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GSG x MVP RECREATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE
LOCATION: VALLEJO, CA
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 May 18, 2025 or until the league is full.
League play will begin on Sunday, June 1, 2025.
Location:
St. Patricks St. Vincent
1500 Benicia Rd.
Vallejo, CA 94591
$175 per player
What to Expect
✔️ A fun and supportive environment for players of all skill levels.
✔️ All Play Rule to ensure everyone gets involved.
✔️ A great way to develop skills, make friends, and enjoy the game!
✔️ Lower hoops for the Little Ballers Division
📢 Stay tuned for team assignments and season details!
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Evaluation Day
Mandatory Evaluation Day will be on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
We conduct player evaluations to be able to balance skills and experience distribution between the teams to promote a fair and competitive environment. This will allow us to create evenly matched teams.
Evaluations for players in the 3rd/4th grade:
9:00am on Sunday, May 18, 2025
Evaluations for players in the 5th/6th grade:
10:15am on Sunday, May 18, 2025
Evaluations for players in the 7th/8th grade:
11:30am on Sunday, May 18, 2025
Evaluations for players in the 2nd grade and younger
12:45pm on Sunday, May 18, 2025
All players should arrive at their scheduled times for evaluations. After the evaluations, the coaches in each division will draft players to create evenly matched teams. Once teams are finalized, your coach will reach out with more details (practices/game times). League games to start on Sunday, June 1, 2025.
Player/team requests, but they are not guaranteed. Our priority is to create balanced teams to ensure fair and competitive play. This is a great opportunity for players to make new friends while also competing against familiar faces!
Game Schedule & Format
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Games will be held on Sundays only to keep scheduling simple and convenient for families.
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Each game day includes a 30-minute team practice followed immediately by a 45-minute game.
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Example Schedule:
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9:00 AM – Practice begins
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9:30 AM – Game starts
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10:15 AM – Game ends
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Expected Schedules
Expected regular season practice/game times for the regular season*:
Junior Ballers Division - 3rd & 4th grade
9:00am to 10:15pm
Ballers Division - 5th & 6th grade
10:15am to 11:30am
Big Ballers Division - 7th & 8th grade
11:30am to 12:45pm
Little Ballers Division - 2nd grade & younger
12:45pm to 2:00pm
Tiny Tots Basketball Class
2:00pm to 3:00pm
* Actual game times may be subject to change
Playoff weeks begin on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Every team qualifies for the playoffs, but schedules are yet to be determined and will be based on regular season standings.
Spectators Fees
No spectator fees for regular season games! Come cheer on your favorite athletes free of charge. For playoff weeks, we ask for a nominal fee to help support the league and keep the program thriving.
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 Recommended substitutions at the 4:00 mark of the 4th quarter
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 the last 4 minutes 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