JR WNBA - Program Overview:
The 2026 Summer season of GSA Jr WNBA is revamped and bigger and better than ever before.
Still less than any other youth basketball program in the area. All with the backing of the WNBA, the Sacramento Kings, and the Golden State Valkyries!
GSA Jr WNBA is offered to girls ages 6 - 14 years old. No Prior Experience Necessary.
GSA JR WNBA: Season Operations -
1. GSA Jr. WNBA Season: The GSA Jr. WNBA season runs from JUNE through AUGUST with a 6-7 game regular season plus playoff tournament.
2. Age-Based Organization: Jr. WNBA is an age-based program. This ensures better balance, as sometimes kids are up in higher grades or in lower grades for various reasons. Age-based with two-year playing divisions keeps the program more balanced and competitive. We do not allow participants to 'play down' at any level. (You can play 'up' an age group upon request & skill evaluation).
3. Practice/Game Schedule: One of the best parts about GSA Jr. WNBA is that ALL practices and games are on the SAME DAY - there is only a 2-hour commitment each week. Practice takes place one hour before a participant's scheduled game time. ALL PRACTICES/GAMES take place on SUNDAYS.
4. Game Play: Jr. NBA is a 5 versus 5, RECREATIONAL Program. 8u and 10u players play on the smaller cross-court baskets, while 12u and 14u players play the full HS regulation court.
5. Student-Athletes/Mentor Coaches: Whenever we can, teams are assigned a local-area high school student-athlete as a Mentor Coach to their respective team. Parent volunteers are the Head Coach, and our Student/Mentor coach is to ASSIST our Head Coaches, while developing their coaching skills.
5. WNBA Uniforms: All players receive a high-quality WNBA uniform that includes both a Reversible Game Jersey and game-day shorts. All players will be fitted for their uniform during "sizing day". Uniforms will be distributed during Jr WNBA Flg Fest! Basketballs for EVERY participant are also included. No other equipment is required.
More Information About GSA Jr. WNBA:
The GSA Jr. WNBA program goal is to teach the fundamentals, principles, and techniques of basketball in a safe and encouraging environment.
ALL female athletes are ALWAYS welcome in Jr. WNBA! GSA Jr. WNBA is an active partner in the GIRLS BALL INITIATIVE!
We strive to keep the commitment to a minimum for parents. We are parents as well and know all too well the busy schedules with education, other sports, and family activities. Practices and Games will ALWAYS be on the same day, with practices one hour prior to game start time. Any practices scheduled outside of this time by coaches are not encouraged and are not mandatory for any participant.