Frequently Asked Questions
REGISTRATION
How much is the registration fee?
What are the grade/age limits for each division?
How do we register a team?
Can I receive a refund?
We are new to the area and do not have a team can we still play?
SEASON
Can you tell me about practice and games?
How many games and practices do we play?
When should I expect to hear from our coach, get a team and practice assignment?
RULES
What size basketball do players need?
Is the uniform included in the fee? What kind of shorts are we required to wear?
I am apart of another league or association; can I still play with Bon Air?
COACHING
I would like to coach. What do I need to do?
Do I need a background check to coach?
What if I lost my background check card?
What should I do if I am coaching multiple teams this year?
What is the best way to get in contact with the Bon Air Staff?
Will Bon Air provide practice balls, scorebooks, etc.?
CONTACT US
I can’t find the answer to my question, what should I do?
How much is the registration fee?
$185 (until September 30th)
$210 (until October 31st)
$225 November 1 (late registration space permitting)
Checks should be made payable to Bon Air Basketball.
No teams or Free Agents (Individual players) will be assigned practice or
games until payment has been received.
There are no team fees. All players are expected to pay individually.
Coaches wishing to pay for the team may send in one payment but should
contact the league for more details.
What are the grade/age limits for each division?
Coed (mostly boys)
Mite (2nd-3rd / 7-8)
Minor (4th-5th / 9-10)
Intermediate (6th-7th / 11-12)
Freshmen (8th-9th / 13-14)
Varsity (10th-12th / 15-18)
Girls
Mite (2nd-3rd / 7-8)
Minor (4th-5th / 9-10)
Intermediate (6th-7th / 11-12)
Freshmen (8th-9th / 13-14)
Can you tell me about practice and games? Where do they play and what day and time would they practice and play games?
Each team is assigned a practice night & location so teams have a full court to practice;
however, the schedule may change when we have gym closeouts and weather events.
We attempt to assign practices close to your home school (if not your home school).
Coaches will have the ability to place consideration for practice based on team needs.
If your assignment does not work for your team your coach will have the ability to change
the practice day/time with options that are available.
Practices/Games will typically practice and play on the schedule below.
Note this is subject to change in the event we have bad weather or gym closeouts.
Notification will be sent if we must make changes.
Mite & Minor (2nd - 5th grade)
Practice: once/week, 6-7:15pm
Games: Friday 6pm-9pm (if needed); Saturday, 8:30am-6pm (primarily) and Sundays 1pm-6pm (if needed)
Intermediate (6th - 7th grade)
Practice: once/week, 7:15-8:30pm
Games: Friday 6pm-9pm (if needed); Saturday, 8:30am-6pm; and Sundays 1pm-6pm (if needed)
Freshman (8th - 9th grade)
Practice: once/week, 7:15-8:30pm or 8:30pm-10:00pm
Games: Friday 6pm-9pm (if needed); Saturday, 8:30am-6pm; and Sundays 1pm-6pm (if needed)
Varsity (10th-12th grade)
Practice: Coaches will be able to select practice time that suites the teams schedule.
Games: Friday 6pm-9pm (if needed); Saturday, 8:30am-6pm; and Sundays 1pm-6pm (if needed)
How do we register a team?
I understand that if we have a bunch of players that would like to play together and
we have someone willing to coach that we can put together a team to play Bon Air Basketball.
Can we register as a team?
Yes, we like to think Bon Air Basketball is an "old school" neighborhood league.
The difference today is that the definition of "neighborhood" has changed.
With so many organized sports, clubs, and school choices, today's "neighborhood"
is a soccer, football, baseball team, scouts, school, etc.
We encourage friends to play together. We believe kids have more fun (win or lose)
and play basketball longer if they play with friends.
To register a team, we ask the families to register online and include a coach request
when they register.
All players should list ONE coach name FIRST AND LAST NAME OF THE COACH.
We ask the coach (or team parent) to send a roster and contact information to
bonairbasketball@gmail.com
as your team begins to register.
If your team does not have 10 players, we will fill the roster with players who
signup individually ("free agent"). Final rosters should be submitted by November 1, 2024, 5pm.
What size basketball do players need?
Mites, Minors, and all Girls Division: 28.5
Intermediate, Freshmen, and Varsity Division: 29.5
What should I do if I am coaching multiple teams this year?
You will have an opportunity to note this on your coach’s application. We will do our best not to overlap your games but ask that all teams have an assistant coach or parent willing to step in if necessary.
What If my teams are participating in more than one league this winter?
You will have a chance to note this on your coaches page prior to November 1st. Coaches will be given deadlines for conflicts. All conflicts are considered but can’t be guaranteed.
How many games and practices do teams play?
Weather permitting, all teams will play at least 10 total games. (9 regular season and 1 playoff game) Teams may end up with more games due to division counts. Please note that if we have too many game cancellations due to weather we reserve the right to play games during the week. Advanced notice will be provided to families.
Can I receive a refund?
Refund request should be made by sending an email to bonairbasketball@gmail.com. Please include your players first and last name (and team number if assigned). Refunds will be issued until 12pm on November 30, 2024. After this time any players unable to participate for any reason can receive a full or prorate credit towards the Summer 2025 or Winter 2025 season. Prorate credit will begin after December 1, 2024 based on the game schedule not the number of games your participant has played.
What do I need to be a coach?
Please email bonairbasketball@gmail.com. Include the following information in your email: Your first and last name Phone Number Email that you would like use to set up your team account Assistant Coach name and contact information if applicable Division and Number or Players You are expecting. Free agent – are you accepting? If so, how many?
Do I need a background check?
Yes.
In my job profession I had several background checks, can I use that background check for the season?
No, Chesterfield County requires all youth coaches have a county background check
and renew it every three years. It is free of charge and is valid for three years.
For more information: https://www.chesterfield.gov/821/Recreational-Sports#/
What if I lost my background check card?
If you lost your card CLICK HERE for information on how to contact the county for a replacement.
What is the best way to get in contact with the Bon Air Staff?
Please send an email to bonairbasketball@gmail.com. Allow 48 hours (excluding holidays and weekends)to receive a response. If your email is an urgent matter, please note that in the subject line.
We are new to the area and do not have a team can we still play?
Absolutely, everyone is welcome to play Bon Air. We work to group free agent (individual players) to teams with others who go to their school or home school area. Your player could be assigned to an existing team or a team could be created for your player.
When should I expect to hear from our coach, get a team and practice assignment?
We are working to assign all paid players and teams on a rolling basis this season. Everyone should expect to receive their assignments by November 8, 2024.
We are working on our holiday schedule when should I expect to receive the game schedule for December?
We strive to have this completed before the Thanksgiving break.Is the uniform included in the fee? What kind of shorts are we required to wear?
Yes, the registration fee includes the player's jersey.
Bon Air Basketball does not require players on a team to wear matching shorts,
but it is encouraged - it just looks more professional and makes the referee's
job easier.
Will Bon Air provide practice balls, scorebooks, etc.?
Bon Air will provide a scorebook to all teams. We encourage coaches to ask players to bring practice balls with them to practice. Bon Air will supply a limited amount of basketball to coaches who need them.I am apart of another league or association; can I still play with Bon Air?
Yes, anyone can participate with Bon Air.I can’t find the answer to my question, what should I do?
Please send an email to bonairbasketball@gmail.com.