLIND” DRAFTED!  Players are put into rounds, as best we can & are upside down when picked by a Coach.  Coaches cannot see the Name of Player during drafting of each round.
Good Sportsmanship & Respect to ALL.   It is expected by everyone at all times-   Before, During & After  any LCYB Game and practice. 

1^st, 2^nd Grade, Co-Ed:         Practice on Fridays starts on October 10^th .  Games are on Sundays, beginning November and ending late February.  Registration closes ~9/26/25.   Teams to be drafted ~10/1/25.

Practice:  3^rd Grade & older will be on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday OR Thursday. 1 hour per week.

Girls- 3^rd/4^th & 5^th/6^th grades:        Practice starts on October 6^th .  Games are on Sundays, beginning November and ending early March.  Registration closes ~9/26/25.  Teams to be drafted ~10/1/25

Boys- 3^rd/4^th &  5^th/6^th grades:     Practice starts on October 6th.  Games are on Saturdays beginning November and ending early March.  Registration closes ~9/26/25.  Teams to be drafted ~10/1/25.

Girls- 7^th-12^th grade:              Practice starts soon after draft. Games are on Saturdays and Sundays beginning November and end mid-December.  Registration closes ~10/21/25. Teams to be drafted ~10/23/25.

Boys- 7^th/8^th grade:               Practice starts soon after draft. Games are on Saturdays and/or Sundays & starts early November to late January.  Registration closes about ~10/21/25. Teams to be drafted ~10/23/25.

If you register your son/daughter for LCYB and he/she makes a LC Jr or HS School Team, a refund will be made as long as you notify, via email, the LCYB Secretary within 24 hours of the school team being chosen.     Per IHSAA rules - He/She is not permitted to participate with LCYB if he/she makes a school basketball team.

 LCYB is NOT a part of LC Schools and; therefore, LCYB DOES NOT KNOW who makes any School Team.  

Boys- 9^th/10^th  & 11^th/12^th grade:   Practice starts on January 6^th. Games are on Saturdays and Sundays beginning January and ends late February/early March.  Registration closes ~12/26/25.     Teams to be drafted ~1/2/26.

Remember – You are a guest in the schools, even if your child goes to the school that he/she plays games at, or practices at.   If a behavior, of any kind, would not be accepted during school hours; then, it is NOT accepted after school hours. 

Special notices will be posted on our website.         www.LC-youth-basketball.com

You will also find other additional information, contact information, cancelled practice information, schedules, playing rules, ethics & code of conduct for ALL, etc

 E-MAIL CONTACT:       [email protected]