Welcome to First Baptist Athletics - Basketball, Spring 2020
The First Baptist Athletics Basketball program is designed for players of all skill levels. Our goal is to teach the game of basketball in an environment that emphasizes fun and competition without sacrificing good sportsmanship and respect for others.
All practices and games will be held at the gymnasium at First Baptist Athletics at 8600 N. College Ave, Indianapolis, IN. Please enter the gym through either Door 2 or 3 from the parking lot.
Age Divisions
Basketball divisions are offered for both boys and girls from ages 4 to 13 based on the participant's age as of January 1st.
*Please note that 5 year-old and 6 year-old practices may be held at 4 PM if we have significant numbers registered for our Spring Session.
| 4 year-old | 7-9 | 7-8 |
| 5 year-old | 10-12 | 9-10 |
| 6 year-old | | 11-13 |
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Season Calendar
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| Late Fees | 3/23 | |
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| Registration Closes | 4/27 | |
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| Practices Begin | Week of 3/30 | |
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| Games Begin | 4/11 | |
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| Weeknight Games Begin | Week of 4/27 | |
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| Season Ends | 5/16 | |
Games Schedules
TBD
Practices and Games
All divisions will have one practice per week and a Saturday game until the weeknight games begin in lieu of practices. There are some exceptions: 9-10 Boys games are on Thursday nights (not Saturday), 11-13 Boys games are on Friday nights (not Saturday), and the 4 year-old division format is structured into 20 minute fundamentals (dribbling, shooting, passing) practices followed by a game in which the coaches are heavily involved. The 4 year-old division participants are too young to play full games; however, this division is a great introduction to the basic concepts of basketball. The 4 year-old schedule is as follows:
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| Practices and Games Begin | 4/11 | |
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| Practices and Games End | 5/16 | |
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Cost
The cost per participant for the season is $90 for all divisions. A $15 late fee will be charged on all registration orders submitted after 6:00am on March 23, 2020.
Equipment / Supplies
Participants should bring a water bottle and wear tennis shoes, socks, shorts (or sweatpants), and t-shirts to practices and games. First Baptist Athletics will provide a game jersey. Kneepads are not required. Please DO NOT bring your own basketball to the FBA gym. We want to prevent loose basketballs that interrupt other practices/games and lost basketballs. FBA will supply basketballs. Basketball sizes and goal heights by division appear below:
| Coed 4 & 5 | 27.0 Size Ball | 6 Foot Portable |
| Coed 6 | 28.5 Size Ball | 8 Foot |
| Boys 7-8 | 28.5 Size Ball | 9 Foot |
| Girls 7-9 | 28.5 Size Ball | 9 Foot |
| Boys 9-10 | 28.5 Size Ball | 9.5 Foot |
| Girls 10-12 | 28.5 Size Ball | 9.5 Foot |
| Boys 11-13 | 29.5/Full Size Ball | 10 Foot |
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Rules
The FBA Basketball Rules can be found at: FBA Basketball Rules.