There will likely be players who are already in the Program participating.
Our evaluations--like are practices--are skills sessions and some of them will use it as an opportunity to get some touches in.
AAU FAQs
What is AAU Basketball?
AAU basketball typically runs from early March through late June and then again from September through early November.
It is designed for the player who is trending toward making and starting on their high school teams (or chasing the hoop dream beyond high school).
What is AAU Schedule?
The schedule is tournament based—that is to say that each team typically plays three to four weekend tournaments in the spring season and trains during the week at Home Field. In the fall, the teams practice two days a week and play in two-three tournaments (as the point of the program is work on their fundamentals and learn "how-to-play"--not to just play in lots of games).
Players who make a ConnecticutBasketball @ Home Field AAU automatically become Home Field members and will have a place to train in addition to their sessions with the team.
Who are the coaches?
All coaches are former high school and/or college coaches and players. The Program is run by ConnecticutBasketball’s founder and League President, Gary Collins.
An information session will be held after each evaluation session.
Connecticut Basketball Community:
This Spring, the U12 HomeField Hawks (comprised of CTBBALL players from Groton, Westbrook, Madison, Guilford, Chester, Deep River and Essex) received 10 weeks of instruction on fundamentals and drills before heading to one of the most competitive tournaments in the greater New England area, Basketbull.
We didn't teach them a single offensive play; rather we taught them "how to play" by mastering their fundamentals, spacing on the court, and multiple ways to defend the basket.
Result: The HomeField Lady Hawks defeated two of the top programs in the region (Worcester United and SpringfieldBallers) in successive games to win the Basketbull Championship on their first ever attempt, underscoring that Fundamentals Make Champions.
All Home Field AAU players automatically become Home Field members which provides them with court access in addition to their sessions with their team.
An information session will be held after each evaluation session.
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, July 16, 2022!
CTBBALL Monthly: Regis is Open for the 2022-23 Winter Season!
by posted 07/02/2022
Connecticut Basketball Monthly
July 4, 2022
The 4th of July Holiday marks the eve of Summer League Tip-Off and planning for the winter 2022-23 Season.
Registration is now open for the 2022-23 campaign!
We'll be back with a "full" calendar next season, which will include a full tourney schedule (adding back in our MLK Day Classic), our HS & Travel pre-season Turkey Shoot, HS Freshman post-season tourney, Travel All-Stars and much much more!
Three things for this month:
1. Registration is Open for the 2022-23 Winter Season!
Registering early enables us to work on winter schedules over the summer and will help ensure we can get schedules out in early November!
Dec. 2, 2022: Connecticut Basketball 14th Regular Winter Season Tips-Off
Community Service Event: League-Wide Food Drive
December 25, 2022: X-Mas Day (Winter Recess Begins--No League Activities)
December 26-29, 2022: Connecticut Basketball Old School Holiday Tournament
January 1, 2023: New Years Day (Winter Recess Concludes--League Activities Resume 1/2/23)
January 17, 2023: MLKDay One Day Holiday Tournament
February 3-5, 2023:
Community Service Event: Coaches versus Cancer
February 17, 2023: President's Day -- AAU Evaluations
February 19, 2023: Connecticut Basketball Regular Season Play Concludes
February 21-26, 2023: Connecticut Basketball Opening Round NIT & NCAA Playoff Games
March 3-5, 2023: Connecticut Basketball Final Four and Championship Games
March 9-12, 2023: Connecticut Basketball Playoff Snow Dates
March 17-19, 2023: New England Basketball Championshipsin Providence-Tiverton, RI (for our Champions and Runner Up Teams to square off with the Champion and Runner Up Teams in New England).
March 21, 2023: Connecticut Basketball Winter Season Activities Conclude/AAU Season Begins
2022 ConnecticutBasketball Conference Summer League Game Rules
All games are governed by high school rules except for the following:
1. Game Logistics. Each game will be scheduled for 70 to 75 minute time slots. A 3-5 minute warm-up period will be allowed prior to each game. Teams are encouraged to stretch outside the gym before their game, if permitted by your host.You are likewise to start early whenever possbile.
2. Length of Game/Quarters. We do not play running time.You will play four 8 minute quarters. Halftime shall be no longer than 3 minutes (and is otherwise a long time out).
3. Ties. There are no ties.
a. If the score is tied at the end of regulation, two minutes shall be placed on the clock. The team ahead at the end of the two minutes is the winner.
b. Overtime will commence with a jump ball.
c. There are no timeouts in overtime—just play.
d. If still tied at the end of the two minutes, place another two minutes on the clock and repeat process until a winner is declared.
4. Fouls. Team fouls reset at the half as in CIAC play for all divisions.
5. Foul Shots. 4th-5th Grade Boys and 5th Grade Girls may shoot fouls 1 foot inside of the foul line (or to jump over the line). Referees are encouraged to call only blatant violations on the foul shooter at these ages.
6. Ball Size. 4th Grade Boys, 5th Grade Boys and all Girls divisions will use a 28.5” ball.
7. Time-outs. Each team shall be allotted one-full (60 second) and two 30 sec. time-outs per half. (No timeouts carry over.) There are no timeouts in overtime even if you have timeouts left over. Either coaches or players may call a time-out.
8. Mercy Rule. There is no mercy rule in Conference Tournament play but we ask that you be mindful that a team’s season is ending with a playoff loss and that good sportsmanship is appreciaed.
9. Referees. Board certified referees will officiate each game.
10. Coaches Conduct. If a coach receives a technical foul he/she must stay seated on the bench for the remainder of the game. If ejected from a game, the ejected coach shall coach any further in the tournament and serve a three game suspension at the beginning of next season.
11. Parents Conduct. Any parent who enters the court during the playing of the game—including the stoppage of play—shall, at the referee’s discretion, cause a forfeit of the game.
With thanks to the coaches, parents and players who were critical in helping us get the kids on the court and keep them there for the 2021-22 campaign, we turn the page to the 2022-23 calendar which is now set! See below.
We'll be back with a "full" calendar next season, which will include a full tourney schedule (adding back in our MLK Day Classic), our HS & Travel pre-season Turkey Shoot, HS Freshman post-season tourney, Travel All-Stars and much much more!
Three things for this month:
1. Connecticut Sun "First-Come First-Serve" Tickets Will Post Only on Our Facebook Page!
We will have Connecticut Sun tickets again--with no cost to our members--on our standard "First Come First Serve" basis but they will only post on our FaceBook page. Like us on FaceBook and watch for our ticket postings including for the May 14th home opener versus the Los Angeles Sparks.
Dec. 2, 2022: Connecticut Basketball 14th Regular Winter Season Tips-Off
Community Service Event: League-Wide Food Drive
December 25, 2022: X-Mas Day (Winter Recess Begins--No League Activities)
December 26-29, 2022: Connecticut Basketball Old School Holiday Tournament
January 1, 2023: New Years Day (Winter Recess Concludes--League Activities Resume 1/2/23)
January 17, 2023: MLKDay One Day Holiday Tournament
February 3-5, 2023:
Community Service Event: Coaches versus Cancer
February 17, 2023: President's Day -- AAU Evaluations
February 19, 2023: Connecticut Basketball Regular Season Play Concludes
February 21-26, 2023: Connecticut Basketball Opening Round NIT & NCAA Playoff Games
March 3-5, 2023: Connecticut Basketball Final Four and Championship Games
March 9-12, 2023: Connecticut Basketball Playoff Snow Dates
March 17-19, 2023: New England Basketball Championshipsin Providence-Tiverton, RI (for our Champions and Runner Up Teams to square off with the Champion and Runner Up Teams in New England).
March 21, 2023: Connecticut Basketball Winter Season Activities Conclude/AAU Season Begins
One of your important game day responsibilities--in addition to ensuring you have a bookkeeper and clock keeper for your game--is to post your score after the game is complete.
This is critical to help us monitor team strength for competitive balance as well as making sure our standings are correct for playoff seeding, etc.
Recording your score on the website is a simple five step process.
Step 1: Sign Into Your Account
Step 2: Navigate to Your Team Page
The screen that will appear should look as follows:
Step 3: Click The "Results" Tab on the Left Side of Your Team Page
The screen that will appear will look as follows:
Step 4: Scroll Down to the Game For Which the Score Needs to be Entered and Click the Yellow Icon to the Right.
The screen that will appear will look as follows:
Step 5: Enter the Score in the "Points" Field Beneath the Team Name. (See above) Then hit "submit" at the bottom and your score will then appear on your team page and on the black scoreboard on the homepage!
