BASKETBALL

BASKETBALL INFO

SVAA's goal is to create an environment where every child will play and learn the game. No tryouts are required.

Over 6,700 participants play in the winter and summer seasons.  K-1st grade is instructional and 2nd-12th is regulation play.  K-2nd grade play on 8' hoops.  SVAA rules require that each player play a minimum of one and one half quarters.   Maximum team size is 10 players, no exceptions.

Our winter season (grades K-12 for boys and K-6 for girls) runs from December through February with a tournament the first weekend in March for grades 2-12.  Winter games are played on Saturdays and Sunday afternoons.  There will be standings and tournaments for grades 2-12.

Our summer season (grades 2 -12 for boys and 2 - 6 for girls) runs mid-June to mid-July.  Summer basketball is team registration only.  Teams will play 10 games, one during the week and one on Saturday.  Jerseys are not provided for the summer league, but can be purchased by contacting the SVAA office.  There will not be an end of season tournament and standings will not be kept.  

Coaches may request a practice gym by completing a practice request form.   SVAA will assign the practice time.  Winter teams get one practice time per week on a weeknight in an RISD gym.  There are no practice gyms available during the summer season.

Detailed information about SVAA basketball rules can be found in the Rule Book that is linked below.

IMPORTANT DATES

Winter 2026/2027

• Registration will begin in September.
• The winter season runs from early December to early March.

2026 BASKETBALL FEES

2026/2027 Winter Fees

K - 1st:  $
2nd - 4th:  $
5th - 12th: $

Late Fee

A non-refundable $20 late fee applies to registrations made after the deadline and player’s team assignment can only be made if space allows.

Refund Policy

A $20 administration fee applies on all refunds. Registration fees are non-refundable after the first game.

UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT

Winter
An SVAA team jersey is provided to each player and is required for each player to wear in order to participate in any game. Shoes and shorts/pants are the responsibility of the player. Consult your head coach for proper attire and colors prior to purchase.
No jewelry may be worn during practice or games.

Summer
Jerseys will not be provided, but can be purchased by contacting the SVAA office. 
No jewelry may be worn during practice or games.

TEAM FORMATION

For winter league, our maximum for teams is 10 players.  No exceptions.   

Winter League - Rosters for SVAA teams are formed by the grade level volunteer League Presidents based on player's grade, school the player attends, and space availability. Recruitment for specific teams by coaches or parents is not allowed.  Players returning from the previous year will be placed on his/her last year's team unless otherwise requested. Requests by new players for a specific team will be considered, but are not guaranteed.

High School Boys League  - 9th-12th grade teams will be coach formed.  Coaches will register a team and then invite his/her players.  The players will receive an email with a code and link to register individually online for his particular team.  Individuals without a team can call the office to register, but will only be placed on teams looking for additional players. 

Summer League - Rosters are formed by the coach.  Summer is team registration only.  Coaches will provide players with a team code to use when registering. Instructions to create a team can be found here .  Teams may have more than 10 players on a roster in the summer season only.