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Player Evaluation Info
Player evaluations for all divisions will be held at the gymnasium of Pineapple Cove Classical Academy of West Melbourne, 3455 Norfolk Pkwy, West Melbourne, FL 32904.
Please arrive at the Check-In times shown for your player's division below.
Player evaluations for the Rookie (9U), Pee Wee (11U), and Junior (13U) divisions will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at the times below.
* As of February 1, 2027Evaluations on October 25, 2026. Division Ages * Check-In Time Evaluations Junior 12/13 years 12:30 pm 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Pee Wee 10/11 years 1:30 pm 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Rookie 8/9 years 2:30 pm 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Player evaluations for the Senior (15U) division will be held on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at the times below.
* As of February 1, 2027Evaluations on November 1, 2026 Division Ages * Check-In Time Evaluations Senior 14/15 year 12:30 pm 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm -
Season Information
- The season will run from December 2026 - February 2027.
- There will be 8 regular season games.
- There will be a 2 week break for the Christmas & New Years holidays.
- Be sure to see the Important Season Dates below!
- There will be post-season playoffs and All-Star games.
- Players must participate in at least 6 of the 8 regular-season games to be eligible for the playoffs and All-Star Game.
- The league age date is February 1, 2027. (See table for divisions and ages.)
- The season will run from December 2026 - February 2027.
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Registration Information
- All registration will be online through this web site.
- The registration fee for the 2026-2027 Winter Basketball season will be $130.
- West Melbourne Basketball uses PayPal to securely collect the registration fee. PayPal does not require an account to use a credit or debit card.
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Coaches Needed!
- WM Basketball is currently seeking committed coaches for all age divisions.
- If you are interested in coaching, please email basketball@gwmaa.org and include:
- A brief background about yourself
- Any experience mentoring or working with young people
- Your previous coaching experience, if applicable
- We are looking for coaches who are consistent, dependable, and committed to our league and players. During the season, our athletes should be a coach’s first athletic priority. These young players deserve nothing less.
Tentative Divisions & Ages
| Division | Ages* |
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| Rookie | 8 - 9 years old |
| Pee Wee | 10 - 11 years old |
| Junior | 12 - 13 years old |
| Senior | 14 - 15 years old |
- Benefits of being a Coach
- Team naming rights
- Front row seat at the games
- Kids calling you "coach"
- Responsibilities of a Coach
- Pass a background check
- Participate in player evaluation & team draft in November
- Conduct two practices per week, one hour each
- Coach the weekly game according to the game rules
- Instruct the players in the game and in good sportsmanship
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Important Season Dates
October 7 Registration for returning players opens October 9 Registration for all opens October 25 Evaluations for the 9U, 11U, & 13U divisions November 1 Evaluations for 15U division November 2 Outdoor practice begins December 1 Indoor practice begins December 12 Games begin December 20 Winter break starts January 4 Practices resume January 9 Games resume February 20-21 Playoff Weekend (Sat. & Sun.)
West Melbourne Basketball
Questions may be sent to basketball@gwmaa.org.

