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Below are links, documents, and other information that coaches will need for the season they coach. Please click on the tab for the season you are coaching to find the information you are looking for.
Fall Coaches
3 v 3 Coaches:
-CLICK HERE for the 3v3 Program Manual
-Please check your online roster. For instructions, CLICK HERE
-Games are played on Sept. 13, 20, 27 Oct. 4, 11, 18; times may vary.
- Game locations TBD.
-Click here to submit game schedule request. Conflicts must be submitted by Sept. 1st.
5 on 5 Coaches:
-CLICK HERE for the 2025 Fall Basketball Rules
-Please check your online roster. For instructions, CLICK HERE
-Uniforms are NOT provided for the Fall 5v5 league. See below for Jock's Nitch information to order.
-Click here to submit practice request.
-Click here to submit game schedule request. Conflicts must be submitted by August 19th.
-Games will be played on September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, & 19 -- SUNDAYS ONLY
-Practices can start the week of August 26th.
- Special Rules for 5 on 5 are listed below:
Winter Coaches
3v3 Coaches:
3v3 Coaches Orientation (VIDEO)
Please check your online roster. For instructions, click here.
Game Schedules request can be submitted by clicking here.
Your 7 games will be played December 6-7, 13-14 January 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25 and March 31-April 1
5v5 Coaches- 1st-7th Grade :
Click here to view Winter Program Manual
Practice Request Form has closed- email practice@gabl.net for any questions.
Deadline October 1st
Practices start November 3rd
If you plan to practice elsewhere outside of GABL, please fill out the form to notify us. Your team can be reimbursed up to $25 per player
CLICK HERE to fill out the form for reimbursement. You will need to upload a copy of your permit to the form.
To download your parents contact information and team roster, please click here.
Click here to submit your game schedule request for 5v5. Due by November 3rd.
JERSEYS: White side is Home and Dark color is Away
**Grades 1st-3rd- white side of jerseys is HOME**
GABL Preseason games will be played on November 15-16; December 6-7; December 13-14
GABL Regular season games will be played January 9-11; January 16-18; January 23-25; January 30-February 1; February 6-8; February 13-15 (Note: Games will generally only be played on Saturdays and Sundays -- Friday games will only be scheduled in the event of "mass cancellations from the school districts" and the necessity to use Friday nights for make-ups.
GABL Postseason games will be played February 20-22& February 27-March 1 (4th-7th grades ONLY)
Special Rules for 5 on 5 are listed below:
Head coach must fill out an online coaching application. This may be completed during your own child's registration, or by clicking on the Volunteer tab in your account and then Add/Remove volunteer role. Please be sure to include your roster when registering.
Each individual player must register online. The coach may NOT do this for them. The registration form requires a parent/guardian to accept waivers for their children. When completing your application, please use the below information when filling out your level of competition.
5 – Competitive
4 – Upper Intermediate
3 – Intermediate
2 – Lower Intermediate
1- Beginner - Easiest Level of Competition
COMPETITIVE: Experienced, skilled players. More serious players and teams.
INTERMEDIATE: Athletic and/or has previous league experience, moderately competitive.
BEGINNER: Little or no league experience, less serious players.
Spring Coaches
3v3 Coaches:
Please check your online roster. For instructions, click here.
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5v5 Coaches:
Click here for Practice Request Form
Deadline March 15th
Practices begin week of April 1st.
Games begin April 7th. If you have a schedule request, please submit to the form. CLICK HERE to submit.
Please check your online roster. For instructions, please click here.
White side or lighter side of jersey is worn for HOME teams.
Darker color for AWAY teams.
Head coach must fill out an online coaching application. This may be completed during your own child's registration, or by clicking on the Volunteer tab in your account and then Add/Remove volunteer role. Please be sure to include your roster when registering.
Each individual player must register online. The coach may NOT do this for them. It requires a parent/guardian signature online.
Summer Coaches
3x5 Coaches:
Sessions will consist of:
- 20 Minute Practice
- 20 Minute 3v3 Game
- 30 Minute 5v5 Game
Games will be played on June 29th, July 13th, July 20th, and July 27th in 4 weeks.
Please check your online roster. For instructions, please click here.
White side or lighter side of jersey is worn for HOME teams.
Darker color for AWAY teams.
Head coach must fill out an online coaching application. This may be completed during your own child's registration, or by clicking on the Volunteer tab in your account and then Add/Remove volunteer role. Please be sure to include your roster when registering.
Each individual player must register online. The coach may NOT do this for them. It requires a parent/guardian signature online.