This league (REBL) is run through the Rochester Community Schools Enrichment Department with support from RCS Elementary Schools and Community Members.

MISSION = An elementary school basketball program focusing on skill development, friendships, and continued interest in basketball.

WHY?

Provide more youth with the opportunity to play basketball in a competitive and fun environment at their home elementary school with their friends they go to school with.

Establish school pride in players to represent their school and community while getting to play other elementary schools in the district.

Build a sustainable structure and pipeline connected with RCS's established middle and high school basketball programs.

DETAILS (for REBL - Girls Team)

One - 4/5 Grade Combined Team at participating elementary schools. Team must have a volunteer coach in order to have a team.

Maximum of 10 players per team. The first 10 students to register once the online process opens will be on the team. Please, if class is full, put your child on the WAIT LIST.

Weeks of Practice: will take place on Wednesday or Thursday evenings for 1 hour between 6:30p - 9p timeframe (day & time Based on the Elementary School). All practices take place at the home elementary school.

Elementary Schools Currently Involved: Brewster, Brooklands, Delta Kelly, Hamlin, Long Meadow, McGregor, Meadow Brook, Musson, and North Hill

Games will be against other RCS elementary teams. Games will be at home or other elementary schools in RCS on either Wednesday or Thursday evenings based on location between 6:30p-9p time frame.

Playoff games for qualifying teams to determine the District Champion at each grade level

Cost: $42 Per Player.

WANT TO ENSURE A SPOT?

This league can be an excellent opportunity for students and our RCS community. To achieve success we need 1 volunteer coach at the 4th and 5th grade levels to ensure that a participating elementary school has a team. Volunteer coaches will be able to select a volunteer assistance coach. All Volunteer Coaches and Assistants will need to go through the iChat and RCS Enrichment department Volunteer Background Process. Click to fill out the Volunteer Coaching Interest Form.

INTERESTED IN BEING A SPONSOR?

There is a start-up cost for the elementary school. If the school does not have the funds, the team won’t be able to be organized. Do you have a business or know somebody who does that would be interested in being a league sponsor?

Rochester Orthodontics, Douglas J Salons / Douglas J Aveda Institutes, Moose Athletics, Crossfire HR Group, Jeffery Automotive Group, Ray Lighting Centersand Prefix are REBL’s first sponsors. Check them out! Their generous donations will help provide participating elementary teams with needed equipment and resources!

If you have a business that would be interested in sponsoring, reach out to rcsrebl@gmail.com Lots of families will be connected to this league across the district. We will make sure your logo and business link is promoted.

FAQs

Q: What if there is not a coach for a grade level?

A: Unfortunately, without a volunteer coach, there will not be a team for that grade level at that elementary school.

Q: What if the team/class is full?

A: Once a team fills up, a waitlist will occur. During this first year, we will evaluate items like obtaining volunteer coaches, gym space, registrations, and interest. That data will help inform decisions like the possibility of adding an additional team at each school.

Q: Elementary gyms are small, where can we sit?

A: Yes, elementary gyms are made for elementary students! Bring a chair and it will work out. Kids don’t care, they just want to play.

Q: Are games going to be structured?

A: Yes, we will have assistant coaches/coaches or volunteers like National Honor Society students referee games so that there is structure and players are learning the rules of the game.

Q: How does playing time work?

A: All players on the team will receive equal playing time.

Q: My student plays basketball in another local league, can he/she still play in REBL?

A: Yes! We know there are many great basketball options in the Rochester Area. We are not competing with other leagues. Continue to play in other leagues. If your student is available on Wednesday/Thursday evenings and is interested in playing basketball for their school then sign up for REBL.