Season Overview:
5Th Grade Girls: The 5th grade girls generally start practice the 2nd week in
September, with games starting in mid October and ending In December. The 5th
grade girls follow IHSA rules utilizing a 28.5" ball with exceptions to the rules pertaining
to quarter lengths and pressing.
5th & 6th Grade Boys: The 5th and 6th grade boys generally start practice the 2nd
week of October with games sarting mid November and ending mid February. The 5th
and 6th grade boys follow IHSA rules with exceptions pertaining to quarter lengths and
pressing,
3rd & 4th Grade Boys and Girls: The 3rd and 4th grade teams generally start practice
at the beginning of November with games starting in December and ending toward the
end of January.The 3rd and 4th grade teams follow modified rules that help them learn
the game at a pace appropriate to their age. Such as 28.5 balls, 9' rims, no defense
beyond the 3 point arc, man to man defense only, and fouls are called more leniently.
The 3rd and 4th graders generally play against each other with very limited if any
travel games.
All practices are on week nights at the Elementary school. Games are generally on
Saturday and Sunday at the High School Bomber Gym. (IF a home game.)
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