REGISTER
Youth Basketball (Ages 6-22)
Online registration for our most popular sport, basketball, will be from February 1 to 28. Games will be played on Saturdays from April 22 to June 24 (10 weeks) on the outdoor courts at Newhart Middle School in Mission Viejo. Game times will vary based on the age of your athlete. DOWNLOAD BASKETBALL FLYER for more details.
Each session will include a skill development time and game against another Spirit League team within the same age division. Fundamentals will be taught based on the Spirit League curriculum developed to meet the unique needs of our athletes.
Adult Basketball (Ages 18-30)
Online registration for our Adult Basketball Season (ages 18-30) will be from February 1 to 28. Games will be played on Saturdays from April 22 to June 24 (10 weeks) on the outdoor courts at Newhart Middle School in Mission Viejo from 9:00 – 10:30 am. DOWNLOAD BASKETBALL FLYER
Our adult programming is different than our youth programming. Instead of being assigned a specific team, we work with a pick-up game style where athletes have the opportunity to play with different teammates each week. This approach has led to our athletes making new friends while also strengthening basketball fundamentals.
Registration Fee
The registration fee includes a personalized team jersey, team and individual photos, medal, use of court equipment, specialized instruction, insurance and facility rental. Parents should provide black athletic shorts, tall black athletic socks and tennis shoes. Last year, we reached capacity early and had a long waiting list. Please consider registering early. Registration fee: $245 per athlete.
Registration Fee
The registration fee includes a personalized team jersey, team and individual photos, medal, use of court equipment, specialized instruction, insurance and facility rental. Parents should provide black athletic shorts, tall black athletic socks and tennis shoes. Last year, we reached capacity early and had a long waiting list. Please consider registering early. Registration fee: $245 per athlete.
HOW TO REGISTER
Important Notes
Click the “Register Now” button to access our registration site where you can set up your parent profile (new parents) or login to your current account (returning parents). Once you are logged into your parent account, you can set up new athletes or modify your current athletes.
Once your athlete’s profiles are added or updated, select “Register Now” to enroll an athlete for a specific season. Your athlete is not registered for the season until you have completed the Register Now process and payment. Upon successful payment, you will receive an online confirmation and a copy will be emailed to the email address listed in your parent profile.
Once registration closes, Spirit League Staff will form teams, divisions, order uniforms and set game times. We will notify parents approximately 2 weeks prior to the start of the season of their athlete’s team assignment, time of play, and calendar for the season.
Late Registration
After the registration period, registrants will be subject to a late fee and may be placed on a waitlist. Registrants will be placed on teams on a first-come-first-served basis, and as such we cannot guarantee that we will be able to place all late registrants on teams (refer to Refund Policy in FAQs).
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to families who need financial assistance for their athlete to play in Spirit League. Scholarship applications are only accepted during the open registration period for each sport season. DOWNLOAD APPLICATION.
No Drop-off League
Please Note: Spirit League is a “No Drop-Off League” for all age Divisions. A parent or responsible party must be present at all times, during both skill practice and games, to provide assistance if the need arises.
WHO WE ARE
A Community Where Athletes with Developmental Disabilities Thrive!
Spirit League is for athletes with developmental disabilities who are physically active (ambulatory) but have difficulty keeping up with their peers. We emphasize the learning of sports fundamentals and social skills for boys and girls, ages 6-30 years, with autism or other developmental disabilities in Orange County, California.
At Spirit League, it is more than the score. For our athletes, our goals are to foster self-esteem, enhance social skills and build friendships. For our families, our goals are to strengthen relationships, provide support and develop community. DOWNLOAD PARENT FAQ
OUR PROGRAMS
Building Self-esteem, Making Friends
Youth Program: For athletes ages 6-22 years, our Youth Program plays three sports per year including basketball, baseball and soccer.. Games are organized according to the age of the athlete as described below. The three age divisions typically play on Saturdays but at different times throughout the day.
• Division 3: Ages 6 to 9 years with 60-minute sessions
• Division 2: Ages 9 to 13 years with 90-minute sessions
• Division 1: Ages 13 to 22 years with 90-minute sessions
Adult Program: For athletes ages 18-30 years, our new Adult Program includes three sports per year including bowling (Winter), basketball (Spring) and volleyball (Summer). While the fundamentals of the sport are taught, our Adult Program focuses on practicing social skills typical of a young adult playing.