Welcome to the Connellsville Basketball Association
The Connellsville Basketball Association is a long-running, established youth basketball league proudly serving the community for over 20 years. We are honored to be trusted by generations of local families to provide a safe, structured, and positive environment where children can learn the game of basketball, build confidence, and develop friendships that extend beyond the season.
We offer a youth basketball program for players ages 3 through 18, serving Connellsville and surrounding school districts. Our program focuses on teaching the fundamentals of basketball through organized practices and competitive games, while placing strong emphasis on fun, teamwork, sportsmanship, personal growth, and community involvement.
Our league is designed to support players at every level. We work to prepare athletes who aspire to compete at the interscholastic level for their middle and high school teams, while also providing an instructional and competitive environment for those who simply want to enjoy playing basketball and being part of a team.
Our Core Values
The Connellsville Basketball Association is built on a foundation of strong values that guide everything we do:
Sportsmanship
Teamwork
Growth
Respect
Community
These values help ensure that every player, coach, and family member contributes to a positive and supportive experience for all participants.
Divisions and Structure
We currently offer five divisions of basketball, and all divisions are coed. Divisions and teams may be adjusted, combined, or removed based on registration numbers and other operational factors to maintain a safe, balanced, and competitive experience for all participants.
Our basketball divisions for this season are as follows:
Little Ballers — Ages 3–5 (Coed)
Division III — Ages 6–9 (Coed)
Division II — Ages 10–12 (Coed)
Division I — Ages 13–15 (Coed)
Division IA — Ages 16–18 (Coed) — Players must be enrolled in school
If registration numbers support it, girls divisions may be created within any age group. Our goal is to provide opportunities for all players to compete in an environment that is appropriate, fair, and enjoyable.
School Team Participation Policy
Players are encouraged to try out for and participate on their school teams for grades 7 through 12. We strongly support scholastic athletics and recognize that school team commitments take priority.
Players may participate in both school basketball and the Connellsville Basketball Association; however, if a player is unable to meet attendance or participation expectations due to school team obligations or other conflicts, the league reserves the right to remove the player from the program. In such cases, refunds will be issued in accordance with our established refund procedures.
If a player makes their school team after registering with us and wants to only play for the school, we will issue a full refund minus applicable service fees. Likewise, if a player does not make their school team, we will make every reasonable effort to allow late registration so they can still participate in our program.
Season Structure
The season typically begins in mid-October and runs through late March.
Each season includes:
Regular season games
Team practices
Playoffs and championships
Skills development opportunities
Special league events
All-Star Game and skills competitions (where applicable)
End-of-season awards and recognition
Our goal is to provide a complete basketball experience that promotes development, competition, and enjoyment for players and families.
Fundraising and League Support
Registration costs cover everything your child needs to participate in the Connellsville Basketball Association season, including league operations, officials, equipment, facility usage, awards, insurance, and program activities.
We do hold one yearly fundraiser that is mandatory, but it is designed to be fun, interactive, and basketball-focused. Our primary fundraiser is the Free Throw-A-Thon, which allows players to participate in a competitive and enjoyable event while helping support the league.
This fundraiser helps offset the growing costs associated with operating a youth sports program of this size and allows us to continue providing a safe, organized, and high-quality experience for all participants.
We work hard to keep registration costs reasonable while maintaining the standards families expect from a long-standing community program.
No child will be turned away due to financial hardship.
Payment plans and financial aid may be available for qualifying families.
End-of-Season Banquet and Player Recognition
At the conclusion of each season, the Connellsville Basketball Association hosts a formal end-of-season banquet to celebrate the accomplishments of our players, coaches, and teams.
During the banquet, we recognize participants through:
Team awards
Individual awards
Sportsmanship and character awards
Special achievement recognitions
All-Star selections and skills winners
We take pride in operating an organized and structured league. The Connellsville Basketball Association keeps complete statistics for each player and team, and we maintain historical records to recognize performance, improvement, and achievement throughout the season.
This event provides families with an opportunity to celebrate the season together and recognize the hard work and dedication shown by our players.
Our Commitment to the Community
For more than two decades, the Connellsville Basketball Association has been committed to providing a positive, organized, and community-focused youth sports program. We take pride in the relationships we build, the lessons we teach, and the opportunities we create for young athletes.
We remain focused on developing not just better basketball players, but confident, respectful, and responsible young people who will succeed both on and off the court.
Contact Information
For more information about registration, sponsorship opportunities, or volunteering, please contact:
Connellsville Basketball Association
PO Box 241
Connellsville, PA 15425
Phone: 724-603-5734
Email: connellsvillebasketball.com