What your team gets: Four weeks of games (Oct 11, 18 Nov 1, 8) at Rainier Beach Community Center, with each team guaranteed two games a week on a fast-paced 3-on-3 format. Every player receives a jersey to keep. Before each week's games, teams take part in a 30-minute Pearl leadership session led by coaches and guest speakers from the college and pro ranks — real conversations about communication, resilience, and decision-making, on top of real reps on the court. Top teams earn prizes by season standings.

Why it's free: This program is funded through a Get Moving/Recreation for All grant from Seattle Parks & Recreation, with gym space donated by our venue partner. Our goal is simple — no kid should be kept off the court because of cost.

Why you might still choose to give: Registration will always be free for the families who need it to be. But grant funding doesn't cover everything, and every team we can fully sponsor through community donations is one more team that gets to play without waiting on next year's grant cycle. If your family is able to add a $175 team donation at checkout, you're not just covering your own spot — you're sponsoring another team's season alongside yours.