BASKETBALL
JUST ANNOUNCED! SPRING 2026 BASKETBALL CLINICS
Keep the skills going! This 4-week program is designed to keep your skills sharp during the offseason.
Clinics are for kids in Grades 3-5 and Grades 6-8. Clinics options include Tuesday or Thursday nights at Taylor Middle School
Clinic runs from April 21 - May 14. Space is limited to the first 15 players. Click the Register button above to register now!
Summer Camps
We are actively working on NPSC Summer Camp options. We will post Camp options at the local high schools.
Highland Hawks Basketball Camp
Click on the link for the Highland Hawks Camp Flyer: June 22-26 (Rising 5th - Rising 8th) or June 29 - July 12 (Rising 1st - Rising 4th)
About the NPSC Basketball Program
NPSC's Basketball Program offers a great opportunity for boys and girls in grades Kindergarten through High School to:
*Develop their skills
*Learn and love the game
*Grow as athletes and young women and men
Winter Recreational Basketball Program
Our Flagship program is our Winter Recreational League which allows over 600 kids annually to focus on:
*Basketball Skills
*Sportsmanship and Self-Esteem
*Teamwork and Decision Making
Our goal is to create a positive experience for players and develop future generations who represent the game and community with integrity.
Come join us on the court!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
NPSC fees cover the use of facilities, insurance, equipment and payment to game officials. We rely 100% on parent volunteers to serve as Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Scorekeeper and Timekeeper.
REFEREES
Paid Referees are needed for our Winter Basketball Program. We recruit and train adults and youth in grades 9-12. Referees are required to attend a pre-season meeting, on court training and complete an assessment. For more information, contact the Director of Basketball Operations: director_basketball@npscunited.org
Referee Resources
Links to NPSC House Rules
Summary Matrix for All Age Groups
Official NFHS Basketball Signals
Important Referee Dates:
Kickoff Meeting: Early-December
On-Court Clinics: Mid-December
Games Begin: Early-January
Games End: Early-March
KEY DATES
Winter Basketball
2025-2026
Registration Dates:
Early Registration: August 15 - 31
Regular Registration: Sept 1 - Oct 15
*Late Registration: Oct 16 - Nov 15
*as space permits. Late fees apply
Pre-Season Activities:
Coaches Meeting: Early-Oct
Player Evauations (Gr. 4-8): Mid-Oct
Teams Formed (Gr. K-8): Late-Oct
Rosters Finalized (Gr. K-8): Early-Nov
Coaches Clinics: Mid-Nov
Player Evals (Gr. 9-12): Mid-Nov
Teams Formed (Gr. 9-12): Late-Nov
Referee Training: Early-Dec
ABOUT WINTER LEAGUE
PRACTICES
- 1 weeknight practice per week
- Practices are 1 hour in length
- Fauquier County School Gym
- Scheduled Mondays - Thursdays
- Friday makeups
- Practices Begin: Early-December
- Final Week of Practices: Late-February
GAMES: Grades K-3
- 8 games
- Fauquier County School Gyms
- Played on Saturdays
- K-1: 3v3 half court format
- 2-3: 5v5 full court format
- First Games: Early-January
- Last Games: Late-February
- Snow Makeup: Early-March
GAMES: Grades 4-12
- 7 Regular Season Games
- End of Season Tournament
- Primarily Played on Saturdays
- First Games: Early-January
- Final Games: Late-February
- Tournament: Early-March
- Snow Makeup: Weeknights in February
