Basketball
The basketball program is available to all students of St. Gabriel School in Grades 4 through 8. The basketball program begins on/or about October 15 of each year. Practice time is distributed among the teams as equally as possible providing there is adequate gym time available. If for some unforeseen reason gym time would be reduced, the Association would have to reevaluate its existing program. All players are provided both home and away jerseys and shorts. Uniforms must be turned in at the end of the season. Failure to return a uniform will result in a monetary penalty and uniform replacement costs.
4th Grade Basketball Teams
In the past, St. Gabriel School has been represented by both a boys and girls team. An attempt is made to give practice time to this grade in early evening hours, usually once a week. Traditionally, 4th grade practice begins in early November, after the upper grade teams have been established. In mid-December, games begin and based on the number available teams, a schedule is established. Usually, one home game and one away game, is scheduled each week through February. This program is instructional/developmental, therefore playing time is equal.
5th/6th Grade Basketball Teams
The 5th and 6th grade basketball program offers both Junior Varsity and grade level developmental teams, based on the number of interested students in these grades. Both teams play competitively and differ only as to playing time during games.
7th/8th Grade Basketball Teams
The SGAA offers a Varsity program for the 7th and 8th graders. Playing time is not guaranteed. However, when possible, as determined by the number of interest students, an attempt is made to establish grade level developmental teams for those student athletes who desire more playing time.
CYO Basketball Team
Based on the number of interest students and volunteer coaches, the SGAA offers a competitive program open to members between 9th and 12th grades. If a large number of students show interest at this level and decisions regarding the making of the team have to be made, former St. Gabriel students will receive preference.
4th Grade Basketball Teams
In the past, St. Gabriel School has been represented by both a boys and girls team. An attempt is made to give practice time to this grade in early evening hours, usually once a week. Traditionally, 4th grade practice begins in early November, after the upper grade teams have been established. In mid-December, games begin and based on the number available teams, a schedule is established. Usually, one home game and one away game, is scheduled each week through February. This program is instructional/developmental, therefore playing time is equal.
5th/6th Grade Basketball Teams
The 5th and 6th grade basketball program offers both Junior Varsity and grade level developmental teams, based on the number of interested students in these grades. Both teams play competitively and differ only as to playing time during games.
7th/8th Grade Basketball Teams
The SGAA offers a Varsity program for the 7th and 8th graders. Playing time is not guaranteed. However, when possible, as determined by the number of interest students, an attempt is made to establish grade level developmental teams for those student athletes who desire more playing time.
CYO Basketball Team
Based on the number of interest students and volunteer coaches, the SGAA offers a competitive program open to members between 9th and 12th grades. If a large number of students show interest at this level and decisions regarding the making of the team have to be made, former St. Gabriel students will receive preference.