IT'S NOT JUST BASKETBALL.
IT'S A MOVEMENT!
OUR INAUGURAL SEASON BRINGS TOGETHER EACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEAM TO DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS AND LOVE FOR THE GAME.
EACH SEASON INCLUDES LEAGUE PLAY AND A POST SEASON TOURNAMENT WHERE EVERY SCHOOL TEAM CAN COMPETE AND CELEBRATE THEIR PROGRESS.
THE OFFICIAL PARTNER OF
MARIETTA BLUE DEVILS BASKETBALL
PLAYERS EXPERIENCE...
FUNDAMENTAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT
OUR LEAGUE FOCUS IS TEACHING FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS & TEAMWORK THROUGH STRUCTURED PRACTICES AND COMPETITIVE GAMES.
BASKETBALL IQ
PLAYERS GROW INDIVIDUALLY AND AS PART OF THEIR SCHOOL TEAM AS THEY LEARN MOTION OFFENSE, CREATING SPACE, OFFENSIVE DECISION MAKING, OFF-BALL MOVEMENT, AND MAN-TO-MAN DEFENSIVE PRINCIPLES.
SCHOOL TEAMS
PLAYERS CAN PLAY WITH THEIR FRIENDS AND CLASSMATES, REPRESENTING THEIR SCHOOL ON THE COURT.
WHAT TO EXPECT FOR PARENTS...
Gem City believes youth sports are a powerful tool for growth, both on the court and in life.
Our league emphasizes fundamental skills development, teamwork, and character building. Players learn ball movement, motion offense, spacing, and how to create separation, while also developing strong defensive habits playing man-to-man with helpside support.
As a parent, your encouragement, positivity, and support help shape your child's experience. We ask that your model good sportsmanship, trust the process, and focus on effort and growth over wins and losses. Together we're building confident athletes and strong communities.
2025-2026 SEASON TIMELINE
PRACTICES BEGINS NOVEMBER 3RD (TWICE A WEEK)
GAMES BEGIN DECEMBER 6TH (SATURDAYS)
POSTSEASON TOURNAMENT FEBRUARY 3RD THROUGH 8TH
ALL STAR WEEK BEGINS FEBRUARY 9TH
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