Commonpoint Basketball Academy Leagues in Forest Hills and Little Neck
Upcoming Events
Youth Sports and Dance Open House Week at Central Queens – January 4-10
Overview
OUR MISSION
Commonpoint Basketball Academy aims to guide players to reach their full potential through engaging and age-appropriate instruction and competitive gameplay in a safe and positive environment. Our professional coaches focus on improving fitness; building skills, confidence, sportsmanship; and inspire a love for the game while establishing the foundation for a lifetime of active, healthy living.
OUR PROGRAM
Commonpoint Basketball Academy encourages all children to participate regardless of their skill level and currently serves players from ages five through 15 years old.
Aspiring players begin their participation in the Commonpoint Basketball Academy through Skill Clinics which teach the fundamentals of basketball. Our progressive games and drills focus on skill development in the basic areas of dribbling, shooting and passing.
Commonpoint Basketball Academy Advanced Skill Clinics are designed to introduce more seasoned athletes to increasingly advanced techniques and team play concepts, including offensive and defensive plays, effective communication and leadership roles while still fine-tuning the execution of basketball’s basic fundamental skills.
The Commonpoint Basketball Academy Youth Leagues offer players who want to experience the excitement and intensity of friendly competition the chance to be placed on a team with their peers. This in-house league is comprised of age-based divisions and is run by Commonpoint staff sports coaches. Throughout the season, practices are held once per week and the weekly games are officiated by professional referees. Players learn valuable life lessons from the team environment like cooperation, communication and good sportsmanship.
WHAT SETS OUR LEAGUE APART
Special Holiday Events – Commonpoint offers special youth basketball programming during school holidays including 3 v 3 tournaments; intensive skill clinics and open gym/play time.
No volunteers: all coaches are fully vetted and trained Commonpoint staff.
No travel required: all games are played in-house in our gymnasium located at 67-09 108th Street in Forest Hills.
Emphasis on supportive playing environment and good sportsmanship: The League motto is “Let the Refs ref, Let the Coaches coach, Let the players play and let the parents cheer.”
Practices guaranteed: teams practice together with their coach for one hour every week.
Guaranteed playing time: League policy mandates that each player plays 50% of each game.
Regular and clear communication: The League Commissioner reaches out to parents at least once weekly with practice and game reminders as well as team stats.
Year-Round Programming: The League starts fresh four times a year allowing basketball enthusiasts to play all year.
Commonpoint Basketball Academy Youth League – Central Queens (Forest Hills):
Commonpoint Basketball Academy Youth League – Western Division
(Ages 12–15)
21 Sessions beginning January 11th
Teams will play and train for one hour on Tuesday evenings (6:00-8:00pm) and Sunday evenings (6:30-8:30 pm). (24 Sessions)
$420 members / $525 non-members
Players uniform shirts need to be purchased separately ($30).
Commonpoint Basketball Academy Youth League – Eastern Division
(Ages 9–11)
21 Sessions beginning January 11th
Teams will play and train for one hour on Thursday evenings (6:00-8:00 pm) and Sunday evenings (4:30-6:30) pm. (25 Sessions)
Players uniform shirts will need to be purchased separately ($30).
$420 members / $525 non-members
*NEW* Commonpoint Basketball Academy Youth League – Central Division (Girls Only)
(Ages 8-12)
Commonpoint Basketball Academy Central Division (Girls Only) Open Houses – December 10 and 21
Join our brand new girls’ basketball division, part of our in-house recreational league, where teamwork, skill, and confidence are built both on and off the court.
For players who want to experience the excitement and intensity of friendly competition the chance to be placed on a team with their peers. This league is comprised of age-based divisions and is run by Commonpoint staff sports coaches. Throughout the season, practices are held once per week and the weekly games are officiated by professional referees. Players learn valuable life lessons from the team environment like cooperation, communication and good sportsmanship.
17 Sessions Beginning January 25th
Teams will play and train for one hour on Sundays (2:30–4:30pm) and Wednesdays (7:00-8:00pm) (17 Sessions)
Players uniform shirts need to be purchased separately ($30).
$340 members / $425 non-members
CHECK BACK OFTEN FOR BASKETBALL SPECIAL EVENTS AND POP-UP DISCOUNTS ON REGISTRATION!
Throughout the year, Commonpoint Basketball Academy hosts a range of youth basketball special events, including 3 v 3 Tournaments, skill-specific clinics, and more.
OUR COACHES
Dina Goldstein, Commissioner (dgoldstein@commonpoint.org)
Will Loja, Coach
Simone Hobdy, Coach
Gabriel Ornes, Coach
Kenneth Lajara, Coach
Lucia Arteaga, Clinic Supervisor
Commonpoint Basketball Academy
League at Sam Field (Little Neck):
JANUARY 18, 2026 – MARCH 29, 2026
Ages 10-14
GAMES TO BE PLAYED ON SUNDAYS AT 4:00 PM or 5:00 PM
PRACTICES HELD MONDAYS OR TUESDAYS AT 6:00 PM
JANUARY 11 @ 10:30 AM – Player Evaluations, Uniforms & Team Scrimmages
$360 Members / $450 Non-MEMBERS
**Player Uniforms (reversible jersey and shorts) will need to be purchased separately ($30)
Register for Commonpoint Basketball Academy League and get 20% off any other sports class registrations!
COMMONPOINT BASKETBALL ACADEMY Clinics at Central Queens (Forest Hills):
Our Basketball Clinics are designed to teach the fundamentals of basketball. Our progressive games and drills focus on the basics of dribbling, shooting, and passing. These co-ed classes aim to introduce the basics of basketball through fun games that inspire love for the game.
Tuesdays beginning January 13 or Thursdays beginning January 15
| days | AGES/level | START DATE | TIMES | COST (MEMBERS) | COST (NON-MEMBERS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesdays | Ages 8-11 | January 13 | 5:00–5:55 pm | $240 | $300 |
| Thursdays | Ages 5-7 | January 15 | 4:00–4:55 pm | $240 | $300 |
| Thursdays | Age 8-11 | January 15 | 5:00–5:55 pm | $240 | $300 |
Beginner and Intermediate Basketball Skills Clinic
Sundays beginning January 11
| days | AGES/level | START DATE | TIMES | COST (MEMBERS) | COST (NON-MEMBERS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sundays | Ages 5-7 | January 11 | 10:30–11:25 am | $240 | $300 |
| Sundays | Ages 8-11 | January 11 | 11:30–12:25 pm | $240 | $300 |
| Sundays | Ages 12-15 | January 11 | 12:30–1:25 pm | $240 | $300 |
Advanced Basketball Skills Clinic
Sundays beginning January 11
| days | AGES/level | START DATE | TIMES | COST (MEMBERS) | COST (NON-MEMBERS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sundays | Ages 8-10 | September 14 | 10:30–12:00 pm | $320 | $400 |
| Sundays | Ages 11-13 | September 14 | 12:00–1:30 pm | $320 | $400 |
COMMONPOINT BASKETBALL ACADEMY Clinics at Sam Field (Little Neck):
Basketball Skills Clinics
These clinics are designed to teach the fundamentals of basketball for all players. The main focus of the clinic is conditioning, skill-specific drills, and scrimmage games. Sportsmanship, defense/offense, footwork, and strategy will also be included. Classes are co-ed.
11 classes held on Tuesdays or 9 classes held on Sundays
| AGES | DAY | START DATE | TIMES | COST (MEMBERS) | COST (NON-MEMBERS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-4 | Sunday | January 18 | 11:30 am-12:15 pm | $216 | $270 |
| 5-7 | Sunday | January 18 | 1:30 – 2:25 pm | $216 | $270 |
| 5-7 | Tuesday | January 13 | 4:00 – 4:55 pm | $264 | $330 |
| 8-12 | Sunday | January 18 | 2:30 – 3:25 pm | $216 | $270 |
| 8-12 | Tuesday | January 13 | 5:00 – 5:55 pm | $264 | $330 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- The Central Queens facility is located at 67-09 108th Street, Forest Hills, NY 11375. For all Central Queens sports classes, please drop off and pick up at the gymnasium entrance on the ground floor.
- The Sam Field Center Gymnasium is located at 58-20 Little Neck Pkwy, Little Neck NY 11362. For all Sam Field classes, please drop off and pick up at the front door.
- For security purposes, all weekday Youth Sports & Dance Classes are “drop-off” only. Parents/Caregivers are not allowed to stay during class time.
- All classes take place once a week and will be held indoors. For all sports classes, please wear comfortable clothing and athletic shoes.
- Free on-street parking is available around the facility.
As of November 15th, 2025, the following discount policies will apply to all Commonpoint youth sports and dance registrations:
Discounts may no longer be applied through online registrations. If your registration is eligible for a discount (e.g., Sibling, Commonpoint Afterschool, Commonpoint Nursery Program), registration must be done in-person or by phone by Health & Wellness front desk staff.
- Non-members of Commonpoint Central Queens are eligible for one discount per registration only.
- Members of Commonpoint Central Queens automatically receive 20% off registration fees and may apply a sibling discount if registering more than one child in the household.
- Requests for timely or seasonal discounts (e.g., Early Bird, Black Friday, etc.) must be made within the time frame specified via phone or email.
- No refunds will be issued for registrations made online that are eligible for a discount. Household credit may be issued upon review.
Please contact the Health & Fitness Desk with any questions (hfdesk@commonpoint.org or (718) 268-5011 x500).
- Before the first class is held, 100% refund minus $20 administrative fee.
- After the first class is held, 90% refund of the remaining unused portion minus $20 administrative fee.
- After 2nd class is held, a 50% refund of the remaining unused portion minus $20 administrative fee.
- No refunds or credits after the 3rd class is held.
- Should you choose to take a Commonpoint credit, the administrative fee will be waived.
- All refund requests must be submitted in writing to HFRefund@commonpoint.org.
If you would like to apply an existing Commonpoint Household Credit to class or program registration fees, please contact HFDesk@commonpoint.org or call (718) 268-5011 ext. 500 for assistance BEFORE enrollment.
Each participant is entitled to one make-up per semester for a class missed due to illness.
To request a make-up class, please send an email to hfdesk@commonpoint.org and include a doctor’s note related to the absence.
Please note, since some classes are held only one time per week, we may try to accommodate a make-up request by offering a spot in a different sports or dance class during the current semester.
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