AIR21 BASKETBALL MISSION

Bring a “next generation” experience to ALL athletes who want to learn, compete, and have fun.

We create an environment where Players PLAY, Coaches COACH, and Parents CHEER.

WHY PLAY AIR21 BASKETBALL

3v3 format helps the player develop proper basketball fundamentals with dribbling, passing and shooting, while 5v5 limits the reps and minutes a player needs for development.

AIR21 STRUCTURE

Roster size of 5 players max so every player gets quality reps

Every player receives a Under Armour custom game jersey

Co-ed basketball Divisions are as follows:

Division 1:

Played on disposable rims set at 8' in height: K/5, 1st/6U, 2nd/7U. Played with 27.5 size basketball.

Division 2:

3rd/8U, 4th/9u, 5th/10U. Played with 28.5 size basketball.

Division 3:

6th/11U, 7th/12U, 8th/13-14U. Played with 29.5 size basketball.

JV & Varsity Divisions:

FR/JV Division (Boys and Girls Separated): 9th/14-15U and 10th/16U. Played with 29.5 size basketball for Boys, 28.5 for Girls.

Varsity Division (Boys and Girls Separated): 11th/17U and 12th/18U. Played with 29.5 size basketball for Boys, 28.5 for Girls.

League or Tournament Commissioner always on-site to assist in Game Day operations and Customer Service

GAME SCHEDULE & RULES:

Clinic/Practice starts at 12:00pm

Games start time: 1:00pm

Matchups will be provided a week prior to the first scheduled game.

1-1 minute timeout which is optional for the coach at any time within the 20 minutes.

Dead ball substitutions are fine but never for a player that has not been in for at least 4 minutes in length.

If a team only has 2 athletes, the game will be played 2 v 2; if a team only has 1 athlete the game will be forfeited, the team with at least 2 athletes will be credited for the win, then the athletes present from both teams will play 2 v 2. If both teams only have 1 athlete the game will be forfeited and credited as a tie.

Division 1 does not have to pass the ball in after checking the ball up. All other divisions do.

There are no personal foul limits. The team foul limit is 7. If the team foul limit is reached each foul after is 1 point and 1 free throw with a change in possession.

If a player is fouled while shooting and they make the shot, it is an automatic 3 points, change in possession.

If the player is fouled while shooting and they miss the shot, it is an automatic 1 point and 1 free throw, change in possession.

Man to Man defense only. No zone.

Double teaming and playing help defense is permitted.

The clock stops each dead ball under 2 minutes.

LEAGUE STANDINGS RULES:

Teams overall record is the primary determining factor in standings.

In case of ties, point difference is the next determining factor. The low is capped at -10 and the high is capped at +20.

In case of ties within the point difference, the final determining factor is total points scored.

GENERAL LEAGUE FORMAT:

Player receives Under Armour custom jersey

10-12 game seasons plus playoff tournament (2-3 games), playoffs are single elimination.

Each night teams play 2-20 minutes games (teams play 2 different teams per night for 20 minutes each)

3 v 3 format for developing dribbling, passing, shooting and defending

Man to Man defense only!

3-5 player rosters so everyone plays every game!

Practices are voluntary and organized by the independent coaches. Clinics are free and act as practices for the players with an independent coach.

NO Tryouts. NO Drafts. Rosters are formed by "friend" or "coach" request. Single players will be placed on teams with some similarity and familiarity such as same school, neighborhood, organization, etc. as the other players on the team.

Trophies are awarded to the Champions of each division

ROSTERS:

Teams are formed by participants requesting "friends" and "coaches" to play for during the season. All requests must be given on the registration form. We will work to meet your special requests, but we do not guarantee that any or all of your requests will be met. REFUNDS will not be given if AIR21 Basketball is unable to meet your special requests.

Single players will be placed on teams based on some form of familiarity through same school, sport organization, neighborhood, etc.

REFUND POLICY:

AIR21 Basketball offers the following refunds within these specific timelines. All refund requests must be submitted by email to your League Commissioner.

FULL or 100% registration fee refund if requested before uniforms are ordered for the league which occurs 3 weeks prior to start date.
HALF or 50% registration fee refund if requested after uniforms are ordered and prior to the 2nd game of the season not 2nd week of the season.
NO REFUND request submitted and processed after the 2nd game of the season
EQUIPMENT:

Players must wear shorts with NO pockets.

Under Armour AIR21 Uniforms are required and expected.

COACHES AND VOLUNTEERS:

All Coaches and Volunteers must provide the League Commissioner of your league with a current AIR21 Basketball Coaches certification and background check.

Safety is our main concern for our players, and we want to make sure we have proper and safe coaches.