2021-2022 ZBC Basketball Level Guidelines

3^rd and 4^th Grade ($100)

1. This level is about learning the rules, skills and fundamentals of the game and getting you ready for more competitive play.
2. All players will be placed on a team and uniforms will be provided by ZBC.
3. Playing time will not be given based on skill, but can be dictated based on attitude and practice participation. In certain cases specific skills may be needed by position more so than others, thus playing time might differ slightly.
4. Practice and game Expectations

• HOV League (November) Highly Encouraged, counts as 2 tournaments
• ~4 to 5 Tournaments; mid-October to early February
• Practice twice weekly, 1 hr 15 mins to 1 hr 30 mins

5th through 8th Grade Basketball Opportunities (3 options!)

1. Middle School Ball (SEPARATE REGISTRATION, not run by ZBC)
   • Season is run October 18 through early January
   • Games are usually weeknights (potential for few weekends)
     • Games start first week in November
   • Competition is local Catholic schools ball teams
   • Playing time is more equal, with attendance and attitude as key factors
2. Zephyrs Basketball Club
   • *NEW* this year, we will have 2 different Tiers that differ by competition and playing time
     • All SMCS players will be required to play Tier I in order to play Tier II 
     • Those from other schools will be dependent on length of their school season
   • *NEW* Uniforms will be purchased and kept by players. Cost is ≈ $44. You can use these uniforms throughout ZBC basketball career. More information to come on ordering.
   • Tier I - This will tailor to more local, small school tournaments
     • Equitable, not equal, playing time equally determined by skill, attendance, and attitude.
     • Season will go from early January to mid-February
       • Grade 5 and 6 at least 3 weekend tournaments - $80
       • Grade 7 and 8 at least 4 weekend tournaments - $100
     • Practice will be 1 1/2 hours each
       • Grade 5 and 6 will practice 2 to 3 times weekly
       • Grade 7 and 8 will practice 3 to 4 times weekly
   • Tier II - Competitive: May tailor to "A" Level and State Tournament or appropriate competitiveness level for the team
     • Teams will play to win/be competitive, playing time will be less equitable and more based on skill
     • Season will be from mid-February to late March
       • Grade 5 and 6 at least 2 weekend tournaments - $60
       • Grade 7 and 8 at least 3 weekend tournaments - $80
     • Practice will be 1 1/2 hours each
       • Grade 5 and 6  will practice 2 to 3 times weekly
       • Grade 7 and 8 will practice 3 to 4 times weekly

Please read the Release, Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement and the Concussion Education before proceeding with your registration:
Liability Agreement

Concussion Education and Acknowledgement​