Lightning Girls

Basketball Program

Where there is THUNDER…there is always 

Lightning Girls 

Orland Park Lightning Basketball Program is unique. We are an OYA girls Rec. based Travel Program. Our program is for girls in Grades 4th - 8th who possess both the desire and ability to learn and play basketball at a more competitive level than that of our Rec. program. Please understand that unlike our Recreational program the Lightning program does NOT guarantee equal playing time. Our game season begins in mid-November and ends in mid- March

2021-2022 Season Update Information:

Basketball Program Try-Outs

Tuesday September 28th 2021

Tryouts: will be held at the Century Junior High

                                4th/5th/6th  Grade: 7-8pm

7th/8th  Grade: 8-9pm

 All tryout participants will need to be registered. Please register here: Click Here

Cost: $300-$425 (not including uniform)

General Lightning Program Information:

*High School Feeder Program

*Two practices a week from October-March

*Local leagues and tournaments on weekends

*4th-8th grade Hybrid Travel Teams

*4th graders still have to participate in OYA Rec League

*Need to be an Orland Park Resident or School District 135 student 

Any questions please email Bridget @ bltrunk@att.net

Eligible Players for Lightning Basketball must meet one of the following requirements:

1.       Reside in the Village of Orland Park.

2.       Reside in the 135 School District.

3.       Have participated in an OYA Sports Programs in the past.

4.       Exceptions can be made at the discretion of the OYA Board of Directors.

Orland Park Recreational Basketball

2021/2022 Recreational Season

Season will start in late November and end in middle of March

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

CLICK HERE:

RESIDENT

NON RESIDENT

The Divisions range from 2nd Grade through 8th Grade. Practices and Games are created according to the IDPH rules. 

This is a Recreational Program. A Recreational player may not be a member of a Travel and/or Club Basketball team and must play in the OYA Recreational Program.

Volunteer Coaches: Our organization has always thrived because of our volunteers. We are looking for parents with or without expierience to step and volunteer to coach or various basketball teams. This would be a great way for you to spend quality time with your chils while teaching this great sport to the rest of your team. 

2020/21 Season Costs are: 

Resident- $165

Non-Resident- $240

(Additional Fundraiser Fee of $35 for all players)

Practices and Games  -- You practice and play games 2-3 times a week. Practice times and Game times for each team are created after the Coaches Draft and according to School availability.

2nd & 3rd Grade- Practices/Games are Monday through Friday at Meadow Ridge Elementary. The times are 6:30pm-7:30pm and 7:30pm- 8:30pm

4th Grade- Practices/Games are Monday through Friday at Century Junior High . The times are 7:00pm to 8:00pm and 8:00pm to 9:00pm. 

5/6th Grade - Practices/Games are Monday through Friday at Century Junior High. The times are 7:00pm-8:00pm, 8:00pm-9:00pm (Depending on registration we may have some 9:00pm to 10:00pm)

7/8th Grade- Practices/Games are Monday through Friday at Century Junior High. The times are 7:00pm-8:00pm, 8:00pm-9:00pm, there maybe some games from 9:00 to 10:00pm (Depending on registration we may have some 9:00pm to 10:00pm)

All requests for practice and game times and days cannot be fulfilled. No refunds will be given due to personal scheduling conflicts.

Important Dates

Recreation Volleyball Registration July 2021

Recreation Basketball Registration September 2021