SLC Basketball 2024-2025 Season
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What size basketballs should we purchase?
· Pre-k/K 27.5
· 1st/2nd Boys and Girls 27.5
· 3rd/4th Boys and Girls 28.5
· 5th/6th Girls 28.5
· 5th/6th Boys 29.5
2. When are practices and where?
Practices are determined after drafts by the coach. Practices are held at the various schools around Springtown (SES, SIS, Goshen and Reno), SLC and the GEM. Practices are held once per week for Prek/K, and twice per week for the other age divisions, depending upon gym availability.
3. When do practices and games start?
Practices usually begin in early December; games usually begin in January.
4. How do coaches talk with parents?
All communication is done through the GroupMe app, please download that in advance of drafts.
5. Can we guarantee a particular coach?
We do allow coach requests during registration, but we had over 300+ kiddos in the program last year; therefore, we cannot guarantee that your coach request will be honored.
6. Do we honor ride share requests?
We allow requests to be made but with 300+ registrants, we are unable to honor all requests unless there is a legitimate reason that has been discussed and approved with the board.
7. Can my child play up?
We encourage players who feel that they need more of a challenge to play up. We will evaluate each request to play up on an individual basis and will review prior playing experience and grade request. You may not play up out of convenience to play on a sibling team.
8. My child barely missed the 4-year-old age cut off; can they still play?
No. The child must be 4 as of September 1, 2024, to play.
9. What does registration cover?
Game Day reversible jersey, shorts, warm up jersey, practices, games, fees for refs, gym maintenance, practice basketballs, game basketballs, insurance, dues.