Jr. NBA Basketball Leagues in Forest Hills

Adults (Age 18-60), Teens (Age 13-17), Youth (Age 6-12)
Central Queens (Forest Hills)
A young boy holding a basketball in a gym.

Upcoming Events

Winter Sports and Dance Open House Week – January 5 -11

Overview

Our dynamic Youth Basketball Program is back!

We are excited to announce the opening of our Youth and Adult Basketball classes and leagues for Winter from Sunday, January 12 through Saturday, June 14, 2025! Our dynamic instructors will guide you or your child to reach their full potential through engaging and age-appropriate sports curriculum. Registration begins Friday, November 15th – space is limited!

Click here for the Jr. NBA Basketball Western League schedule

Click here for the Jr. NBA Basketball Eastern League schedule

Dates and Rates:

Basketball Skills Clinics

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.

10 Sun. beginning January 12
10:30-11:25 a.m. (Co-Ed, Ages 5-7)
11:30 a.m.-12:25 p.m. (Co-Ed, Ages 8-11)
12:30-1:25 p.m. (Co-Ed, Ages 12-15)
1:30 – 2:25 p.m. (Girls Only, Ages 8-12)
$240 members / $300 non-members

11 Thursdays beginning January 16
4:00-4:55 p.m. (Ages 5-7)
5:00-5:55 p.m. (Ages 8-11)
$264 members/ $330 non-members

Jr. NBA Advanced Clinic

Our Jr NBA Advanced Clinics are designed to introduce athletes to more advanced skills and team play concepts. These clinics will introduce your athlete to complex team basketball concepts including offensive and defensive plays, effective communication, and leadership roles.

10 Sun. beginning January 12
10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Ages 8-10)
12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. (Ages 11-14)
$320 members/ $400 non-members

Elite Basketball Training

(Ages 12–15)

Our Elite Basketball Training classes are designed for high level athletes looking to take a leap in their basketball abilities. Whether you are looking to improve before an AAU season or high school basketball team tryouts our program is right for you. The combination of our experienced coaches, specialized training equipment (Auto-Ball feeder and Vertimax), and advanced training curriculum will set your athlete up for success.

10 Sun. beginning January 12
1:30 – 3:00 p.m. (Ages 12-15)
3:00 – 4:30 p.m. (Ages 15-18)
$360 members / $450 non-members

Jr. NBA Western Basketball League

(Ages 12–15)

We are excited to bring back our youth basketball league for Winter 2025 for players 12 – 15 years old! Skill evaluations dates and times will be announced.

Teams will play and train on Sunday evenings from 6:30-8:30p.m and Tuesday evenings from 6:00-8:00pm. The season is 11 Sundays and 11 Tuesdays beginning January 12.

Players uniform shirts will need to be purchased separately ($30). *Please note:  Specific requests for a team, coach or practice time are considered but not guaranteed.

$440 members/ $550 non-members

Jr. NBA Eastern Basketball League

(Ages 9–11)

We are excited to bring back our youth basketball league for Winter 2025 for players 9 – 11 years old! Skill evaluations dates and times will be announced.

Teams will play and train on Sunday evenings from 4:30-6:30pm and Thursday evenings from 6:00-8:00pm. The season is 11 Sundays and 11 Thursdays beginning January 12.

Players uniform shirts will need to be purchased separately ($30). *Please note:  Specific requests for a team, coach or practice time are considered but not guaranteed.

$440 members/ $550 non-members

NEW! Adult Basketball League

We are excited to start a NEW adult basketball league for Winter 2025!

Games will be held on Saturday evenings from 7pm – 8pm & 8pm – 9pm and Sunday evenings from 8:30pm – 9:30pm & 9:30pm – 10:30pm. The season is 10 weeks with 3 playoff games from January 12 – March 30.

Players may choose to sign up with a team or as an individual. Individual players will be assigned to teams before the start of the season.

Players uniform shirts will need to be purchased separately ($30)

Individuals – $300 (does NOT jerseys)

Teams (5 – 8 players) – $1500 (does NOT jerseys)

  • 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. For all Central Queens dance classes, please drop off and pick up on the 4th Floor Dance Studio.
  • For security purposes, all 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. For all dance classes, dress requirements will be communicated before the semester begins.
  • Free on-street parking is available around the facility.
  • Member prices are applicable for youth who are currently enrolled in a Commonpoint Early Childhood, Camp, or After School program (20% per child on each of their registrations – please use the code MEMDIS@CQ) or have a family membership at Commonpoint Queens (discount should be automatically applied). We also offer a 5% Sibling Discount (5% per child on each of their registrations – please use the code SIBDIS@CQ). Insurance is included in the fee. Discounts must be applied in the shopping cart before you pay.
  • 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 Queens 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.

Schedule

Tue

14

  • Youth Activities 2024-2025

Jr. NBA Western Bball League – (12-15 yrs.) – Sun. & Tues. -6:30pm – Winter 2025

Teens (Age 13-17), Youth (Age 6-12)
Tuesday, January 14
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
from Every Sunday, Tuesday from January 12 to March 25 View All
$440 Members
$550 Non-members
Central Queens (Forest Hills)

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 […]

Thu

16

  • Youth Activities 2024-2025

CQ – Basketball Skills Clinic (5-7) -Thursdays 4:00-4:55pm – Winter 2025

Child (Age 0-5), Youth (Age 6-12)
Thursday, January 16
4:00 pm – 4:55 pm
from Every Thursday from January 16 to March 27 View All
$264/Members $330/Non-Members
Central Queens (Forest Hills)

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 […]

Thu

16

  • Youth Activities 2024-2025

Jr. NBA Eastern Bball League – (9-11 yrs.) – Sun. & Thurs. – 4:30pm – Winter2025

Youth (Age 6-12)
Thursday, January 16
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
from Every Sunday, Thursday from January 12 to March 27 View All
$440 Members
$550 Non-members
Central Queens (Forest Hills)

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 […]

Thu

16

  • Youth Activities 2024-2025

CQ – Basketball Skills Clinic (8-11) – Thursday 5:00-5:55pm – Winter 2025

Youth (Age 6-12)
Thursday, January 16
5:00 pm – 5:55 pm
from Every Thursday from January 16 to March 27 View All
$264/Members $330/Non-Members
Central Queens (Forest Hills)

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 […]

Sun

19

  • Youth Activities 2024-2025

CQ – Basketball Skills Clinic (Co-Ed) (5-7) – Sundays 10:30-11:25am -Winter 2025

Child (Age 0-5), Youth (Age 6-12)
Sunday, January 19
10:30 am – 11:25 am
from Every Sunday from January 12 to March 23 View All
$240/Members $300/Non-Members
Central Queens (Forest Hills)

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 […]

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