Genesee County - Burton-Bendle

Registration Listing

2023 Spring - Genesee County - Burton-Bendle

K-12th Grade Leagues:

Season Format:

This is a 8 week season. Each team has a one hour practice followed by a one hour game each week. Practices and games will take place on Sundays between 8:00 am and 9:00 pm. Younger divisions will play in the earlier time slots.

Week 1: Meet and Greet - This is a 30 minute team meeting followed by a one hour practice. Coaches will distribute jerseys and other equipment ordered in registration at this meeting.

Weeks 2-7: Practice/games - Each team has a one hour practice followed by a one hour game each week.

Week 8: Playoffs for 3rd grade and up

Final practice/game for K-2nd grade

Practice & Game Locations: Bendle High School (You do not have to be from Bendle Schools to play in the program)

**NEW** 5th Grade and older division could also play games at Linden Middle School or Brandon High School in some crossover games between leagues.

Participants will receive a NBA reversible jersey and individual participation award (for K-2nd Grade only). Only Champion and Runner-up teams will receive a trophy in the 3rd grade and older divisions.

K-2nd Leagues (Coed):

K, 1st and 2nd Grade Divisions are coed. They will play on Sundays (Gym is reserved 8:00 am -9:00 pm). Grades may be combined based on numbers.

K-2nd Grade is a 3 vs. 3, recreational, co-ed format. We try to limit teams to 6 players to maximize playing time. There are no playoffs

3rd-8th Grade Girl Leagues:

3rd/4th Grade, 5th/6th Grade and 7th/8th Grade Girls Divisions will play on Sundays (Gym is reserved 8:00 am -9:00 pm). Grades may be combined based on numbers.

**NEW** 5th Grade and older division could also play games at Linden Middle School or Brandon High School in some crossover games between leagues.

The Girls Divisions will be a 5 vs. 5, recreational format. We try to limit teams to 10 players to maximize playing time. Top 4 teams in each division make the playoffs. All other teams will play a consolation game their last week.

3rd-12th Grade Boy Leagues:

3rd/4th Grade, 5th/6th Grade, 7th/8th Grade and High School Boys Divisions will play on Sundays (Gym is reserved 8:00 am -9:00 pm). Grades may be combined based on numbers.

**NEW** 5th Grade and older division could also play games at Linden Middle School or Brandon High School in some crossover games between leagues.

The Boys Divisions will be a 5 vs. 5, recreational format. We try to limit teams to 10 players to maximize playing time. Top 4 teams in each division make the playoffs. All other teams will play a consolation game their last week.

We do not combine more than 3 grades in a division. Practice/game times for all divisions could be between 8:00 am and 9:00 pm on Sundays. We will not know exact times until after the registration deadline.

This is an exceptional program for first time players who want to learn the fundamentals of basketball and experienced players. There are no try-outs! Everyone participates!

Meet and Greet: April 2nd

First Game: April 16th

Season End Date: June 4th (Last Practice/Game K-2nd Grade, Playoffs for 3rd Grade and up)

We are off April 9th for Easter and May 28th for Memorial Day Weekend.

Registration Deadline: Friday, March 3rd

Registrations will be accepted after the deadline based on availability and will be subject to a $25.00 late fee.