Hey 4CITY Parents,
We are excited for our all-new winter version of Rookie League which includes Sunday clinics, four exciting mini-tournaments, and four Friday after-school skills clinics. Price goes up $50 this Thursday night. See registration details below.
Registration for our Winter Rookie League is now open! We are excited to announce a new format that features new (optional) skill building sessions on four Fridays in January along with the Sunday clinics. Then in February players will play four Sundays of games culminating with a jamboree style tournament on Sunday March 1st.
Rookie League is a favorite program at 4CITY not only because the kids' growth in just a few weeks is amazing but also because it is the epitome of our 4C philosophy. We are constantly amazed at young people's capacity for understanding and appreciating the power of sport to teach all of us—especially the adults—character, confidence, community, and competitiveness.
See below for all the details of our Winter '26 Rookie League and we hope to see you on the court!
The 4CITY Board
P.S. We want more K-2nd players in our Winter Rookie program and we're offering our existing families a $50 credit for every new player referred to the winter program. Just have them list your email as their "Referring family" when they register. Please spread the word!
Skill Development: Each session includes fun warm-ups, skill stations, and drills that focus on the fundamentals of basketball. Our goal is to ensure each player improves in their individual skills while gaining a better understanding of the game.
High Level Coaching: Our Rookie League is led by some of the best high school and college players in our area. These coaches are not only skilled in teaching the game but also in making the experience fun and engaging for young players.
Positive Environment: We prioritize creating a positive and encouraging atmosphere where players can build confidence, make new friends, and develop a lifelong love for basketball with positive reinforcement strategies.
Pro Coach Friday Sessions: We are adding four new optional Friday skill sessions with master 4CITY Coach Rob Massaad to focus on ball handling, footwork, and shooting fundamentals.
Games and Jamboree: This seasons will feature four game Sundays where players can participate in one or two 45-minute game sessions with special kinder-only, girls-only, and level-three (higher skilled) sessions. The final Sunday will feature our first ever Rookie League jamboree tournament!
Program Highlights
Friday skill sessions (optional): 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30
Sunday clinics: 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1
Sunday games: 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1 (Jamboree)
Friday skill clinics: 75 minute session from 5:15 - 6:30
Sunday clinics: 90 minute session from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Sunday games: 45 minute sessions at either 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, or 1:15. Game slots can be reserved up to 14 days in advance with certain restrictions.
Session Dates
Session Times
All sessions will take place at Fletcher Middle School in Palo Alto.
Location
REGISTRATION FEE: $275. 12 sessions including games and Jamboree
JERSEY ADD-ON: $45. All players must have a 4CITY issued Rookie jersey from the past year. Returning players may use an old 4CITY Rookie League jersey. New jerseys can be purchased during registration or checkin.