From Feb. 21-22, DYSports LLC, a youth basketball tournament organization, held its Beyond the Arc Basketball Tournament at the Arlington and Marysville Pilchuck high schools, and it featured more than 60 boys and girls teams competing in 4th-8th grade divisions. Attendance numbers also tallied over 1,200 with people travelling from all parts of Washington state (Seattle, Skagit Valley, Oak Harbor, Lynnwood, Lake Stevens, Puyallup, Cle Elum, Ferndale, Kent, Bothell, Bellevue, Yakima, Anacortes, Monroe, Deming, Lynden, Arlington, Blaine, Sumner, Buckley) and even some from Juneau, Alaska.

“At DYSports, we help developing youth teams grow by providing competitive learning opportunities. We believe in learning through both victories and setbacks, ensuring fair competition for all,” reads the organization’s mission statement. “(Our vision is to) provide a venue for developing youth athletes to improve skills, increase confidence and compete.”

DYSports is hosting three tournaments in April, which are listed below:

• Jump Ball 
  • April 11-12
  • Games played at Edmonds College, Lynnwood High School and Shoreline Community College
  • Divisions: boys and girls 3rd-11th grade
  • Click here to register
• Spring Breakaway
  • April 18-19
  • Games played in Arlington
  • Divisions: boys and girls 3rd-11th grade
  • Click here to register
• D-Up
  • April 25-26
  • Games played at Edmonds College, Bothell High School, Ballard High School and Shoreline Community College
  • Divisions: boys and girls 3rd-11th grade
  • Click here to register

“DYSports specializes in hosting basketball tournaments designed for boys’ and girls’ youth teams in grades 3rd through 11th who are developing their skills. These events are ideal for teams looking to compete against opponents of similar talent, providing an environment where growth and improvement are prioritized,” according to the organization’s website. “Our tournaments cater to teams that find themselves caught between recreational leagues (Rec/YMCA/Boys and Girls Club) and elite travel teams. By targeting ‘developing’ teams—those whose game is still evolving—we ensure matchups are balanced and competitive, giving players the opportunity to take their skills to the next level.”