The Co-Ed Cadet Basketball League is for boys and girls of all skill levels in Grades 4-6. The league is divided into divisions, based on skill level. Skills to be taught in this league include dribbling, passing, shooting and defending. In competing with others in the community, boys and girls are able to develop a strong ethic of sportsmanship, learning to compete in a friendly manner. Incorporated in this process is our First Friends Sports Ministry Devotional program to enhance each athlete’s development outside of practices and games.
Open Gym: Normally held in August. Cancelled August 2020. Free for boys and girls in grade 4-6 Plan to attend and bring a friend!
League Dates: Normally begins in September and ends in November. Fall 2020 Session Cancelled due to Covid 19 limitations. Please click on the link to read our Fall Sports Announcement at top of website page. Please check back in July 2021 for details about fall session.
Fee: $55.00 league fee (subject to change)
$20.00 jersey fee. Black/red reversible basketball jersey from First Friends Sports. If you purchased one in previous years you do not need to purchase a new one.
Refund policy: $5.00 fee retained if refund requested. No refund will be given to any player who withdraws after the second week of practices. An exception may be granted at the discretion of the staff due to medical reasons only. Further, no refund will be given to any player removed from the league during the course of the season for disciplinary reasons.
Registration: Registration will be available online with debit/credit card at our website and at the church Welcome Desk at least one month prior to start of league. Registrations will be accepted until the league fills up or date TBA, whichever occurs first.
Request Policy: One request is permitted on registration form per child. Please click on the link Request Policy to read the policy regarding this.
**Disclaimer: Please note that fairness and positive competition are a high priority in our program. Thus, our league leadership reserves the right to alter team rosters/move players once scrimmages have been played in order to balance teams if necessary. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Skill Assessment Dates:
TBA
Second assessment TBA Schedule will be posted on this website page after assessments. It is important to be at the two skill assessments your child is scheduled for. If not able to attend, please email Sports Office at sports@firstfriends.org.
Mandatory Parent’s Meeting: during your child’s skill assessment
Note to Parents: Parent’s Meeting is mandatory. It is highly recommended that all parents attend the meeting for league child is registered in, if not possible please call the Sports Office at 330-966-6868.
Practice Day and Times: TBA
Game Day and Times: Saturdays, Times: 11am or 12:00pm, subject to change. Some weekday games at end of season are possible
End of Season Celebration: TBA
Parents: Please consider coaching your child’s team. Please view the “Coaches Resources” below.
Weather Cancellation Policy: Evening activities will be re-evaluated by staff and decisions for cancellation will be made and posted on website one hour prior to start of activity.
Questions? Call 330.966.6868 or email sports@firstfriends.org.
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