League Information

RFPRA Basketball Officials Needed
Now seeking applications for Youth Basketball Referees. Experience is preferred, but training will be available. The minimum age for referees is 20 years old (must have a valid driver’s license). Pick-up and submit applications at the Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority located  at 1 Shorter Ave, Rome, GA. For more information contact Rick Haase at 706-291-0766.

Basketball League
Games Begin: Jan 5
Game Location Directions: Anthony, Fielder, Gilbreath, Thornton

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General Information

Season dates
Winter basketball: December - February (Excludes All Star play)

Age groups and Gender
Boys and girls teams are formed in all age divisions:

Gender Division, Goal Height - Ball Size
Boys & Girls, 5&6: 6-1/2 ft - 27
Boys & Girls, 7&8: 8.5 ft - 28.5
Boys & Girls, 9&10: 8.5 ft - 28.5
Boys & Girls, 11&12: 10 ft - 28.5
Girls, 13&14: 10 ft - 28.5
Boys, 13&14: 10 ft - 30

Age Control Date
The age control date is the participant's age as of January 1 of the current year.

Game Days and Times
All days are open for play except Sunday. Games are normally played on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday with 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 game times and Saturdays starting at 10:00 am. Teams generally play 2 to 3 games per week.

Game Locations
Games are played at four gyms:
1) Thornton Center: N.Floyd Park Rd. Rome, 30165
2) Gilbreath Center at Wolfe Park: 106 Park Ave Se, Lindale, 30147
3) Anthony Center at Garden Lakes Park 901 Garden Lakes Blvd. NW, Rome, 30161
4) Fielder Center: 1500 Crane St. SW. Rome 30161

Game Participation Rule
It is mandatory for all participants to play in all games. Each child must play 1 full uninterrupted quarter of each game.

Uniforms
Uniforms are not included in the registration fee. Parents are responsible for purchasing the child's uniform to include shirt, shorts, and court shoes. The Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority has developed a uniform standard to ease the burden of selection and provide greater continuity to the program. The RFPRA name/logo, player name and/or team sponsor name is allowed on the back of the jersey. Each coach will receive this information to share with parents. Coaches and parents will determine uniform color and team name at the first team meeting.

Awards
Each player in the 5-6 year-old age division will receive an award. All other age divisions will receive first and second place individual player awards following post season tournament.

All-star Selection Process (Excludes 5-6 Year Instructional Division)
Players are evaluated throughout the season to be considered for post season All-star play. All coaches in the league along with the sports coordinator will meet and select All-star team participants. Once the teams are formed, the All-star team coaches will be selected by the sports coordinator. An All-star team is formed from the participants within the league they played during regular season. Players who play up in age-group during league play can only qualify for All-stars in that same age group. All players that are selected for the All-star team will be contacted by the All-star head coach. Teams will compete in District and State competition under the by-laws of GRPA.

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