3rd - 6th Grade Boys & Girls Registration is now OPEN

This season we will be including a Recreational League format for 3rd graders all the way up to 6th grade. 

Scroll down for more information. Be sure to check out our flyers & register your player through the link below.

Looking for more info on our 3rd-6th grade Boys & Girls Instructional League. See Flyers Below!

Please click the link below to register!

Our Recreational League is designed to teach boys and girls the fundamental skills of basketball.  This is a great way to get started playing basketball in an instructional environment where the emphasis is on skill development for ALL players!

This League is geared towards:  

• First time players who want to learn how to play the game

AND

• Experienced players who want to continue to improve their skill level and ability

Cost: $100 per player

COACHING:  If you are interested in volunteering to coach one of the Instructional League teams, contact Jeremy McDaniel at fgyouthbasketball.coordinator@gmail.com (boys) or Dan Lumpkin (girls) to inquire about the position.

Evaluation: We will hold an evaluation day prior to constructing teams.

          Girls Evaluation Day:   Tuesday, Dec. 3rd @ Fern Hill Elementary (3rd &4th grade 5-6pm and 5th & 6th grade 6:15-7:15pm)

         Boys Evaluation Day:   December 7th, at Tom McCall East (3rd &4th grade 9-10 am and 5th & 6th grade 10:15-11:15pm)

                 Practice: Practices will begin in December, coaches will contact the players on their teams prior to start of practices.

          Girls & Boys Practices will be established after Evaluations are finished

Games: Game will be on Saturdays, dates and times are TBD

Note:  The Recreational League is for players in the 3rd - 6th grade

• Score will be kept.  The score is kept on paper at the score table, however, it will not be shown on the scoreboard in the girls league, but will in the boys league.
• Traveling and fouls to be loosely called at this level
• 20 minute running halves (clock will stop for timeouts/substitutions only)
• At this level substitutions will be done simultaneously by each team every 5 minutes (approx.) . Substitution patterns will be used.
• Playing time will be divided equally at all levels
• Each team will have one 1-minute timeout per half
• 5 minute halftime
• Man to Man defense only ( no zone )
• No back court pressing
• All divisions will use a 28.5” basketball
• League will play on 9 ft hoops (3rd &4th) and 10 ft hoops (5th & 6th)
• League will play 5 on 5
• Each Team must provide one adult to help with the game clock/scorebook.
• This is a recreational/developmental league, where skill development and fun are the main points of emphasis.       Likewise, sportsmanship will be taught and modeled.
• We are guests in the gyms we are using; please keep trash picked up, and please supervise your players and inform parents/families that we are using the gyms and restrooms only. There should not be anyone loitering in the hallways or other common areas of the school.
• Any coach or fan that is showing disrespect to the volunteers working the game may be asked to leave the gym.
• Please remember that all ref’s and time clock/score keepers are volunteers please be kind and respectful to them and remember that no one is perfect!
• There will be a gym supervisor at all games if issues arise

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