Basketball

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Fall Basketball

1ST - 4TH GRADE IN- HOUSE LEAGUES

SEASON: October 20 - December 20, 2025

We will be offering 4 in-house leagues this coming fall:

1st-2nd Grade Girls

1st-2nd Grade Boys

3rd-4th Grade Girls

3rd-4th Grade Boys

We will begin practices the week following Sheridan Community Schools Fall Break. Teams will have up to two practices and at least one game per week beginning the second week of the season.

TEAMS: Players will be evaluated the first week of practice by the selected coaches, basketball committee and chair. Players will be split into equal teams based on skill and coaches will ensure even playing time to the players as much as possible. PRACTICE Practices will take place Monday - Thursday. Practices will be held at Sheridan Elementary School or Blackhawk Commons. Practice will last an hour each and teams will be scheduled for at least two practices per week. There is a possibility that some practices will take place on Friday, but that is all dependent on the number of teams we have this season. 1st/2nd Grade teams will receive the earlier time slots for practices and then the 3rd/4th grade teams will follow.

GAMES: Games will take place on Saturdays in the Blackhawk Fieldhouse beginning at 11:00 AM. Games will be two 20 minute halves - running clock. There will be an end of season tournament on Saturday December 20. The layout of the tournament will be dependent upon how many teams are in each league.

Games will be held on the following dates:

11-01, 11-08, 11-15, & 11-22

12-6, 12-13, & 12-20

End of Season Tournament HOLIDAYS There will be no games played the week of Thanksgiving and any practices offered by coaches that week are OPTIONAL. Our season is set to end on Saturday December 20 so that it does not carry through Christmas.

PRICING:There has been an increase in the cost for Fall Basketball this year. In past years, our teams have gone to other schools for the fall session and that meant more travel expenses for families as well as gate fees for the games. Last year was the first year we hosted both boys and girls in-house. Hosting our kids has been such a great benefit to families. However, by hosting in-house we have also taken on additional expenses such as providing officials for the games. Though we will be raising the cost for registration, there will be NO GATE FEE for games.

5th GRADE BASKETBALL SEASON:

October 20 - December 20, 2025

Our 5th grade teams will be playing in the IYBL League based out of Grand Park this fall. The IYBL offers competitive games with teams from all around central Indiana. LOCATIONS There are multiple locations in which games could be held at: Pacer’s Athletic Center - Westfield Noblesville Boys and Girls Club - Noblesville Mojo Up/Finch Creek - Noblesville Best Choice Fieldhouse - Fishers Farmer’s Bank Fieldhouse - Lebanon Teams are placed into different divisions at the beginning of the season based on skill level. They will also have the opportunity to move up and/or down to other divisions based on how they are playing in their current division.

PRACTICE: 5th Grade teams will receive at least two practices a week ranging between 1 - 1.5 hours. 5th grade will take the later practice times available for the week, unless earlier times are available due to extra gym space.

GAMES: Games are scheduled by the IYBL and take place mostly on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. Teams will receive a 10 Game season and will possibly be scheduled for multiple games in a day. There will also be an end of season tournament that will take place the Week of December 14. The tournament games will take place any day of that week. Based on previous experience with the IYBL, games for this league will be posted on Tuesdays or Wednesdays the first couple of weeks. However, by the third week the games are posted over a week in advance.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

Qualifying Tournament

The IYBL League is also a qualifying league for the Indiana Middle School State tournament that takes place in the late winter/early spring. The tournament is for 3rd - 8th grade teams. If teams rank high enough throughout the league play or win the tournament in their division, they can qualify to participate in the weekend long state tournament. Attending the State tournament is not a requirement for the season. It is simply a special opportunity to showcase the players skills and allow them to play other teams from all over the State of Indiana.

Individual Games

There is a possibility that a couple of individual games against surrounding school teams will be scheduled. In the past, teams such as Tri-Central, Clinton Central and Hamilton Heights have reached out requesting to play week night games with our 5th grade teams. Gate Fees will be required at these games.