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Little Knights

1st-2nd Grade

This program is designed to introduce players to the game of basketball.

General Information: The Little Knights program runs from November – February. Practices are held once per week on a weeknight, in local area gyms. There is one game each Saturday, typically in the morning or early afternoon. Teams are volunteer parent coached.

Eligibility: All students who attend schools in the Irondale High School attendance area are welcome. Students who are open-enrolled in our school district are also invited to play. Enrollment is limited to boys and girls in grades 1st-2nd.

Registration Procedure/Fees: Please register online. The registration fee for the Little Knights Program is $130.00. 

REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 9, 2023. Registrations received after September 9th will be placed on a waiting list for future consideration as team space permits. Confidential financial assistance is available for those players who demonstrate financial need.

Team Formation/Notification: Teams will be formed by gender. Teams will be comprised of an equitable number of 1st and 2nd grade students. Players will be notified by their coach by late October. In the interest of offering a fair program for all players, the IBA appreciates you NOT requesting special consideration with regard to teams, coaches and teammates. Your understanding in this regard is appreciated. Whenever possible, teams are formed by school attendance areas to facilitate carpooling.

Coaches: The IBA is dependent on volunteer coaches. Team rosters and coaching information are handed out at the Coaches' Meeting. The Coaching meeting date will be in October.

Practice/Game Schedule: Teams can expect to practice one time per week on a weeknight. Teams will play one game per week on Saturdays. The Little Knights program is in a league with other neighboring 1st and 2nd grade programs, in order to provide some great experience and fun for all the kids involved. Practices begin in late October with the game schedule beginning in November and continuing through February.

Instructional Game Schedule

Questions?
Please Contact:

Garrett Johnson

Boys Instructional Director

Matt Gilbertson

Girls Instructional Director

Rules