What are the age/grade requirements for Reteo Kids Hoops participation?

We have over 80 players in our non profit organization, and our "Recreational" teams are organized by grade and age.  Each participant may play at grade level or one grade up.  We do not allow participants to play down.  Many small AAU type leagues in the area have small numbers overall and are forced to group children together to form a foundation and family.

BOYS:  4th Grade thru 12th grade.  One division for each grade.   

GIRLS:  4th/5th grade, 6th-8th grade, and 9th-12th grade.  One division for each group. 

How do I sign up for Retro Kids Hoops?

RKH offers online registration only, which is accessed through the JOIN OUR FAMILY link found on the homepage of the RKH website, as well as the top-right corner of each page. To register your child, click the JOIN OUR FAMILY button and follow the prompts. Please complete every section of the form in its entirety and be sure to make payment to finalize your registration. RKH offers many ways of paying for registration. Credit cards (MasterCard, VISA, and Discover Card), debit cards, single-use prepaid credit cards, PayPal, Venmo and Cash App are all accepted through our secure, online registration system.

Can my child play up a grade?

Yes, any child may play up ONE grade. We do not allow children to play down.  Please register your child for the program in which they qualify, then send an email to RetroKidsHoops@gmail.com with your request to play up. Requests must be received prior to September 30 for Winter and prior to May 31 for Summer.  Your child’s registration will be transferred to the requested grade division.  The Summer League request to play up deadline coincides with the last day of open registration for the summer league.  Please do not misrepresent your child's age in order to force registration in a different division.

We typically do not allow first through third graders in the league, unless the parent(s) volunteer and is chosen to be a Head Coach in the 2nd grade division.  When we have a need, we will allow one-off 1st graders on an exception-basis, if the parent is a coach.  This does not happen often.  Our 10+ years of experience has led us to the conclusion that first-graders are generally too young for organized basketball.

What is the cost to register and play RKH Basketball?

The Summer and Winter 2022-23 registration fee for RKH basketball season is $290. A second player from the same family will receive a discount of $15, and subsequest children from the same family will receive a discount of $20 per player. Winter registration fees cover the cost of the league, referee costs, gym space rental, and uniforms. At the conclusion of the season, every player will receive a t-shirt for his/her participation. Teams advancing through the post-season tournament will receive championship and finalist trophies.

What is the Refund policy?

ALL RKH Basketball registrations include a non-refundable processing fee of $20 per player. 

Refund requests for winter league must be received BEFORE the draft date for the division the participant is registered in.  Once the draft has taken place, refund requests will only be granted to participants who need to withdraw due to a health or medical emergency.  In such cases, a doctor’s note must accompany the refund request.

Refund requests for summer league must be received BEFORE the first practice of the season.  Once practices have begun, refund requests will only be granted to participants who need to withdraw due to a health or medical emergency.  In such cases, a doctor’s note must accompany the refund request.

To request a refund, send an email to  RetroKidHoops@gmail.com.  Please include the player’s name and registered division.  Refunds will be issued in the same form that the payment was received and will be processed within 1 week of receipt of the request.

When and where are RKHs practices held? 

2022-23 Important Season Dates (subject to change)

January 1, 2022 - Accepting applications for Travel Coaches

January 22, 2022 - Tryouts for Travel team

September 1, 2022 - RKH accepting applications for Winter Rec Coaches

September 1, 2022 – Open registration for all Recreational and Travel programs.  (We sell out fast, so save the date!)

October 2022 - Travel Tryouts

Late October/early November 2022 - Rec Player assessments

After Thanksgiving 2022 - Rec League Practices begin

After New Year's 2022 - Rec League Games begin

March 2023 – Winter Rec and Travel programs end

March 2023 - Spring/Summer Travel begins

May 2023 - Rec Summer League Registration begins

June 2023 - Rec Summer League play begins

When and where are RKHs practices held? 

Practices for the program will be held at rec center, elementary and middle schools in Chichester PA,.  Winter league practice times fall between 6:30 PM and 10:00 PM during the week, with younger teams generally practicing in the earlier time slots.  Summer league practice times fall between 5:30PM and 9:30PM.  Two (2) teams are assigned to each court during their assigned practice time.  Each team will be scheduled for two (2) practices per week prior to the start of games.  Once games begin, each team will have one (1) practice per week.  Each practice will be approximately one (1) hour in duration.  Due to the sheer volume of participants served by RKH, and the logistics involved with obtaining gym space, we cannot guarantee a specific practice night for any player, coach, or team. ALL TIMES AND LOCATIONS ARE SUBJECTED TO CHANGE.

Where and when are the "Recreational" games held? 

RKH games are held in the local area where the participants practice.  Regular season games for winter are scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays beginning as early as 9:00 AM and concluding as late as 10:00 PM. Toward the end of the season, games MAY be scheduled on weeknights. RKH reserves the right to reschedule/cancel games due to weather and school closures.  Our season must conclude prior to Spring Break and, therefore, may be shortened based upon missed gym time due to weather-related school closures. During the summer games may be in different states as New Jersey, Maryland, New York, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina or Florida.

Who are the RKH coaches selected?

Each year the RKH selection committee reviews all applications and selects its coaches.  Regardless of their record, no coach is guaranteed a position from one year to the next, and they must reapply each season.  Coaches are typically parents of the players registered in the program and the coach will have likely have his/her child on their team.  Coaches can be older siblings, but they must be at least 18 years old to apply.  Every coach must complete the online application as well as a background check and concussion training.  Coaches may coach more than one team in different age groups, but must indicate their desire to do so on the application/registration form. 

Who are the assistant coaches and how are the assistant coaches selected? 

RKH coaches may or may not have an assistant coach.  Many assistants are determined after teams are selected, as most coaches request assistance from one or more parents of players on his/her team.  If you are available to assist, please let your child’s coach know.

How can I find out where my child’s games are being held and when?

Once finalized, game schedules can be found on your child's Team page on our Heja app.  Click on the schedule tab above, follow the prompts to your child's team, then click on Schedule. 

How do I know what color jersey to wear?

The Home team wears the white jersey, the Away team wears the blue jersey. Please check the game schedule and app to identify whether you are designated the Home or Away team.