To provide boys in grades 6–8 an opportunity to grow in basketball skill, teamwork, and Christian character through fun, competitive play and weekly devotionals that inspire faith and fellowship.
Spring League (March–May 2026)
League dates: March 23– May 21, 2026
- Mandatory Skill Evaluation:
- Please note: The purpose of these evaluations is to split the players into two leagues based on skill level. The east division is for recreational/newer players and the west is for the more advanced/experienced players.
Practices: Mondays & Thursdays 5pm or 6pm
Games: Mondays & Thursdays at 5 or 6pm.
Devotional: A 15-minute devotional time, teaching the basics of Christian faith with a soccer fundamental, will conclude each Monday practice.
Fee: $90.00 per participant (+$20 jersey, if needed).
Register: Click [HERE] to register online (when available).
Questions? Visit the league page or email sports@firstfriends.org.
For full details on refunds, age guidelines, coach volunteering, and more, see [Parent Resources].
Coaches Resources
Coaches Needed!
Help make this year’s league a success—no experience required! We provide weekly plans and support. Coaches’ Training March 17 at 7pm in the gym meeting room. 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 Rules (Click Link)
7 Man Rotation Sheet (Click Link)
Parent Resources
Location: First Friends Church, 5455 Market Ave N, Canton, OH
Format: 5 vs 5; four 10-minute quarters. Score is kept. [Rulebook]
Refunds: $5 processing fee retained. No refunds after Week 2 except approved medical cases. No refunds for disciplinary removal.
Registration: Opens online TBD (check back in February). Paper forms available at the Welcome Desk. Office hours: Mon–Fri, 9am–3pm. Deadline: March 20 or when full. Late registrations accepted if space allows; jerseys may arrive late.
Age Requirement: Register based on current grade for the 2025–26 school year. Exceptions require director approval.
Special Requests: One mutual buddy request allowed; not guaranteed. See Team Roster Policy.
Equipment: Basketball/tennis shoes and water bottle required.
Fair Play Policy: League leadership may adjust rosters to maintain balanced competition. View our Policy on Team Rosters.
Gender Policy: Participants compete according to birth gender unless the league is designated coed.
Lindsay Law Parent Info: Video (Click to Watch), Informational Handout (Click to View), Signature Form (Click to download)
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