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GSG RECREATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE
LOCATION: RICHMOND, CA
AUGUST 16, 2026 TO OCTOBER 4, 2026*
* No games on September 6, 2026 to observe the holiday weekend.
EVALUATION DAY IS AUGUST 2, 2026
Sundays only for an easy time commitment!
We are accepting players of all skill levels! This is a fun recreational league for players ages 7 through 14 years old. Each player will be evaluated and placed on a team in their appropriate age division. From beginner level to the more experienced players, we have a spot for everyone in our youth basketball league! We will be developing basketball skills, but more importantly we will be focused on making sure that the kids have FUN!!!
Registration closes on August 2, 2026 or until the league is full.
League play will begin on Sunday, August 16, 2026. Ends on September 27, 2026.
Location:
West County Salesian Youth Club
2801 Moran Ave.
Richmond, CA 94804
$175 for current Youth Club members*
$250 for non-Youth Club members**
Scholarships may be available to those who qualify.
* includes reversible jersey, 5 game minimum, fundamental coaching and lots of fun!
**includes annual Youth Club membership fee for full access to the Youth Club year-round and the opportunity to join other activities.
As an added benefit to joining the league, players will have access to the Youth Club all year round as it includes an annual membership! Players can also take advantage of the Youth Club’s programs for a year. Weekly activities include sports, DIY Stem, art, music and much more!
Let’s keep the kids busy with fun activities this summer!
Come cheer on your favorite teams—no spectator fees are required for regular season games! We love the energy fans bring to the sidelines. Please note, however, that a nominal spectator fee will apply during playoff weekends to help support league operations. We appreciate your understanding and continued support!
*** If you are interested in coaching please contact us at admin@gsghoops.com
EVALUATION DAY:
AUGUST 2, 2026
Evaluation Day is for new players only. It gives our coaches an opportunity to evaluate each player's skill level so we can create evenly balanced teams for the upcoming season.
Players who participated in a previous Rec League season do not need to attend, as we already have evaluations on file.
Evaluation times:
Players ages 6 to 8 years old - 10am to 11am
Players ages 9 to 10 years old - 11am to 12pm
Players ages 11 to 12 years old - 12pm to 1pm
Players ages 13 to 14 years old - 1pm to 2pm
Location: West County Salesian Youth Club
Step 1:
Complete the form below to register a player and send payment for the Rec League at the West County Salesian Youth Club.
Step 2:
If you are a non-Youth Club Member please complete the Youth Club Membership Form. If you are already a current member, you can skip to step 3.
Step 3:
Bring your player to the West County Salesian Youth Club on evaluation day:
Step 4:
You will be contacted as to which team your player will be placed on. Details of practice times and games will be communicated to you.
Sunday games/practices for all teams.
GAME RULES:
o 8 minute quarters
o All Play Rule - Every player must play in at least two full quarters.
Substitutions between quarters are only allowed in cases of injury or significant fatigue.
o Timeouts- 2 per half (Timeouts do not carry over)
o Overtime- 1st OT 2:00 (stop clock). 1 full timeout.
o 2nd OT sudden death (no timeout in sudden death).
o No shot clock but 10 second back court violation.
o Clock stops in the last 2:00 of the game only *
* Game clock will continue to run in the last 2 minutes of the game if one team has a 20 point or greater lead.
PRESS RULES:
o Little Ballers Division - No Press
o Jr. Ballers Division - No press until 4th quarter of the game
o Ballers Division - No press until after halftime
o Big Ballers Division - Allowed to press all game
FOULS:
o 7 Team Fouls = 1 and 1; 10 Team Fouls = 2 shots
o Players do not foul out.
o Technical fouls count as personal fouls
o Player or coach is disqualified after 2nd technical foul
o Technical fouls result in (2) shots and the ball
FREE THROWS:
o Players can enter the lane when the ball is released.
TIEBREAKERS:
In the case of a tie, the following format will be used:
1. Head to Head
2. Point differential (if three or more teams have a tie record) with a maximum of 15 points
3. Points allowed
SPECTATOR BEHAVIOR
GSG requires that all parents and spectators maintain good sportsmanship throughout the course of the event. We promote a great youth sports atmosphere, and we encourage everyone to cheer and get loud and support their son or daughters team. But do not let it get out of control. As an adult, please set a good example for all the children at this great event. If you are asked to leave the event, your son or daughter may be asked to leave with you. Your team may also forfeit the game.
MISBEHAVIOR / EJECTIONS
1. Any coach ejected for fighting will be ineligible for the remainder of the tournament.
2. Athletes ejected for fighting are ineligible to participate in the team's next game. Additional penalties may be imposed
3. The Tournament Director may impose suspensions or other penalties for misbehavior which occur at any time and at any location during the event.
4. Coaches and athletes who engage in misbehavior may be subject to additional disciplinary action. Penalties may include suspension from future GSG Tournaments.
5. The Tournament Director has the final say on all suspensions
OTHER RULES MAY APPLY