The League for 2004 took place from January 17 through March 27, 2004 with over 1,700 participants ranging in age from 5 to 14 years old. The final and much anticipated league games took place on Saturday, March 27, 2004 from 8:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. (with times varying per participating location) at ten gyms city-wide which included recreation centers, middle and high school locations in East, West, North and Central/Downtown Oakland.

Currently the Junior Warrior Basketball Leagues are divided into divisions of Pee Wee, Elementary Girls, Elementary Boys, Middle School Girls, and Middle School Boys based upon participant ages and school grades.

“March Madness”
The culmination of “March Madness” and the last day of the basketball league took place was full of excitement not just for the participants but also for the gyms and basketball courts full of enthusiastic fans, spectators and families who attended.

“This was one of the best seasons we’ve had because we didn’t have a traditional playoff, instead we had leagues that were less competitive and focused more on the sport as a fun and team oriented activity for the boys and girls who participated in the Junior Warriors Basketball League.

The focus was primarily on the development of each individual player and then each player as part of a dynamic team. In the end everyone was a winner, each youth walked away with having had the opportunity to play, to be part of a basketball team, and presented with a certificate of achievement. “ ~ Melvin Landry, Youth Sports Director

City-wide Sports Department
Manager: Michael Hammock
Phone (510) 238-PARK
mhammock@oaklandnet.com Email

Youth Sports Department
Manager: Melvin Landry
Phone (510) 238-PARK
mlandry@oaklandnet.com Email Email

The Golden State Warriors
Junior Warriors Basketball League
1011 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94607
Phone (510) 986-2200

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For Immediate Release