Players and Parents

PLAYERS AND PARENTS

When will the 2024/2025 Youth Winter Season Start and End?

July 1 - August 15 - Early Bird Registration Open
August 16 - September 30 - Regular Registration Period
October 1 - 31 - Late Registration (If Available)
October 22 - Pre-Season Coaches Meeting
November 9 - Player Evaluations
November 12 - Coaches Draft
December - Practices Begin
June 10/11 - First Regular Season Game Weekend
February 21/22 - End of Season Tournament
February 24-28 - Championship Games

When will our team practices take place?

Your coach will have the practice schedule and it is also published in your LeagueApps portal for your viewing once rosters are final. Practices typically occur at either 5:00, 6:00, 7:00, or 8:00pm on Mondays - Thursdays. Younger divisions are typically earlier, while older divisions practice later. Each team will have 1 practice per week and 1 game per week.

The practice schedule for my child's team is not ideal. Can I have him/her changed to a different team?

Unfortunately not. All rosters are established through Evaluations and a Coach's Draft that enables equality in skill and competition along with each Coach's preferences. We are unable to move players from teams due to practice schedule conflicts.

What does the cost of registration include?

The registration fee that is paid to the league covers the players portion of referee fees, facility fees, overhead, and other costs the league incurs throughout the season. This fee also includes a custom jersey and shorts for the player. The only other cost that may be required is to purchase a practice basketball for your player, if he/she does not already have one.

What size basketball does my child need to have?

Kinder + 1st & 2nd Grade Boys & Girls need a 27.5 basketball. 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade Boys need a 28.5 basketball. 5th & 6th + 7th & 8th Grade Girls need a 28.5 basketball. 6th - 9th Grade Boys need a 29.5 basketball. We encourage all players to have their own practice basketball that is the correct size.

How many games will my child play in the season?

For the 2024/2025 Youth Winter Season, each team is guaranteed 7 games. 6 Regular Season games occur followed by a Single-Elimination Tournament that all teams will participate in.

Can I pick my childs jersey number?

Unfortunately not. With an estimated 1,200 students registering this season, we would be unable to accommodate these requests.

Where are games and practices going to be held?

Facility commitments are still in the works but we always ensure that the players at Midlothian Basketball League are afforded the best quality facilities available in our area. Practices are typically held at local MISD Elementary Gyms. Regular Season games are typically hosted at a local Middle School gym or The Old Gymnasium. The final tournament is typically hosted at Mansfield ISD facilities. Stay tuned for further details to come.

How much will admission be for spectators at games?

For the Youth Winter Season, admission will be 5 dollars for regular season games and 10 dollars for tournament passes that includes all games in the tournament and championship week. However, you may pre-purchase a season pass for 30 dollars that includes all games and the tournament pass. We highly recommend this for convenience and to save a few dollars. Also this season, all students and children 17 years old and under will be FREE. So, no need to pay for admission for the kids.

Will concessions be available at the games?

Yes. Full concessions will be available at the games. We encourage all of the players, coaches, and spectators to enjoy hot food, drinks, and snacks from the concession stand throughout the day. All proceeds go to further the mission of the Midlothian Basketball League.

Will there be participation trophies for each player at the end of the season?

No. However, there will be a Sportsmanship Award given to each Kindergarten and 1st Grade player. All other division players will receive a championship trophy if their team succeeds in the end of season tournament. Runner-Up Medals are also awarded to the second place team.

How much time will my child get to play during each game?

As a recreational league, our program is designed to allow every child an opportunity to play in each game. Per our league rules, each child will play a minimum 2 quarters each game or 16 minutes (12 minutes for Kinder) total. We will have bookkeepers on staff during each game to track and maintain this information. Exceptions to this rule will be made in rare cases for disciplinary issues and injuries.

Where are all of the parents and players getting all of their midlothian basketball league shirts and swag?

T-Shirts, Hoodies, Bags, and other swag items are available at midlothianbasketball.com/store. These will be available throughout the season at the MBL Pro Shop in the lobby.

Is there an app for leagueapps with the team info and schedule?

Yes. There is an app for Apple and Android that can be found in the app store by searching LeagueApps Play. This app will show practice and game schedules, team roster, and coach information. There is also a chat feature for the team to utilize.

I want to request that my child play with a certain coach. How do I submit the request?

We no longer take requests for roster assignments. With our recent change to a draft model, the coaches ultimately choose who to place on their team through a traditional Draft process. We recommend speaking with the coach directly to work this out.

Players and Parents