BCYA GIRLS BASKETBALL

Winter basketball registration is closed.

Basketball is available for youth girls in grades 1-6.  BCYA basketball is recreational and appropriate at all age groups for both new and experienced players.  The focus of recreational basketball is to have fun, learn the game, and hopefully come back for more!

Registration
Winter registration will run from September 1-September 30, 2023.

Season Dates
Evaluations occur for all participants during the first few weeks of October. Teams are formed and practices tentatively begin the last week of October. Travel season concludes middle/end of February. Rec season ends middle of March.

Rules
Rules and regulations are posted below.

Uniforms and Gear
Uniforms consisting of jerseys will be provided to all athletes.  See the applicable age groups below for more specifics on gear.

Coaches
All coaches are volunteers and we are grateful to have so many that give our athletes their time.  If you are interested in coaching, you can volunteer to do so when registering the athlete.  No experience is necessary as we can provide coaching materials if needed or desired.  All coaches are background checked.

Cancellations
All coaches will be notified of cancellations, both practice and game, through Team Reach.  Parents will be notified of game cancellations via email.  Coaches are responsible for communicating practice cancellations.

Age-specific Details

Division	Birthdates	Schedule Details	Equipment
1st-2nd grade ("In house" at BC)	8/1/15-7/31/17	To be determined based on gym availability	27.5" junior ball
3rd-4th grade rec (MSL Fuel League)	8/1/13-7/31/15	1-2 practices per weeknight. 1 game on a weekend (Saturday OR Sunday). Game locations: Bloom-Carroll, Liberty Union, Millersport, Berne Union, Pleasantville Elementary, Bremen Elementary, Fairfield Christian. All teams participate in end of season league tournament.	28.5" women's ball
5th-6th grade rec (MSL Fuel League)	8/1/11-7/31/13	1-2 practices per weeknight. 1 game on a weekend (Saturday OR Sunday). Game locations: Bloom-Carroll, Liberty Union, Millersport, Berne Union, Pleasantville Elementary, Bremen Elementary, Fairfield Christian. All teams participate in end of season league tournament.	28.5" women's ball
4th grade travel (COBA League)	8/1/13-7/31/14	1-2 practices per weeknight. Game times and location are set by the coach. Typically 1 game Saturday and 1 game Sunday, one of which will be played at Bloom-Carroll 1 mid season tournament in Hilliard and 1 end of season tournament in Columbus.	28.5" women's ball
5th grade travel (COBA League)	8/1/12-7/31/13	1-2 practices per weeknight. Game times and location are set by the coach. Typically 1 game Saturday and 1 game Sunday, one of which will be played at Bloom-Carroll 1 mid season tournament in Hilliard and 1 end of season tournament in Columbus.	28.5" women's ball
6th grade travel (COBA League)	8/1/11-7/31/12	1-2 practices per weeknight. Game times and location are set by the coach. Typically 1 game Saturday and 1 game Sunday, one of which will be played at Bloom-Carroll 1 mid season tournament in Hilliard and 1 end of season tournament in Columbus.	28.5" women's ball

Additional Information Regarding Rules
Mid-state 3-4 rules boys and girls
Mid-state 5-6 rules boys and girls
COBA rules