Register for Newton Girls Basketball today!

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Sports
Registration is Now Open!

We are thrilled to welcome players back to the court for the 2021 – 2022 NGBA Season!  NGBA is a recreational basketball league for girls in grades 2 – 8 offering fun for beginner and experienced players alike!  We welcome Newton residents, as well as players from neighboring communities.   Come join us and bring a friend!  We appreciate your sharing this information with anyone who may be interested.

Registration Period
October 1 – November 5.
After November 5, a $20 late fee will apply and we cannot guarantee a spot on a team or accommodate a friend request. 

Registration Fees
Grade 2: $145, plus a $3 service fee charged by our registration service.
Grades 3 – 8: $175, plus a $3 service fee charged by our registration service.

Sibling Discount
NGBA provides a $20 discount per-child for the second child in the same family and on each additional child (3rd or beyond). All children must be registered using the same Sports Connect account to receive the sibling discount.  The discount will automatically apply at checkout.

Financial Aid
If your family is experiencing financial hardship, the registration fee may be waived upon request (strict confidence will be observed).  

Refunds
Players who withdraw by November 15, 2021 will receive a partial refund; $25 of the fee is nonrefundable. No refunds are available for players withdrawing after November 15th.  If the NGBA season is cancelled due to social distancing measures, school closures or other unforeseen circumstances, registrants will receive a partial refund of applicable registration fees.  See NGBA website for details.

Season Dates
Grade 2: Sessions run on Saturdays, December 4 – March 5.  Select a 9:00, 10:00 or 11:00 AM session time when you register.   There are no teams or weekday practices for Grade 2. The Grade 2 program is focused on a fun, learning environment.

Grades 3 – 8: 1-hour practices begin the week of November 29.  You may select one day on the registration form that you are NOT able to practice. Otherwise practice times will be assigned according to coach availability (Monday – Thursday).  Games are played Saturdays, December 4 – March 5.

If there is a snow day, the season will be extended to March 12.  There are no games or practices during school vacations (12/25/19 – 1/1/20, 2/19/20 – 2/26/20).
This is an all volunteer league.  Please consider signing up to coach when you register your 3rd – 8th grade child.  

REGISTER NOW