Welcome to the Town of Groton, Connecticut

GBA FAQ

Thank you for a great 2022 GBA season!
Athletes, Coaches, Families & Friends, Volunteers, and Community Partners, THANK YOU for a great Groton Basketball Association season! 

When you're out in the community please consider supporting your local team sponsors: Hoyt, Filipetti, Malaghan LLC, Pizza Today, In Focus Eyecare, Mystic Knotwork, Johnson's Hardware, Supreme Hotdogs, The Bridge Market, Sprigs & Twigs, Keith's Appliances, Groton Utilities, Brustolon GMC, G.O.A.T. Physical Therapy, Advantage Personal Training, Valenti Automall/Valenti Family of Dealerships, Randall Realtors, and North Stonington Recreation

Groton Basketball Association (GBA) is a recreational youth basketball league for boys ages 8-14 and girls ages 8-15 that places high emphasis on instruction, skill development, good sportsmanship, and, most importantly - FUN!

  • GBA is a volunteer-coached, youth recreational league that places high emphasis on fun, instruction/skill development, and good sportsmanship. Volunteer coaches needed! All head coaches may sign one child up for free provided they sign up for and attend one of the mandatory coaches training sessions. Interested in coaching? Call 860-536-5680. Registration deadline for players is Oct 29th. A $25 late fee applies to anyone registering after the deadline and those players are placed on a Waiting List. A decision regarding player placement from the Waiting List is made on or around Nov 1st. Practices and Game Information will be sent out to families when they are determined. Age is determined as of January 1, 2023. All players must attend a skills assessment. Assessments will be held on Tuesday, Oct 25th and Saturday Oct 29th at the Groton Community Center, 61 Fort Hill Road, Groton, CT 06340.
  • GBA assessments will take place at GCC Tuesday, Oct 25, 6:00pm (8-9), 6:30pm(10-11), 7:00pm(12-15) and Saturday Oct 29, 9:00 (8-9), 9:30am (10-11), 10:00am (12-15)  Age is determined as of January 1, 2023. All players must attend a skills assessment.

GBA Assessment Update 2022 OCT

Volunteer coaches needed! Every head coach may register one child for FREE! Please call our office for more information - (860) 536-5680.

Skills Assessment
All players must attend skills assessment.  Both assessment times are open to all ages and will take approximately 1 hour.

GBA assessments will take place at GCC Tuesday, Oct 25, 6:00pm (8-9), 6:30pm(10-11), 7:00pm(12-15) and Saturday Oct 29, 9:00 (8-9), 9:30am (10-11), 10:00am (12-15)

Volunteer coaches needed! Every head coach may register one child for FREE! Please call our office for more information - (860) 536-5680.


Gerry Smith Sportsmanship Awards

The Gerry Smith Awards will be presented at halftime of a Fitch Falcons Game in February. Each team selects an individual on the team to receive the Award .

In 2005, the Parks & Recreation Commission initiated the creation of the Gerry Smith Sportsmanship Award upon the passing of Mr. Smith, a commissioner who served for many years.  Mr. Smith's passion for basketball and his work as a youth basketball referee led to the creation of the award in his honor. The Parks and Recreation Commission recognizes the outstanding sportsmanship displayed by all players, but seeks to recognize those individuals who display exceptional teamwork, respect, effort and behavior.  

For more information, please contact Ben Morse or call 860-536-5680.

Groton Parks and Recreation | 29 Spicer Ave., Noank, CT 06340 | 860.536.5680 | ParksRec@groton-ct.gov

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