Question 1

What does my registration fee cover?

Accepted Answer

Your registration fee covers a uniform shirt, referee fees, trophies, and a
portion goes to the Bel Air Recreation Committee for insurance and general costs.

Question 2

When does the season start?

Accepted Answer

Practices typically start the second week of November and occur one night per week
with days and times to be determined by the chairperson. Games typically start the second Saturday of December
and run until the end of February.

Question 3

Can I register my daughter after registration closes?

Accepted Answer

We accept late registrations up until the first game of the
season, as long as there are available spots in the requested age group and your daughter's availability matches
assigned practice times for available teams.

Question 4

Does my child have to play rec to play travel?

Accepted Answer

No, your daughter does not have to play rec to play travel.
However, if your daughter would like to play rec should she not make the travel team, please register her for rec
before registration closes. Depending on the number of registered girls and available coaches, there may not be
spots available on rec teams if you wait until after travel try-outs. If she does make the travel team, the registration
fee can be transferred to the travel fees.

Question 5

If my child does not make the travel team, can I still register my daughter for rec?

Accepted Answer

We, ask that you please
register your daughter for rec before registration closes. Depending on the number of registered girls and available
coaches, there may not be spots available on rec teams if you wait until after travel try-outs.

Question 6

Can my child "play-Up" in a higher age group?

Accepted Answer

On occasion, a player may be sufficiently talented to play up in an
older age group. Parents should consider this carefully as a younger player may be at risk, no matter what her skill
level is. No player younger than 6 years old will be allowed to play in the 7-8 age group. No player younger than 8
years old will be allowed to play in the 9-10 age group. No player younger than 10 will be allowed to play in the 11-12
age group. No player younger than 12 will be allowed to play in the 13-15 age group.

Question 7

Will we play with other rec programs?

Accepted Answer

Depending on the amount of teams in an age group any given year, we may
combine leagues with outside rec programs in order to allow for a sufficient number of teams. If this occurs, there
may be games at the other rec program's facilities.

Question 8

Can I get a refund for my registration if my player decides she doesn't want to play?

Accepted Answer

Not unless the
circumstances fall under our standard refund policy umbrella. Here is our stated refund policy that is described in
each of our registration programs: REFUND POLICY: No refunds will be issued unless the program is cancelled,
the participant moves out of state, or a serious injury prevents the player's participation, prior to the start
date of the program.

Question 9

Who do I contact with questions or concerns?

Accepted Answer

Program Chairperson: Amanda Bertram amanda@belairrec.org

Associate Program Director: Heather Work-Kirby heather@belairrec.org

Officials Coordinator: Shante Webb
shantewebbofficiating.sk@gmail.com

Question 10

How is the league organized?

Accepted Answer

Our overall program is run entirely by volunteers. The individual responsible for the
overall direction of the program is the chairperson.

Question 11

How are teams formed?

Accepted Answer

Teams are formed by the chairperson each year randomly based on the number of players
in each age group and the number of available volunteer coaches. Please see our policy on coach and teammate
requests.

Question 12

Do all coaches that register get selected?

Accepted Answer

No, not all coaches who sign up for recreational basketball will be
selected; selection is based on various factors including team needs, coaching experience, and the league's
discretion. Final decisions about coaches rests with the program chairperson.

Question 13

Can I request that my daughter play on a team with her friends?

Accepted Answer

Players participating in age groups older than 5-6 (clinic) will not be allowed to request specific teammates. This is a result of the significant difficulties that have been caused when trying to create balanced and equally competitive teams. This decision was not made lightly and has received considerable "feedback" from some coaches and parents.

However, in seasons where a specific age group is combined with another program or league, up to three (3) teammate requests per team may be allowed. These requests—including coaches’ daughters—are at the sole discretion of the coach. Please note that this exception only applies when combining with outside programs, as we do not control how those programs form their teams or whether they accept player requests. These circumstances may vary each season.

For all other age groups where we are not combining with external programs, the no-request policy remains in effect.

See our policy

Coach and Teammate Policy Request

Question 14

Can I request that my daughter play with a specific coach?

Accepted Answer

Players participating in age groups older than 5-6 (clinic) will not be allowed to request specific teammates. This is a result of the significant difficulties that have been caused when trying to create balanced and equally competitive teams. This decision was not made lightly and has received considerable "feedback" from some coaches and parents.

However, in seasons where a specific age group is combined with another program or league, up to three (3) teammate requests per team may be allowed. These requests—including coaches’ daughters—are at the sole discretion of the coach. Please note that this exception only applies when combining with outside programs, as we do not control how those programs form their teams or whether they accept player requests. These circumstances may vary each season.

For all other age groups where we are not combining with external programs, the no-request policy remains in effect.

See our policy

Coach and Teammate Policy Request

Question 15

If I would like to coach, will my daughter be able to be on my team?

Accepted Answer

Yes, your daughter may play on your team.
When you register to coach, there is a section where you will list your daughter's name.

Question 16

Can my daughter’s play on the same team?

Accepted Answer

team? Yes, siblings can play on the same team if they wish to as long as
their practice availability doesn't conflict with each other.

Question 17

How many coaches can one team have?

Accepted Answer

Each team may have one head coach and one assistant coach. Teams
may have additional assistant coaches AFTER teams are formed. They will still need to register, complete a
background check andhave? Each team may have one head coach and one assistant coach. Teams
may have additional assistant coaches AFTER teams are formed. They will still need to register, complete a
background check and obtain an ID badge as with all other coaches/volunteers

Question 18

Where and when are games played?

Accepted Answer

Regular season games are played on Saturdays at either Red Pump
Elementary School or Southampton Middle School. The championship game will be played at the McFaul Center. If
games are cancelled as a result of weather, an attempt to make-up the games will be made but cannot be
guaranteed. Depending on the number of teams in an age group any given year, we may combine leagues with
outside rec programs in order to allow for sufficient number of teams. If this occurs, there may be games at another rec
program’s facilities.

Question 19

What are our rules of play?

Accepted Answer

We generally follow the National Federation of State High School Association rules,
however, we do institute specific age group rules. The rules can be found here: Girls Basketball League Rules

Bel Air Girls Basketball

2025 Bel Air Rec Basketball Registration is Now Open!
Get ready for another exciting season of Bel Air Rec Basketball! Registration is now open for the following programs:

Bel Air Girls Basketball Spiritwear

5-6 Clinic

7-8

9-10

11-12

13-15

Travel Girls Basketball

REGISTRAION AND PROGRAM DETAILS

LEAGUE ORGANIZATION AND TEAM FORMATION

GAME AND PRACTICE INFORMATION

REFUNDS AND CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact Info