August 1st, 2014Basketball BC Launches U14 Metro League

U14 Metro League

In response to numerous requests to provide additional playing opportunities for athletes at the U14 level, Basketball BC is pleased to announce the launch of the Boys and Girls U14 Metro League for Autumn 2014.

The league will commence on Friday, September 19th and continue each Friday evening, with the exception of October 31st, and will culminate with the league championship tournament, which will be held on November 14th and 15th. League Championship games will be held on Friday evening and Saturday during the day. The league will consist of 10 games total consisting of 7 League games and 3 playoff games.

The league is open to players in grade 8 per BC School Sports rules or under. The U`14 Metro League is scheduled to use Simon Fraser University and the Langley Events Centre as its home courts. Games will be one hour in duration starting at 6:00, 7:00 & 9:00 pm. Two BCBOA officials, a score keeper, a timer and a league coordinator will be provided for each game. Game modification for this league include the use of a 30 second shooting clock, 10 second backcourt and the 6.25 metre 3pt line. The  use of person to person defense is strongly encouraged as recommended for this development phase by Canada Basketball’s Long Term Athlete Development Model.

The cost to participate is $850.00. Limited space is available so please ensure that you register early. Contact Stacey Graham HERE (phone 604-455-2815) or Ross Tomlinson HERE (phone 604-455-2810)

League Dates:

Friday, September 19th

Friday, September 26th

Friday, October 3rd

Friday, October 10th

Friday, October 17th

Friday, October 24th

Friday, October 31st (Halloween) No League Games on this evening

Friday, November 7th

Friday, November 14th League Championships

Saturday, November 15th League Championships

 

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