2021 Narberth Boys Basketball League

​Applications for the 2020 Narberth Boys Summer Basketball League are now available at most schools' athletic office, basketball coach/office, or IN PERSON at the Narberth Borough Hall, 100 Conway Ave., Narberth, PA 19072; please do not call the Borough Office. You can also send an email to kazball@comcast.net and an application will be forwarded immediately. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

In previous years, the league has filled by March 31.

ELIGIBILITY

The league is open to boys presently in grades 7-12. No exceptions. Must be presently in the 7th grade. 

TEAM DRAFTS

There are three separate levels of play. There are no tryouts for the league. There is a draft for each league held in mid-April. The drafts are based on the information included on your application. 

Junior League (grades 7-8): 14 teams; 2 divisions of 7; 8 regular season games; 14-15 players per team.

National League (high school): 12 teams; 2 divisions of 6; 8 regular seasons games; 14-15 players per team.

American League (high school): 10 teams; 2 divisions of 5; 8 regular seasons games; 14 players per team.

PLAYER NOTIFICATION

Players are notified by the end of April via postcard that will include coach's information and regular season schedule (all teams make the playoffs). You will also receive a phone call or email from your coach by the end of April. 

Players are required to make a minimum of 5 of 8 regular season games to be eligible to play in the playoffs, All-Star Game or to be invited back to play the following summer.

Each player will receive a team t-shirt that will be distributed at the first 
game. T-shirts CANNOT be altered in anyway during the season (i.e. cut sleeves, etc.).

CALENDAR

Game times: Sundays: at Episcopal Academy from 10 a.m. thru 3 p.m. and Weekdays: 6,7,8 p.m. 

Junior League and National League: Regular season runs from the first Sunday in May through mid-July. Playoffs run until the end of July. 

American League: Regular season runs from the first Sunday in May through the end of June. Playoffs run until mid-July.

GAME LOCATIONS

All games are played outdoors at Narberth Playground 100 Conway Ave., Narberth PA, 19072, directly behind this building are the basketball courts and parking. In the event of rain, games will either move indoors to Waldron Academy or they will be rescheduled. We cannot begin to make any decision on playing outdoors due to inclement weather until 4:30 PM. And there are times when it starts to rain during a game and we will make the decision at that time. There is a rainout hotline that will announce this information (610-667-1890) that is made available after 4:30 PM. Do not call the hotline prior to 4:30 PM. Please call your coach first as he will have this information first.

LEAGUE INFORMATION

Referees: All games are officiated by certified PIAA referees. Games are 4 quarters; 8 minutes each quarter; 3 minute overtimes.

Playing Time: We ask coaches to give fair playing time, but we do not put any restrictions on time played. Practices are optional at the coach's discretion.

Defense: Man-to-man in half court/anything in full court. 

Unsportsmanlike Conduct: Any player who is involved in a fight will be given a one game suspension for his first offense, and will be expelled from the league for a second offense. If a player accumulates two technical fouls for unsportsmanlike conduct, he will be suspended for one game. If he then receives a third, he will be expelled from the league. Any coach who receives a total of three technical fouls will be dismissed.

Forfeit Avoidance Policy: Forfeited games are one of the worst things that can happen during a summer league season, as every participant leaves the court unhappy. Therefore, it is imperative that each player takes the responsibility to notify his coach if he cannot make a game. Coaches are also asked to notify and re-notify players about upcoming games. 

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