Basketball

The Basketball regular season consists of games played on Saturday and Sunday with practices during the week. St. Monica typically averages 20 to 25 teams. The DPL allows for 16 divisions between 5th and 8th grade between boys and girls. Games begin on January 11, 2025 and playoffs are in March. All coaches must have a St. Monica Safe Environment badge and attend a DPL Play Like A Champion session.  
 
Please review important dates below:
 
Registration is now open.
Evaluation Schedule:
   5th Grade Boys Skills- November 9th, 9:00 am - 10:00 am
   6th Grade Boys Skills-  November 9th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
   7th Grade Boys Skills- November 9th, 11:00 am- 12:00 pm
   8th Grade Boys Skills- November 9th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    5th Grade Girls Skills- Canceled-Not enough to split
   6th Grade Girls Skills- Canceled-Not enough to split
   7th Grade Girls Skills- November 9th, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
   8th Grade Girls Skills- Canceled-Not enough to split

Drop off and check-in will be at the St. Monica Small Gym 15 minutes before evaluation time. Pick up will be at the west entrance to the Family Center (Football Field). Volunteers to assist with supervision at drop off and pick up will be appreciated. Please email [email protected] if you can help with supervision. Athletes should wear proper attire, the school will supply basketballs. All athletes should be registered prior to attending an evaluation. All athletes will be required to have a current athletic physical on file with the school nurse.

Coaches’ Meeting: 
Varsity (Grades 7-8) November 18th at 6 pm. Room TBD
Junior Varsity (Grades 5-6) November 19th at 6 p.m. Room TBD
Team announcements and practice schedule published evening of November 18/19 
Practices begin November 19th or 20th
Pre-Season Tournaments to be announced at coaches meeting
Sport Season: January 11th - February 23rd
 Playoffs: February 25-March 6