Basketball

The City of Santa Cruz offers men's and women's recreational basketball leagues in winter, summer, and fall. The women's league plays on Tuesdays, and the men's league plays on Wednesdays, and Thursdays. For more information email Recreation Coordinator, Nick Tanza here.

Team registration for summer basketball is now closed.

Summer Season Information

Location: Natural Bridges Gym

Game Times and Divisions: Tuesdays (Women’s Open), Wednesdays (Men’s C – higher level play), Thursdays (Men’s D – lower level play), Sundays (Men's Open)

Game times: 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m., and 8:30 p.m.

Dates: Week of June 8 through week of August 24 (10 week season, with one week for playoffs) We will see you on the court this summer!

Interested in officiating adult recreational basketball? Email Recreation Coordinator, Nick Tanza for more information. 

Winter 2026 Schedule & Standings

Women's Open- Tuesday

Men's C- Wednesday

Men's D- Thursday 

Men's Open - Sunday

Basketball Rules(PDF, 242KB)

SANCRA Code of Conduct(PDF, 283KB)