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Biddy Basketball Questions

  • What is the cost for my child to play Biddy Basketball?

The registration fee for each player is $50. The fee must be paid and his registration form turned into the team coach before the first week of games.

  • What is the grade/age requirement for Biddy Cheerleading and Basketball?

For Biddy Basketball a child must be in the 5th or 6th grade and attend the Lancaster City Schools (or home schooled in the City of Lancaster). He/She must not be 13 years of age by October 1st. For Biddy Cheerleading a child must be in the 5th 6th grade and attend the Lancaster City Schools (or home schooled in the City of Lancaster). He/She cannot be 13 years of age by October 1st.

  • When and where are Biddy Basketball Games?

   Biddy Basketball Games take place on Saturdays, November through March.  All Biddy Basketball Games are played at Thomas Ewing Junior High School between 8 AM and 8 PM.  Games last approximately one hour.

  • My child is home schooled. Can he play Biddy Basketball?

5th & 6th graders~ Children who are home schooled are eligible to play in the Biddy League if they are in the 5th or 6th grade and live in Lancaster. They will try out for the school team of the area that they reside. For example, if your child would go to Tarhe if he attended public school, he/she will try out for the Tarhe Crush/Chiefs. Please see tryout dates on the home page of our website.

  • When and where are Biddy Basketball Practices?

   Biddy Basketball Practices are twice a week, one hour each night.  The practices take place at the elementary schools in Lancaster.  One practice is at a full court gym (East, South, or Tarhe), and one practice is at a half court gym (Cedar Heights, Medill, Sanderson, Tallmadge, or West).  The place and time is chosen by the coach at the Coaches Meeting before the season begins.

  • If my child does not make the Biddy League, can he play in the Junior Biddy?

       Yes!  Your child is encouraged to play in the Junior Biddy.  The Junior Biddy is designed to strengthen the playing ability of each player.  The league will help develop your child's skills to play in the Biddy League and beyond. There are no cuts made in Junior Biddy.

  • If my child does not play in the Junior Biddy League in the 3rd or 4th grade, does this mean he will not make the Biddy team in the 5th grade?

       Though the Junior Biddy League is a great opportunity to learn the fundamentals of basketball and is recommended, it does not mean that your child won't make the Biddy League in the later grades if he doesn't play.  Prior playing experience is a good idea whether its from our Junior Biddy League or from other play.  Your child has every chance to make the Biddy League without Junior Biddy experience.

  • Is my child guaranteed to play in every game?

     Yes.  Every player on a Biddy team will play a minimum of 4 minutes of each game.  Players in the Junior Biddy will play at least 8 minutes in each season game. However, sometimes a player may not get into the game at the exact time indicated on the substitutions chart.  This may be due to the sub time coming during a play.  If this happens, the sub will go into the game as soon as the play is over. 

  A player who is being disciplined for missing practices, using foul language during practices/games, etc. may play less time.  This is to the discretion of the coach.

  • Are the Blue and Gold Divisions divided into teams in any particular way? 

     No.  The teams are separated into divisions blindly.  They are not placed in divisions based on skill or rank, or by any other method.  There is no method to the divisions.

Biddy Cheerleading Questions

  • What is the cost for my child to cheer for Biddy Cheerleading?

The registration fee for each cheerleader is $70. The fee must be paid and her registration form turned into the squad coach before the first week of games.

  • Is there a cheer program for the JUNIOR BIDDY Basketball Leagues?

Yes, a newly constructed Junior Biddy Cheerleading Program begins this season. More information will be posted soon!

  • Can my daughter play Biddy Basketball and cheer for the Boys Biddy?

            Yes, your daughter is able to play in the Girls Biddy and cheer for the Boys Biddy. The Girls Biddy and Boys Biddy Games are at different times, so she will be able to make both games. However, please remember that she will need to be at both team practices weekly. These practices should not be on the same nights.

            If your son is interested in both cheerleading and basketball, due to the game schedule, he will most likely have to choose one or the other. The only way that a boy can play basketball and cheer is if his school has 2 teams, and he cheers for one and plays for the other. The schools with two teams are Cedar Heights Wasps/Hornets, East Wildcats/Bobcats, & Sanderson Sonics/Bulls. Example: He plays on the Boys Biddy Cedar Heights Hornets, and cheers for the Cedar Heights Wasps.

  • What is the grade/age requirement for Biddy Cheerleading and Basketball?

For Biddy Basketball a child must be in the 5th or 6th grade and attend the Lancaster City Schools (or home schooled in the City of Lancaster). He/She must not be 13 years of age by October 1st. For Biddy Cheerleading a child must be in the 5th or 6th grade and attend the Lancaster City Schools (or home schooled in the City of Lancaster). He/She cannot be 13 years of age by October 1st.

  • My child is home schooled. Can she cheer for Biddy Basketball?

5th & 6th graders~ Children who are home schooled are eligible to cheer in the Biddy Cheerleading League if they are in the 4th, 5th, or 6th grade and live in Lancaster. They will try out for the school team of the area that they reside. For example, if your child would go to Tarhe if she attended public school, she will try out for the Tarhe Crush/Chiefs. Please see tryout dates on the home page of our website.

  • When and where are Biddy Cheerleading Practices?

    Biddy Cheerleading Practices are either twice a week, one hour each night OR one night per week for 2 hours.  The practices take place at the elementary schools in Lancaster (Cedar Heights, East, Medill, Sanderson, South, Tallmadge, Tarhe, and West) or an area church.   The place and time is chosen by the advisor before the season begins.

Junior Biddy Basketball Questions

  • What is the cost for my child to play Junior Biddy Basketball?

The registration fee for each player is $45. The registration should be paid at the Junior Biddy Basketball Registration and Draft (see home page for date and time of draft).

  • What is the grade/age requirement for Junior Biddy?

There is no minimum age requirement in the Junior Biddy, only a minimum grade requirement- 3rd grade. The Junior Biddy is intended for 3rd and 4th graders, however, 5th and 6th grader are also welcomed to play in the Junior Biddy Leagues if they are unable to play in the Biddy Leagues. A child does not need to attend the Lancaster City Schools to participate in the Junior Biddy Leagues.

  • My child is home schooled. Can he play Junior Biddy Basketball?

3rd, 4th, 5th, & 6th grade~ Children who are home schooled are eligible to play in the Junior Biddy League if they are in the 3rd or 4th grade, or if they did not make the Biddy Basketball Team. He/She will attend the Junior Biddy Draft, and be placed on one of our teams. Please see dates posted on the home page of our website.

  • When and where are Junior Biddy Basketball Games?

   Junior Biddy Basketball Games take place on Saturdays, the end of November through March.  All Junior Biddy Basketball Games are played at General Sherman Junior High School between 12:30 PM and 8 PM.  Games last approximately one hour.

  • When and where are Junior Biddy Basketball Practices?

    Junior Biddy Basketball Practices are twice a week, one hour each night.  The practices take place at the elementary schools in Lancaster.  One practice is at a full court gym (East, South, or Tarhe), and one practice is at a half court gym (Cedar Heights, Medill, Sanderson, Tallmadge, or West).  The place and time is chosen by the coach at the Coaches Meeting before the season begins.

  • If my child does not make the Biddy League, can he play in the Junior Biddy?

       Yes!  Your child is encouraged to play in the Junior Biddy.  The Junior Biddy is designed to strengthen the playing ability of each player.  The league will help develop your child's skills to play in the Biddy League and beyond. There are no cuts made in Junior Biddy.

  • If my child does not play in the Junior Biddy League in the 3rd or 4th grade, does this mean he will not make the Biddy team in the 5th grade?

       Though the Junior Biddy League is a great opportunity to learn the fundamentals of basketball and is recommended, it does not mean that your child won't make the Biddy League in the later grades if he doesn't play.  Prior playing experience is a good idea whether its from our Junior Biddy League or from other play.  Your child has every chance to make the Biddy League without Junior Biddy experience.

  • My child does not attend the Lancaster City Schools.  Is she/he still able to play in the Biddy Basketball Leagues? 

           Your child is eligible to play in the JUNIOR BIDDY Leagues.  See the tryouts page for more information and for exact dates of the Junior Biddy Draft.

  • Is my child guaranteed to play in every game?

     Yes.  Every player on a Biddy team will play a minimum of 4 minutes of each game.  Players in the Junior Biddy will play at least 8 minutes in each season game. However, sometimes a player may not get into the game at the exact time indicated on the substitutions chart.  This may be due to the sub time coming during a play.  If this happens, the sub will go into the game as soon as the play is over. 

  A player who is being disciplined for missing practices, using foul language during practices/games, etc. may play less time.  This is to the discretion of the coach.

  • If my child misses the Junior Biddy Draft, can he/she still play on a team?

This depends on how many players are already on the Jr. Biddy teams.  You will need to contact Kristyl Fulton (Jr. Girls) or

Gary Burnide (Jr. Boys). If there are positions available, your child will be placed on a team.

Miscellaneous Questions

  •  When do practices start? When do games start?

    Practices begin the first or second week of November.

    Games begin the last Saturday in November. The season is 10 weeks long, plus tournaments. The season will end in March.

  • Will there be practices on Wednesdays or Sundays?

There are no practices on Sundays ever! However, it is up to the coach to decide if Wednesday will be one of his/her regular practice days.

  • My child does not attend the Lancaster City Schools.  Is she/he still able to play in the Biddy Basketball Leagues? 

               Your child is eligible to play in the JUNIOR BIDDY Leagues.  See the home page of our website for more information and for exact dates of the Junior Biddy Draft.

     

  • Is my child guaranteed to play in every game?

         Yes.  Every player on a Biddy team will play a minimum of 4 minutes of each game.  Players in the Junior Biddy will play at least 8 minutes in each season game. However, sometimes a player may not get into the game at the exact time indicated on the substitutions chart.  This may be due to the sub time coming during a play.  If this happens, the sub will go into the game as soon as the play is over. 

    •   A player who is being disciplined for missing practices, using foul language during practices/games, etc. may play less time.  This is to the discretion of the coach.

     

  • If my child quits the team, do I get the $45 registration fee back?

                 No, you will not get the registration fee back if your child quits.

  • The rules state that "No players may participate in any other basketball league or tournament during the regular season and tournament and be a regular player of the Lancaster Biddy Basketball Program during the same season".  Does this include Upwards Basketball? 

          Yes, the rules include all other basketball leagues and tournaments.  This also includes Upwards. See question below for explanation of this rule.

     

  • Why can't my child play both Biddy Basketball and a traveling or tournament league?

          There are several reasons.  One, in the past, children who've played in several leagues missed practices and sometimes games.  This is unfair, not only to the rest of the team players, but to the coach (who donates his/her time to teaching the children), as well.  Two, we have had parents (and players) who are  FAIRLY upset because their children make all practices and games and play the same amount of time that children who do not make all practices and games.  (Biddy Basketball has a rule that all players are given a fair amount of playing time per game.)  Three, practices and games for Biddy and Junior Biddy Leagues take up 2 nights per week, and 1 to 2 hours each Saturday.  We have the best interests of the children in mind here.   

      

  • If I have a child playing on a Biddy team in the morning and a Junior Biddy team in the afternoon, do I have to pay for both games?

      Yes.  If you are attending games at different schools, you must pay at each school.  If you are attending multiple games at the same school, you do not have to pay an entrance fee for each game (at the same school).  Boys and Girls Biddy Leagues play at Thomas Ewing, and Boys Junior and Girls Junior Biddy Leagues play at General Sherman.

     

  • If I am unable to pay the registration fee for my child, is he/she unable to play?

          No child will be turned away due to financial difficulties.  If you are unable to pay the registration fee, please contact the coach of the team, or the LBBA.  We can make arrangements for financial assistance.

 

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