Bulldogs Fall 2025 Basketball League
The BYBL Handbook with league regulations can be found HERE
Fall 2025 Basketball League
Fall Basketball League | Grades K through 8 (Divisions are below)
The BYBL is the #1 Youth Basketball League in the Southern Tier!
Who is eligible to play in the BYBL?
Kids in Grades K-8 are eligible to play
Grades K-8 divisions are open to all full teams as well as free agents (individuals). Full teams can be comprised of kids from any school district (no restrictions in Spring/Summer/Fall League).
Fall 2025 League Divisions
Kindergarten through 2nd Grade Division (Coed)
*All ballers in grades K-2*
Structure
Start Date: September 17, 2025 through November 8, 2025
Game Nights: Wednesday & Thursday nights (1-2 games per week - NO WEEKENDS)
Game Length: 20 minute practice followed by 30 minute game (15 minute halves, no clock stoppage)
Game Times: Tipoff times range from 5:00pm to 8:00pm and will vary throughout the season.
Season Length: 8 game season
Playoffs: No playoffs
Eligibility: All teams (not school specific)
Registration Dates: July 24, 2025 through September 5, 2025. Registration is first come first serve and league may be full prior to end date if max teams are reached. Payment is due at the time of registration.
This league is for basketball players to work on their skills and get real some game experience. Practices are led by volunteer parents and games are referee'd by a BSC staff member. Games are played on an 8-foot hoop with regular league rules (down below). This league is for all boys and girls Grades Kindergarten through 2nd grade.
Pricing
You can sign your child up as an individual (free agent) and we will place them on a Free Agent team - or you can register your own entire full team to take advantage of a lower per-player rate.
Individual/Free agent: $99.00 per player (registering just your son or daughter)
Free agents are put on the Free agent team with other Individual registrants. Free Agents are provided with team uniforms with their registration.
Note: Interested in coaching your child's Free Agent team? Send us an email to BulldogsSportsComplex@gmail.com after registration. We are always looking for FA coaches.
Full Team: $375.00 per team (registering your own full team)
Full teams must provide their own coach, and uniform.
Admission Fee: $2.00
All BYBL games have a $2.00 admission fee for spectators ages 6 and up.
Register for the K-2 Grade Division HERE
*If you are registering a new team, please click NEW TEAM*
*Makeup policy: Games that are postponed due to inclement weather may or not be rescheduled - dependant on gym availability.*
3rd & 4th Grade Division (Separate Boys/Girls Divisions)
Structure
League Dates: September 17, 2025 through November 8, 2025
Game Nights: Wednesday & Thursday nights (1-2 games per week - NO WEEKENDS)
Game Length: 16 minute halves, clock stops last 1 minute of each half & Free Throws
Game Times: Tipoff times range from 5:00pm to 8:00pm and will vary throughout the season.
Season Length: 4 game season or 8 game season. Free Agents (Individuals) are only eligible for the 8-game option.
Playoffs: All teams who sign up for 8 game seasons qualify for playoffs
Eligibility: All teams are eligible to participate
Registration Dates: July 24, 2025 through September 5, 2025. Registration is first come first serve and league may be full prior to end date if max teams are reached. Payment is due at registration.
Awards: T-shirts awarded to the players on the winning of each age group. Players must be present at Championship game to get T-shirt.
Pricing
Individual/Free agent: $99.00 per player (registering just your son or daughter)
Free Agents are put together on the Free Agent team with other individual registrants and are provided with team shirts. Free Agents must choose the 8-game option.
Note: Interested in coaching your child's Free Agent team? Send us an email to BulldogsSportsComplex@gmail.com after registration. We are always looking for FA coaches.
Full Teams: 4 Game Season: $200.00 | 8 Game Season: $375.00
Additional Notes
*4-game teams will play 4 regular season games
*8-game teams will play 8 regular season games. 8-game team will play 6 Regular season + 2 playoffs
*This league consist of Games Only - No practices.
*Only 8 game teams are eligible for playoffs/championship
*BYBL Championship teams recieve Division Champion T-shirts
Admission Fee: $2.00
All BYBL games have a $2.00 admission fee for spectators ages 6 and up.
Register for the 3rd & 4th Grade Division HERE Registration for Spring is closed)
*If you are registering a new team, please click NEW TEAM*
*Makeup policy: Games that are postponed due to inclement weather will likely not be rescheduled.*
5th/6th Grade Division (Separate Boys/Girls Divisions)
Structure
League Dates: September 18, 2025 through November 8, 2025
Game Nights: Thursday & Friday nights (1-2 games per week - NO WEEKENDS)
Game Length: 16 minute halves, clock stops last 1 minute of each half & Free Throws
Game Times: Tipoff times range from 5:00pm to 8:00pm and will vary throughout the season.
Season Length: 4 game season or 8 game season. Free Agents must choose 8-game option.
Playoffs: All teams who sign up for 8 game seasons qualify for playoffs
Eligibility: All teams are eligible to participate
Registration Dates: July 24, 2025 through September 5, 2025. Registration is first come first serve and league may be full prior to end date if max teams are reached. Payment is due at registration.
Awards: T-shirts awarded to the players on the winning of each age group. Players must be present at Championship game to get T-shirt.
Pricing
Individual/Free agent: $99.00 per player (registering just your son or daughter)
Free Agents are put together on the Free Agent team with other individual registrants and are provided with team shirts. Free Agents must choose the 8-game option.
Note: Interested in coaching your child's Free Agemt team? Send us an email to BulldogsSportsComplex@gmail.com after registration. We are always looking for FA coaches.
Full Teams: 4 Game Season: $200.00 | 8 Game Season: $375.00
Additional Notes
*4-game teams will play 4 regular season games
*8-game teams will play 8 regular season games. 8-game team will play 6 Regular season + 2 playoffs
*This league consist of Games Only - No practices.
*Only 8 game teams are eligible for playoffs/championship
*BYBL Championship teams recieve Division Champion T-shirts
Admission Fee: $2.00
All BYBL games have a $2.00 admission fee for spectators ages 6 and up.
Register for the 5th/6th Grade Division HERE Registration for Spring is closed)
*If you are registering a new team, please click NEW TEAM*
*Makeup policy: Games that are postponed due to inclement weather may or not not be rescheduled - dependant on gym availability.*
7th/8th Grade Division (Separate Boys/Girls Divisions)
Structure
League Dates: September 18, 2025 through November 8, 2025
Game Nights: Thursday & Friday nights (1-2 games per week - NO WEEKENDS)
Game Length: 16 minute halves, clock stops last 1 minute of each half & Free Throws
Game Times: Tipoff times range from 5:00pm to 8:00pm and will vary throughout the season.
Season Length: 4 game season or 8 game season. Free Agents must choose 8-game option.
Playoffs: All teams who sign up for 8 game seasons qualify for playoffs
Eligibility: All teams are eligible to participate
Registration Dates: July 24, 2025 through September 5, 2025. Registration is first come first serve and league may be full prior to end date if max teams are reached. Payment is due at registration.
Awards: T-shirts awarded to the players on the winning of each age group. Players must be present at Championship game to get T-shirt.
Pricing
Individual/Free agent: $99.00 per player (registering just your son or daughter)
Free Agents are put together on the Free Agent team with other individual registrants and are provided with team shirts. Free Agents must choose the 8-game option.
Note: Interested in coaching your child's Free Agemt team? Send us an email to BulldogsSportsComplex@gmail.com after registration. We are always looking for FA coaches.
Full Teams: 4 Game Season: $200.00 | 8 Game Season: $375.00
Additional Notes
*4-game teams will play 4 regular season games
*8-game teams will play 8 regular season games. 8-game team will play 6 Regular season + 2 playoffs
*This league consist of Games Only - No practices.
*Only 8 game teams are eligible for playoffs/championship
*BYBL Championship teams recieve Division Champion T-shirts
Admission Fee: $2.00
All BYBL games have a $2.00 admission fee for spectators ages 6 and up.
Register for the 7th/8th Grade Division HERE Registration for Spring is closed)
*If you are registering a new team, please click NEW TEAM*
*Makeup policy: Games that are postponed due to inclement weather may or not not be rescheduled - dependant on gym availability.*
The BYBL Handbook with league regulations can be found HERE
Divisional Rules
K-2nd Grade Rules | 3/4th Grade Rules | 5th/6th Grade Rules
The BYBL Handbook with league regulations can be found HERE
Winter 2025-26 Basketball League
Winter School Basketball League | Grades K through 6 (Divisions are below)
The BYBL is the #1 Winter Youth Basketball League in the Southern Tier!
Who is eligible to play in the Winter BYBL?
Kids in Grades K-6 are eligible to play
Grades K-2 divisions are open to all full teams as well as free agents. Full teams can be comprised of kids from any school district in the K-2 divisions (School teams, Rec teams and AAU teams are all allowed in K-2). Free Agent teams are comprised of Free Agents and organized by the Bulldogs staff.
Grades 3-6 divisions are limited to school teams ONLY and for the first time ever are opened up to Free Agents. Full teams must be school district based or based out of the Conklin/Kirkwood youth organizations. We are not taking any AAU or travel teams for grades 3-6. You must sign up for basketball through your school or through Conklin/Kirkwood if you live in those townships for grades 3-6 or as a Free Agent. Free Agent teams are organized by Bulldogs staff and are the only exception to the school district based rule.
Winter League Divisions
Kindergarten through 2nd Grade Division (Coed)
*All ballers in grades K-2*
Structure
Start Date: December 2, 2025
Game Nights: Tuesdays, Wednesday & Thursday nights
Game Length: 20 minute practice followed by 30 minute game (15 minute halves, no clock stoppage)
Season Length: 10 game season
Playoffs: No playoffs
Eligibility: All teams (not school specific)
Registration Dates: August 1st through October 31st for full teams and through November 15th for Free Agents. Registration is first come first serve and league may be full prior to end date if max teams are reached. Payment is due at the time of registration.
This league is for basketball players to work on their skills and get real some game experience. Practices are led by volunteer parents and games are referee'd by a BSC staff member. Games are played on an 8-foot hoop with regular league rules (down below). This league is for all boys and girls Grades Kindergarten through 2nd grade.
Pricing:
You can sign your child up as an individual (free agent) and we will place them on a Free Agent team - or you can register your own entire full team to take advantage of a lower per-player rate.
Individual/Free agent: $99.00 per player (registering just your son or daughter)
Free agents are provided with team uniforms with their registration.
Note: Interested in coaching your child's Free Agemt team? Send us an email to BulldogsSportsComplex@gmail.com after registration. We are always looking for FA coaches.
Full Team: $400.00 per team (registering your own full team)
Full teams must provide their own coach, and uniform.
* All players will receive 1 free ticket to the Binghamton Bulldogs home game on December 6, 2025 (Youth Basketball Night)
Admission Fee: $2.00
All BYBL games have a $2.00 admission fee for spectators ages 6 and up.
Register for the K-2 Grade Division HERE
*If you are registering a new team, please click NEW TEAM*
*Makeup policy: Games that are postponed due to inclement weather will likely not be rescheduled.*
3rd & 4th Grade Division (Separate Boys/Girls Divisions)
Structure
League Dates: December 1, 2024 - March 8, 2025
Game Nights: Monday through Wednesday nights + Saturdays - 1-2 games per week.
Game Length: 16 minute halves, clock stops last 1 minute of each half & Free Throws
Season Length: 4 game season, 8 game season or 12 game season
Playoffs: All teams who sign up for 12 game seasons qualify for playoffs
Eligibility: School teams + Conklin & Kirkwood youth organizations and Free Agents/Individuals (8-game season only for FA's)
Registration Dates: August 1st through October 31st. Registration is first come first serve and league may be full prior to end date if max teams are reached. Payment is due no later than October 31st. If you are not paid in full by October 31st you will lose your registration spot and the wait list will be activated.
Awards: T-shirts awarded to the players on the winning of each age group. Players must be present at Championship game to get T-shirt.
Pricing for Full Teams:
4 Game Season: $200.00 | 8 Game Season: $375.00 | 12 Game Season: $450.00
Pricing for Individuals (Free Agents):
8-Game Season: $99.00 per player
*Indcludes Team Jersey*
*4-game teams will join in January and play 4 regular season games
*8-game teams will play 8 regular season games. 12-game team will play 10 Regular season + 2 playoff games.
*Only 12 game teams are eligible for playoffs/championship
*BYBL Championship teams recieve Division Champion T-shirts
*All players (all teams) will receive 1 free ticket to the Binghamton Bulldogs home game on December 6, 2025
Admission Fee: $2.00
All BYBL games have a $2.00 admission fee for spectators ages 6 and up.
Register for the 3rd & 4th Grade Division HERE
*If you are registering a new team, please click NEW TEAM*
*Makeup policy: Games that are postponed due to inclement weather will likely not be rescheduled.*
5th Grade Division (Separate Boys/Girls Divisions)
Structure
League Dates: December 4, 2024 - March 8, 2025
Game Nights: Thursday through Sunday - 1-2 games per week.
Game Length: 16 minute halves, clock stops last 1 minute of each half & Free Throws
Season Length: 4 game season, 8 game season or 12 game season
Playoffs: All teams who sign up for 12 game seasons qualify for playoffs
Eligibility: School teams + Conklin & Kirkwood youth organizations and Free Agents/Individuals (8-game season only for FA's)
Registration Dates: August 1 through October 31st. Registration is first come first serve and league may be full prior to end date if max teams are reached. Payment is due no later than October 31st. If you are not paid in full by October 31st you will lose your registration spot and the wait list will be activated.
Awards: T-shirts awarded to the players on the winning of each age group. Players must be present at Championship game to get T-shirt.
Pricing for Full Teams:
4 Game Season: $200.00 | 8 Game Season: $375.00 | 12 Game Season: $450.00
Pricing for Individuals (Free Agents):
8-Game Season: $99.00 per player
*Indcludes Team Jersey*
*4-game teams will join in January and play 4 regular season games
*8-game teams will play 8 regular season games. 12-game team will play 10 Regular season + 2 playoff games.
*Only 12 game teams are eligible for playoffs/championship
*BYBL Championship teams recieve Division Champion T-shirts
*All players (all teams) will receive 1 free ticket to the Binghamton Bulldogs home game on December 6, 2025
Admission Fee: $2.00
All BYBL games have a $2.00 admission fee for spectators ages 6 and up.
Register for the 5th Grade Division HERE
*If you are registering a new team, please click NEW TEAM*
*Makeup policy: Games that are postponed due to inclement weather will likely not be rescheduled.*
6th Grade Division (Separate Boys/Girls Divisions)
Structure
League Dates: December 4, 2024 - March 8, 2025
Game Nights: Thursday through Sunday - 1-2 games per week
Game Length: 16 minute halves, clock stops last 1 minute of each half & Free Throws
Season Length: 4 game season, 8 game season or 12 game season
Playoffs: All teams who sign up for 12 game seasons qualify for playoffs
Eligibility: School teams + Conklin & Kirkwood youth organizations and Free Agents/Individuals (8-game season only for FA's)
Registration Dates: July 23rd through October 31st. Registration is first come first serve and league may be full prior to end date if max teams are reached. Payment is due no later than October 31st. If you are not paid in full by October 31st you will lose your registration spot and the wait list will be activated.
Awards: T-shirts awarded to the players on the winning of each age group. Players must be present at Championship game to get T-shirt.
*Full school teams Only for this division - No Free Agents*
Pricing for Full Teams:
4 Game Season: $200.00 | 8 Game Season: $375.00 | 12 Game Season: $450.00
Pricing for Individuals (Free Agents):
8-Game Season: $99.00 per player
*Indcludes Team Jersey*
*4-game teams will join in January and play 4 regular season games
*8-game teams will play 8 regular season games. 12-game team will play 10 Regular season + 2 playoff games.
*Only 12 game teams are eligible for playoffs/championship
*BYBL Championship teams recieve Division Champion T-shirts
*All players (all teams) will receive 1 free ticket to the Binghamton Bulldogs home game on December 6, 2025
Admission Fee: $2.00
All BYBL games have a $2.00 admission fee for spectators ages 6 and up.
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Register for the 6th Grade Division HERE
*If you are registering a new team, please click NEW TEAM*
*Makeup policy: Games that are postponed due to inclement weather will likely not be rescheduled.*
The BYBL Handbook with league regulations can be found HERE
Divisional Rules
K-2nd Grade Rules | 3/4th Grade Rules | 5th Grade Rules | 6th Grade Rules
Additional Information
Grievance Policy/24-hour rule
If you are unhappy about something that occured in one of your basketball games and want to communicate that with our administrative staff, we have a process for that depending upon what your role is with your team:
Parents: If you have an issue, please contact your team coach.
Coaches: If you have an issue, please contact your school coordinators.
Coordinators: If you have an issue, please contact us via email after 24 hours have elapsed at BulldogsSportsComplex@gmail.com
Why have a 24-hour rule? Because emotions can run high in youth sports and it is important that all parties take time to calm down and communicate in an appropriate and professional manner. Approaching our staff or writing a seething nasty email from your vehicle immediately after a game has finished is not something we will tolerate in our league and you will not get a response. Contact your team coach/coordinator if you have an issue and they will contact us.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can we make a schedule request? Specific schedule requests will be reviewed and accommodated as much as possible as long as requests are made BEFORE the schedule is posted in leagueapps. Once we publish the schedule it will not change unless the league admin has to make adjustments (i.e. weather, staffing, etc.). Schedule requests are not guaranteed to be accommodated and must be sent via email (not text or phone call).
2. Can we request to not play on a certain day each week? Teams have the option to request to omit ONE (1) weekday from their regular game schedule. Any requests must be submitted via email (not text) BEFORE the schedule is posted. Saturdays cannot be omitted and Teams cannot request to plan on a specific day each week, you can omit one day but we need flexibliity to make your schedule.
3. Can a player play in a division outside of their current grade? Players are welcome to play UP a division (i.e. a 5th grader can play in the 6th grade division) at the discretion of the parents, child, and coach. Players cannot play DOWN a division (i.e. a 5th grader cannot play down in the 4th grade division). Players can play on multiple teams as long as they team is not within the same age group and they are not playing DOWN.
4. What happens if we do not have enough players to play in a scheduled game? The game will be counted as a forfeit (not rescheduled) and the team canceling will receive a loss in the standings while the opposing team receives a win in the standings. Forfeits do count as a game played. Teams must notify us as soon as possible to give us time to find a replacement team so the opposing team can still get a game in. A "no call, no show" is unacceptable and teams may be removed from the league if this occurs.
5. What happens if our game gets canceled due to weather? We will attempt to reschedule games from that day as long as there is room in the overall schedule to do so. With over 1,000 games to be played in the BYBL every winter, the schedule is very tight and a reschedule may not be possible.
6. Can I add players to our team after the season begins? Roster changes are allowed but all players must fit the criteria of the league (must go to that school and be grade eligible) AND must be on the team's official roster in LeagueApps BEFORE competing in a game.
7. Can a player play on multiple school teams in the same age group? Not in the Winter league - No they cannot! A player can play on multiple teams if they are in different age groups - However a player may only play on 1 team within the same age group.
Do you have questions about this program?
Email us at BulldogsSportsComplex@gmail.com and we will return your email within 24-48 hours!
*DISCLAIMER - There are no refunds or credits available for this program.
Winter Basketball Kickoff Tournament
*The Winter kickoff tournament is open to ALL school teams grades 3-6. Eligible teams include those participating in the 2024 BYBL season and teams playing in other leagues*
League Dates: Wednesday November 20th through Sunday November 24th (week before Thanksgiving)
Divisions: Grades 3-6 only (separate boys/girls divisions).
All teams will play 2 games - Championship Medals for division champions
Game Length: 16 minute halves, clock stops last 1 minute of each half & on all Free Throws & Timeouts
Cost: Only $99.00 per team
Eligibility: All school teams only + Conklin & Kirkwood youth organizations are eligible.
Registration Dates: July 23rd through November 10th (Registration and payment due by 11/10). Registration is first come first serve and league may be full prior to end date if max teams are reached prior to registration date.
The Winter League Kickoff Tournament is a warmup for all teams prior to their Winter season. Teams will play 2 games each. All Division Champions will receive medals. These games are a great way for your teams to get a couple extra games in prior to their Winter season beginning!
Admission Fee: $2.00
All BYBL games have a $2.00 admission fee for spectators ages 6 and up.
Register for the Winter League Kickoff Tournament HERE
*If you are registering a new team, please click NEW TEAM*
Makeup policy: Games that are postponed due to inclement weather will be made up if makeup date is available - not guaranteed
Divisions: K-2 | 3/4 | 5/6 | Modified | Junior Varsity | Varsity
League is open to all teams Kindergarten through Varsity
For our Kindergarten through modified leagues, please sign up for the same grade the student was in the 2024-25 school year.
For JV & Varsity divisions, please sign up for the grade they are GOING INTO for the 2025-26 school year (rising).
LEAGUE RULES
K-2nd Grade Rules | 3/4th Grade Rules | 5th/6th Grade Rules | Modified Rules | JV/Varsity Rules
BYBL HANDBOOK
League Structure
Start Date: June 16, 2025
Registration Dates: Full Teams: April 15 through May 20. Free Agents: April 15 through May 31. Registration is first come first serve and league may be full prior to end date if max teams are reached
Game Nights: Kindergarten through Modified: Thursday & Friday nights | JV & Varsity: Mondays & Wednesday nights. NO games on weekends for any teams in the Summer
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Game Times: Games will range from 5:15pm to 9:00pm
Choose your number of games: Full Teams 4 games: $200.00 (pick your game night) | Full Teams 8 games: $350.00 (price reduction from $500 in 2024). Free Agents must choose 8 game option.
Playoffs: All 8 game teams make playoffs
Eligibility: Full Teams: League is open to ALL teams Kindergarten through Varsity.
Free Agents: League is open to Grades K-6 only. Cost is $99.00 per player for 8-game season. Includes Team Jersey.
Roster Size: Teams are allowed up to 12 players and 2 coaches (max) for Free Agent teams. No Roster Max for full teams.
Admissions: There is a $2.00 admission fee for all spectators (does not include players or 2 coaches per team).
Payment Format: Free Agents and full teams grades K-8 must submit payment at the time of registration. School affiliated JV and Varsity teams may submit payment via check once your school remits check. Checks for JV and Varsity school teams can be made out to "Bulldogs Sports Complex" and mailed to the address below. Checks must be received by May 20, 2025.
Awards: T-shirts awarded to the players on the winning of each age group. Players must be present at Championship game to
get T-shirt.
Binghamton Bulldogs
PO Box 511
Vestal, NY 13851
Free Agents/Individuals
Free Agent teams are offered for Grades K-6. If you register as a Free Agent (or individual), you will be placed on a team with other Free Agents. There are no practices offered for Free Agents, this option gives kids a chance to play on a team and in the league when they do not have a team already. Free Agent teams are coached by volunteer parents, so if interested in coaching please reach out the email address at the bottom of this page.
LEAGUE RULES
K-2nd Grade Rules | 3/4th Grade Rules | 5th/6th Grade Rules | Modified Rules | JV/Varsity Rules
Register your 2025 Summer League team for an 8-game season HERE
(Grade K-6 Free Agents also select this option)
Register your 2025 Summer League team for a 4-game season HERE
Bulldogs Sports Complex
1025 Robinson Hill Rd.
Johnson City, NY 13790