HVCC's 2026 Youth Basketball Season

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The 2026 basketball season is here, and we're excited to get our young athletes on the court!

High Valley Community Center's youth basketball program is underway for boys and girls in 2nd through 5th grades. We're looking forward to a season filled with teamwork, skill-building, sportsmanship, new friendships, and plenty of fun!

Whether your child is learning the fundamentals or building on skills from previous seasons, our goal is to create a positive environment where every player can grow in confidence, develop their abilities, and enjoy being part of a team.

Meet Our Coaches!

We're grateful to the coaches who are sharing their time and energy with our young athletes this season! (We are always open to support ... so let us know if you want to support the coaches and team!)

Team	Coach
2nd/3rd Grade Boys	Stacey Simmons
2nd/3rd Grade Girls	MJ Vaso
4th/5th Grade Boys	Hayden Bell
4th/5th Grade Girls	Mike Simmons

Communication

Watch our website, calendars, social media for general updates and information!

We will send reminders, updates, and changes through the Procare app text feature. Communication is handled at an organization level so that we can allow coaches to focus on coaching and engaging -- let us know if you have quesions or concerns or need to share information!

Practice Schedule

All basketball practices are held at the HVCC Gym - 810 Oak Street

2nd & 3rd Grade Boys and Girls

Wednesdays: 5:30–6:30 PM
Fridays: 10:30–11:30 AM

4th & 5th Grade Boys and Girls

Tuesdays: 5:30–6:30 PM
Thursdays: 5:30–6:30 PM

Players should bring a water bottle and wear comfortable athletic clothing and non-marking athletic shoes.

Transportation & Pickup

HVCC provides transportation to basketball practice for kiddos checked into HVCC at 5pm/10am. We will transport back to HVCC after Friday practice.

Parents and guardians must pick up players at the HVCC Gym following evening practice.

A PIN is required for pickup.

Transportation is not provided to Saturday games.

Game Days Are Saturdays!

Our teams will compete in the Alamosa youth basketball league, with games scheduled on Saturdays throughout the season.

2026 Game Dates:

October 24
October 31
November 7
November 14
December 5
December 12

Game times and locations vary by team and week. Games will be held at the Alamosa Recreation Center and Ortega Middle School gyms.

View the Complete 2026 Basketball Schedule

Game Day Reminders

Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled game.
HVCC provides team jerseys.
Families provide black shorts or pants and non-marking athletic shoes.
Wear the light jersey for home games and the dark jersey for away games.
Parents and guardians are responsible for transportation to and from games.
Guest children must remain seated and supervised by an adult in all gyms.

Please respect the gym facilities, staff, officials, coaches, and other families. Children may not gather or play in lobbies, outdoor areas, or other spaces not designated for basketball activities. Beverages must have lids or spouts. Please help us support Alamosa Parks & Rec by not spilling or leaving trash at any gym we are visiting!!

Special Event: CARA Basketball Skills Challenge!

Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM

We're excited to participate in the CARA Basketball Skills Challenge!

This event is open to boys and girls ages 6–13 and gives young athletes an opportunity to demonstrate their basketball skills in a fun, competitive setting.

Awards will be presented, and the top boy and girl in each age division will advance to the sectional competition!

Registration is required. (Form will be provided once available) HVCC will provide transportation to the event.

More Than Just Basketball

At HVCC, we believe youth sports are about so much more than just winning games.

Basketball gives kids opportunities to practice teamwork, communication, responsibility, perseverance, and respect. They learn how to encourage teammates, handle challenges, celebrate accomplishments, and keep trying when something doesn't go their way.

We ask our families to help us create that positive experience by encouraging all players, respecting coaches and officials, and demonstrating good sportsmanship from the sidelines.

Our goal is simple: Every child should leave the court feeling supported, valued, and excited to come back.