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