Registration
Registration for grades for the 2011/2012 season is now open. Please read the following information regarding deadlines and team formation - then click here to proceed to registration.
Please Email us if you have any questions about registration.
Cancellations prior to 11/20 may be eligible for a partial refund - you can contact NGBA for details. No refunds are available for cancellations after November 21st.
Eligibility: Any girl in 2nd through 12th grades, who lives in Newton, attends school in Newton, or has parents living in Newton, is eligible. No prior experience playing basketball is necessary. Enrollment is limited due to availability of gym space. Girls will be eligible for team assignments in the order that we receive their applications. Team assignments are finalized in mid-November for Grades 3-8 and late-November for the High School League. Grade 2 does not have pre-assigned teams and is scrimmage based.
Registration Deadlines:
- Grades 3-6: October 21, 2011
- Grade 7/8:October 21, 2011
- Grade 2: November 2, 2011
- High School League: November 30, 2011
Registration Options: We are an online registration league with payment by credit card. On-line registration greatly simplifies the registration process for our all-volunteer organization. This has proved to be quite successful; more than 95% of all players registered online last season. We hope to reach virtually 100% this year and have made it possible to register on-line even if you are requesting a scholarship or wish to pay by check. Contact the Registrar for details. In case of family hardship, the fee will be waived upon written request (strict confidence will be observed).
Registration Fees: The Registration fee covers the cost of gym rental, referees, team balls, tournaments, and supplies.
- Grade 2: $95
- Grades 3-8: $125
- High School League: $95
There is a $10 discount for the second player in a family, and a $20 discount for each additional player in the family.
Late Fee: There is a $15 Late Fee for registrations received after the Registration Deadlines.
Drop Fee: There is a drop fee for withdrawal prior to the start of the season. Registration fees are non-refundable for withdrawals after the first games are played.
Grades 2-8: There is a $5 Drop Fee for withdrawal prior to the Drop date; after that date, the Drop Fee is $15 for withdrawal through the date of the first games.
High School League: The Drop Fee is $5 for withdrawal through the Registration Deadline, and $15 for withdrawal after that date but prior to the date of the first games.
Team Assignments for Grades 3-8: For information about the team selection process, see Parents' Page.
Schedules
Grades 3-8: The first practice is the week of November 28, 2011. The first game is Saturday, December 3rd.
High School League: Games in the High School league start on December 17th and run through the March Madness Tournament, which takes place on the first Saturday in March. There are no practices. Games are played late in the day at the Bigelow Middle School gym.
Jewelry Policy: For the girls' safety, no jewelry (bracelets, rings, earrings, etc.) of any kind may be worn in practice or games. Girls may not wear anything in their hair that could result in an injury, such as beads or barrettes. Under no circumstances (including covering them with tape) may earrings be worn. There is absolutely no flexibility in the enforcement of this policy; don't even bother trying.
Referees Wanted!: Earn money and have fun! This is a great job for adults and high school students. No experience is necessary, though familiarity with the game is expected. The NGBA provides an initial 2-hour training session for all referees, and assists referees as the season progresses. Contact our Referee Coordinator, if you are interested.