WINTER BLAST 2022

Winter Blast is an elementary basketball program designed to introduce younger athletes into the fundamentals of the sport and competition. Cheerleading is also offered for elementary girls to learn the basics of team motivation and choreography.

SATURDAY MORNINGS FROM JANUARY 11-FEBRUARY 15

DIVISIONS:

4 teams for 1-3 grade

3 teams in 4-6 grade

SATURDAY SCHEDULE:

9:00-9:30 - Game 1 Practice (D1)

9:30-10:15 - Game One

10:15-10:45 - Game 2 Practice (D1)

10:45-11:30 - Game Two

11:30-12:00 - Game 3 Practice (D2)

12:00-12:45 - Game Three

12:45-1:15 - Game 4 Practice (D2)

1:15-2:00 - Game Four

GAME GUIDELINES:

DIVISION 1

Team will play four 7 minute quarters with 1 minute between quarters, and a 3 minute half time

Coaches are allowed two 60 second timeouts per half

We will use a 27.5” ball

8 foot goals

Free throws are from 14 feet

We will play according to USA Basketball Youth Rules for 8U

  • No press

  • Man to man defense

  • No stealing ball from dribbler on defense

  • Double teaming and crowding not allowed

  • Equal playing time

  • Coin flip to determine first possession, which starts at half-court

DIVISION 2:

Teams will play four 7 minute quarters with 1 minute between quarters, and a 3 minute half time

Coaches are allowed two 60 second timeouts per half

We will use a 28.5” ball

9 foot goals

Free throws from 15’

D2 specific rules

  • No press

  • Man to man defense

  • Double teaming and crowding not allowed

  • Equal playing time

  • Coin flip to determine first possession, which starts at half-court

REGISTRATION FORMS FOR BASKETBALL AND CHEER

WINTER BLAST REGISTRATION FORM