Middle School: ESSPN Basketball

Space is limited to ensure a safe, competitive, and high-quality experience for all student-athletes, so early enrollment is strongly encouraged.

📅 Season Overview & Key Dates

• Season Dates: August 31st – November 6th
• Games Begin: Week of September 14th
• Fall Break (No Practices or Games): October 5th – October 16th
• Championship Game: Friday, November 6th

⏰ Before-School Practice Schedule

Practices take place before school and begin one hour prior to the school start time:

• Parkway & Spring Valley Academy (SVA): Practices start at 7:30 AM
• STEAM Academy & LMAAC: Practices start at 7:00 AM

(Note: Exact practice days per week will be confirmed by site coaches prior to the start of the season).

🏀 Game Days & Team Placement

• JV Games: Held on Mondays
• Varsity Games: Held on Tuesdays
• Team Placement: Coaches and League Administration will determine student placement on JV or Varsity teams based on size, age, and skill ability.
• Game Schedules: Full game schedules will be published and available on the first day of the season (August 31st).

Please Note: Spots fill up quickly! Enrollment is capped per site to ensure proper supervision, proper skill development, and ample playing time for all participants.