5 on 5 Competitive Winter League
LIMITED TO THE FIRST 20 PLAYERS TO REGISTER
You will find the registration under “Register for AAU” drop down
Fast-paced. Competitive. Development-focused.
This league is designed to help middle-school boys improve through structured competition, repetition, and real game experience.
LEAGUE FORMAT
• Open-gym style competitive play
• New teams are formed at the start of each session
• Winning players earn 1 point toward league standings for each game played
OFFICIATED + GUIDED GAMEPLAY
Each session is officiated by Edge Athletics staff to create a real game environment.
Players also receive on-court guidance throughout play — including spacing, movement, and decision-making — without calling plays or providing full coaching. Games stay competitive and free-flowing.
SHOOTING MACHINE ADVANTAGE
Players may arrive 30 minutes early for optional guided shooting work on our FOUR Shoot-A-Way Guns — a capacity unmatched in the area.
SEASON SCHEDULE
• Dates: December 9 – February 5
• Every Tuesday and Thursday
• No sessions on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day
PLAYER REWARDS
• League Champion (top point earner): One free week of Edge Athletics Summer Camp
• Next Top 5 point earners: Free Edge Athletics Shooting Evaluation
PRICE
$250 total (about $15 per night) for competitive gameplay plus optional shooting-machine work.
Only the first 20 players will be accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. Where will the program take place?
A. All games and optional pre-game shooting sessions will be held at the Poughkeepsie Day School.
Q. When does the program begin and end?
A. Registration is now open. The league will run from the week of December 9th through February 5th.
Q. What days and times will games be played?
A. Games take place every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30 PM.
The optional shooting-machine session runs 7:00–7:30 PM.
Q. Will there be tryouts?
A. No. The program is open to all eligible athletes but limited to the first 20 registrants.
Q. How will teams be formed?
A. Teams are formed at the start of each session and remain together for the entire night.
New teams are created each session, so athletes will play with different teammates every day.
Q. Do you accept all skill levels?
A. No. This league is intended for players with a moderate skill set.
It is not designed for beginners or players with introductory skills.
Q. How will you determine if a player has the appropriate skill level?
A. We may not know until the first day unless we are already familiar with the player.
Q. What if a player misses a day? Will that affect chances of winning the camp prize?
A. No. Standings are based on an index rather than total points, so missing a session does not automatically eliminate a player from contention.
Q. Will each team have a coach?
A. No. Because this is an open-gym format, teams will not have coaches.
However, Edge Athletics staff will be providing guidance to all teams to help them understand spacing, movement, and decision-making so they can better compete.
Q. Will the games be officiated?
A. Yes. Although this is an open-gym format, an Edge Athletics staff member will officiate all games to keep play fair, consistent, and moving quickly.
Q. Can I request to be placed on a specific team?
A. No. Teams are formed to ensure the most balanced and competitive matchups each night.
Q. How many games will be played per night?
A. Because these are fast, first-to-7 games, there will be multiple games each night.
The exact number varies based on pace of play.
Q. Do players need uniforms?
A. No uniforms are required. This is an open-gym style league with changing teams.
Q. What is the registration fee?
A. The fee is $250 per athlete.
Q. Are there any additional fees?
A. No.
Q. How do we register?
A. Registration is done through the Edge Athletics website.
If you have an account, simply log in and register.
If not, you can create an account on the homepage.
Registration link:
https://www.edgeathletics.com/account/#dashboard/
Q. If I have more questions, can I contact you directly?
A. Yes. Feel free to email info@edgeathletics.com or call/text 845-242-4389