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)
    • Player Evaluations (FREE)

  • 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

    • Winter 5x5 Season (November 2026 - February 2027)
    • Player Evaluations – FREE (Friday, October 9, 6:00-7:30pm, check-in 5:50pm, Rock Canyon HS Main Gym; all players welcome, rostered or unrostered) – Sign up here
    • Raptors Preseason Camp (Saturday, October 24 or October 31 - free, at Rock Canyon HS, registered players only; date to be confirmed)
    • Rosters Finalized (Monday, October 26 - register before then to request a coach or teammate)
    • AYL Preseason Jamboree (Late October or Early November)
    • Registration Deadline (Sunday, November 1)
    • Practices Begin (Week of November 2)
    • Opening Day (Saturday, November 14)
    • No Games (November 28, December 26 and January 2)
    • DU Raptors Night (Saturday, January 9 - DU vs. Seattle U, pending DU confirmation)
    • Final Regular-Season Games (Saturday, February 6)
    • Playoffs (Week of February 8 - most likely Saturday, February 13)
    • Championships (Saturday, February 20)
    • End-of-Season Skyzone Party (Week of February 22 - tentative)

  • FREE Player Evaluations

    • When: Friday, October 9, 6:00-7:30pm (check-in starts at 5:50pm)
    • Where: Rock Canyon High School – Main Gym, 5810 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch
    • Cost: FREE for every registered player
    • What: 1.5 hours of fun basketball drills and games (dribbling, shooting, 3v3 and 5v5)
    • Who: All players welcome, rostered or unrostered. Already on a team? Come play!
    • Can't make it? No problem. Every registered player gets a team.
    • Bring: Basketball shoes, athletic clothes and a water bottle
    • Step 1: Register for the Winter 2026/27 season (required; payment plans available) – Register here
    • Step 2: Sign up for evals (free) – Sign up here

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When can I register for basketball?

    Registration for the Winter 2026/27 season is open now through Sunday, November 1. Register here

  • 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)

  • Does my player need to attend Player Evaluations?

    No. Evals are optional and FREE: Friday, October 9, 6:00-7:30pm (check-in starts at 5:50pm) at Rock Canyon High School – Main Gym. They help us place players who aren't on a team yet, and rostered players are welcome too. Every registered player gets a team, even if they can't attend. Players must be registered for the season to attend. Sign up here