The Junior Spartan basketball program fosters individual and collective growth by providing the opportunity to participate in a competitive environment.
Please review the informational packet for any questions regarding the Junior Spartan boys basketball program. These items will be discussed at length in the parent meeting held during the first evaluation session of the Junior Spartan season. Any additional questions can be sent to beastbasketball34@gmail.com.
The Jr. Spartan basketball program is a community-based feeder program for Brookfield East HS. Registration will begin on September 1st, 2024. Once registration opens, you can use the "Registration" tab to complete the process. Registration will close on September 30th. Please note that once registration closes, athletes will be rostered and no refunds will be offered.
Please use the following practice schedule as a general guide for Junior Spartan practice days, times, and locations. There will be changes on occasion due to facility conflicts. We will communicate those changes. Every Junior Spartan athlete will be scheduled to attend (2) practice sessions/week. All grade levels will practice on Sunday and will be assigned a practice slot during the week. Please see the guide below for your child's assigned practice sessions.
Grade Level | Practice | Time |
3rd Grade | Wednesdays @ PPMS | 4:30-6 :00 pm |
4th Grade | Tuesdays @ Tonawanda | 5:30-7:15 pm |
5th Grade | Wednesdays @ PPMS | 6:00-7:30 pm |
6th Grade | Wednesdays @ Tonawanda | 5:30-7:15 pm |
7th Grade | Wednesdays @ PPMS | 7:30-9:00 pm |
8th Grade | Wednesdays @ Tonawanda | 7:15-9:00 pm |
As part of the Junior Spartan experience, 3rd thru 8th grade boys have the opportunity to participate in skills training (1) night per week. Zach TeWinkel and Karlo Kovacic will once again be providing the training during these sessions. We are grateful for the time they are volunteering to the program so that every player has the opportunity for additional skill improvement.
Grade Level | Skills Training | Time |
3rd- 5th Grade | Thursdays @ Tonawanda | 7:15-8:45 pm |
6th- 8th Grade | Mondays @ Tonawanda | 7:15-8:45 pm |
As part of the Junior Spartan experience, 7th and 8th grade boys are scheduled for strength and conditioning sessions. Our goal is to use these sessions to introduce them to the foundational skills related to lifting weights and athletic performance. These sessions are part of the experience and should be treated as mandatory practice sessions.
Grade Level | Strength and Conditioning | Time |
7th Grade | Tuesdays & Thursdays @ Brookfield East HS | 5:45-6:45 pm |
8th Grade | Tuesdays & Thursdays @ Brookfield East HS | 5:45-6:45 pm |
As part of your son's participation in the WYBL, the Junior Spartan Boys Basketball program has agreed to share the "Player Eligibility Rules" as well as information related to "Health, Concussions, and Cardiac Arrests." The "Health, Concussions, and Cardiac Arrests" outlines state mandatory protocol that should be followed if an athlete experiences these types of injuries and danger to their personal safety. Please review the following information:
1) "Concussion Player Waiver Eligibility Form"
2) "WYBL Player Eligibility Guidelines"
3) WIAA website regarding Safety of Athletes
This website outlines the state mandated protocol that should be utilized to ensure the safety of athletes participating in organized athletics.
Jr. Spartans Basketball collects and shares images and videos only of the athletes whose parents or guardians have given us permission. We use these images and videos to celebrate accomplishments and connect with the broader community of fans and families interested in the organization. Only those parents who have been trained in our website and social media policy are allowed to post content about the athletes. If you suspect any violations of an athlete’s rights or would like to report inappropriate content, please contact the program’s attorney, James Riebe, of Niebler Pyzyk Law Firm, for a prompt response.