WELCOME TO BEL AIR BOY'S BASKETBALL!
Important Information by Age Group
Age Group | Hoop Height | Ball Size | Rules | Practices | Games |
5-6 | 8 Feet | 27.5 / Size 5 | NA | Practices followed by scrimmages Saturdays starting in December | |
7-8 | 8 Feet | 27.5 / Size 5 | NA | ||
9-10 | 10 Feet (Under Review) | 28.5 / Size 6 | One per week based on team, starting in November. Parents may request day exclusion(s) in registration.** | Saturdays starting in December | |
11-12 | 10 Feet | 28.5 / Size 6 (Under Review) | |||
13-15 | 10 Feet | 29.5 / Size 7 | |||
Travel | Hoop Height, Ball Size, and Rules are all a function of the travel team's league(s). | Two per week based on team. | League Dependent | ||
Boys Rec Basketball Construct and Rules
Prior to the start of the 2026 Season, we will conduct a review of rules across our age groups, ensuring progression of player development as players mature. Parents should anticipate a blend of Maryland High School Basketball rules for 'rules of the game' and USA Basketball guidelines for ball size, hoop height, and rule changes.
5/6 CLINIC
Receives a one-hour time block on Saturdays at Bel Air Middle. This is generally a practice followed by a scrimmage.
Focus is on introducing the game and learning the beginning skills of dribbling, passing and shooting. Sessions will run each Saturday on half court. Hoop Height is 8 foot, and ball size is 27.5.
All players will be issued a basketball first day of practice and keep this ball at the end of the season.
Players must be 6 years old or younger on the 1st of September.
7/8
Receives a one-hour time block on Saturdays at Bel Air Middle. This is generally a practice followed by a scrimmage
We will continue to work on teaching the game of basketballs, while focusing on more individual fundamental skills. Sessions will begin with fundamental drill practice, and beginning in January will end with a game situation.
Hoop height 8 foot
Ball Size 27.5
Players must be 8 years old or younger on the 1st of September.
9/10
Will practice 1 night per week starting in November.
Plays on game per week on each Saturday starting in December at Bel Air Middle.
Hoop Height is 10 ft, ball size is 28.5 [Hoop height in review]
NO PLAYER WHO PLAYS ON A TRAVEL TEAM TO INCLUDE OUTSIDE OF BEL AIR REC WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO PLAY REC
Players must be 10 years old or younger on the 1st of September.
9/10 Rules
11/12
Will practice one night per week starting in November.
Plays one game each Saturday starting in December at McFaul.
Hoop Height: 10 ft, ball size is 28.5 [Under Review]
NO PLAYER WHO PLAYS ON A TRAVEL TEAM TO INCLUDE OUTSIDE OF BEL AIR REC WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO PLAY REC
Players must be 12 years old or younger on the 1st of September.
11/12 Rules
13-15
Will practice one night per week starting in November.
Plays one game each Saturday starting in December at McFaul.
Hoop Height: 10 ft, ball size is 29.5
NO PLAYER WHO PLAYS ON A TRAVEL TEAM TO INCLUDE OUTSIDE OF BEL AIR REC WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO PLAY REC.
Players must be 15 years old or younger on the 1st of September.
13/15 Rules
