First, let me make everyone aware of a new email forward that we have added to the website. Basketball@lhya-sports.org has been defined and will route emails to both Larry and I.  This should make it easier for you to get a hold of us as the season moves on. We will also be able to add in other assistants if we start to get backlogged.

The LHYA teams were drafted in mid-November and some were able to squeeze in a practice or two before Thanksgiving. This week should mark the first full week of practices. We tried to get everyone consistent practice days & times for the season. However, there are schools events (ex. Holiday Happenings) that will either cancel or move a practice slot.  The LHYA website has been updated with the current practice schedule and handles  every school event  we know of at this time. Please bookmark this page for future reference and refer to it through-out the season. This will be the primary delivery method for basketball scheduling information.

<<http://www.lhya-sports.org/pages/sports/basketball.php>>

Moving on to the overall league status....All members of the proposed community league have submitted their team/gym openings to for scheduling. The final participant count is: 

17 Teams in the Junior Boys Division (3/4 Grade)

4 Granville
4 Johnstown
3 LHYA
3 Northridge
4 Watkins

19 Teams in the Senior Boys Division (5/6 Grade)

1 Centerburg
6 Granville
2 Johnstown
4 LHYA
3 Northridge
3 Watkins

10 Teams in the Junior Girls Division (3/4 Grade)

4 Granville
3 Johnstown
2 LHYA
1 Northridge

19 Teams in the Senior Girls Division (5/6 Grade)

1 Centerburg
6 Granville
2 Johnstown
4 LHYA
3 Northridge
3 Watkins

Community gym availabilities changed from what was originally assumed at registration. These changes and the number of teams per bracket have delayed the game schedule definition. The game schedule is in it's third and hopefully final revision. Directors have until tomorrow evening to submit approval or  corrections.  

I have already reviewed and provided signoff for LHYA.  Due to the number of teams in each bracket you will not be facing every team during season play. We tried to keep the number of games balanced within a bracket and ensure that all LHYA teams in that  bracket meet at least once to save an 'away' game.  We will send the final schedule to coaches for distribution as soon as it is approved .  We will also get it entered into the website as soon as possible. Coaches expect a final copy it no later than  Sunday evening.

TWO IMPORTANT SCHEDULING FACTS

• Some areas had to change to Sunday game slots in order to get enough access.  
• Games slots  start next weekend, 12/12 and will take a short break for the holiday before resuming in January