2025-26 NIGHT LEAGUE2025-06-19T00:21:49+00:00

BAY NATION

NIGHT
LEAGUE

Great for kids just starting, kids looking for recreational hoops as well as for some competitive basketball. Something for everyone!

Bay Nation will field boys teams in the Victoria Night League. This is a league run by Victoria and District Basketball Association.

  • ONE practice, ONE game per week
  • Season runs mid-September to end of February
  • Cost details will be available with Registration
  • U11 Teams – under age 11 on Jan 1, 2025 (typically Grade 3-5)
    U13 Teams – under age 13 on Jan 1, 2025 (typically Grade 6-7)
    U15 Teams – under age 15 on Jan 1, 2025 (typically Grade 8-9)

U11 is the best Division of all. They play 4 on 4, and have a massive amount of teams ranging from boys just starting in Gr 3-4, to more competitive Gr 4-5 teams. Night League does a great job seeding and re-seeding teams after a few games, so games are more competitive. Learn, compete and have fun!

Registration
will be
open soon.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: PARTICIPANTS + COACHES

Where can I find more information, when I have questions?2025-06-19T00:23:30+00:00

What Night League rules do I need to communicate to my team?2025-05-16T04:24:06+00:00

  • Please review the Rules page of the Night League website.
How many players are required on a Night League roster?2025-05-16T03:24:02+00:00

  • The minimum roster number is 6 for U11. Bay Nation recommends a roster of 8.
  • The minimum roster number for U13 & U15 is 8. Bay Nation recommends a roster of 10.
Can I add additional players to my roster as needed?2025-05-16T03:23:44+00:00

  • If you would like to add additional players to your roster in September/October, please connect directly with the Bay Nation Lead. All players need to register through both Bay Nation and Night League, prior to participating in any practices/games.
  • The cutoff for adding players is set by Night League, and is usually November 15th. After this date, rosters are finalized and verified by the league. Any players not on the roster at this time are unable to play.
Is Night League fair play, or can I play each game to win?2025-05-16T03:23:31+00:00

  • Night League is a recreational league, designed to provide opportunities for all skills and abilities to learn and complete in. Fair play rules are strictly enforced for ALL games, including league and playoffs. For the final 3 minutes of each game, a coach may choose to play any combination of players.
What happens if I cannot field a team for a scheduled game?2025-05-16T03:23:16+00:00

  • If you know in advance that you are not going to have enough players to field a team for a scheduled game, please notify the Night League Scheduler by email, at least 24 hours in advance.
  • If you foreit two games in a single season, you will receive a formal warning by email from the Night League Registrar.
  • If you foreit three games in a single season, your team will be removed from the league. Do not let this happen.
Can I request a specific day for my team to play games?2025-05-16T03:22:57+00:00

  • The Night League scheduler has almost 200 games per week to schedule. It is not possible to make individual requests.
How does Night League determine what division (A-G) my team plays in?2025-05-16T03:22:42+00:00

  • At the beginning of the season, with assistance from the Bay Nation Lead, your team will be assigned a starting division, based on the experience of the players on your team.
  • NL will re-evaluate all divisions on a week by week basis over the fall, adjusting divisions frequentely to ensure competitive match-ups. All games prior to Jan 1st will be exhibition.
  • Night League will set final divisions for U13/U15 for January 1st, prior to official league and playoffs. For U11 – there are no playoffs. Divisions will continue to adjust as needed.
Where can I find Night League Schedules?2025-05-16T04:24:46+00:00

  • Game schedules: Added weekly, usually by the Saturday/Sunday prior to the start of the week.
  • Coaches/Managers are responsible for checking game schedules, and communicating out information to their team.
What happens if my scheduled game falls on the same day as my scheduled practice?2025-05-16T03:22:08+00:00

  • With a number of Bay Nation teams registered for Night League each year, it is recommended that coaches work together to share/trade gym space when conflicts arise. You will be provided with a coach distribution list once teams are finalized, and can use it to arrange swaps as needed.
Can I request a specific practice day?2025-05-16T03:21:41+00:00

  • At the beginning of the season, the Bay Nation Lead will connect all assigned coaches with the Night League Gym Supervisor. Preferred practice dates/times may be communicated.
  • It is not a guarantee that your preferred practice time/date will be available. Gym space can be challenging to secure.
What does the registration fee include?2025-05-16T03:21:26+00:00

  • A weekly, one hour practice, at a school assigned by the Night League Gym Supervisor
    • A 90-minute practice slot may be available, for U13 and U15 teams playing in the A/B division, but teams will incur an additional cost when this request is made.
  • A weekly game (15-18 during the season)
  • A set of team jerseys, to be returned at the end of the season.
What steps do I need to complete to be registered as a coach?2025-05-16T04:25:23+00:00

  • Complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC)
    • A CRC must be in place for all adults that sit on the bench during a Night League Game.
    • It is good for 5-years
    • A CRC completed for any other purpose (work, school, another sport) does not satisfy the Night League requirement. Please follow all steps in the link above to ensure your CRC is active before the start of the season.
    • It is recommended that a maximum of three adults per team (Coach, Assistant Coach, Manager) have CRCs in place.
  • Sign a Night League Coaches Code of Conduct
  • Attend a mandatory Night League Coach Registration Meeting
    • Time/date is set by the league, and is usually in mid-September. The Bay Nation Lead will communicate out the date.
Who should I reach out to if I have questions?2025-05-16T03:10:57+00:00

  • Refer to the Bay Nation Website
  • Contact your Team Coach or Team Manager for all questions regarding games/practices
What do I need to know about games?2025-05-16T04:26:26+00:00

  • Night league is a fair play league, aimed at development. Equal playing time is expected in all games, including playoffs.
  • Games typically start the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, and run through the end of February / early March.
  • Games are scheduled week by week. Schedulers try to maintain some consistency in day of week for various divisions, but game days and time will fluctuate. U11 division games are scheduled in earlier timeslots than U15 division games, wherever possible.
  • Games schedules and results are posted on the Night League website.
Can I play on more than one Night League team?2025-05-16T03:10:03+00:00

No. Players are only allowed to be registered on one Night League roster during a single season.

If I change my mind, and decide not to play, can I request a refund?2025-05-16T03:09:42+00:00

The refund policy is on the Bay Nation Website

  • 50% of fees will be refunded if withdrawing prior to September 1st
  • 25% of fees will be refunded if withdrawing prior to September 10th
  • No refund will be provided if withdrawing after September 11th.
Can I choose to play up or down a division?2025-05-16T03:09:16+00:00

  • In some circumstances, and with input from the Bay Nation Lead, players may play UP, in an older division.
  • In no circumstance may a player be assigned DOWN a division. This is a strict policy enforced by the Night League administrators. Example: A child with a late 2014 birthday that is in grade five, must play in U13 (grade 6/7) division.
What age division can I play in?2025-05-16T03:08:46+00:00

For 2025/2026:

  • U11 – players born before December 31st, 2015 (typically Grade 5 and below)
  • U13 – players born before December 31st, 2013 (Grade 6/7)
  • U15 – players born before December 31st, 2011 (Grade 8/9)
What registration information is required?2025-05-16T03:08:04+00:00

Sign-up information will be available on the Bay Nation Website by the end of June.

What does my registration fee include?2025-05-16T03:07:23+00:00

• A weekly, one hour practice (days/times to be determined based on availability of SD61 gyms)
• A weekly game (15-18 during the season) from October – late Feb/early March
• A team jersey; to be returned at the end of season

REFUND POLICY

50% refund – prior to Sept. 1    //    25% refund – prior to Sept. 10   //    0% refund – after Sept. 11

““If you want to be a better player, you have to prepare, prepare, and prepare some more.”

~ Kobe Bryant

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