HOPEWELL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Information

HBA is dedicated to one thing and that is basketball only. We only run basketball programs. All HBA games are played on regulation size courts and baskets. Our rules are simple, just play basketball, have fun and learn the game. In addition to the games and practices, we offer 5 to 7 free basketball clinics throughout the season for our players. You child will learn the game; our coaches have played high school or college basketball and know the game and are there to teach your child. At HBA we believe that practice is more important than the games. What is learned in practice can be used in the games. My child is in the 4th grade. What Division will he or she be in? Divisions are broken down by grade. Division 1 consists of 3rd, 4th and 5th grades. Division 2 consists of 6th, 7th and 8th graders and Division 3 consists of 9th to 12th graders. My child plays for another organization and gets to play 2 quarters per game. Does HBA have the same rules? Yes, but we have a catch. Our teams only consist of 9 players. This gives the coach the ability to play kids longer than the 2 quarters. Our Division 1 has a mandatory 2 quarter playing time. Our Division 2 & 3 is a little bit different. Divisions 2 & 3 only gets 1 quarter mandatory. Each player gets to earn their time. Is HBA a Non Profit organization? Yes, HBA has been a non profit organization since its inception. All fees collected are put back into the basketball programs we run. The fees are used to pay for gym time, insurance, equipment, uniforms and referees. My child has been playing basketball for years now at another organization, why should we switch to HBA? This is a no brainer; first off your child must like to play basketball. Would you have your child play Baseball, Football or Soccer from an organization that does not specialize in Baseball, Football or Soccer? At HBA, we only do Basketball and will teach your child the game. See the first FAQ above for additional reasons to switch. If your child likes to play basketball, HBA is the place to play. ...