How to Start a Basketball League

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Starting a basketball league is a relatively simple process that requires some simple organization and ability to recruit to players. This article will explain how to start a basketball league in your community or neighborhood.

1

Determine the type of league you want to start

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    Do you want it to be streetball? Or are you going to be in need of a gym?
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2

Find a place to play.

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    Usually they'll allow it. [1]
3

Decide on the size of the league.

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    For example 7-8 year olds, 9-10 year olds, 11-12 year olds, ect.
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    try to get a minimum of 10. This will be your board.
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Obtain registration forms.

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Create a website!

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    You can go to eteamz.com and get a website at a very low cost that specializes in basketball websites or you can go to hometeamsonline.com. Create a free league at PlayerMania.com, it also allows your players to network. [2]
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6

Look for sponsors.

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    Usually a local McDonalds or something will sponsor.
7

Hold a draft.

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    Hold a special date to do this. Make it fair, though.
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Create a schedule.

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    Then you can schedule a tournament.
9

Look for a photographer.

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    Parents will love this.
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Look for some volunteers for referees.

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    This will make the game more exciting. [3]
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Sell tickets

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    Congratulations, you now have a basketball league!
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    What makes a successful basketball player?
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    Ryan Tremblay is a Basketball Coach and the Owner of National Sports ID and STACK Basketball. With over 30 years of experience, Ryan specializes in basketball coaching, social media marketing, and website design. Ryan created the National Sports ID as a platform to verify the age/grade of youth athletes and STACK Basketball to inspire young athletes to grow into mature individuals and basketball players. Ryan was a First Team All-Decade basketball player in Bergen County and finished in the top 20 all-time leading scorers in the county’s history with 1,730 points. He went on to Caldwell University on a basketball scholarship where he was part of three championship teams. Ryan was a two-time All-Metropolitan, All-State, and All-Conference point guard and the all-time three-point leader in the school’s history, landing him in the Caldwell University Athletic Hall of Fame.
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    The best players I've coached are great listeners—beyond that, they're humble, win gracefully, and lose with respect. Ultimately, I believe good sportsmanship is key: it should be one of the top three of four traits of a high performing basketball player. If you can conduct yourself as an athlete, that will take you a long way. A great basketball also needs courage and dry: they should be doing the "dirty work": they're the vocal leader in a huddle and are an extension of the coach. They're also heavily invested in their sport: they dive on the floor for loose balls and are the hardest workers at the gym. Essentially, nothing will stop them from giving basketball their all.
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    How do I get other teams to play against my basketball team?
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    Ask to join a league. Join a local basketball league with your team. Apply until a league accepts your team.
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    In my experience, the cost would be between $250 to $300 for a tournament with at least two games. For a league, you might have to pay $75 to $100 per player. (Some leagues will give you a family discount for two or more siblings.)
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      Things You'll Need

      • Basketballs (of course)
      • A basketball gym
      • A board directory (board members)
      • Volunteers
      • Money (some start up cost)
      • Scoreboard

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      1. ↑ https://playpass.com/blog/how-to-organize-a-recreational-sports-league
      2. ↑ https://www.regpacks.com/blog/how-to-run-and-manage-a-successful-sports-league-infographic/
      3. ↑ https://www.ezfacility.com/blog/6-crucial-steps-to-starting-a-sports-league/

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