MV participates in the Fairfax County Youth Basketball League, which offers a more advanced level of competition among teams from youth clubs in Northern Virginia. This league is for 5th – 8th grades and is more skilled players and involves more games and more time, travel and expense (although not unduly burdensome) than the regular MV House (Recreational) program. Due to the extra costs associated with participating in the FCYBL, individuals who are selected for MV’s County teams pay a registration fee that is generally higher than the recreational basketball registration to defray the added expenses. Additionally, county players will be issued, and may keep, MV jerseys and shorts, plus any other uniform/shooting shirt/sweats that may be issued by MV. Should any County team decide to enter a tournament, other  than the season-ending tournaments sponsored by FCYBL, the cost of these events is borne by the individual teams, not MV.

MV county teams are restricted by FCYBL rules to players residing in certain zip codes assigned by the FCYBL; MV’s zip codes are 22060, 22079, 22306, 22308, and 22309. Any child living in these 5 zip codes is allowed to play for an MV County team without a zip code exception. Only two zip code exceptions are allowed per team and no player living outside Fairfax County can play via a zip code exception. Players will be required to produce proof of grade for eligibility purposes.

The travel program requires a greater time commitment from participants for practices and games. During the winter season, the team will practice twice a week and play close to 20 games during the winter: regular season and tournaments. The season runs from late November through early March, and we will play in the Fairfax County Youth Basketball League (FCYBL).