Boys Basketball

GRACEAC Boys Basketball

Winter I Season – Program at a Glance

🏀 School-Based League (Grades 3–8)

  • Each school forms and manages its own teams.
  • Minimum 7 players required to form a team.
  • If a school cannot form a full roster, GRACEAC will help create a combined team.
  • Leagues offered for 3rd–8th grade.

⭐ Season Snapshot

5th–8th Grade

  • 8-game regular season + single-elimination tournament
  • Standings & scores recorded
  • Practice limits: 3 practices/week (max 4.5 hrs)
  • Typical game days:
    • Grades 7–8 → Mon, Wed & Sat
    • Grades 5–6 → Tue, Thu & Sat

3rd & 4th Grade

  • 5–6 regular-season games (no standings or tournament)
  • 2 events/week: 1 practice + 1 game, or 2 practices early
  • Early-season instructional rules:
    • Weeks 1–2 → No turnovers for common violations
    • Week 3+ → Normal rules enforced (loss of possession)

📅 Key Dates

  • Registration: Sept 1–30
  • Practices Begin: Mid October
  • Regular Season: Early Nov → Early/Mid Dec
  • Postseason (5th–8th): Mid December

📘 Helpful Documents

Regional Sports (7th–8th)

🎟️ Gate Fees

Regular Season:

  • Adults: $3 | Seniors: $2 | Students: FREE

Postseason:

  • Adults: $5 | Students: FREE

Faculty: Free with ID
Coaches: Check in at admissions

⚠️ Some gyms do not accept cash; most do not accept credit cards — please bring both.

🍿 Concessions

  • Availability varies by location.

🏫 Gym & Game Policies

  • Doors open 30 minutes before the first game.
  • No personal basketballs allowed.
  • No jewelry permitted.

Weather Cancellations

  • Weekday decisions by 3:00 p.m.
  • Saturday decisions by 7:30 a.m.
  • If weather improves, games may still be played.

🙏 24-Hour Rule

Please wait 24 hours before addressing concerns.

  • Do not confront officials, opposing players, coaches, or fans.
  • Direct concerns to your school Athletic Director.

"The 24-hour rule ensures conversations happen rationally, not emotionally."

GRACEAC Boys Basketball

Building sportsmanship, skill, and community — one season at a time.

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