Safe Haven Programs

Winter League Recreational Team Play

Preliminary Calendar for the 2024-25 Basketball Season

October 6 – November 24, 2024: Pre-Season Fall Sundays

October 6 – November 24, 2024: Fall Champions Special Needs Program

November 15, 2024: Registration for Youth Winter League Begins

January 4/5 – March 29/30, 2025: Winter League Team Play Ages 7 – 18

January 5 – March 30, 2025: Winter Champions Special Needs Program

*February 18 – 21, 2025: Presidents Week Mini-Camp

*April 6 – June 8, 2025: Spring Sundays

*April 6 – June 8, 2025: Spring Champions Special Needs Program

*April 15 – 18, 2025: Spring Break Mini-Camp

* Note: Dates subject to change

OVERVIEW OF PROGRAMS

Boys and girls ages 7 – 18 who attend public, private, parochial or charter schools are welcome to participate.

Boys: Elementary & Middle School Divisions

The elementary and middle school boys’ divisions include players ages 8 to 13, grades 3 to 8, who attend public, private or parochial schools. Regularly scheduled clinics and games are Saturdays or Sundays in public school gyms on the Upper West Side. Boys age 8/grade 3 may play in a coed division.
Players age 12/grade 7 play Sundays only.

Boys: High School Divisions

The high school boys’ divisions include players in grades 9 to 12. A recreational program, all games and practices are played Saturdays in Upper West Side public middle school gyms. A modified rotation system ensures that all participants play equal amounts of time each game.

Girls: Elementary & Middle School Divisions

The elementary and middle school girls’ divisions include players ages 8 to 13, grades 3 to 8, who attend public, private or parochial schools. Regularly scheduled clinics and games are Saturdays or Sundays in public school gyms on the Upper West Side. Girls age 8/Grade 3 may play in a coed division. Players age 12/grade 7 play Sundays only.
Note: The organization of players in girls’ divisions depends on enrollment numbers and participants’ ages and grades.

Girls: High School Divisions

The high school girls’ division includes players in grades 9 to 12 as well as experienced younger players seeking a more challenging environment. Division assignments are mutually agreed upon by division managers, coaches, players and parents.
Note: The organization of players in girls’ divisions depends on enrollment numbers and participants’ ages and grades.

Special Needs Champions Program

The Special Needs program is coed and designed to meet the needs of children, teens and young adults with different developmental, social and emotional abilities. Players and families will find a warm, caring community for all ages and skill levels. For additional information, please see our Special Needs Champions Division page.

Camps and Clinics

Home Court Holiday Basketball Camps

Players will enjoy full days of supervised instruction and games during public school Presidents Week and Spring Break vacations.

Home Court Summer Basketball Camps

Summer Basketball Camp takes place for three weeks in July in an air-conditioned gym.

NEW!
Home Court Fall Pre-Season

This new program will provide a variety of training, from skills to scrimmages, on Saturdays in October and November. The sessions will be geared to elementary, middle school and high school players looking to improve their game, prepare for a team tryout or just enjoy more court time.

Home Court Spring Saturdays

Basketball continues for several weeks following the regular season with distinct programs for elementary and middle school players.

Registration Options

Mail or Drop off form and payment payable to:

Safe Haven West Side Basketball League
c/o Copy Experts, Box 257, at 2424 Broadway (89th Street), New York, NY 10024.