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Youth Basketball

Grove City's youth basketball leagues serve participants in kindergarten through grade 12. Players learn basic technical skills and sportsmanship in a fun, upbeat environment. Boys and girls compete separately.

Registration is held every October, and must be completed in person. Teams are assigned randomly through a blind draft. Spots still are available in select leagues, but a $20 late fee applies. Practices began the week of Dec. 5. No practices are held while South-Western City Schools are closed for winter break from Wednesday, Dec. 21 through Tuesday, Jan. 3.

The regular season starts Saturday, Jan. 7. Team picture day is Saturday, Jan. 14; teams playing at the Grove City Recreation Center should arrive 45 minutes before their scheduled game time, players at all other sites should arrive 30 minutes early. Season-ending tournaments are held in early March for players in grades 3 through 12.

Please note that teams who normally play in the Grove City Recreation Center will play their games on Saturday, Jan. 28 in the Falcon’s Nest.

Game dates, times and locations are subject to change due to inclement weather or other issues. In case of severe weather, call the Weather Update/Information Line at 614-277-3060 to check the status of games and practices. Notices also are posted to the Grove City website, Facebook and Twitter. Practices are cancelled when the South-Western City School District cancels classes. Practices are not rescheduled. On Saturdays, the decision to conduct the games is made by 7 a.m.

Game Schedules

Game schedules are posted to the right.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will my child practice?
- Practice schedules will be given to each coach at the coaches' meeting. Teams will practice one hour each week. If schools are cancelled due to inclement weather, practices will not be held. Because of a lack of facility space, some practices will be scheduled from 8:30-9:30 p.m.
When will games be played?
- Each team will play one game per week. Official schedules will be passed out to each team at practice and posted online before the regular season begins.
What are observations?
- The fourth through eighth grade leagues have pre-season observations to evaluate each player’s skills. This assessment helps distribute talent equally among teams. The process is quick and laid back; players will be asked to practice layups, shooting and dribbling. Children of coaches and assistant coaches also need to attend observations.
What if my child can’t attend the assigned observation time?
- Participants who cannot attend will be assigned to teams in a blind draft.
Do all ages participate in observations?
- No. Only children in grades four through eight participate in observations.
What should players wear?
- Uniforms will be ordered immediately following the draft. Because of the timely nature of uniform ordering, exchanges cannot be honored. Please double-check the size you ordered to be correct (we will have sample clothing at sign-ups). A reversible mini-mesh jersey will be provided. We ask participants to wear black or navy blue shorts for games.
How will I know what team my child is placed on?
- Volunteer coaches will contact each player assigned to their team after the coaches' meeting. Information concerning practice days and times will be given to players at that point.
Who do I call to check if a game or practice is cancelled?
- Please call the Sports/Weather Update line at 614-277-3060. Press # 4 for field conditions and then press # 5 for local gym conditions. The hotline is updated daily.
Where can I get information about becoming a coach?
- We’re always searching for enthusiastic new coaches for every age division. Interested persons must fill out an application (also available at the Parks and Recreation office) and return it to City Hall, 4035 Broadway. Check out the coaching page for more information.
Can I request for my child to be on a certain team?
- Balancing talent levels on each team is the primary goal in assembling teams in each division. Unfortunately, we do not accept player requests. The only exceptions are siblings and children living in the same household where age and gender would place them in the same age division. The Parks and Recreation Department has the right to honor certain request that may arise.

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