Who can play in the league?

Boys and girls who meet 1 of the following criteria: Age 10-14 as of August 1, 2009  or Grades 5-8 as of Jan. 1, 2009

Is the league for Milford residents only?

No, not at all.  Although the league has over 50% Milford residents, there are/have been players from Wilton, Amherst, Hollis, Brookline, Lyndeboro, Hudson, Merrimack, Bedford, Temple, Peterborough, and other towns.

How much does it cost to play in the league?

The cost is $50/player with a max of $100/family.

When are signups?

Signups are on Saturday, May 16 from 9-11, Thursday, May 21 from 6-8 pm and Saturday, May 23 from 9-11. Please note: The signups will be held at the Milford Christian Academy.

When and where are the games/practices?

All games and practices will be held at the Milford Christian Academy outside court.  Games will be held on Monday-Wednesday evenings (start time 6:00). Rain dates for games will be Thursday night.  Practices will be held either before games during the week or on the weekend.

My child has never played before, how can he/she play against others?

What makes this league unique, is that we attempt to match players of certain abilities against each other.  This is why the evaluation days are so important.  The league attempts to instruct players regardless of their ability.

Do boys play against girls?

We attempt to have the coaches have girls playing against girls, but sometimes there will be situations in which girls will be matched up against boys.

My child is young but I would like to play him/her in the 'A' level, can this be done?

We attempt to place players in a level in which they will be challenged, yet not overwhelmed.  When in doubt, we place players who are strong ‘B’ players in the ‘B’ division.  There are usually many players who would fall into this category, therefore we would match them up on different teams.  One rule in the league is that an ‘A’ player can not play down on the ‘B’ team, but a ‘B’ level player can always move up to the ‘A’ level.  Therefore it is better that they play on the ‘B’ team.  If the player is so dominant on the ‘B’ team, the coach has ability to move that player up to the ‘A’ level on a permanent basis (as long as the ‘B’ team remains competitive).

Can I coach and/or be a referee?

We are always looking for experiences coaches and referees.  If you have coached teams or would like to coach (as an assistant) please check the coaching line in the fair share forms when signing up.  If you have had experience refereeing and would like to help ref in the league, please check on the refereeing line in the fair share form when signing up.

When does the season start/end?

Practices start the week of June 14th and June 21st.  The games run for 5 weeks (1 game/week) from the weeks of June 28th – July 26th.  The playoffs begin the week of August 3rd.  The playoffs are single elimination.  We attempt to complete the season by the end of the 2nd full week in August (weather dependent).

Will my children be on the same team?

Yes, we will place family members on the same team.

Can I request to have my child play on the same team as a friend?

We have tried in the past to accommodate parents with this request.  Due to the size of the league we can no longer do this.

Can I sponsor a team?

If you are interested in sponsoring a team and would like more information please send email to MSBLHOOPS@AOL.COM.

We are going to go on vacation during the summer, should I sign my child up for the league?

Our rule of thumb is if you plan to miss more than 2 games and can not make practices on weekends, then in fairness to the team and the league, we recommend not signing up for the league.  We understand that families take vacations during the summer, but we are also looking for players who are committed to playing in the league.

Our son/daughter plays other sports (baseball, softball, football) during the summer, should we sign up for the league?

Again, our rule of thumb is if you plan to miss more than 2 games and can not make practices on weekends, then in fairness to the team and the league, we recommend not signing up for the league.  If your son is signing up for football, we recommend not signing up, as the playoffs conflict with the start of football season.  We have learned in the past that football requires players to attend all practices, therefore missing our playoffs.  This would be unfair to the league and the team.

Are there refreshments available?

While many players bring their own drinks, there are drinks (Gatorade, soda, fruit drink, and water), candy, and hot dogs for sale at the concession stand during all games.

What happens when it is raining out and my son/daughter has a game?

Decisions will be made by 5:00 the day of the game whether the game will be postponed or not.  Coaches will be informed and the information will be passed on to the players.  The web site will also be updated as soon as possible.  Postponed games will be played on Thursday and/or Friday nights.

What is Championship night?

Championship night is the celebration of the Milford Summer Basketball League Season.  All players and their families are invited.  The championship game will be played, and at halftime of the game, there will be presentations of awards to players from teams that have been eliminated (by the coaches of the teams).  Free pizza (2 slices) will be available to players (who wear their jerseys) throughout the evening.  In addition, ice cream will be on sale, along with drinks, candy and hot dogs from the concession stand.  Once the championship game has ended, a ceremony will be held and trophies will be given to both the runner-up and championship teams.

Who can I contact with more questions?

If you have questions, send email to MSBLHOOPS@AOL.COM.