House League (recreational)

Frequently asked questions

House League (recreational)

1.    What grade or age rage do you offer?

All offers are by grade Kindergarten to 12th grades for boys and girls.

2.    Are these co-ed divisions?

No

3.    Are all grades 5 vs. 5 play??

Yes

4.    What height rims do they practice and play on?

Boys
8 foot - Kindergarten
9 foot - 1 & 2 grades
10 foot - 3 to 12 grades

Girls

8 foot - K to 2 grades
9 foot - 3 & 4 grades
10 foot - 5 to 12 grades

5.    What size ball?

Boys
K to 6th grades - 28.5 (or 6)
7 to 12 grades - 29.5  (or 7)

Girls
K to 12 grades - 28.5 (or 6)

6.    How long is the winter season?

Mid November to Mid March. Some teams finish earlier based on playoffs.

7.    When are evaluations and do we have attend?

During the month of October. We draft teams 1st week in November

8.    Do I need to register and pay to attend evaluations?

Yes. All players planning on attending an evaluation must be registered and paid. All others will be turned away.
Evaluation dates will posted on the website and email will be sent.
NOTE: ELBL hast to comply with Loudoun County and insurance requirements.

9.    How often are practices?

Once a week for 1.5 hrs (90 minutes). Day determined by coach.

10.    What time are practices?

Depending on gym assignment here is what to expect.
K to 4 grades start times 6:00, 6:15 or 6:30 pm
5 to 12 grades start times 7:45 or 8:00 pm

11.    Where are practices held and start?

All practices will be in Sterling 20164 zip code and start the 2nd week in November.

12.    Where do they games and what day?

All games are played on Saturdays unless make-up or playoffs.
Most division play in Sterling 20164 zip code.
The divisions that are short on teams play inter-league locally in Sterling, Reston, Leesburg or Great Falls.

13.    When do games start?

Depending on Holiday break and scheduling, games will begin 3rd Saturday in November or 1st Saturday in December.

14.    How many games do they play?

We schedule 10 games for the season plus tournament play and all-stars.
NOTE: Weather permitting and gym availability.

 


 

 

 

Contact Us

Eastern Loudon Basketball League
PO Box 366
Sterling, VA 20167

elbl.president@gmail.com