VABA Winter League moving Outdoors:
Check out information on the Polar Bear Basketball League (PBBL)!

Click here....for more info on the PBBL
Click here...for PBBL COVID Protocols
Click here...to learn about PBBL Thermal Gear!
Click here...to Sponsor a Portable Hoop!
Click here...to Register today! (New Deadline: Tues, Nov. 10)
Click here...to review Extended Refund Policy (New Deadline: Tues, Nov. 10)

Dear VABA Families:

Due to the paramount priority of safety in today's COVID culture, VABA is moving its winter basketball league outdoors, for the 2020-21 season, in the form of the Polar Bear Basketball League (PBBL). 

The VABA Team believes it is imperative, given the COVID-culture we are living in, to do everything we can to provide our community's youth a SAFE basketball option - one that is consistent with VABA's brand of mission-centered, positivity and fun!   While it is true we all must make accommodations for best practices, the benefits of team-centered athletics, fun exercise and camaraderie, training, and competition are immeasurable, for our youth, and worth rallying behind!

Please see below for some IMPORTANT HIGHLIGHTS regarding the PBBL:

• Practices & Games Held Outdoors:
  Practices & Games occur outdoors at converted tennis courts (playing 4-on-4).  Outdoor basketball provides the safest* environment for athletics during this time.  Portable goals (SEE #5) are used for practices and games (Jan-Feb temps range 40-50).  Tennis court areas also have a physical barrier (chain-link fence) to ensure only practice/game personnel may enter.  General PBBL Info!

• MASKS REQUIRED: All team personnel, fans required to wear masks at all times (VABA Masks included with registration).  Masked players/coaches ensure best safety * practices.  COVID Protocols!

• Roster size = EIGHT (8): Games are played 4-on-4 (to accommodate narrower court), and especially to ensure better physical distancing (with narrower tennis court).  Physical distancing ensures best safety* measures. COVID Protocols!

• Players Outfitted in "Polar Bear"/Outdoor Radiator Base-layer Gear:  Including Required VABA Mask, additional PBBL Gear is available (long-sleeve, legging/pants, hat/head-warmer).  Order today!

• Portable Basketball Goals SPONSORED:  Community companies & corporations sponsor hoops which are donated to families, youth groups, schools, etc.  Be a Hoop Sponsor!

Very respectfully,

-Ben D'Alessandro

Executive Director, Director of Coaching
Virginia Basketball Academy
PO Box 2438, Charlottesville, VA 22902
ben@PlayVABA.org
www.PlayVABA.org
 

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