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Welcome to Girls Basketball!

Welcome to the GCCYS Girls Basketball page. We hope that you find the information provided on this page useful. We believe that basketball is a wonderful developmental sport for young girls. Our goal as the GCCYS is to support our member programs and associated families to help girls learn foundational teamwork and healthy competitive behaviors.

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FAQ

When are games played?

The girls basketball season will begin the last weekend in October for the 2026 and end with a tournament the weekend before Christmas.  There are no games on Thanksgiving weekend.  Games are played primarily on Saturdays and Sundays. There may be the occasional game on Friday evening and in rare cases, Thursday evening.

Are your referees certified?

Yes, all of our referees are OHSAA certified. When the GCCYS was formed for the 2015-2016 season, the roster of referees was upgrade to only include certified referees to provide a better game experience for everyone involved.

Are awards given to regular season or tournament winners?
Team trophies are given to 1st and 2nd place finishers in our post-season tournament. T-shirts are available for purchase for regular season and tournament champions.
Why do I need a Liability Waiver?
A Liability Waiver is an on-line form must be filled out by a parent or guardian for each player that wishes to participate in our league one time per school year. The purpose of the waiver is to release the league of any liability in the case of an accident or improper conduct by players, coaches, or fans.
What is a "Balanced" team?
In the Balanced divisions, programs should do their best to equally distribute the skill and athleticism across all teams. This is to create the best environment possible for all girls in those important early development seasons.
Are 5th/6th grades still combined into a JV division?
No, after a few years of experimenting with this, league members voted to dissolve the JV division. Grade specific teams (5th or 6th) can be registered. If your parish/school does not have enough kids to have separate grade teams, they must register as a 6th grade team.
How are 7th/8th combined grade levels managed?
League guidelines allow the combination of grade levels 7th and 8th to a Varsity division. It is up to each individual program to determine the right approach for their teams. As a league, we will work to match competitive levels within divisions.
Are there playing time rules?
For details, please refer to the league rules which are linked at the very top of the website or available in the Quick Links section on the front page of the web site.
Do I need to pay a gate fee to attend league games?
Each parish/school may choose to charge admission for regular season and post-season tournament games. Some choose not to charge or charge less than the league max which is $5/family, $3/adult, and $1/child.
St. Joseph Hamilton Brad Lantis Girls Basketball Coordinator
St. Jude Bill Poland Girls Basketball Coordinator
St. Louis School Josh Fite Girls Basketball Coordinator
St. Margaret of York Joe Borchelt Girls Basketball Coordinator
St. Mary Erin Heekin Girls Basketball Coordinator

League Timelines

Below is the timeline for this league. An empty timeline indicates it has not yet been finalized for the upcoming season.

  • Registration Period Opens
    register teams, enter gym availability, and enter schedule conflicts
  • Registration Period Ends
    all teams must be registered by this date and gym availability entered
  • 5th-8th Slotting Meeting
    finalize divisions for 5th-8th grade teams
  • Scheduling Process Begins
    Amerileagues will begin working on the regular league schedule
  • Practices May Begin
    parishes and schools may begin having girls team basketball practices
  • Coordinator Schedule Review
    coordinators will have a few days to review the schedule and provide feedback to the league
  • Schedule Released
    the regular season schedule will be released
  • Rosters/Liability Waivers Due
    team rosters and liability waivers are due in to the league
  • League Fees Due
    team registration fee (currently $120/team) due to the league
  • Season Begins
    the season will be played on Fridays-Sundays starting this weekend, skipping Thanksgiving weekend
  • Regular Season Ends
    this is the last day of the regular season
  • Tournament Schedule Released
    the schedule for the post-season tournament will be released by noon
  • Post Season Tournament Begins
    the post-season tournament will be played from December 17-20