Youth Basketball

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Winter 2026 11/12 Basketball League Information  Please note registration for this age group closes on November 11th Evaluation/Draft Date Thursday, November 12th, 6pm at Phillips Center, 2031 Echo Lane  Mandatory Coaches Meeting Tuesday, November 17th at 8:00pm at Phillips Center, 2031 Echo Ln  Coaches: Please consider being a volunteer coach this season. We are always looking for dedicated good coaches to help lead our teams. All coaches must go through a background check. Volunteer head coaches will receive a credit for the amount of the current season. [City of Gastonia] New Background Check PDF  Practice: Practices will begin after Thanksgiving. Practices will at least be twice a week until games begin. Practice days will be determined by the volunteer coach and the Athletic Supervisor. Practices can be held at Bradley, Phillips, T. Jeffers, Erwin or Southeast Center. Games: Games will be played on Wednesday and Saturdays. Games will begin the week of January 6th. Once games begin practices will be held to once a week, depending on availability of gym. Coach/Player Requests: We are not able to guarantee player and coach request. We will only be able to guarantee siblings in the same age division and members of a coach's immediate family, as long as the information is requested ahead of the evaluation date. Uniforms/Equipment: The uniform will consist of a shirt and shorts. It is recommended that players wear athletic shoes. Questions: Please contact Tawanna Alston, 704-866-6836, tawanna.alston@gastonianc.gov