All players, except for the K-3rd Grade, Girls 9th through 12th Grade League , Boys 11th/12th Grade League and players selected to a Travel Team must be evaluated. Following evaluations, coaches will contact their players with specific dates for practices, clinics and games.
Late October and early November Practice expectations for all ELYB players: It is ELYB's position that the outgoing FALL East Lyme Parks & Rec sports (Soccer, Football, Cheer, etc ) take precedence over ELYB practices until that season is complete.
Boys K/1st Grade
Sessions will be on Saturdays at the Salem School starting 11/3 (8am - 10am), coaches will contact players
Girls K/1st Grade
Sessions will be on Saturdays at the Salem School starting 11/3 (1pm - 2pm), coaches will contact players
Boys 2nd Grade first practice
Sessions will be on Saturdays at the Salem School starting 11/3 (10am - 12pm), coaches will contact players
Boys 3rd Grade first practice
Sessions will be on Saturdays at the Salem School starting 11/3 (2pm - 4 pm), coaches will contact players
Girls 2nd/3rd Grade first practice
Sessions will be on Saturdays at the Salem School starting 11/3 (12pm - 2pm), coaches will contact players
Girls 4th/5th Grade evaluation
Thursday Oct 11th 6:15 PM at Lillie B Haynes School (Practices Start the week of 10/15. Games will start on 12/1)
Girls 6th/7th/8th Grade evaluation
Thursday Oct 11th 7:15 PM at Lillie B Haynes School (Practices Start the week of 10/15. Games will start on 12/1)
Boys 4th/5th Grade evaluation
This year, ELYB is piloting a new evaluation process for the 4/5th grade boys division. For the first few weeks of the season (10/22 - 11/3) the players will participate in practice sessions as a group. At the end of this few week evaluation period, players will be divided into teams and from that point forward will practice as such. The reasoning behind this new process is to allow the kids to focus on skill development while transitioning out of the fall sport's season were, historically, team practice attendance is low. Additionally, the coaches will be able to evaluate the players over a longer period allowing proper team placement. This will help us reach our goal of competitive team balance. (Games will start on 12/1)
Boys 6th/7th Grade evaluation
Tuesday Oct 9th 6:15 PM at Lillie B Haynes School (Practices Start the week of 10/15. Games will start on 12/1)
Boys 8th/9th/10th Grade evaluation
Tuesday Oct 9th 7:15 PM at Lillie B Haynes School (Practices Start the week of 10/15. Games will start on 11/3)
Boys 11th/12th Grade first practice Coaches will contact players with schedule
Girls 9th-12th Grade first practice Coaches will contact players with schedule
TRAVEL TEAM TRYOUT DATES (only required for players that want to be considered for a travel team)
Girls 5th Grade travel tryout
Wednesday October 3rd, 7:45 PM at ELHS South Gym
Girls 6th Grade travel tryout
Tuesday October 2nd, 6:15 PM at Lillie B Haynes School
Girls 7th Grade travel tryout
Wednesday October 3rd, 6:30 PM at ELHS South Gym
Girls 8th Grade travel tryout
Friday October 5th, 7:30 PM at Lilllie B Haynes School
Boys 5th Grade travel tryout
Tuesday October 2nd, 7:30 PM at Lillie B Haynes School
Boys 6th Grade travel tryout
Monday October 1st, 7:45 PM at ELHS South Gym
Boys 7th Grade travel tryout
Tuesday October 2nd, 6:30 PM at ELHS South Gym
Boys 8th Grade travel tryout
Tuesday October 2nd, 7:45 PM at ELHS South Gym
Care and Share 3v3 Basketball Challenge
ELYB and Care & Share Food Bank have teamed up to sponsor a FUN event. On Saturday, October 13th, there will be the third annual 3v3 Basketball Tournament (See 3v3.elyb.org for more information).
Grab a few friends, form a team and register at 3v3.elyb.org. Limited Spots Available!!!
COACHES MEETING
A mandatory meeting for all individuals interested in coaching a team at any level will be held on Wednesday September 26th 7:00 PM in the Youth Center at the East Lyme Library Complex.
