Affiliation: Boys' teams compete in the Chesterfield Basketball League (CBL). Play in the leagues is governed by the basketball rules published by the National Federation of State High School Associations. WAA conducts registration, selects coaches, forms teams/squads and provides uniforms. Game schedules and rules are provided by the league.
Eligibility: Children who live within the Woolridge and Winterpock Elementary School attendance boundaries attendance zones or be eligible free agents (no CBL or CGBL athletic association for basketball established within your elementary school zone) to play for the Woolridge Athletic Association. Boys that are at least 7 years old and no older than 18 years old on December 31st of the current year.
Age Groupings
| Level |
Ages (age on 12/31/19) |
| Instructional (Rookie) |
7-8 |
| Cubs |
9 Years and under
Recommend first year basketball players, age 8, play in the Rookie level before playing Cubs level.
7 year old players not eligible for Cubs.
|
Bears
|
10 and under |
Minors
|
11 and under |
| Nets |
12 and under |
Intermediate
|
13 and under |
Juniors
|
15 and under |
Seniors
|
18 and under |
Competitive Levels: Two competitive levels are available in the Minor, Intermediate, Junior, and Senior leagues. The "A" division is intended to be of a higher competitive level for the more experienced players, while the "B" division is designed to be developmental in nature.
Instructional League: This program is designed as an introduction to basketball for 7&8 year old boys. The emphasis is on the instruction of skills. The core of the program is regional clinics conducted on Saturday mornings in January and a regular season in February.
Team Selection: Teams are selected shortly after the talent assessments, which are conducted during the month of November. Instructional teams are organized by the Basketball Administrators.
Coaches: Head coaches are selected by the Basketball Administrator. Assistant coaches are selected by the head coaches.
Season: Pre-season practice begins around the middle of November, and the final game is around the middle of March.
Games: Most games are played on Saturdays and a few Sundays beginning the first Saturday after New Years and extend until the beginning of March for boys. Game schedules are typically distributed by the League during the week prior to the first game. Please note: the Woolridge Athletic Association does not set up the game schedules or venues.
Practice: Each team is allotted weekly practice time at a local school gym subject to availability. Most practices are held at local school gyms, such as Woolridge Elementary School, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Playing Time: Coaches will abide by the league rules regarding playing time. WAA encourages equal playing time for all participants.
Post Season Play: All teams participate in a post-season tournament.
Free Agent Policy: Children who live within the Woolridge Elementary School attendance boundaries will only be released to play for another association if we are unable to place them on a team. Players who request to play for another association will be released according to the request date and the merits of the individual case.