Program Framework

Program Guidelines and Expectations

Fast Break consists of 3 phases:

Grades 3 and 4 (Boys and Girls)

Create “Split Teams” of equal talent to participate in league and tournament play.
“Split Teams” will stay together throughout the entire season.
Decisions regarding the “Split Team” rosters will be supervised by the high school coaching staff with input from grade level coaches and WDPYO Board Members.
Roster adjustments can be made for various reasons throughout the season with approval from the WDPYO Board.
The primary focus for this age group is fundamental skill development and improve overall basketball knowledge.
When making team split roster decisions, the following priorities are to be considered:
Ensure teams are balanced, equally split teams based on basketball skills and positions.
Ensure teams are not consistently the same year to year as players must learn to play with others, build relationships, and adjust to different styles of coaching.
Accommodate coaching staff needs
Game Scheduling Structure
3rd Grade: 1 home tournament, up to 6 league weekends, 1 away tournament**
4th Grade: 1 home tournament, up to 6 league weekends, 1 away tournament**
Note: 3rd and 4th grade teams will not participate in state tournaments.
Playing time should be as equal as possible.

Grades 5, 6, 7 and 8 (Boys and Girls)

Teams will be split up to create A/B/C teams for league play and will be formed with approximately 10 players.
A/B/C rosters will be decided after the grade level coaches meet with the varsity coach.
The date for creating A and B teams can be adjusted with WDPYO Board approval.
A/B/C teams will then spend the remainder of the season playing in tournaments.
Roster adjustments can be made for various reasons throughout the season with approval from the varsity coach.
Game Scheduling Structure
5th Grade: 1 home tournament, minimum of 3 league weekends with a maximum of 5 away tournaments. Total league weekend and away tournaments cannot exceed 8
6th Grade: 1 home tournament, minimum of 3 league weekends with a maximum of 6 away tournaments. Total league weekend and away tournaments cannot exceed 9
7th Grade: 1 home tournament, minimum of 3 league weekends with a maximum of 7 away tournaments. Total league weekend and away tournaments cannot exceed 10
8th Grade: 1 home tournament, minimum of 3 league weekends with a maximum of 8 away tournaments. Total league weekend and away tournaments cannot exceed 11
5th Grade: Playing time should be as equal as possible
6th, 7th, and 8th Grades: Playing time is based upon skill level and game conditions.

Additional Program Information

Unless for an excused absence, all players are expected to participate in all 4 clinics.
Teams in the same grade will practice together.
Players are not allowed to play up from their current grade level.