Who is eligible to play for the CDABA?
Any child from Kindergarten thru 12th grade residing within the Central Dauphin School District. They may be attending public or private schools, or may be home-schooled. Children who play for a school sponsored basketball team (7th-12th grade) are ineligible. For the 2008-2009 season we had over 720 participates.

What are the fees?
For 2008-09, the skill builders (Kindergarten -2nd grades)  are $55 online. The recreational league (3rd-12th grades) is $80 online

My child will be trying out for the school team, but not make it. Can I register him/her so they can play basketball in case they get cut?
Yes. We will refund your money, minus a $5 processing fee, if your child subsequently makes the school basketball team AND you notify us by December 6.

When is your season?
Teams are picked in November (specific dates depending on age group). The regular season will end in late February, with playoffs concluding the 2nd weekend of March.

Are uniforms provided?
Each player is given a numbered team shirt to be worn at all games. Any player without their team shirt, can not play.

How many players per team?
The recreational league play is divided into separate boys and girls divisions. The divisions are based on grades and are as follows:  3rd/4th,  5th/6th,  7th/8th, 5th/6th/7th (only girls), 8th-12th (only girls) and 9th-12th.  Teams will have 8-10 children per team.

The skill building program is separate. There is a coed kindergarten program, separate boys & girls 1st grade programs, and separate boys & girls 2nd grade programs. The 2nd graders will play informal scrimmages in the latter half of their program.

How often do they play?
The recreational league plays as follows:
Grades 3/4: 10 games per season, played at Paxtonia Elementary School. Games are usually played Mon-Thurs, with makeups on Fridays.
Grades 5/6: 12 games per season, played at CD Middle School or CD East Middle School. Games are usually Sat OR Sun, with 2 games played Tues-Thurs.
Grades 7/8: 13 games per season, played at CD Middle School or CD East Middle School. Games are usually Sat OR Sun, with 3 games played Tues-Thurs.
Grades 9-12th: 15 games per season, played at CD Middle School or CD East Middle School. Games are usually Sat OR Sun, with 5 games played Tues-Thurs. Once the schedule is set, they will mostly practice or play on the same days from week to week. Most teams choose to practice once (or sometimes twice) per week.

The skill builders will have 2 sessions per week from Monday - Thursday (same from week to week). Make-up sessions are held on Fridays. Weekends are not scheduled.

What about playing time in the recreational league?
We have policies that each coach must follow to insure that each child plays significant time in each half.

How about referees?
The league will use PIAA referees for all games 3rd grade and up.

Any restrictions on defense?
The 3rd/4th grade division will only play man-to-man. There are no longer any restrictions on 5th grade and up (zones are now permissible).

Do players receive awards?
Trophies will be awarded to the 1st & 2nd place teams in the playoffs for each division. There is also an awards night/pizza party in Feb for the skill builders and in March for the recreational league.

What is new for 2008-09?
No major changes have been scheduled for the upcoming season. We will continue to improve upon what has been accomplished.

I hear there is a 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament?
Yes. Big Jim's 3-on-3 began in 1999 and has been very successful. We fill up every year and have to turn teams away. This is a huge fundraisor for CDABA (last year we made over $8,000 in profit), and helps to hold our costs down. We encourage children from the recreational program to form teams and participate (for an added fee). Registration begins each January 1st.
We also need about 60 volunteers to make the tournament a success. Please consider donating 3 or 4 hours of your time. The tournament is always the 3rd Saturday of March. This season it is scheduled for March 7th, 2009.

I have further questions?
Contact us at CDABABasketball@gmail.com