When is the Season ?
- Practice Start Date: first week of December
- Games: December 7th and 14th; Resume January 11th – March 1st
- Season End Date: first weekend in March
- Winter Break: No games or practices during winter vacation (follows Durham Public Schools schedule)
When are practices and games?
- Grades 2nd-8th
- 1 weeknight practice per week
- Practice times either 6:30-7:30pm or 7:30-8:30pm
- Saturday games
- Boys 8th & 9th
- Saturday Games, no set weekday practice
- Boys 10th-12th Grades
- Games on Sunday nights, no set weekday practice
When will my team’s schedule be released?
- Registration closes on October 31st. Some divisions may reach capacity sooner and will transition to a waitlist.
- The Board aims to have teams set by mid November and will notify families when complete.
Can I volunteer as a coach?
Absolutely! We welcome volunteer coaches and assistant coaches. If you are interested:
- Simply check the box on your child’s application during registration.
- Most teams have a coach and assistant coach
- Please note: All coaches are required to adhere to our conduct policy and can be removed.
How can I join the board?
Woodcroft Sports is run by an all-volunteer board that oversees:
- Scheduling and team roster creation
- Uniforms and equipment
- Court rental space
- Scheduling referees
Most board members are parents of players, but as their children age out, we need new members.
- Meetings: the board meets monthly in the months leading up to the league and during league play.
- No financial commitment required
- Training provided: Current and past board members will help you transition into the role.
If you you are in joining the board, please contact us to learn more.
Do I have to live in the Woodcroft neighborhood or be a Durham resident to play?
NO! Woodcroft Basketball is open to everyone. Our gyms are located in Durham, but we welcome players from outside the area who are willing to commute.
When should I register?
As soon as possible after registration opens.
- Once capacity is met for a given division, registration will close.
- First-come, first-served: Registration is subject to availability due to limited gym facilities.
Important: Woodcroft reserves the right to refuse applications received after the deadline or when divisions are full – even if submitted before the deadline.
While Woodcroft Basketball works very hard to accommodate requests, we cannot guarantee team, practice/game times, or specific coach requests.
What happens if I register late?
If you register after your division is full, you will be added to a waitlist. If your child cannot be added to a team, you will receive a 100% refund.
Note: We are no longer accepting paper registration forms; everything is online.
