Dear Ringgold Youth Basketball families,

As another Ringgold Youth Basketball season comes to a close, we want to take a moment to thank everyone who helped make this season a success. It takes a strong and growing youth program to have competitive high school basketball teams here in Ringgold School District. It is a proven fact that consistent and regular playing on the basketball court from a young age is the primary reason for winning basketball at the high school level. Kids develop at different times, so no matter the current ability level, just keep playing.

We hope all of our players had a great time this year while also improving their basketball skills. While the scoreboard can be exciting, youth basketball is about much more than winning and losing. The game teaches our kids teamwork, discipline, sportsmanship, perseverance, and confidence—lessons that will stay with them long after their playing days are over.

We look forward to seeing many of you again for the 2026–2027 basketball season next school year. Player registration will open again around the start of the new school year, so please keep an eye out for announcements on our Facebook page and in the emails we send as that calendar date gets closer.

For players looking for a more competitive and challenging environment, Travel Team tryouts for boys and girls in 3rd through 6th grade will be scheduled in September. Our travel teams represent the very best Ringgold School District has to offer on the basketball court competing against the same from neighboring school districts. Please remember that TRYOUTS ARE MANDATORY for anyone interested, and no exceptions will be made next year for late registration attempts.

Of course, our Recreational, Lil Ballers, and Hoop Stars programs will also be returning next season so that every child has the opportunity to play—no matter their size, age, or ability level. These programs are the foundation of our organization and ensure that basketball remains accessible and fun for everyone.

Finally, there are several open RYBA Board positions available. Our organization is entirely parent volunteer-led and driven, and it simply cannot function or continue to grow without the support of dedicated volunteers like you. The list of open positions has been posted on our Facebook page and is always available on our website. If you are interested in serving on the board, please email support@ringgoldyouthbasketball.org to nominate yourself or someone else at any time between now and our next parent meetings in September and October.

Thank you again for being part of the Ringgold Youth Basketball community. Your support helps create a positive and rewarding experience for all of our players.

We hope everyone has a wonderful offseason, and we look forward to seeing you back in the gym next year.

Sincerely,
Ringgold Youth Basketball Association Board