Choosing the Proper Division for Your Team

 

1. Once a division is set for the season it cannot be changed. 
2. Please be as realistic as possible when choosing a division to give your team the best chance to develop.
3. B divisions are labeled as the B National and B Amercian leagues when the season begins.  Players and parents do not need to know there is any distinction between the 2.  They are VERY close in level of play and athletes, experience is often the difference.  We strive to put players in the best situations for their growth.

Boys 8th Grade & 7th Grades

 

• A division:  These teams are chosen by area HS staff or UC Bantam staff  (8th, 7th ONLY, lower grades may enter as warranted)
• B1 division:  For teams at, or just below the A division team's in competitive experience and, generally, size. In this age group, the teams are sometimes assigned by HS staff or UC Bantam staff as well.
• B2 division:  These teams are often at the same level as B teams while possibly having less competitive experience and/or size.  These teams are also sometimes assigned by HS staff or UC Bantam staff.
• B3 division: For teams that are similar to B2, but have a little less experience, are gifted at other sports and playing basketball for the winter and are still learning the game etc. Teams that have had below .500 records in B2 or struggled in B1. Newer, inexperienced teams looking to improve belong here as well.

 

Boys 6th, 5th, and 4th Grades

 

• A division:  Teams with a high amount of competitive experience and size belong in this division.  Teams that have played in UC Bantam or other leagues in the past and have had a fair amount of success should play in this division.
• B division:  Teams just below the A division teams with a bit less competitive experience and size.  Teams that have been in the upper half of  the B division of UC Bantam in prior seasons belong here.
• B2 division:  Teams with little or no competitive experience and/or size should choose this division.  Teams that have finished in the middle to bottom half of the B league in past UC Bantam seasons should choose this division.  Teams with players just learning basketball basics also belong here.

 

Girls 8th, 7th and 6th Grade Divisions 

 

• A Divisions: Teams with a high amount of competitive experience and taller players belong in this division. Teams that have played in UC Bantam or other leagues in the past and have had a fair amount of success should play in this division. 
• B Divisions: Teams just below the A division teams with a bit less competitive experience and size. Teams that have been in the upper half of the B division of UC Bantam in prior seasons belong here. 
• B2 Divisions: Teams with little or no competitive experience and/or size should choose this division. Teams that have finished in the middle to bottom half of the B league in past UC Bantam seasons should choose this division. Teams with players just learning basketball basics also belong here. 

 

Girls 5th Grade and 4th Grade Divisions

• A division: Teams with a bit of competitive experience and taller players belong in this division. Teams that have played in UC Bantam or other leagues in the past and have had a fair amount of success should play in this division.  Teams that finished at upper 2/3rds of the B league last season. Teams that have players with higher skill levels that have had exposure to fundamentals etc. Press is permitted all game in A divisions.

• B division only.  Teams that are new to the game, or relatively new, should be in this division.