U12 ROOKIE DIVISION
Boys & Girls | Ages 10–12
The Rookie Division introduces players ages 10 to 12 to the fundamentals of competitive basketball in a fun and supportive setting. Emphasizing skill-building, sportsmanship, and teamwork, this division features some team practices, exciting games, and age-appropriate development. It’s the perfect place for young athletes to grow their confidence and passion for the game.
We offer two competitive seasons each year:
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Fall Season: September – December
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Winter/Spring Season: January – April (closed during Ramadan)
MEDIA RELEASE AND WAIVER
Media Day
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Each team is given a designated time slot to take photos. If players miss Media Day, there will be no makeup date afterward.
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Each team has a 15-minute time slot to take pictures in the gym with the photographer.
Media Waiver/Consent
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Throughout the season, we post pictures, clips, and content via our social media outlets
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Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram and YouTube.
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GAME PLAY AND PRACTICES
Practices
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A few camp-style training sessions will be allocated during the pre-season.
Regular Season Gameplay
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6 regular games minimum with playoff tournament
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4 x 8-minute quarters stopped time at the last minute of each quarter.
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2 timeouts per game, 1 per half
Rules of Play
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FIBA rules for all games
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Referee association to officiate all games
PLAYOFFS AND AWARDS
Awards
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Individual awards presented at the end of the season and post-season
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Team awards for first, second, and third-place teams
Playoffs
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March Madness-style, single-elimination playoff bracket
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Every team qualifies for the playoff tournament, but only the top teams advance
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Consolation (third-place) game and finals will be played to determine first, second, and third place winners
