GBA BASKETBALL

The GBA Basketball program runs from October/November to early March and is open to boys and girls in grades 3 - 12 who are residents of the Town of Glastonbury.

The GBA Basketball season is here!!!

Late registration remains in effect.

Potential wait-lists are likely for some leagues so please don't wait.   

Information about each league including contact information can be found on the General Information tab

Glastonbury Basketball Association (GBA) is a 501(c) (3) organization

GBA Cancellation Procedures

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GBA – WEATHER CANCELLATIONS

 

Decisions to cancel GBA activities will be made sufficiently in advance to provide adequate notice and to ensure we do not end up with unreasonable custodial expenses due to late cancellations/no shows.  In order to notify custodial staff, parks crew, personnel/officials and visiting teams, decisions to cancel will be made as follows:

 

MONDAY - FRIDAY

If the Glastonbury Public Schools are cancelled, all GBA activities are cancelled.

If the Glastonbury Public Schools dismiss early, all GBA activities are cancelled.

 

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

REC LEAGUE: Cancellations will be announced on the Parks & Recreation Activity Line (860-652-7689) no later than 8:00 a.m.

 

TRAVEL LEAGUE: The decision to cancel will be made by each town based on weather conditions, confirmation with out of town teams and communication with referees.  Cancellations will be announced on the Travel Hot Line (860-368-2519) as follows:

 

Morning/Early Afternoon Games

By 7:30 a.m. for all games with start times before 2:00 p.m.

 

Afternoon/Evening Games

By 12:30 p.m. for all games with start times of 2:00 p.m. or later. 

Town Council Resolution Honoring Youth Sports & Volunteers

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GBA & Positive Coaching Alliance

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Message to Parents about the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA)

 

Dear GBA Parent:

Are you hoping your child will have a positive experience with basketball this year? Are you hoping your child will learn enduring life lessons from basketball? Are you hoping your child will perform as well as possible?
 
The Glastonbury Basketball Association is doing more than hoping. We have made a commitment that has earned us Positive Coaching Alliance’s Seal of Commitment.  We require all GBA Head Coaches to participate in a 90 minute online course call "The Double Goal Coach" or to attend a PCA Seminar.  (To learn more go to www.positivecoach.org)
 
Positive Coaching Alliance awards this mark of distinction only to organizations whose policies demonstrate a commitment to a culture of Positive Coaching. Therefore, The GBA recently committed our organization to require that all of our coaches be certified as PCA Double-Goal Coaches^TM, who strive both to win AND to teach athletes enduring life lessons.
 
Eventually, all of our coaches will complete a comprehensive course in Positive Coaching principles to earn or renew their certification. This policy recognizes that certified Double-Goal Coaches are paramount to transforming the culture of youth sports and help ensure a quality experience for all youth athletes.
 
We are proud to have earned this important recognition of our commitment to excellence. By earning the Positive Coaching Alliance Seal of Commitment for 2010, we feel more confident than ever that our athletes—your children—will have a positive, fun, and rewarding experience.
 
Looking forward to seeing you at the competitions!
 
Sincerely,
 
GBA Board

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GBA – WEATHER CANCELLATIONS

Decisions to cancel GBA activities will be made sufficiently in advance to provide adequate notice and to ensure we do not end up with unreasonable custodial expenses due to late cancellations/no shows.  In order to notify custodial staff, parks crew, personnel/officials and visiting teams, decisions to cancel will be made as follows:

MONDAY - FRIDAY

If the Glastonbury Public Schools are cancelled, all GBA activities are cancelled.

If the Glastonbury Public Schools dismiss early, all GBA activities are cancelled.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

REC LEAGUE: Cancellations will be announced on the Parks & Recreation Activity Line (860-652-7689) no later than 8:00 a.m.

TRAVEL LEAGUE: The decision to cancel will be made by each town based on weather conditions, confirmation with out of town teams and communication with referees.  Cancellations will be announced on the Travel Hot Line (860-368-2519) as follows:

Morning/Early Afternoon Games

By 7:30 a.m. for all games with start times before 2:00 p.m.

Afternoon/Evening Games

By 12:30 p.m. for all games with start times of 2:00 p.m. or later. 

presented August 2019

On Tuesday August 6th, the members of the Glastonbury Town Council shared a Resolution honoring all of Glastonbury's youth sports programs and volunteers. On behalf of the Council, the Resulution was read by Deborah Carroll, Chip Beckett and Larry Niland, all of whom shared their personal perspectives and experience with many of our youth programs. 

As is the case with all of Glastonbury's youth sports programs, the Glastonbury Basketball Association (GBA) is not possible without our volunteers. Last season alone, the board of directors and league commissioners along with over 300 adult and youth coaches supported almost 1300 players here in town. 

The GBA will soon be ramping up for the 2019-2020 season and once again, volunteers will come together to offer a basbetball experience for Glastonbury boys & girls in grades 3 through 12 that is unmatched by most surrounding communities. This is possible not just because of our dedicated volunteers but due to the ongoing support of the Town of Glastonbury & Glastonbury Parks & Rec, our referees and countless custodians within our schools.

The recognition offered by the Town Council members is greatly appreciated by all.  

Message to Parents about the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA)

Dear GBA Parent:

Are you hoping your child will have a positive experience with basketball this year? Are you hoping your child will learn enduring life lessons from basketball? Are you hoping your child will perform as well as possible?
 
The Glastonbury Basketball Association is doing more than hoping. We have made a commitment that has earned us Positive Coaching Alliance’s Seal of Commitment.  We require all GBA Head Coaches to participate in a 90 minute online course call "The Double Goal Coach" or to attend a PCA Seminar.  (To learn more go to www.positivecoach.org)
 
Positive Coaching Alliance awards this mark of distinction only to organizations whose policies demonstrate a commitment to a culture of Positive Coaching. Therefore, The GBA recently committed our organization to require that all of our coaches be certified as PCA Double-Goal Coaches^TM, who strive both to win AND to teach athletes enduring life lessons.
 
Eventually, all of our coaches will complete a comprehensive course in Positive Coaching principles to earn or renew their certification. This policy recognizes that certified Double-Goal Coaches are paramount to transforming the culture of youth sports and help ensure a quality experience for all youth athletes.
 
We are proud to have earned this important recognition of our commitment to excellence. By earning the Positive Coaching Alliance Seal of Commitment for 2010, we feel more confident than ever that our athletes—your children—will have a positive, fun, and rewarding experience.
 
Looking forward to seeing you at the competitions!
 
Sincerely,
 
GBA Board