What is the general timeline for the season?

Registration opens in late summer.  Practices begin mid-October.  Season runs from early December to the end of February. 

Who is eligible to play?

Boys and girls* between the ages of 7 and 15 (as of 8/31/24) who reside in Hamilton Twp., NJ.   New registrations from non-Hamilton residents will not be accepted.  Proof of residency will be required.  *Please note that, while we certainly welcome girls to participate in our league, about 95% of our players are boys.  

What is the cutoff date to determine age?

For the 2024-2025 season, it is August 31, 2024. That means your child's age on August 31, 2024 is their "league age" for the entire season.  This is the age used to determine which division they are eligible to play in.

Are there residency restrictions?

All new registrants must be a resident of Hamilton Twp.  We are no longer accepting new registrations from residents outside of Hamilton Twp.  Proof of residency will be required for all new registrations. Any non-Hamilton registrations that are received will be refunded immediately minus a $20 processing fee.

When does registration open?

Registration for the 2024-2025 season will open in late August.  All registrations must be completed online on the league website.  There will be no in-person or mail in registrations.  Registration will remain open until late September or until we reach the maximum number of players we are able to accommodate this season. Once registration closes, we will continue to accept names on the Wait List.

What are the registration fees? (Subject to change for 2024-2025 season)

Cadets Division - $145

Jr Lads Division -  $145

Lads Division -  $145

There is a small processing fee assessed by our registration provider.

Do you offer any discounts?

We have a Family Discount.  Take $20 off for every additional player being registered from the same family.  Ex. 1st player per family – regular registration fee, 2nd player per family - save $20, 3rd player per family – save $40, and so on.

What are the expectations for participating in fund-raisers?

Once again, for the 2024-2025 season, there will be NO MANDATORY FUNDRAISERS.  

What is the refund policy?

Full Registration Fee refunds are offered prior to players being assigned to a team.  Once a player is placed on a team, no refunds will be given.  Service fees are always non-refundable.  Non-Hamilton residents who register will have their fee refunded immediately minus service fees and a 20% processing fee.

How does the Wait List work?

Due to limited available gym time, we are only able to accommodate a certain number of players and teams.  Our minimum play rules do not allow us to have more than 10 players per team.  Once we reach our limit, we start building a Wait List.  

When a player drops from the league for any reason, we replace that player with a player on the Wait List of a similar age.  Generally, players are activated from the Wait List in the order they were added to the list.  Players are less likely to be replaced as we get later into the season.  In all cases, it is at the discretion of the league as to who will be activated.   

When are Player Evaluations?

Player Evaluations will be scheduled for Saturday, October 19 at Crockett Middle School.  Times are to be determined.

Who needs to attend Player Evaluations?

All players must to attend Player Evaluations.  Players on the Wait List do not need to attend.

We understand that many players are participating in other activities, but we ask that you make every effort to attend Player Evaluations.  All players will be placed on a team whether they are at evaluations or not, but players not attending is our biggest obstacle in keeping our teams competitively balanced.

Why do we have Player Evaluations?

Players are evaluated to get an idea of their skill level.  This helps us balance teams as best as possible.  Each player's evaluation will only take a few minutes.  They will take a few layups, along with short jumpers, foul shot, and three pointer (older players).  

Are all players placed on a team?

All players who are registered prior to registration closing will be placed on a team.  Once we reach the maximum number of players we can accommodate, or the registration cut off date, players will be placed on a Wait List. 

Do you accept requests for players to be on the same team?

We do not accept special requests.  Siblings will be placed on the same team if they fall into the same division.  

When do practices begin?

Practices begin the week of October 28.  They are held on weeknights once a week at the same time and location.  Day, time, and location is dependent on the team.  We are not able to take requests for specific practice nights.  Once players are placed on a team, they will not be switched to a different team for practice availability.

When do games begin?

The first games are scheduled for December 7, 2024.  Games are played on weekends.  Complete schedules will be posted shortly after teams are selected.

When does the season end?

Championship games will be late February / early March 2025.  

What is the Cadets Division?

The Cadets Division is for players ages 7 - 9 (as of 8/31/24).  NO LEAGUE AGE 6 YEAR OLDS WILL BE PLACED IN THE CADETS DIVISION. Games are held on weekends primarily at Crockett Middle School.  Each team consists of 10 players.  All players must play at least two full quarters of every game.  Games consist of four six minute quarters.  A 28.5 inch basketball is used (also referred to as size 8 or a women's basketball).

Ten games are scheduled to be played.  We will make every effort to make up games cancelled due to weather, but we cannot guarantee it. At the end of the regular season, the teams in the top half of the standings will play in the 'A' Flight playoffs.  All teams in the lower half of the standings will play in 'B' Flight playoffs. Playoff structure is subject to change.

* Please note that division alignment is subject to change based on registration numbers.

Can a 6 year old tryout for the Cadets Division?

No 6 year olds will be placed in the Cadets Division.

What is the Jr. Lads Division?

The Jr. Lads Division is for players ages 10 - 12 (as of 8/31/24).  Games are on weekends at Nottingham High School (old gym) or Grice Middle School.  Each team consists of 10 players.  All players must play at least two full quarters of every game.  Games consist of four seven minute quarters.  A 28.5 inch basketball is used (also referred to as size 8 or a women's basketball).

Ten games are scheduled to be played.  We will make every effort to make up games cancelled due to weather, but we cannot guarantee it.  At the end of the regular season, all teams play in a single elimination playoff tournament to determine the division champion. Playoff structure is subject to change.

* Please note that division alignment is subject to change based on registration numbers.

What is the Lads Division?

The Lads Division is for players ages 13 - 15 (as of 8/31/24).  Games are on weekends at Nottingham High School , Grice Middle School, or Crockett Middle School.  Each team consists of 10 players.  All players must play at least one full quarter in the first half of every game.  Games consist of four seven minute quarters.  A 29.5 inch basketball (also referred to as size 7 or regulation size) is used.

Ten games are scheduled to be played.  We will make every effort to make up games cancelled due to weather, but we cannot guarantee it. At the end of the regular season, all teams play in a single elimination playoff tournament to determine the division champion. Playoff structure is subject to change.

* Please note that division alignment is subject to change based on registration numbers.