Registration for the 2026‑27 youth basketball season opened on September 1, giving families in St. Charles Parish a chance to enroll children between the ages of five and fifteen. The sign‑up window remains open until September 19, after which no further entries will be accepted.
The program carries a modest fee of $35 per participant, which covers reversible jerseys — Pelicans branding for boys and WNBA attire for girls — along with matching shorts. Parents can complete the entire process online through the St. Charles Parish Department of Parks and Recreation’s Self‑Service Account, making enrollment quick and paper‑free.
Season Structure and Community Support
The basketball calendar runs from November through January, featuring weekly practices, regular‑season games and a concluding series of playoffs and championships. This year’s edition benefits from an ongoing collaboration with the New Orleans Pelicans, a partnership that has endured for eleven consecutive years.
Beyond providing branded apparel, the Pelicans’ involvement helps the parish department offset costs, saving nearly $150,000 annually. The partnership, which began in 2015, underscores a shared commitment to nurturing local talent and promoting healthy activity among youth.
Last season, 902 boys and girls took part in the league, a testament to its growing popularity. With no participation cap, the program welcomes all interested families, aiming to foster teamwork, sportsmanship and community spirit across the parish.