AIYBL Small Ball will be starting Wed, Feb 17th at 6:00 pm and run for 6 weeks! For girls and boys ages 3-10.

In case of extended lockdown, the program will be postponed until we move back into red or orange zone.

Drills are altered to keep social distancing throughout.

Contact: mark.peterson@athleteinstitute.ca 

AIYBL - Athlete Institute Youth Basketball League is Orangeville's premier basketball skill development and games for girls and boys ages 3-18!

AIYBL is divided into two programs; AIYBL (Ages 9-18) and U8 Small Ball (Ages 3-9).

What is AIYBL (ages 8-18)?

Athlete Institute's Youth Basketball League - Weekly skill development and refereed basketball games for kids ages 8-18.

What's Included?

• AIYBL Uniform (Jersey & Shorts)
• Individual and Team Photos - NEW!
• Weekly Refereed Games (FIBA Rules)
• Results and Standings Recorded Online
• Playoffs
• End of Season Awards

What is AIYBL Small Ball (ages 3-9)?

Learn the game of basketball and develop motor skills through fundamental skill development and mini-games, on lower nets. This is all about getting a taste of the sport and having a great time!

Small Ball will be divided into 2 separate age groups.

What's Included?

• AIYBL Reversible Jersey
• Individual and Group Photo - NEW
• Size 5 Basketball
• End of Season Awards
• FUN!

Volunteer Coaches

• Each team will be coached by a volunteer coach
• Volunteer coaches will also be responsible for running 30 mins of skill stations and/or practices prior to the game
• If you are interested in volunteering to coach, please email mark.peterson@athleteinstitute.ca

Game Rules and Regulations:

• FIBA Rules and Regulations with the following modifications.

Time

• 10:00 minute quarters, running time
• 3:00 minute half time
• Substitutions will occur at the 5:00 minute mark of each quarter

Shooting Fouls

• A shooting foul on a 2-pt field goal MISS will be rewarded with 1 free throw worth 2 points
• A shooting foul on a 2-pt field goal MAKE will be rewarded with 2 points plus 1 free throw worth 1 point
• A shooting foul on a 3-pt field goal MISS will be rewarded with 1 free throw worth 2 points, plus 1 free throw worth 1 point
• A shooting foul on a 3-pt field goal MAKE will be rewarded with 3 points plus 1 free throw worth 1 point

Time Outs

• No timeouts

Overtime

• If score is tied at the end of regulation, there will be a 2:00 minute overtime

Referee

• All games will be refereed by at least one certified official