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Basketball, Granby Youth Recreational Basketball League

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NOW is the time to register for the Winter Youth Basketball Program.
Granby Youth Basketball League GOALS OF THE PROGRAM To provide a positive recreational basketball program for youths in grades K-8. To instruct the players in the rules of the game. To develop individual skills. To foster teamwork and proper sportsmanlike attitudes. To establish a foundation of basics for future support of the High School programs. To create an opportunity for children to be with their friends and to make new friends. To have FUN! We are following all State and Local Covid policies and masks will be required by all indoors.

This program is open to girls and boys grades K – 8th. Leagues consist of co-ed grade K; co-ed grade 1; grades 2 girls & boys divisions (gr. 2 divisions will combine if necessary), Boys 3-4, 5-6, 7-8; Girls grades 3-4, 5-6, 7-8. We do not take special team request placement.

REGISTER NOW!!! Early Bird Registration Deadline: Friday, November 3 and pay $150                       
Registrations received beginning November 4 will be $175. Registration ends 11/17. Any registrations received after 11/17 will be assessed an additional $25 late fee.

      *Late registrants accepted based on availability.
 
Each child will need their own ball with their name on it
BALL SIZES:   Grades K-2: 27.5
                        Grades 3-6: 28.5
                        Grades 7-8: 29.5   

Kindergarten: Co-Ed Program: Meets January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17, 24. March 2nd is a make up date if needed. Time: 8-8:45am @ Kelly Lane School. 

First Grade: Co-Ed Program: Meets January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17, 24. March 2nd is a make up date if needed. Time: 9-9:45am @ Kelly Lane School. 

Second Grade: We are hoping to run a separate boys program and separate girls program. If we do not get enough to run separately, this will be a Co-Ed program. Meets January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17, 24. March 2nd is a make up date if needed. Time: Boys: 10-10:50am @ Kelly Lane School. Girls: 11-11:50am @ Kelly Lane School. If it becomes a combined program then it will be 10 am....based on number of participants registered. *There is a weekly practice for this division. Practices will begin the week of December 4th and are held during the week. Practices dates/times will be determined based on the coaches availability. There is 1 practice per week. PLEASE NOTE: The days/times of practices depends on our volunteer coaches' own schedules.  We will not have that information until coaches are selected and teams are drafted on Nov 28th.

Grades 3rd - 8th Grade: These divisions are separate boys and girls teams. These divisions get one practice per week and one game on Saturdays. Meets January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25. March 4th is a make up date if needed. Our games are against teams from the East Granby, and Suffield Park & Recreation Departments, Hartland and the YMCA. The game schedule will be available mid December. Practices will begin the week of December 5th and are held during the week. Practices dates/times will be determined based on the coaches availability. Game times could run as early as 8am-3pm on Saturdays. PLEASE NOTE:  The days/times of practices depends on our volunteer coaches' own schedules.  We will not have that information until coaches are selected and teams are drafted on Nov 28th.

NOTE: Games or practices canceled due to “no school days”, weather conditions and/or last minute school scheduling conflicts may be rescheduled dependent on coach and facility availability. White-soled indoor gym sneakers are mandatory; jewelry of any kind is not allowed during practices & games, including newly pierced earrings.

This league is dependent upon volunteer coaches. PLEASE CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING YOUR TIME!

Volunteer Coaches:This program needs volunteers to coach the teams. Coaches will be required to do a background check which is initiated through the Recreation Dept. Please indicate on your child's registration if you are interested in coaching AND please email Terri at tziemnicki@granby-ct.gov.

VERY IMPORTANT: TEAM DRAFT INFO: The Draft is for HEAD COACHES only. All HEAD coaches or a representative must be present at the draft. No players. This is a draft...not an assessment. DRAFT DATE: Tuesday, Nov 28th Gathering Room at the Granby Recreation Dept

Draft times:  6pm - 2nd Grade
                         7pm - 3rd/4th Grade                 
                         8pm - 5th/6th Grade & 7th/8th Grade


There will be a MANDATORY meeting for all volunteer coaches and officials date TBD.  

IMPORTANT:  Please review New Safe Sport Law HERE



Game & practice locations
Grade K-1 will have a weekly practice on Saturday mornings at Kelly Lane School
Grades 2 will have a week night practice and weekly Saturday game at Kelly Lane School
Grades 3-4 will have a week night practice and a Saturday game at Granby Middle/High School, East Granby High School or other nearby town

Grades 5-6 will have a week night practice and a Saturday game at Granby Middle/High School, East Granby High School, or possibly or other nearby town
Grades 7-8 will have a week night practice and a Saturday game at Granby Middle/High School, East Granby High School, or other nearby town

Additional Notes
Every participant will receive a team shirt to keep. Players should have sneakers with non marking soles and bring a water bottle to every practice and game.

Practices for Girls and Boys Divisions Grade 2 and up will commence the week of December 4, 2023.


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