BASKETBALL FAQ's
Answers to Some Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the season last?
Both the intramural and travel seasons will run from November to the middle of March. Generally, we like to start when the football and soccer seasons end and we like to finish our season a little before the baseball, softball and lacrosse seasons begin.
When are practices?
There will be at least one practice during the week for the intramural teams and we try to have two practices during the week for the travel teams. All practices will be at Garnet Valley school gyms. This is all subject to the availability of the school gyms and the location of the practices may vary.
When are games?
The intramural leagues play games on Friday nights, Saturday or Sunday mornings and afternoons. The travel teams generally play games on Saturdays or Sundays.
Where are the games played?
All intramural games are played at Garnet Valley school gyms. The travel teams play their games at various gyms supplied by the Malvern league. In past years, they have played their games at Tri-State, Stetson School on Rt. 202 and various gyms in Chester County.
Do boys and girls play together?
No, there are separate leagues for boys and girls.
Are children placed based on their grade in school or their age?
Players For the intramural league, players are placed on teams based on their grade in school. For the travel teams, players are placed on teams based on their birth date so they are eligible for the end of year tournaments.
What is travel basketball?
Travel basketball is for the more competitive player. These teams compete against teams from other basketball clubs in Delaware and Chester Counties. Both the boy’s and girl’s travel teams compete in the Malvern basketball league and then in the end of year tournaments at various sports clubs throughout the Delaware county.
Is the travel season longer?
Travel season typically begins in early November with practices and the games usually start in early December. The regular season should end in mid-February when the tournaments start and the season should conclude in late March when the tournament play ends.
How much does it cost?
For the 2006 - 2007 season, the base registration fee is $65 for grades K through 12 and $45 for the beginner group. If you make a travel team there is an additional fee, which will be determined by the organizers of the Malvern league.
What equipment does my child need to play basketball?
The only required equipment for basketball is a good pair of sneakers with good ankle support. A jersey will be provided by BYC for all intramural players and the Malvern league will supply a jersey for the travel team. There may be an additional cost for a tournament jersey if your child should be selected to the travel team.
One very important note: PLEASE, DO NOT BRING ANY BASKETBALLS TO THE PRACTICES OR THE GAMES. THE COACHES WILL HAVE AN ADEQUATE NUMBER OF BASKETBALLS TO RUN A PRACTICE AS WELL AS A GAME BALL. ANY OUTSIDE BASKETBALLS OR ANY OTHER PLAYING BALLS WILL BE CONFISCATED AND RETURNED AT THE END OF THE PRACTICE OR GAME.
What are the eligible ages?
All children in grade K through 12 are eligible to play basketball this season. Team eligibility for the intramural league will be determined by the child’s current grade level and for the travel team eligibility is determined by the player's age as of September 1, 2005.
What if my child has never played before?
We would love to change that! We encourage first timers and most kids are fairly adaptable and catch on quickly.
What if I change my mind?
We will refund your registration fee.
How do I sign up to coach?
You may volunteer to coach when you register your players through
our web site.