Jr. Warriors

Our inclusive 25th annual Jr. Warriors League is a proud partner with the NBA champions, Golden State Warriors, that provides a safe and fun environment for youth basketball around San Francisco to be a part of Jr. NBA before the 2000s. Through our Jr. Warriors league, we aim to encourage participation in youth basketball and assist the development of local youth by stressing the importance of commitment, discipline, teamwork, sportsmanship and hard work. SFRPD Jr. Warriors league provides opportunities for well over 1000 youths (from Kindergarten to 8th grade, Co-ed/ALL girls divisions) to learn the fundamentals and play with us every year, over 200 volunteers investing in the growth in our players by managing and coaching, and the priceless experiences of exploring our different parks/gyms/programs within our communities where league games are held around San Francisco.

Our 8-week Jr. Warriors season will begin the week of 1/6/26 with championship games on 2/28/26. The league depends on the generosity of volunteers to provide an opportunity for our youth (Ages 5 to 14/Co-ed & ALL Girls Divisions (if enough teams join)) to learn the game of basketball in a recreational, supportive, and safe environment. 

Independent team lottery registration for the 2026 SFRPD Jr. Warriors League will open at 10am - Monday, October 6th 2025 and close on Friday October 10th 2025 at 5pm.

Individual priority registration for the 2026 SFRPD Jr. Warriors League opens at 10am - Monday, October 27, 2025.

Individual public registration for the 2026 SFRPD Jr. Warriors League will open at 10am - Wednesday, October 29th, 2025.


If you haven't yet, you must sign up for an account to register in any of our programs, including both individuals and independent team registration for our Jr. Warriors league. Game days are held on Thursday, Friday, or Saturdays during the season.

2026 Jr. Warriors Schedule (Subject to change) - Coming soon...!

Individual priority registration for the 2026 SFRPD Jr. Warriors League opens at 10AM on Monday, October 27, 2025.

Individual public registration for the 2026 SFRPD Jr. Warriors League will open at 10AM on Wednesday, October 29th, 2025.

Click here to see the teams we're offering for this upcoming season - https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/sfrecpark/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&activity_select_param=2&activity_keyword=jr%20warriors&viewMode=list

If you're interested in being a volunteer coach, please reach out to me directly -- jack.situ@sfgov.org. Individual registration will be provided with a gym time to practice for 1 hour per week and a jersey for weekly game (unless team has a bye). For independent teams' registration -- $600


Independent team lottery registration for the 2026 SFRPD Jr. Warriors League will open at 10am - Monday, October 6th, 2025 and close on Friday 10/10/25 at 5pm.

Due to popular demand, we have updated our registration process for independent team sign-up. The lottery will be open from 10/06/25 at 10:00 am until 10/10/25 5:00 pm. Once the lottery is closed, we are unable to add any late entries. Teams will be notified of the results the starting the week of 10/13/25. THIS IS NO LONGER A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE REGISTRATION! Payments will be due to secure your spot when you receive your invoice. Late payments may result in your team being withdrawn from the league. Duplicate entries will be removed. League games (6 or more per team) will be played on Thursdays, Fridays, or Saturdays at different Recreation Centers depending on grade level. If your team has combined grade levels, please register your team for the highest grade level division. For example, 4th & 5th grade team will register for 5th grade division.

Click here to join our lottery registration for independent teams – http://apm.activecommunities.com/sfrecpark/Activity_Search/40545

Independent teams must have their own coach, practice venue, and jerseys. We will only provide the league games during the season. Duplicate entries for the same team and division will result in that team being removed from the lottery.
PROGRAM WITHDRAWAL / TRANSFER POLICY: ALL course and team withdrawal/transfer fee is 20% of the course fee.

Friendly reminders --

1. If you have never joined any of our SF Rec and Park programs before, you must create an account and register for any programs/teams - sfrecpark.org/register.
   
   
2. Each player can only play for ONE team!

Volunteering & Coaching

Our Jr. Warriors League depends on the generosity of volunteers to provide an opportunity for our youth (Kindergarten - 8th Grade) to learn the game of basketball in a recreational, supportive, and safe environment. One of our greatest needs is for volunteer coaches at all levels of play. We are grateful that you have expressed an interest in volunteering. Coaching can be a rewarding experience for parents, families, and other community supporters. If you are interested in becoming a coach/assistant coach, you do not need to have a high level of experience in basketball. Our league offers a variety of resources to help with this task including, an annual coaching clinic and experienced coaches who are more than happy to provide advice.  

Positions available are: 

• Basketball Coach- Provides an enjoyable and safe positive sporting experience for participants while they learn individual and team game skills, sportsmanship, and fair play.
• Basketball Assistant Coach- Assists the Head Basketball coach with conducting & instructing players, motivating players, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Basketball Referee - Referees are needed to enforce the rules of the game, while still providing a safe and positive atmosphere for all.
• Basketball Scorekeeper - maintain accurate tally and time sheets of games

All Basketball volunteers agree to support and influence good sportsmanship, high moral standards and are responsible for the conduct of their players and spectators.



Approved Coaches (Team successfully registered) All Coaches must have passed an SFRPD Volunteer Background Check (Eligible for 5 years) and show proof of completion of annually Mandated Reporter, Concussion Awareness Training, and bi-annually Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Training in order to participate. Each coach will be required to show a picture ID and confirm that his or her name is on our official list before each game begins. For new coaches, please take a moment and fill out the Volunteer Application linked here. The next step after submitting the application is to get fingerprinted for a background check. 

Use this link to set up an appointment for Live Scan Service schedule here. 

Once you've completed the application, please go to the Millwright Cottage in Golden Gate Park during your appointment to do your fingerprinting. You will need to bring a photo ID. Please complete this step as soon as possible to avoid a back-up around the holidays.
Questions about this step can be directed to recparkvolunteer@sfgov.org.

Visit our volunteer webpage to sign up!

Coach's training before the season starts!

1. All coaches must complete Concussion Training since 3/5/25. (Annually)

   
   

   Please upload your certificate, with your name on it, from the following or a similar site: https://nfhslearn.com/courses/concussion-in-sports-2?searchText=Concussion 

   
   

2. All coaches must complete Mandated Reporter Training since 3/5/25. (Annually)

   
   

   Please upload your certificate, with your name on it, from the following or a similar site: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/volunteers

   
   

3. All coaches must complete Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Training since 3/5/24. (Bi-annually, Every 2 years)
   
   Please upload your certificate, with your name on it, from the following or a similar site: https://epsavealife.org/sca-prevention-training/

Please attend the free training and send your certificates after you have completed it here - Coming soon...!

Gameday Schedules 

The games will be held each Thursday, Friday, or Saturday (depending on division) at 10-14 different rec centers throughout San Francisco Rec and Park Facilities from January to March. Games are played between hours on Thursday 5-9pm, Friday 5-9pm, and Saturday 9am-5pm.

Workshop, Coaches Clinic, & Meetings

📅 Preseason Meetings & Workshops

Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) Workshop

📅 12/18/26 | ⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Sunset Recreation Center
2201 Lawton St, San Francisco, CA 94122

“PCA workshops aren’t about telling you how to coach, but rather generating conversation around big coaching concepts. You may think, ‘that’s common sense’ or ‘I already know that,’ but research and shared discussion often spark new ideas. I’ve been in your shoes and wouldn’t be facilitating these workshops if I didn’t believe there was value for everyone.”
— Bob Hillman

Preseason Coaches Meeting & Q&A

If you are unable to attend the preseason meeting, please ensure that another coach or your team manager attends on your behalf to gather all important information for the upcoming season!

📅 12/19/26 | ⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
💻 Microsoft Teams

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 252 097 259 963 06

Passcode: QX6p9z8U

Dial in by phone

+1 415-906-4659,,925155691# United States, San Francisco

Find a local number

Phone conference ID: 925 155 691#

Gym / Practice Space Rentals

Practices / Gym Rentals for Independent teams. Please see a list of available outdoor basketball court sites that are first come, first serve!


For more information, contact the following staff members:


Jack Situ, Youth Sports Coordinator
(415) 794-4000 | jack.situ@sfgov.org

Chibuzo Emeka, Program Specialist
(415) 307-3745 | chibuzo.emeka@sfgov.org

Victor Reed, Program Specialist
(415) 307-9795 | victor.reed@sfgov.org