This league has combined with the beginner league due to low numbers.
General Information
To inspire young athletes to love the game of basketball while developing strong skills, teamwork, and Christ-like character through purposeful coaching and spiritual growth.
Fall League (September–November 2025)
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League dates: September 4– November 1, 2025
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Practices: Thursdays at 5:00–6:15 pm.
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Games: Saturdays at 9:00 am
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Devotional: A 15-minute devotional time, teaching the basics of Christian faith with a soccer fundamental, will conclude each Thursday practice.
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Fee: $60 per child (+$20 jersey, if needed).
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Register: Opens June—Click [HERE] to register online (when available) on the website. Click [HERE] to print a registration form (when available)
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Questions? Visit the league page or email sports@firstfriends.org.
Printable Team Rosters/Schedule
Click on link below to view: (when available)
Advanced Gr 2-3 Basketball Team Roster/Practice Time
Advanced Gr 2-3 Basketball Game Schedule
Team Rosters
Team Roster
Standings
Schedule
Coaches Resources
Coaches Needed!
Help make this year’s league a success—no experience required! We provide weekly plans and support. Coaches Training on August 26 at 7 pm inside the gym. Mark your interest on your child’s registration form.
**Please submit all necessary signed paperwork to sports@firstfriends.org
Coaches Application (Click Link)
Coaches Forms (Click Link)
Background Check (Click Link)
Ohio Youth Concussion Test (Click Link)
Lindsay’s Law Required Coaches’ Training Video (Click Link)
Lindsay Law Information Sheet (Click Link)
Youth Basketball Rulebook (Click Link)
Parent Resources
When & Where: September 4th – November 1st, 2025. Practices: Thursdays (5:00–6:15 pm). Games: Saturdays (9:00 am ). Location: First Friends Church, 5455 Market Ave N, Canton, OH.
Format: 5 vs 5; 8′ baskets, 27.5″ training ball. Games– Four ten-minute quarters. Score is kept.
End of Year Celebration: November 1, 2025 — Parents vs Kids Game. 9:00-10:30 am. Donuts, fruit, juice, & water after, and passing out of participation awards.
Refunds: $5 retained for refunds. No refund is available after the second week, unless approved for medical reasons; none is provided if the student is removed for disciplinary reasons.
Registration: Opens online June 1, 2025; paper forms available June 6th at the Welcome Desk. Office hours: Monday–Friday, 9 am–3 pm. Deadline: TBD or when full. Late registrations accepted if space allows, though jerseys may arrive late.
Age Requirement: Register based on the child’s current grade in the ’25-26 school year. Exceptions only with director approval.
Special Requests: One request allowed (e.g., buddy pairing), must be mutual, not guaranteed. View our Policy on Team Rosters.
Parents’ Meeting: September 4th in the gym during first practice. Parent Meeting Notes: Click [HERE] to download when available
Picture Day Date: October 11th, 2025:
[Picture Day Schedule] [Photo Ordering Instructions] [Coach’s Complimentary Photo Instructions]
Equipment: Required gear: Basketball Shoes (Tennis Shoes), & water bottle.
Lindsay Law Parent Info: Video (Click to Watch), Informational Handout (Click to View), Signature Form (Click to download)
Fairness of Competition Disclaimer: Fairness and positive competition are central to our program. To ensure balanced teams, league leadership reserves the right to adjust rosters or reassign players as necessary.
