SPRING LEAGUE

• Who is eligible to play Spring league?
  • 5 Separate divisions as follows:
  • For 2023
    • AB-Boys born 2013-2012-2011
    • BB-Boys born 2010-2009
    • HSB-Boys born 2008-2007-2006
    • JRG-Girls born 2013-2012-2011
    • SRG-Girls born 2010-2009-2008-2007

• Who coaches in Spring League?

  There are no “official” coaches in SPRING LEAGUE , unless we have a volunteer step forward and ask to be the coach. In the past, a parent volunteer has always stepped forward to roster the players through and ensure that everyone has played equally. It does not have to be the same parent every game …anyone can do this. (ie. There are roster sheets at the scorers table that tell you exactly “who” plays “when”…so there is NO pressure on the coach” to have to make a decision …He just calls out the player’s name and that player goes on the next shift!)
• If the “coach of the day” happens to know anything about basketball, he/she sometimes calls timeouts to give the players some “hints”…but nothing formal. The idea of Spring League is to make this as “stress free” as possible. This is purely “recreational” basketball …one step up from “street” ball (because there are refs who will be calling fouls and violations) but it’s whole purpose is to have the opportunity to PLAY more basketball …just for the FUN of it and NOT to be instructed in the finer points …this is NOT a basketball skills camp…just a series of fun rec games!

• Weekday games, anyway to determine on which day they will be play?

We cannot guarantee that all weekday games will be played on just one day (ie. only Tuesdays or only Wednesdays) but the majority of games, within one division, are played on one day or the other. To be entirely safe though …players must be prepared to play on both days thro the week or plan to miss a game or two (last season this only involved one team switching nights once in the schedule!)

• How many players on a team? 

  There are a maximum of 11 players per team and a minimum of 7.

• Can friends request to play together?

  YES …the whole philosophy is to have FUN playing basketball …and if playing with friends makes it more fun …then we say – Lets do it! On average we have requests for 3-4 players to play together and this we can easily accommodate. If any team balancing is required we just move the “blocks” of players and NOT just the 1 strong player or the 1 weak one. Requests for more than 6 players on one team MAY result in some team balancing issues and we ask for your understanding should we have to split large groups of players into 2 teams….and please understand that …as this is a recreational league…we reserve the right to rebalance teams on site, in any game (at half time) if the score is a blow out. So players will start out on their assigned team ..but if rebalancing is required then some players may be switched to the opposing team for the second half of the game.

• How do they balance Spring League teams?

  The first 2 games of the season are “exhibition” so that we can gauge the relative strengths or weaknesses of the teams …If things are hugely out of whack, then we try and make adjustments at this point. In the beginning, players only receive a 2 game schedule. After the 2nd game (and any adjustments to the teams have been made) they receive the schedule for the balance of the season. Since there are no standings recorded, and no championship at the end …just 12 games of officiated basketball …there is not usually a major balance problem.

• Are jerseys provided?

  Yes …jerseys are provided if you do not own one ie. current GCBA HL players can use their own HL jerseys to receive a $25 registration credit on their GCBA account, or borrow one from the GCBA for  the Spring League season, and return it at the end of SL to receive their $25 shirt deposit registration credit on their player account.
• Shirts (if required) are picked up, on site,  15 mins  before the player’s first SL game.

• How do I get started?   

  Players must register online using the GCBA online registration system. If you already have a GCBA account you simply login, select the Spring League option and follow the registration prompts.

• When does Spring League start?

  Games begin after March Break; at the end of March/ beginning of April and end mid-May. Registration usually opens March 01.

• Do I need to tryout?

  No, it’s an open registration. All registered players will be assigned to a team. Equal participation at all levels.

• What are the costs?

  Registration for 2023 is $185  which includes $25 shirt deposit [$160+ $25] . Shirt deposits are returned as registration credits on the player’s GCBA Account when the jersey is confirmed returned, or immediately to the account if jersey is provided by the player.

• When are the games played?

  Each team plays 12 games (2 games per week), one on a weeknight and one on a Saturday. The first 2 games are exhibition games used for team balancing if required. Requests for teammates gladly accepted.

• Where are the games played?

  Most games, this session will be played in our main Spring League gym at TBD Alternate weekday gyms this year  TBC

• What times are the games?

  Weekday games (Tuesdays & Wednesdays) start at 6:30, 7:30, & 8:30 pm Saturday games start at 9:00 am -10:00-11:00-12:00-1:00- 2:00-3:00 pm

• Where can I get a game schedule?

  Schedules [2023] will be posted to this site when available

• What equipment is required?

  Basketball for warming up, basketball shoes, shorts, water bottle and a jersey (jersey is provided). Game ball, score sheets and clock also provided.