Schedule

2026–2027 Winter Basketball Timeline

Stay up to date with NoVa Youth Hoops throughout the 2026–2027 Winter Basketball Season! Below is a general timeline of important league-wide dates, including evaluations, team formation, practices, games, special events, and season-ending celebrations.

Please note: Dates are tentative and provided to help families plan ahead. Specific times, locations, and additional details will be announced as they are finalized. We encourage families to bookmark this page and check back regularly for updates.

September 2026 | Preseason Evaluations

• Late September - Preseason Player Evaluations – Grades 4–8
  
  

Evaluations help us assess player skill levels and create balanced teams for the upcoming winter season.

October 2026 | Tryouts & Team Formation

• October 10 - Select & Middle School Tryout Invitations Sent*
• October 13–18 - Select & Middle School Tryouts – Grades 4–8*
• October 19 - Select & Middle School Team Notifications
• October 27–28 - House League Draft
  
  

*Select and Middle School tryouts are competitive, and receiving an invitation does not guarantee a roster spot. House League teams are formed with an emphasis on competitive balance.

November 2026 | Winter Season Kickoff

• Week of November 2 - House League Team Notifications
• November 6–9 - 20% Off Entire Purchase at Dick's Sporting Goods - Arcola Store
• November 7–8 - Coaches Clinic, Equipment & Uniform Distribution
• November 9 - Winter Season Officially Begins!
• Week of November 9 - First Week of Team Practices
• November 10 - NoVa Youth Hoops Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A, South Riding
• November 28–29 - No Games – Thanksgiving Break

Practice Reminder: No practices will be held Monday, November 9, due to the LCPS holiday. Team practices will begin Tuesday.

December 2026 | Winter Break

• December 19 - Final Game Weekend before Holidays
• December 26–27 - No Games – Winter Break

January 2027 | Pictures & All-Stars

• January 2–3 No Games – New Year's Break
• January 4 - Season Resumes
• January 9 - Team & Individual Picture Days*
• January 16 - Team & Individual Picture Days*
• January 31 - House League All-Star Game
  
  

*Picture day schedules and additional information will be shared with families closer to the event.

February 2027 | Developmental Celebration

• February 27 - Developmental Program Finale Jamboree
• February 27 - House League Playoffs Begin (Single Elimination)

Our youngest players will celebrate their basketball season with a fun-filled finale focused on skill development, teamwork, and the love of the game.

March 2027 | Winter Season Finale

• March 6 - House League Championships – Grades 4–8

Holiday Breaks

No league games are scheduled for the following weekends:

• November 28–29, 2026 – Thanksgiving Break
• December 26–27, 2026 – Winter Break
• January 2–3, 2027 – New Year's Break
  
  

Schedule Changes

All dates are subject to change based on facility availability, weather, and other scheduling considerations. Families will be notified of any changes through TeamSnap One.