Basketball

Ages:  5-18
Age Cut Off:  December 31 of the current year
Registration Period:  September-October
Cost:  $15
Coaches Meeting:  Mid-November
Practices:  Once/week beginning after Thanksgiving
Practice Location:  Elementary School Gyms
Games Schedule:  8-12 games from January – Early March
Game Locations:  Lee M. Waid Elementary, Benjamin Franklin Middle School and Franklin County High School
Equipment Needed:  Tennis Shoes required on gym floors.  Basketball recommended, but not required.
Uniforms:  Coach finds sponsor to pay for uniforms 

Teams are formed based on age and school district. Coaches will meet mid-November to receive rosters/equipment and choose practice times. Coaches will contact players and can begin to practice the week after Thanksgiving. Teams will practice once a week until Winter break and then resume practice and begin games when school resumes in January. The season is approximately 8 weeks long with an additional 2 weeks reserved at the end for makeup games. Players must turn 5 on or before December 31, 2022 to be eligible, no exceptions. Players that wish to move up to the next league must be within one year of moving to the league desired. The child should be registered in their age group with a note giving permission to move to the next league. Refunds are given until the deadline (November 1). If you are interested in coaching or have additional questions, please E-Mail Nikki Custer, Athletics Manager or call 540-483-9293.

*Late registrations will be accepted November 2-30 for an additional $15 late fee. Late registrations are placed as needed. Registration Deadline: November 1, 2022

Leagues/Basketball Sizes:

Co-Ed 5/6 and 7/8 years old - 27.5 Basketball
Girls & Boys 9/10 years old - 28.5 Basketball
Girls 11/12 years old - 28.5 Basketball
Boys 11/12 years old - 29.5 Basketball
Girls 13/18 years old - 28.5 Basketball
Boys 13/14 years old - 29.5 Basketball
Boys 15/18 years old - 29.5 Basketball