General Information

The FFC Men’s Open Basketball League is designed to provide a competitive men’s league in the Stark area for men age 18-39. Based on First Friends Sports Ministry concepts, the league is intended to provide competition in a warm and friendly fashion. During this unique time of fellowship, each participant is introduced to the claims of Christ and is encouraged to share with each other during post or pre-game huddles how Christ is impacting their lives.  Some playing experience is preferred, intermediate to advanced skill level. Registrations are on an individual basis, and all teams are drafted after the open gyms. A team consists of 6 to 8 men. 

 

League Dates:  Sept 5  – November 21, 2024

 

Fee: $85.00 due with registration
Additional jersey fee $20.00.   First Friends reversible black/red sports jersey required. (Do not need to purchase if you already have one.)

Refund Policy:  ($5.00 fee for all refunds)  No refund will be given to any player who withdraws on or after the first week of games. 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.

 

Requests:  Requests are not guaranteed. Teams are drafted by the coaches.  Requests that affect the competitive balance of the team cannot be honored.

Registration:  Registration is available online now, payment with debit/credit card is required at time of online registration.  Paper registrations will be available in the church by 8/2/24 and will be accepted at the church Welcome Desk Mon-Fri 9am – 3pm with check/cash payment.  All registrations accepted until 9/12/24, or when league fills up, whichever occurs first.  League fills up quickly, register as soon as able.  Please do not include your Sports Fee in your church offering.

Click on “Register Now” button above, when available to register online.

 

 

CLICK HERE TO PRINT REGISTRATION FORM Payment of check/cash required with paper form.

 

Open Gym:  For pre-registered paid participants only.  Two open gyms:  Sept 5 and Sept 12 at 7, 8, or 9pm.     Schedule will be posted on this website page day of open gym, check schedule before attending.   Please wear your FFC black/red sports jersey.  New ones will be available to purchase at the Sports office near the gym.

 

Game Day/Times:  Thursdays at 7pm, 8pm or 9pm

 

 

Gender Policy Statement: (Oct 12, 2017)  Please note that when we list ‘boy’s/men’s’ or ‘girl’s/women’s’ we are referring to the birth gender of the participant. For all of our leagues, classes, unless they are designated as Coed, it is our policy that players participate within the gender designation that complies with the previous statement. We want to thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this matter.

 

Questions? Call 330-966-6868 or email sports@firstfriends.org

 

 

 

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Team Rosters

Tigers

Coaches

  DEREK SHANKLIN

Players

  JACOB CRISS
  THEODORE EL FAYE
  JALEN FOSTER
  ANDREW GEORGE
  JAYLEN HUTCHINS
  ISAYAH KOONCE
  LINDSAY RIGBY

Super Sonics

Coaches

  JACOB ICKES

Players

  CHANCE BERKSHIRE
  CHUCK CARD
  NATE GIBSON
  JALYNN HOLMES
  STEVEN SHIMKO
  KYLE SIBER
  DAVID TUCKER

Timberwolves

Coaches

  NATE E CHESTER

Players

  AUSTIN BRADY
  DYLAN EAKINS
  DOMINICK GRAFTON
  VICTOR HOOD
  DEJON NEWELL
  JOSHUA RHOADS
  AARIUS ROBINSON

Bulls

Coaches

  DEREK GRELLA

Players

  JUSTIN DAGUE
  RODKEITHRICK HURRY
  JAMAL OWENS
  AVERY SCOTT
  BENJAMIN WALKER
  ADAM WEAVER
  BRAD ZIMMERMAN

Heat

Coaches

  TYLER NEWMAN

Players

  SHAWN CLAWSON
  ANDRE FOUTNER
  ROGER JONES
  EVAN MALINOWSKI
  ANDREW MILLER
  ALAN RHOADS
  TYLER WALKER

Lakers

Coaches

  OWNY JOHNSON

Players

  VON BROWN
  DAJON BROWN
  LANGSTON HALE
  MONTE MOORE
  JOSEPH OESCH
  ZACH OESCH
  CHRIS RIVERS
  SAMUEL SCARPINO

Warriors

Coaches

  GENO MYERS

Players

  TRAVIS DAVIS
  CHRISTIAN ELLIS
  IAN HEAD
  TYLER JOHNS
  MARTELL MCCULLOUGH
  SHALAMAR RISBY
  STEPHEN THOMAS

Raptors

Coaches

  RYAN BARNETT

Players

  MONTEZ ALLEN
  JEREMY BENTIVEGNA
  KAYLOP FOUTY-BLANKENSHIP
  DONNIE HAY
  BRANDYN NEAL
  JAKE NIEPORTE
  MATT STROBELT

Pacers

Coaches

  WILLIAM LAWRENCE

Players

  DASEAN BURNETT
  DAVANTE DOTSON
  MICHAEL DUCEY
  LEVERT HARE III
  SAM KNOX
  CONRAD MILLER
  JARED SCOTT

Cavs

Coaches

  TYLER SCHULLER
  BRIAN SCHULLER

Players

  MATTHEW BEABER
  ANTHONY GAGE
  TRAVIS JONES
  MORICE LAMAR
  PEYTON MITRES
  JORDAN TOTH
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Printable Roster and Schedule

Please click on the link below to view Printable Roster/Schedule

 

Men’s Open Basketball Roster

 

Men’s Open Basketball Schedule

 

 

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Coaches Resources

Date of Draft: 9/12/24

Adult Basketball Rules (click on link to view)

Abuse Prevention Policy

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Devotionals

Devotional attendance is required. Anyone who misses a team devotional will have to sit out the first 12 minutes of the next game. Devotionals are after the 7:00pm and 8:00pm games. If you play in the 9:00pm game, your devotional will be at 8:45pm before your game starts. Again, devotionals are a required part of the league.  (2023 schedule subject to change)

Contact Us

5455 Market Ave N.
Canton, OH 44714
330-966-6868
sports@firstfriends.org

A ministry of  First Friends Church

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