Recreational Basketball
CCS Elementary Recreational Basketball (KPrep–Grade 6)
Our basketball program teaches young athletes the fundamentals of the game in a fun and encouraging setting. Kids grow in skill, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
2026–2027 Season Overview
Season:
- Grades K–2: January–March
- Grades 3–6: December–March
League (Grades 1–6): Elementary Nisqually League (ENL)
The Elementary Nisqually League (ENL) is an elementary basketball league that reflects the same schools forming the Nisqually League at the junior high and high school levels.
Divisions and Format:
- KPrep Coed – 4v4 (Internal)
- Kindergarten Coed – 4v4 (Internal)
- Grades 1 & 2 Boys – 5v5
- Grades 1 & 2 Girls – 5v5
- Grades 3 & 4 Boys (Blue) – 5v5
- Grades 3 & 4 Girls (Blue) – 5v5
- Grades 5 & 6 Boys (Blue) – 5v5
- Grades 5 & 6 Girls (Blue) – 5v5
Cost:
- KPrep: $90
- Kindergarten: $90
- Grades 1–2: $105
- Grades 3–6: $165
Includes uniforms, referee fees, equipment replacement, and administrative expenses.
Games:
ENL Jamboree: Saturday, December 12, 2026 (Grades 3–6 ONLY)
REGULAR SEASON GAME DATES:
- Saturday, January 9, 2027 (No kindergarten)
- Saturday, January 23, 2027
- Saturday, January 30, 2027
- Saturday, February 6, 2027
- Saturday, February 20, 2027
- Saturday, February 27, 2027
- Saturday, March 6, 2027 - PLAYOFFS - WIAA STATE (This weekend is always tricky.)
Tentative game schedule—subject to change.
Division Information
KPrep (Coed):
It’s time for some little Cougs to learn the sport of basketball in a practice-play format! This approach allows young athletes to play on a team and compete against other CCS KPrep teams while keeping things engaging and convenient for families.
KPrep practices/games will be held on Saturdays at the CCS Junior High/High School gyms or at CCS Puyallup Early Learning Center. Each session includes a team practice immediately followed by a game, giving young athletes the opportunity to apply new skills right away.
Cost: $90
Practice-play: 30-minute practices followed by 30-minute games (Saturday mornings)
Season: January–March
Kindergarten (Coed):
Our kindergarten program uses the same practice-play format as our KPrep program (30-minute practices immediately followed by 30-minute games). This format is designed for fun, learning, and convenience. Players compete against other CCS kindergarten teams.
Kindergarten practices/games will be held at the CCS Junior High/High School gyms on Saturdays. Each session includes a team practice followed directly by a game.
Cost: $90
Practice-play: 30-minute practices followed by 30-minute games (Saturday mornings, 9:00–10:00 a.m.)
Season: January–March
Grades 1–2 (Boys/Girls):
League: ENL
Cost: $105
Season: January–March
Practices:
All first and second grade teams will practice once a week for the duration of the season.
McAlder/Puyallup Elementary families: Practices will be at McAlder Elementary on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday (day of the week may be subject to change), between the hours of 3:30–7:30 p.m.
Frederickson Elementary families: Practices will be at Frederickson Elementary on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday (day of the week may be subject to change), between the hours of 3:30–5:30 p.m.
Please note: Practice times and locations depend on coach availability, grade, and campus enrollment, and they may change closer to the season’s start.
Games:
A combination of home and away games will be played on the Saturday game dates previously listed.
Grades 3–6 (Boys/Girls):
Cost: $165
Season: December–March (One or two practices and one jamboree will occur in December. Regular practices and games run from January to March.)
League: ENL
Recreational Basketball Division Update: 2026–2027 Season
Beginning with the 2026–2027 season, all recreational basketball teams in grades 3–6 will participate in the Blue Division. Elite teams may participate in the ENL Black Division.
This adjustment is intended to streamline the rostering process, maintain the developmental focus of recreational basketball, and allow teams to be rostered by campus. This approach will help create a more consistent and organized experience for players, families, and coaches while supporting the goals of our recreational basketball program.
Practices:
All teams in grades three through six will practice one to two times per week: one weekday and one Sunday afternoon (between 3:00–7:00 p.m.). Games will still take place on Saturdays.
- Puyallup/McAlder Elementary families: One weekday practice per team at the McAlder Elementary gym on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday (subject to change), between 3:30–7:30 p.m.
- Frederickson Elementary families: One weekday practice per team at the Frederickson Campus on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday between 3:30–5:30 p.m.
Sunday practices: One Sunday afternoon practice per team will be held at the CCS Junior High/High School gyms between 3:00–7:00 p.m. With gym space in high demand during the week, this Sunday schedule allows us to offer consistent practice times and a reliable location for families throughout the season.
Games:
A combination of home and away games will be played on Saturdays (see schedule above).
Eligibility Requirements
For the 2026–2027 school year, all athletes participating in sports through the ENL (Elementary Nisqually League) must be enrolled at Cascade Christian Schools. This policy applies to cross-country (XC), track & field, soccer, volleyball, flag football, and recreational basketball for grades one through six.
This policy does not apply to competition cheer, tackle football, baseball, KPrep athletics, or summer camps.