Rising Stars Sports Association
  League History
 

CYBA was founded in 1992, by Dean Berry. It originated with approximately 5 to 6 teams. With Dean's financial backing and organization, "the league" became a reality.

"The League" soon became known as Columbia Youth Basketball Association. With the support of Coach Bob Burchard from Columbia College and the City of Columbia's Parks and Recreation Department, the league has grown to 96 teams and about 900 kids.

CYBA is run by an Administrative Director, Executive Board, and Board of Directors. Board meetings are held every other month; February, April, June, August, October and December at the Armory, 701 E. Ash.

Information Links
 

By-Laws

League Calendar

Executive Board

Board Members

Directors & Coordinators

 

  League Facts
 

CYBA is a recreational league that provides equal playing time for all male and female players' grades 4-7.
Fees are as follows:

  • Boys and Girls 4th-7th grade: $80 per player
  • Boys 8th-9th grade and Boys 10th-12th grade: $60 per player or $500 per team (minimum 8 players on submitted roster)
  • Girls 8th-12th grade: $60 per player or $500 per team (minimum 8 players on submitted roster)

CYBA has a 9 game season with a Pre-Season Jamboree with automatic entry for all teams' grades 4-7.

The "Matt Twenter Sportsmanship Award Banquet" is held after each season. Referees, coaches, and others nominate the three teams in each age and gender division that exhibited the most sportsmanship. These teams are invited to this prestigious event. Medals are awarded to each divisional team receiving the most votes for exemplifying sportsmanship. Coaches, officials, and administration are also recognized.

 

  League Structure
 

Registration and sign-ups begin in September. Registration forms are distributed by CYBA to all Elementary and Middle Schools.

Our league has approximately 900 boys and girls, and is sponsored by local businesses and service organizations. (Sponsorship information is available upon request.)

The practice season begins November 15th and runs through December 31st.

The season kicks off with our Pre-Season Jamboree which is held either the last weekend of December or the first weekend of January.

Our nine week season begins in January with games being played every Saturday from 8 am until noon at Gentry, Smithton, and Lange Middle Schools; Jefferson, Oakland, and West Junior High Schools, and the UMC Recreation Center.

 

 
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