.RULES and CODE OF CONDUCT for JPS Events: Click here to link to our Game and League Rules Page. 

The JPS Winter Youth Basketball League is our core program and is the host of the Jefferson County Youth Basketball Conference.  Serving high school areas in Jefferson County and beyond for over three decades, our Winter League sets the standard for youth sports done right.  For youth players in grades 2 thru 8, with skill levels that range from never-played-before-beginner to the elite competitive travel-team players, we have the division to fit your skill level.      

The JPS Winter League is the host of the Jefferson County Basketball Conference, and is the official association for all teams from the following high school areas:   

 

  • Arvada West
  • Bear Creek  
  • Broomfield
  • Chatfield 
  • Columbine
  • Conifer   
  • Dakota Ridge   
  • D'Evelyn  
  • Englewood
  • Evergreen
  • Golden   
  • Green Mountain
  • Lakewood   
  • Ralston Valley
  • Standley Lake   
  • Wheat Ridge   
  • Many other areas!

 

We allow teams to play in our league from anywhere in Colorado as long as they are sponsored by a Jeffco Member area (JPS), so you may sign up as a team.  We just want kids to play basketball!   We do take individual registrations for most areas listed above and can place you on a team.  

(Registration opens June 1) 

 REGISTRATION INFORMATION:  

  • Registration is open June 1 through October 31, 2026, depending on space.  Early Registration fee applies through September 27th.  Regular Registration fee will add $25 and is through Oct 15, a late fee of $50 will apply to all registrations after Oct 15.  Players are placed based on availability after October 15.  
  • Available for boys & girls grades 2 through 8.  
  • $300 early registration per-player for grades 2, 3, & 4: 10-game guarantee plus playoffs for qualifying teams.  Practice time is included.  There will be an additional cost for Uniforms, see Jerseys & Uniforms section below.  
  • $325 early registration per-player for grades 5, 6, 7, & 8: 12-game guarantee plus playoffs for qualifying teams.  Practice time is included.  There will be an additional cost for Uniforms, see Jerseys & Uniforms section below.  
  • Price for NO PRACTICE TIME needed is $230 for early registration through October 10.  Regular registration fee will add $25 starting October 11. Call to find out how to register 303-880-1415  
  • Roster rules do not require all players to be from same high school area and will include separation of teams with competitive players from teams with recreation-level players.  
  • Individual Registration: we can place you on a team, or you can request to be on a specific team.  
  • Divisions for teams with various skills levels: Gold, Silver and Bronze in most grade levels for boys.  Girls 5th - 8th grade usually just have two divisions.  
  • Many Divisions have both a Northern and Southern Conference when the number of teams allow.
  • No Sunday Games or Practices.  
  • PRACTICES: Practice begin the week of November 2nd.  We don't assign practices until mid-October.  Every team that pays for practice should get two practices per week.  The coach will schedule those practices.  Sometimes, a coach may decide to only practice once a week, and sometimes practices get cancelled because a school cancels our gym use.    
  • REGULAR SEASON GAMES begin Monday, November 30 and will conclude on or before February 13, 2027.  Games could be any day of the week except Sunday.  League Blackout dates are: November 23 - 29; and December 20 - January 1.  Game day typically varies from week to week.  Game locations likely will include Gold Crown, River Church, Tony Grampsas, Lilly Gulch Rec Center, South Suburban and The Courts in Northglenn and many other gyms in the greater Denver Metro area.  Every team should be prepared to play 1 - 2 games Dec 17, 18 or 19th.
  • PLAYOFFS & LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS are included as part of the League and could start February 15 and will end on or before February 20, 2027.  All Championship games will be played at The Courts Sports Complex in Northglenn on Championship Saturday, February 20.  The top 8 teams in each division (4 per conference when we have a northern and southern conference) will qualify for the playoffs, single elimination format.  Click HERE for how playoffs work.
  • Never Game Admission Fees for Spectators.  
  • PRE-SEASON TOURNAMENT: JPS hosts the Pre-Season Tournament (see details on our website), this is not included as part of the Winter League, but is a great way to “warm-up” for the season.

 

REFUND POLICY: A $30 fee will be charged for any player withdrawing prior to the registration deadline.  Requests for refunds must be in writing and sent to JP Sports.  NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF OFFICIAL PRACTICE NOVEMBER 2nd.    

JERSEYS & UNIFORMS: There will be an additional cost for uniforms.  Each player must have a matching team uniform. Green Mountain area players will be using the new sublimated uniform that was introduced in the 2025 - 2026 season.  Click here to link to the GM uniform order. Teams from non-Green Mountain areas may decide to purchase their own uniforms as a team or may decide to order uniforms from JP Sports for an additional cost.  Custom uniforms are available from JP Sports.  Uniforms will be ordered by team on or around the week of October 5.    

  

 

COACHING: Are you interested in coaching?  We need YOU! Email Jacquie Pearson (jacquiepearson@yahoo.com) and let her know you're interested.  Once Jacquie has confirmed your coaching position, you will need to complete the certification process per the Coaching Certification page.   

  • Coaches Meeting: Wednesday, October 28th 7:00pm at Gold Crown Field House: 150 S. Harlan St, Lakewood, CO.

Required by the State of Colorado, Coaches MUST be Certified in the following (click here) to coach in the JPS Winter League.

 

 

Click here for the JPS Bad Weather Plan. 

Please call or email JP Sports for more information: 

  • by email: jacquiepearson@yahoo.com
  • or by phone or text: (303) 880-1415