Raptors Athletics is a non-profit youth sports organization dedicated to delivering high-quality, community-centered athletic programs. Since 1989, we’ve proudly served the Castle Rock and Castle Pines area, offering a positive and inclusive environment for young athletes to grow and compete.


Our basketball program features teams for boys and girls in 2nd through 8th grade, with a focus on player development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and accessibility. We strive to create a fun, competitive, and engaging experience that strengthens both skills and community ties.


Raptors Basketball teams compete in the Arapahoe Youth League, which brings together top youth programs from across neighboring towns.


Summer Basketball Camp 2026

Raptors Atheltics would like to thank the following people, organizations and sponsors for their support of a successful Summer Basketball Camp:



Coaches David Tomlin and Adam Milstein

Kent Grams and the Rock Canyon Boys Basketball Team

Nick Mahan

Jeremy Nicholas at BSN Sports

Gatorade

Denver Nuggets

Colorado Avalanche

Colorado Mammoth


Congratulations to all our Champions and Runner-Ups from the 2025-26 Winter AYL Basketball Season!

Raptors Tomlin - 5th Grade Division 1 Champions

Head Coach David Tomlin and Assistant Adam Milstein and their boys finished the season 12-1 that ended in a Championship Game win against the undefeated Spartans 31-25!

Raptors Osborn - 2nd Grade Division 1 Runner-Up

Head Coach Nate Osborn and Assistant Coach Miller and their boys finished the season with an 11-2 record and a close loss in the Championship Game to the undefeated Warriors

Raptors Nichols - 3rd Grade Division 2 Champions

Head Coach Austin Nichols and Assistant Coach Josh Schaefer and their boys finished a successful season with a Division 2 Championship Game win against the Warriors 17-11!

Raptors Night at Denver University 2025

  • 2026 Registration Fees

    • Summer Basketball Camp ($70)
    • Winter 2026 League ($495)

  • 2026 Uniform & Cost

    • Uniforms will be reused from the 2025 Basketball season
    • Uniforms only need to be ordered for new players or players that have outgrown their uniforms
    • Uniforms are reversible for home/away colors
    • Full Uniform ($110)
    • Jersey only ($60)
    • Shorts only ($50)

  • Important Dates

    • Summer Basketball Camp (Monday & Tuesday July 13-14, 1-4pm)
    • Raptors Preseason Basketball Camp (Mid to Late October)
    • AYL Preseason Jamboree (Late October or Early November)
    • Registration Deadline (November 1, 2026)
    • Winter 5x5 Season (November 2026 - February 2027)
    • Playoffs (2-3 weeks in February 2027)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When can I register for basketball?

    Registration will open July 1, 2026.

  • When registering what grade should I register for?

    Register them for the grade they will be in starting Fall 2026.

  • How do I order Raptors Fan Gear?

    Click Here

  • How do I know what size of uniform to order?

    We are using the same uniforms as last year. Uniforms include reversible Jersey/Short. Uniforms are ordered at the time of registration. PLEASE NOTE: The uniforms sizes run very big. So if you are between sizes, please choose the smaller size.


    Size Chart:


    Jersey


    Youth XSmall (22-24)

    Youth Small (25-27)

    Youth Medium (28-30)

    Youth Large (31-33)

    Adult Small (34-37)

    Adult Medium (38-41)

    Adult Large (42-45)

    Adult XLarge (46-49)

    Adult 2XLarge (50-53)

    Shorts


    Youth XSmall (20.5 - 23)

    Youth Small (22.5 - 25)

    Youth Medium (24.5 - 27)

    Youth Large (28-30)

    Adult Small (28 - 31)

    Adult Medium (32 - 35)

    Adult Large (36 - 39)

    Adult XLarge (40 - 44)

    Adult 2XLarge (45 - 49)