ATHLETE INSTITUTE
YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE
ORANGEVILLE’S PREMIER BASKETBALL SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND GAMES
SPRING 2024 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
AIBL SMALL BALL — AGES 4-8
Learn the game of basketball and develop motor skills through fundamental skill development and mini-games, on lower nets. This is all about getting a taste of the sport and having a great time!
AIBL YOUTH LEAGUE — AGES 9-18
Weekly skill development and refereed basketball games for kids ages 9-18. One coach minimum per team. Evaluation session at start of season with aim to balance teams.
SMALL BALL REGISTRATION
AGES 4-8
YOUTH LEAGUE REGISTRATION
AGES 9-18
MEN’S LEAGUE COMING SUMMER 2024
Small Ball (U6-U8) Spring 2024 Dates
Sun, Apr 28th
Sun, May 5th
Sun, May 12th
OFF - May 19th
Sun, May 26th
Sun, Jun 2nd
Sun, Jun 9th
Sun, Jun 16th
Sun, Jun 23rd
Youth League (U10-U18) Spring 2024 Dates
Sun, Apr 28th - Evaluation sessions
Sun, May 5th
Sun, May 12th
OFF - May 19th
Sun, May 26th
Sun, Jun 2nd
Sun, Jun 9th - Playoffs
Sun, Jun 16th - Semi-Finals
Sun, Jun 23rd - Finals
Divisions/Times:
U6 Small Ball— 9:00-10:15 AM
U8 Small Ball — 10:15-11:30 AM
U10 League — 11:30-1:00 PM
U12 League — 1:00-2:30 PM
U14 League — 2:30-4:00 PM
U18 League — 4:00-5:30 PM
Location: Athlete Institute Dome
Fee: $205 + HST
SPRING 2024 GAME SCHEDULE, RESULTS, & STANDINGS
NEW MULTI-SPORT DOME FEATURES:
3 FIBA BASKETBALL COURTS
24,000 SQ. FT. HIGH PERFORMANCE PLAYING SURFACE
10 BASKETBALL NET SYSTEMS
SMALL BALL FEATURES
Reversible Jersey
Size 5 Basketball
End of Season Gift
(mini ball)
Photo Day
YOUTH LEAGUE FEATURES
Weekly Refereed Game
AIBL Uniform
Results & Standings Online
Photo Day
End of Season Awards
Playoffs
TESTIMONIALS
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
YOUTH LEAGUE RULES & REGULATIONS
Game Rules and Regulations:
FIBA Rules and Regulations with the following modifications
Volunteer Coaches
Each team will be coached by a volunteer coach
Volunteer coaches will also be responsible for running 30 mins of skill stations and/or practices prior to the game
If you are interested in volunteering to coach, please email mark.peterson@athleteinstitute.ca
Time
10:00 minute quarters, running time
3:00 minute half time
Substitutions will occur at the 5:00 minute mark of each quarter
Defense
U10, U12 and U14 Divisions are not permitted to play zone defense
U18 Division is permitted to play zone defense
U10, U12 and U14 Divisions are not permitted to defend the opposing team in the front-court (the other team’s half)
U18 Division is permitted to defend the opposing team in the front-court (the other team’s half)
Scoring
U10 and U12 Divisions will not have 3-point field goals. All baskets will be 2 points regardless of where they are made on the court.
Shooting Fouls
A shooting foul on a 2-pt field goal MISS will be rewarded with 1 free throw worth 2 points
A shooting foul on a 2-pt field goal MAKE will be rewarded with 2 points plus 1 free throw worth 1 point
A shooting foul on a 3-pt field goal MISS will be rewarded with 1 free throw worth 2 points, plus 1 free throw worth 1 point
A shooting foul on a 3-pt field goal MAKE will be rewarded with 3 points plus 1 free throw worth 1 point
Fouls in the Final Minute
In the final minute of the game, the 2nd foul will result in shooting one free throw worth 2 points
Technical/Unsportsmanlike Fouls
Technical fouls are non-contact fouls and result in 1 free throw worth 1 point
Unsportsmanlike fouls are contact fouls and result in 1 free throw worth 2 points
Two technical fouls = player ejection
Two unsportsmanlike fouls = player ejection
One technical foul and 1 unsportsmanlike foul = player ejection
Two ejections = 1 game suspension
Time Outs
No timeouts
Overtime
If score is tied at the end of regulation, there will be a 2:00 minute overtime
Referee
All games will be refereed by at least one certified official
Accessories
Jewellery such as bracelets may be worn for religious purposes so long as they are taped down and do not present a hazard for injury to others