ATHLETE INSTITUTE
YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE

ORANGEVILLE’S PREMIER BASKETBALL SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND GAMES

SPRING 2024 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

AIBL SMALL BALL — AGES 4-8

Learn the game of basketball and develop motor skills through fundamental skill development and mini-games, on lower nets. This is all about getting a taste of the sport and having a great time!

AIBL YOUTH LEAGUE — AGES 9-18

Weekly skill development and refereed basketball games for kids ages 9-18. One coach minimum per team. Evaluation session at start of season with aim to balance teams.

SMALL BALL REGISTRATION
AGES 4-8

YOUTH LEAGUE REGISTRATION
AGES 9-18

MEN’S LEAGUE COMING SUMMER 2024

Small Ball (U6-U8) Spring 2024 Dates

  1. Sun, Apr 28th

  2. Sun, May 5th

  3. Sun, May 12th

    OFF - May 19th

  4. Sun, May 26th

  5. Sun, Jun 2nd

  6. Sun, Jun 9th

  7. Sun, Jun 16th

  8. Sun, Jun 23rd

Youth League (U10-U18) Spring 2024 Dates

  1. Sun, Apr 28th - Evaluation sessions

  2. Sun, May 5th

  3. Sun, May 12th

    OFF - May 19th

  4. Sun, May 26th

  5. Sun, Jun 2nd

  6. Sun, Jun 9th - Playoffs

  7. Sun, Jun 16th - Semi-Finals

  8. Sun, Jun 23rd - Finals

Divisions/Times:

  • U6 Small Ball— 9:00-10:15 AM

  • U8 Small Ball — 10:15-11:30 AM

  • U10 League — 11:30-1:00 PM

  • U12 League — 1:00-2:30 PM

  • U14 League — 2:30-4:00 PM

  • U18 League — 4:00-5:30 PM

Location: Athlete Institute Dome

Fee: $205 + HST

SPRING 2024 GAME SCHEDULE, RESULTS, & STANDINGS

NEW MULTI-SPORT DOME FEATURES:
3 FIBA BASKETBALL COURTS
24,000 SQ. FT. HIGH PERFORMANCE PLAYING SURFACE
10 BASKETBALL NET SYSTEMS

SMALL BALL FEATURES

Reversible Jersey

Size 5 Basketball

End of Season Gift
(mini ball)

Photo Day

YOUTH LEAGUE FEATURES

Weekly Refereed Game

AIBL Uniform

Results & Standings Online

Photo Day

End of Season Awards

Playoffs

TESTIMONIALS

“Great facility, great coaches, very empowering and motivating environment for children. Would highly recommend the Athlete Institute for sports and overall development.”
— U6 Small Ball Parent
“An overall fun experience for my son who loves basketball. Having official referees calling the real rules is awesome. I loved to watch every week. ”
— U10 Parent
“This program is run with positivity and integrity and the kids receive a great balance of coaching and freewheeling fun. Attention to detail and experience allowed for balanced teams, fair play, and a healthy, competitive atmosphere. ”
— U12 Parent

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

YOUTH LEAGUE RULES & REGULATIONS

Game Rules and Regulations:

  • FIBA Rules and Regulations with the following modifications

Volunteer Coaches

  • Each team will be coached by a volunteer coach

  • Volunteer coaches will also be responsible for running 30 mins of skill stations and/or practices prior to the game

  • If you are interested in volunteering to coach, please email mark.peterson@athleteinstitute.ca

Time

  • 10:00 minute quarters, running time

  • 3:00 minute half time

  • Substitutions will occur at the 5:00 minute mark of each quarter

Defense

  • U10, U12 and U14 Divisions are not permitted to play zone defense

  • U18 Division is permitted to play zone defense

  • U10, U12 and U14 Divisions are not permitted to defend the opposing team in the front-court (the other team’s half)

  • U18 Division is permitted to defend the opposing team in the front-court (the other team’s half)

Scoring

  • U10 and U12 Divisions will not have 3-point field goals. All baskets will be 2 points regardless of where they are made on the court.

Shooting Fouls

  • A shooting foul on a 2-pt field goal MISS will be rewarded with 1 free throw worth 2 points

  • A shooting foul on a 2-pt field goal MAKE will be rewarded with 2 points plus 1 free throw worth 1 point

  • A shooting foul on a 3-pt field goal MISS will be rewarded with 1 free throw worth 2 points, plus 1 free throw worth 1 point

  • A shooting foul on a 3-pt field goal MAKE will be rewarded with 3 points plus 1 free throw worth 1 point

Fouls in the Final Minute

  • In the final minute of the game, the 2nd foul will result in shooting one free throw worth 2 points

Technical/Unsportsmanlike Fouls

  • Technical fouls are non-contact fouls and result in 1 free throw worth 1 point

  • Unsportsmanlike fouls are contact fouls and result in 1 free throw worth 2 points

  • Two technical fouls = player ejection

  • Two unsportsmanlike fouls = player ejection

  • One technical foul and 1 unsportsmanlike foul = player ejection

  • Two ejections = 1 game suspension

Time Outs

  • No timeouts

Overtime

  • If score is tied at the end of regulation, there will be a 2:00 minute overtime

Referee

  • All games will be refereed by at least one certified official

Accessories

  • Jewellery such as bracelets may be worn for religious purposes so long as they are taped down and do not present a hazard for injury to others