recreational basketball

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helpful links

Weather hotline: (309) 366-1112

GHAA Basketball Facebook Group

ghaa Facebook page

general rules and regulations

age-specific rules

REC BASKETBALL registration

The Germantown Hills Athletic Association is dedicated to the development of our youth thru athletic programs designed to “teach” sportsmanship, team play, discipline, and responsibility. The Coaches and the Association members are volunteers donating their time and effort for the betterment of our youth.

Recreational basketball for all children kindergarten through 8th grade.

If you are volunteering to Head Coach your child's team, you can skip paying your child's fees, as your child will not be charged. Please indicate your interest in the volunteer space of the registration form. You can also contact us HERE.

The Golden Coaching Rule

Avoid the 3 L’s- Lines, Laps, Lectures

Train sport-specific.

The kids came to play SPORTS. Not to hear lectures.

general rules & Regulations

All coaches, volunteers, and parents of players must adhere to the rules and regulations as stated herein:

Coaches must use positive coaching techniques and emphasize having fun and player development.
- This includes practices, team meetings, and games.
Under no circumstances should a coach, player, parent, or anyone in attendance be allowed to question a referee/umpire disrespectfully. It is the responsibility of the coach to enforce this rule. Failure to adhere to this rule could result in expulsion from the current game and upon review from the league. Should a coach have an issue with a referee/umpire or call, the coach should bring the issue to the attention of the ref coordinator or director.
All players who regularly attend practice and acceptably conduct themselves should receive equal game playing time.
Players must wear the approved uniform shirt as supplied by the league. It may be necessary for a player to wear other outer gear but only at the referee/umpire's discretion.
Players must wear approved footgear – this includes cleats or tennis shoes.
Players cannot wear jewelry, including rings, earrings, necklaces, or any pierced jewelry.
- All players with newly pierced ears must wear band-aids or other protective coverings for the player’s safety.
Approved sports goggles must protect players who wear eyeglasses.
Coaches and players are strictly forbidden from using foul language. Parents and spectators are discouraged from using abusive or vulgar language, creating a poor sports atmosphere.
The use of tobacco products of any kind is strictly forbidden during practices and games. Coaches must arrive at games and practices at least 5 minutes early and be ready to go when kids arrive, so no valuable learning time is lost during set-up.
It is strongly encouraged that all teams line up and shake hands to demonstrate good sportsmanship after each game.
Disciplinary problems need to be addressed first by the coach with the player, then with the parent(s) if there is no change in behavior.
- Then, if no change is seen, bring the behavior issue to the attention of the league director for additional review.
If there are problems with a referee, they should be handled professionally and away from the kids.
- Thank them.
Be Positive – HAVE FUN!!!