3rd Grade Basketball League
MYBA 3RD GRADE TRAVEL BASKETBALL LEAGUE
The MYBA 3rd Grade Travel Basketball League is dedicated to providing a high quality youth basketball experience to families as they begin their travel basketball journey.
For Highlights and Information, see below.
League Info
Grades
3rd Grade
Play Dates (2025-26 Season)
Pick 5 of the 7, or 6 of the 7 play dates listed below.
| Date | Format |
|---|---|
| November 22 | 2 Game Play Date |
| December 6 | 2 Game Play Date |
| December 13 | 2 Game Play Date |
| January 3 | 2 Game Play Date |
| January 17 | 2 Game Play Date |
| January 31 | 2 Game Play Date |
| February 14 | 3 Game Tournament |
Games
10-13 total games (depending on which option you choose above). Each team will play 2 games per play date. League Playoffs will consist of a 3 game tournament.
League Playoffs Clarification
- The League Playoffs are held on Feb 14.
- Feb 14 is one of the six play dates.
- Teams can choose to participate in the Feb 14 League Playoffs.
- Teams can choose not to participate in the Feb 14 League Playoffs.
- Awards will be provided at the League Playoffs for the teams that place 1st or 2nd in their tournament.
Genders
Boys and Girls. Boys must play on boys teams and girls must play on girls teams.
Divisions
A (strongest), B, C
Commitment
Teams must commit to five dates.
Entry Fee
$TBD per team for 6 of 7 Play Dates (includes admission fees)
$TBD per team for 5 of 7 Play Dates ( includes admission fees)
Deadline
Register by 11:59pm on October 13, 2025
Admission Fee
Daily admission will not be charged when attending the games
Teams
Teams must meet the MYBA Team Eligibility Guidelines
Additional Details-
- Ball Size: 27.5
- Basket Height: 10 feet
- Free Throw Distance: 12 feet
Highlights
No 4th Grade Teams!
The league will ensure that your opponent will be a 3rd grade team. No more signing up for a 3rd grade tournament and then get combined with 4th grade teams.
Great Introduction to Travel Basketball
Allows families to ease their way into the travel basketball experience.
Limited Travel
The goal is to create leagues in multiple pockets around the twin cities metro area and beyond.
Flexible Scheduling
Pick the dates that work best for your team. Provides the ability to play in tournaments on off weeks.
Save Time
Play two games in one day and get the rest of your weekend back.
Save Money
Less money per game compared to tournaments.
Fundraising Opportunities
Hosting opportunities available to participating and non-participating associations. More info to come.
League Operations Experience
The MYAS staff has experience running
- Basketball leagues with over 200 teams
- Baseball leagues with 600 teams in the spring/summer and 300 teams in the fall
- Football leagues with nearly 400 teams
Professional Staff
The MYAS & WSS are comprised of 20 full-time staff ready to serve you. We know how to run events of the highest quality. The MYAS Grade State Championships and the WSS Badgerland Basketball Championships are two great examples of the high quality events that we coordinate.
State Tournament
The MYAS Grade State Championships had 1,804 teams participate in the 2025 Grade State Championships. Participants enjoy the state tournament because they are well-run and teams are separated into divisions based on ability which allows for the most competitive games possible.
