FAQ

*Important season dates (all dates tentative)

                Registration……………………………………………….……………………………………………………...............................................................….……August 28th - October 18th 

               Coaches selected………………………………………….…………………………………………………..….....................................................................October 19th - October 27th 

               Uniform size verification – Dick’s Sporting Goods 5:30pm – 7:00pm ……………………..................................………………..……..Monday, October 23rd

               Player evaluations (Grades 3 – HS) Rosa Scott School: …………………………………………..…….................................….….........………… Sunday, October 29th    
                              

               Coach’s Meeting  - Madison Public Works - 1239 Hwy 51      COACH'S ONLY - no players need to attend

                        Boys – Kindergarten, 1st  grade, 2nd grade, Girls K/1/2 grade        5:45pm …………………………………..........………………….October 30th 

                       Girls 3rd  & 4th  grade,  Boys High School, Boys 5th grade                 6:45pm              ……....................................................………October 30th

                       Boys –  3rd,  6th, Girls 5th/6th/7th grade                                                  5:45pm ……………….........................................................…November 2nd 
          
                       Boys - 4th grade,  7th & 8th grade                                                               7:00pm ................................................................................. November 2nd

               Practices begin…………………………(Not every team will practice this date).…..……….……………….................................…………November 5th 

               Jamboree (each team will play ½ a game) ………………………………………………………………………...........……………..November 30th, December 1st, December 2nd  

               Regular season games begin……………………………………………….……………………………………………................................……..……. December 3rd 

               Single elimination tournament begin ………………………………………………………………………………...............................……………. January 28th 

               Season ends no later than ………………………………………………………………………………………………..............................…………….. February 17th     

*Where are the games and practices held?

             All games & practices are held at a Madison County School.  The league will provide specific locations for teams to use.

*Can my child play in an age group above/below their grade?

             All players must play in the division of their current grade in school

*How many games will my child play?

             Grades Kindergarten – 2^nd grade will play a 7 game schedule (without a tournament)

             Grades 3^rd – High School will play a 6 game schedule + a single elimination tournament 

*What days do teams practice or have games?

             The league will use Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday evenings, all day Saturday, & Sunday afternoons for
                        practices/games.   

*What time are practices/games?

             No practices or games will begin before 5:45pm during the week.  The last practice or game will end by 9:00pm.  The younger age
                       groups will be given the earliest time slots.  Saturday times will begin no earlier than 8:30am

*How often will my child have practices/games?

             Each team will be assigned one(1) practice time/week prior to games beginning.  Once games begins team will have one (1) game
                    per week.   We will offer practice times depending on gym  availability.    

*When will game schedules be ready?

             Our goal will be to have all game schedules ready available prior to the Thanksgiving Break.   As soon as available, they will email to all
                     parents & coaches.  The schedules will also be posted on our website.

*Will the score be kept in all age groups?

             Yes, we will have the scoreboards on and will keep score.  However, the emphasis should not be on the final score, but rather
                     teaching the fundamentals of the game of basketball.

*Are the league rules available?

             Yes, please click on RULES   

*I received my child's uniform and it is not the correct size?

             Should your child's uniform not be the proper size, please contact [email protected]  If it is determined you received
                   the size you indicated on the registration form, and you should wish to receive a different size; you will be responsible for the
                   cost.  However, if MRYouth Basketball ordered the incorrect size, we will re-order the correct size at no expense to you.

*How can I have a specific question answered?

             Please email our administrative assistant, Peggi Rafferty ---- [email protected]