Basketball
Level up your hoops through a range of basketball programming available on four hardwood courts in our state-of-the-art-facilities in Springfield, VA.
Training & Instruction
Basketball Skill Development: Beginner & Intermediate
Learn to Play Basketball: Junior Ballers
Basketball Leagues
Game on! Connect with a rec basketball team and test out your skills when you join one of our adult or youth basketball leagues. Youth basketball leagues are designed to instill a love for game, while preparing student athletes for varsity team tryouts or making it into the basketball club program. It’s not just the players who enjoy basketball at The St. James. Friends and family can watch the action from comfortable viewing areas, and everyone continues the fun with food and refreshments at onsite restaurant, Vim & Victor, by local celebrity chef Spike Mendelsohn.
High School Basketball Fall League
The St. James will be hosting a High School Fall League for Boys and Girls Varsity teams. Games will be played during the week between the times of 6:00pm and 10:00pm. Teams are guaranteed 7 games.
Ages
High School Boys and Girls
Schedule
- September 9th - October 24th
- 6:00 PM-10:00 PM
Events
Sharpshooter Clinic
Ages
3rd thru 8th Grade, Co-Ed
Schedule
- Wednesday, September 18th
- Wednesday, October 9th
- Times vary based on age group
High School Basketball Fall Jamboree - October Session
The St. James presents the 2024 Fall High School Basketball Jamboree - October. Get your team ready for the High School Basketball season with some pre-season action! The Jamboree will include Varity and Junior Varsity Boys and Girls scholastic teams.
Ages
JV and Varsity Boys and Girls High School
Schedule
Saturday, October 12th - Sunday, October 13th
Point Guard Skills Clinic
Ages
3rd thru 8th Grade, Co-Ed
Schedule
- Wednesday, September 25th
- Wednesday, October 16th
- Times vary based on age group
Finish Strong Clinic
Ages
3rd thru 8th Grade, Co-Ed
Schedule
- Wednesday, October 23rd
- Times vary based on age group
Dribble Drive Clinic
Ages
3rd thru 8th Grade, Co-Ed
Schedule
- Wednesday, September 11th
- Wednesday, October 2nd
- Wednesday, October 30th
- Times vary based on age group
Basketball Camps
School's Out Day Camps
We know how difficult it is to find suitable care for your children on student holidays. The St. James has you covered with our new Ultimate Sports & Adventure Day Camp! A wide range of sports and activities, your child will get to explore lots of new games and adventures. Campers will have the chance to compete in our fieldhouse, try out their skills in our courthouse, and explore their digital and creative side in our Super Awesome & Amazing facility.
Ages
5 - 13
Schedule
- 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
- Extended Day | 7:30 AM-6:00 PM
She Got Game Classic
At The St. James, we’re committed to women’s and girls’ empowerment through sports. That’s why we’ve teamed up with She Got Game - the top national girl’s high school basketball showcase.
Featuring hundreds of girls’ high school basketball teams and powerhouse programs, She Got Game gives student athletes the competition and recruiting opportunities that develop talent, build confidence, and change lives.
Showcases feature some of the best seasonal match-ups between top teams and star players. Games attract tens of thousands of spectators in markets across the country - Boston, Atlanta, Dallas, Jersey Shore, and Washington, DC.
Private Basketball Training
Want to tighten your handling? Boost your vertical? Or just learn the basics of the game? Whatever your basketball goals, achieve them with private training at The St. James sports and wellness complex. Get one-on-one instruction from our all-star coaches who will identify a player's areas for improvement and build you a personalized development plan. Or, work together in a small training group of 2-3 players.
Pricing for private basketball training starts at $100 per hour and includes regular court work in the Court House, plus access to the Dr. Dish shooting machine. For more information about private basketball training at the St. James, contact basketball@thestjames.com.
Drop Ins
Members Court Time
Members are welcome to drop in for a pickup game or solo practice at our climate-controlled Court House. Check availability on The St. James app or website, then play at your leisure.
Dr. Dish
Turn it up a notch when you reserve the Dr. Dish shooting machine to build custom drills and track your progress. Enjoy the latest in training technology, with this fully automatic and programmable basketball shooting machine that tracks your makes and misses, for single or small group play.
- 30 Minutes: $32 for members, $40 for non-members
Basketball Teams
Our youth basketball teams for 3rd - 8th grade boys and girls focus on comprehensive player development under the leadership of positive and experienced coaches. Teams compete in local leagues and regional tournaments, practice together 2x per week, and work with a certified strength coach on high performance training to enable them to perform at their peak. Contact basketball@thestjames.com if you are interested in learning more or joining our basketball teams.
Basketball at The St. James
Improve every aspect of your game with basketball training at The St. James sports club in Springfield, VA. Join one of the basketball club programs to compete against top regional challengers, reserve the court for a pickup game, or enroll your student athlete in youth basketball classes to build their skills from start. We offer:
- Personalized instruction for every position and skill level from expert coaches
- Basketball clinics to hone technical skills and your mental game
- Basketball camps and clinics with proven strategies and modern learning techniques
- Youth basketball teams for elementary to high school students
- The latest in game tech, including Dr. Dish shooting machines and VertiMax trainers
- Basketball club programs featuring regional competition
- Strength and conditioning programs to increase power, vertical lift, flexibility and explosiveness
- Four full-length hardwood courts at the premier sports complex in the DMV
Get in Touch
Interested in basketball at the St. James? Contact us to request information about basketball club programs, youth basketball classes, basketball leagues, and more.