Girls Basketball
GRACEAC Girls Basketball
Winter II 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 field a team, GRACEAC will assist with a combined roster.
- Leagues offered for 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade.
Season Snapshot
5th–8th Grade
- 8-game regular season + single-elimination postseason tournament.
- Standings & scores recorded for tournament seeding.
- Practice limits: 2 hrs/day, 4.5 hrs/week.
- Usual game days:
- Grades 7–8 → Mon, Wed & Sat
- Grades 5–6 → Tue, Thu & Sat
3rd & 4th Grade
- No standings, no official scoring.
- 2 events/week: (1 practice + 1 game) OR 2 practices before games begin.
- Practices limited to 1.5 hrs/day.
- Games played Saturday mornings only.
Key Dates
- Registration: Nov 1–30
- Practices Begin: First week of January
- Regular Season: Mid-January → March
- Postseason (5th–8th): Early March
Helpful Documents
- RULES & TIME SHEETS
- Basketball Roster - Playing Time Sheet
- 3rd-4th-Basketball-Rules-10.2024
- Rules BB 5_6th 2025 (1)
- Basketball-Rules-7-8th-Grade-2024-2025
- Basketball-Rules-at-a-Glance-2025-26 (3)
- Basketball Rules Changes 2023-24
Gate Fees
Regular Season:
- Adults: $3 | Seniors: $2 | Students: FREE
Postseason:
- Adults: $5 | Students: FREE
Faculty: FREE with school ID
Coaches: Must check in at admissions
Some gyms do not accept cash; most do not accept credit cards — please bring both.
Concessions
- Availability varies by location — plan ahead.
Gym & Game Policies
- Doors open 30 minutes before the first game.
- No personal basketballs allowed.
- No jewelry permitted during games.
Weather Cancellations
- Weekday games announced by 3:00 pm.
- Saturday games announced by 7:30 am.
- If weather improves, some games may still be played depending on school policies.
24-Hour Rule
Please allow 24 hours before addressing concerns from any GRACEAC event.
- Do not approach officials, opposing players, coaches, or spectators.
- Report concerns to your school Athletic Director.
“The 24-hour rule allows disagreements to be handled rationally rather than emotionally.”
GRACEAC Girls Basketball
Building skills, character, and community — one season at a time.
