FAQ
HOW DO I INVOLVE MY CHILD WITH NJB?
If you are a parent new to NJB, please locate your local city using the button below. Your local chapter is your starting point. For further assistance, contact NJB headquarters at: info@njbl.org.
MY LOCAL CHAPTER ISN’T ACCEPTING ANY NEW PLAYERS. WHAT SHOULD I DO?
If your local chapter is not accepting any new players you can try the next chapter near you. You will need to fill out a player release form and have it signed by your City Chapter and NJB’s League Director.
I WOULD LIKE MY CHILD TO PLAY IN ANOTHER CHAPTER AND NOT MY LOCAL ONE. WHAT SHOULD I DO?
You will need to fill out a player release form and have it signed by your City Chapter and NJB’s League Director. A signed release form is only good for one (1) season! All Star players are not eligible to apply for a city release.
WHAT GRADE DOES EACH City ACCEPT?
Most of our NJB Chapters accept grades K - 8th. A few chapters may be limited to a few grades only.
WHAT DIVISION WILL MY CHILD BE IN?
D1- 7th and 8th grade
D2- 5th and 6th grade
D3- 3rd and 4th grade
D4- 2nd grade
D5- (Rookies) Kinder and 1st
WHAT IS THE CORRECT BALL SIZE FOR MY CHILD’S DIVISION
D1- 29.5
D2- 28.5 (Girls stop at this size)
D3- 27.5
D4- 27.5
D5- 25.5
AFTER I HAVE REGISTERED, WHERE CAN I OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE UPCOMING SEASON?
Your chapter director should be keeping all of their members updated. If you require information, please contact your chapter director before contacting NJB headquarters. You can always contact us by e-mail at: info@njbl.org.
WHAT DOES THE REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDE?
The registration fee includes the season games, Full NJB uniform, NJB Basketball (Winter), League insurance, season game fees, scorekeeper fees, picture day (Winter), awards for top teams, NJB membership.
During the Winter Season each team is required to obtain a team sponsorship of $400 to help offset the costs of practice time and scorekeeper fees. Sponsors will receive recognition.
WHAT IS A TEAM SPONSORSHIP?
Each individual NJB team humbly seeks a specific team sponsor from a member in the community, whether it be an individual or company.
Your team sponsorship will assist in paying for practice gym time for the season and offset expenses to operate the league. Everything from uniforms and basketballs, to gym time, referees, scorekeepers, tournaments, trophies and medals, are covered by these funds to run our organization.
NJB is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization serving the youth in your community, which means your contribution is 100% tax-deductible.
Our league will show our appreciation by placing your company’s name and logo on our local website and in the National Tournament program.
WHAT HAPPENS IF MY TEAM DOES NOT SECURE A SPONSORSHIP?
It could affect your indoor practice schedule and availability.
WHAT CAN I DO IF NJB DOESN’T HAVE A CHAPTER WHERE I LIVE?
You can volunteer to become a Chapter Director! Please contact our Divisional Director for more information:
Call us at (888-623-0124) or email us at info@njbl.org.
HOW MANY GAMES WILL BE PLAYED EACH SEASON?
During Winter, 10 season games plus championship series tournament.
Spring, Summer, Fall is typically 6 games plus end of season tournament.
WHEN ARE PRACTICES/DAYS AND TIMES
Practices are once or twice a week, decided by coach and gym availability.
We don’t have a schedule until after teams are formed and we have gym and coach availability.
WHEN ARE GAMES?
Games are played on the weekend, either Saturday or Sunday.
WHEN IS EVALUATION DAY?
We put tentative dates on our flyer to get you prepared for the season. Sometimes we may need to change the dates depending on gym availability. You should receive an email a week before your evaluation date with location, date and time.
SIGNING UP LATE/ EVALUATIONS
If you sign up a day or two before evaluations take place, you will most likely be put on a waitlist
If you sign up on time but cannot make evaluations you will still be put on a team.
I THINK MY CHILD IS ADVANCED, CAN THEY PLAY UP A LEVEL?
In most cases yes, a more advanced player can play a division up. You cannot play a division down.
WHAT is “ALL-NET” ?
NJB offers the All-Net Program for advanced players grades 4th – 8th through their chapters. This division prepares the athlete for high school competition. Please email mestrada@njbl.org for more information.
ARE THERE PLAYER/FRIEND REQUESTS?
To keep the leagues fair and make sure every team starts the season from a clean slate, we typically try to prevent multiple players that know each other from joining the same team. However, we try our best to grant friend requests if we deem them not to give the team a competitive advantage. If there are several players that would like to join the same team, consider registering for a BYT team.
ARE THeRE COACH REQUESTS?
You can register for a BYT team with the coach that you’d like to play for.
HOW CAN I BE SURE THAT I AM COACHING MY SON OR DAUGHTERS TEAM?
If you are volunteering to coach, you will be coaching your son or daughter.
DO YOU GIVE DISCOUNTS FOR STRUGGLING FAMILIES/ SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS?
Please reach out to us so we can see how we can help. info@njbl.org
IS THERE A SIBLING DISCOUNT CODE?
Please email us regarding a sibling discount. info@njbl.org
IS THERE A PHONE NUMBER?
The phone number is 888-623-0124
You can Call, Text or use the chat function on the NJB website.
