2026 Smaller Ballers Basketball League

• Designed to provide young players a fun and competitive environment to learn the game and develop their skills.

• Players will compete in a structured league format with balanced teams and quality competition.

• Participants will play 7 games over a 5-week season.

• All games will be played on Wednesday evenings.

League Divisions

• 3rd & 4th Grade Boys Division

• 5th & 6th Grade Boys Division

• Total league capacity: 75 participants

• Team structure:

• 5 teams – 3rd/4th Grade Division

• 5 teams – 5th/6th Grade Division

• Regular Season Begins

• Wednesday, April 8, 2026

• Game Nights

• All regular league games will be played on Wednesday evenings

• Games will begin at 5:15 PM each week

• Final games will start no later than 8:30 PM

Uniforms

• Each participant will receive a custom Smaller Ballers league uniform

• Uniform features include:

• Custom league jersey

• Player last name printed on the back

• Jerseys must be worn for all league contests

• Uniform is yours to keep after the season

League Rules & Game Policies

• Games consist of two 18-minute halves (running clock)

• Clock will stop during the final minute of the game

• Timeouts allowed:

• 1 – 30 second timeout per half

• 1 floating full timeout per game

• Overtime

• 1st Overtime: 2 minutes

• 2nd Overtime: Sudden death tip-off (first basket wins)

• 4-on-4 play is allowed

• No pressing or zone defense until the final 5 minutes of each half

• League will observe all IHSAA guidelines regarding game play

• Pocket City Basketball will not be responsible for forfeits

• Conduct Policy

• Player, coach, and spectator conduct will be strictly enforced

• Fighting or major misconduct will result in immediate dismissal from the league without refund

• Spectator Admission

• $7 admission per week

• Children 12 and under are free

• Free admission provided for:

• Coaches

• Referees

• Media members

• Volunteer scoreboard and scoresheet operators (must sign in)

• Pass-outs will be available for spectators leaving and returning to the facility

• Concessions will be available