Travel Program
Stamford Youngtimers features a highly successful travel program that competes in the Fairfield County Basketball League. We've had great success the last few years with numerous FCBL championship teams.
Opponents are typically located throughout Fairfield County and those outside of Fairfield County are usually within an hour’s drive time. The travel teams are for players who are interested in developing their abilities beyond the house level through hard work and commitment to increased levels of basketball training and competition.
Ages
The Youngtimers program offers travel teams at the 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade levels.
When
The travel season begins with tryouts in October and runs until the completion of the playoffs on March 9.
Where
Practices are held at Cloonan Middle School. Friday and Saturday home games are held at either AITE or Scofield Middle School while Sunday games are at Westhill High School.
The teams will also travel to play 8 to 10 games at opponents' gyms.
Practices
5th and 6th grade travel teams practice once per week (Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Cloonan Middle School.
7th and 8th grade travel teams practice twice per week (Mondays and Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m., also at Cloonan Middle School.
Games
Travel teams will play 15-20 regular season games and then participate in the FCBL playoffs.
Costs
The tuition for 5th and 6th grade travel players is $525.
The tuition for 7th and 8th grade travel players is $700.
Players will also be required to purchase a uniform to participate (approximately $120). Uniforms can be used for more than one season. The league will provide a practice jersey for each player but costs for a replacement must be handled by the player's family.
Additional Information
5th and 6th grade travel players are required to play in the Youngtimers house league. 7th and 8th grade travel players have the option to play house. If a girl in 7th or 8th grade does want to play house, she can do so at a discounted rate of $125 for the season but she must be committed to her house team for all practices and games.
Playing Time
Please note that there are no "must-play" rules in our travel program. While all coaches have a goal for all kids to play significant minutes in every game, there are no guarantees. However, we are confident all girls will improve through the program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a 4th grader try out for the 5th grade travel team?
Yes. If a 4th grade player is one of the best 10 players, she will have the ability to tryout and play for the 5th grade team.
2024-25
Travel Registration is open for the 2024-25 season. The Stamford Youngtimers has travel teams at four different grade levels: 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade. There are no charges until your daughter is selected for a team.
Tryouts for the travel teams will be held on Oct. 24 and 28 at Scofield Middle School. 5th and 6th will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. each night and 7th and 8th will be from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m.
After rosters are set, parents will be sent an email with details on payment.