Girls Basketball

SYA's Girls Basketball program provides the opportunity for boys to play regardless of prior experience starting with 2nd grade and going thru 8th grade.

Elementary In-house Basketball 2nd thru 5th grade

5th Grade Travel Basketball

Middle School Travel Basketball AGBL and Mid Maryland leagues

Elementary Girls In-House Basketball

This program is divided into two divisions:

In-house second and third grade division:
This program provides the girls with the basic understanding of the rules of basketball. The season runs December thru February. Teams meet twice a week and stay in the Smithsburg area for practices and games. All team members are guaranteed playing time.

In-house fourth and fifth grade division:
This program provides the girls with a second level of competition. The season runs December thru February. Teams meet twice a week and stay in the Smithsburg area for practices and games. All team members are guaranteed playing time.

Players must create an account on the SYA website and register for the program before the assessment date. Registration opens September 1st. Payment is due at time of registration by credit or debit card.

To help us create teams that are as balanced as possible all players will have their current skill levels assessed.

Tentative assessment dates for the 2023-2024 season at Smithsburg Elementary School:

Tentative In-House Assessment Dates:

Smithsburg Elementary School Gym

The coach will be in contact with you one week prior

The player and a parent should attend.

Registration Costs for this program:
Sept 1st to Sept 30th $40
Oct 1st to Oct 31st $55
After Nov 1st $80

This program depends on parents volunteering to coach and on businesses to sponsor the teams. Parents can volunteer when the register their son for this program.

Girls Travel League Basketball

This is the registration for our Girls Travel program for grades 4 thru 8. Placement on the team will be based on the girl's skill level as determined at the tryouts.

If you want to register for our In-house program for girls in grade 4-5 this is not the correct place to register, go back to the previous screen and click on the girl's in-house program.

Girls in grades 4 and 5 that do not make the travel team will have the opportunity to play on a in-house team.

The middle school girls' basketball program consists of AGBL, and Mid-Maryland travel league teams. These leagues offer players different levels of play based on their skills and their desired level of competition. Our goal is for every child to participate in our programs, and we are proud to be able to continue this valuable opportunity.

Antietam Girls Basketball League -- AGBL

This league is designed for more competitive 6th and 7th grade girls that are not selected to the Mid-Maryland travel teams. The girls will compete against other teams from Washington County and games will be held at Grace Academy. The season runs from November through March. Teams will meet multiple times per week (games are on Saturday). Teams will practice at a variety of locations including Smithsburg Middle School, Leitersburg Ruritan Community Center and other close locations if needed.

This team can consist of up to (8) 6th grade and (4) 7th grade girls. Players will be invited to join a travel team based upon the results of the tryouts. The amount of playing time each participant receives is at the discretion of the coaching staff.

Girls Mid-Maryland Travel League

This league is designed for the most competitive and committed players in the Smithsburg school district. Teams will compete against top players from Washington and Frederick Counties. The season runs from November through March with skills assessments in late October. Teams will meet multiple times per week (including Saturday/Sunday) and travel to various locations for practices or games.

for more information about the league go to their website Mid Maryland League

Girl's league (Mid-Maryland) will consist of a Junior Varsity and a Varsity team. The JV team will be comprised of 6th and 7th grade girls, while the Varsity team will be comprised of the more advanced 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls.

The Mid Maryland league requires student athletes to maintain their grades. Players must maintain a 2.0 G.P.A and have no failing grades. Grades are checked at beginning of season and again when grading period ends. No refunds will be given due to failing grades.

Players will be invited to join a travel team based upon tryout results.

The amount of playing time each participant receives is at the discretion of the coaching staff.

Registration is a two-step process:

Step 1: Register for Basketball Tryout (no money collected at this time)

Step 2: If accepted on a team log back into your account accept the positions on the teams and pay the registration fee by credit or debit card.

Basketball Tryouts for 2023 - 2024 season.

Tryouts will be held at the Leitersburg Ruritan Community Center 21427 Leiter Street Hagerstown MD 21742.

The tentative dates and time for tryouts is: Tuesday Oct 10th from 7pm until 9 pm

Players, coaches, and evaluators are the only ones permitted in the gym during tryouts.

The director/coach will reach out to you about assessment.

Registration Fees collected after team selection and before first practice:

$130 for AGBL Teams or Mid-Maryland Teams