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Rancho Santa Margarita NJB

Winter Season

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Game Schedule

 
12/1
12/8
12/15
12/22
1/5
1/12
1/19
1/26
 
*Some weekends will be double header weekends (games on both Saturday and Sunday, to accommodate for holiday schedule)
 
Once teams are formed, the game times will be posted.

PRACTICES

Divisional practices (Grades 2-8) begin once teams are formed. Your coach will contact you with details. Practices are at local RSM schools and parks.
 
Rookies (Kinder/1st) will practice for 30 minutes each week on the same day as their game.

WINTER LEAGUE

Mid-August
Registration 
 
Early-November
Evaluations, teams formed
 
Mid-November
Practices begin
 
December January February
8-week regular game session + Playoffs (Typically Sundays)
 
Early-February
Divisional Playoffs
All-Star Teams Formed
 

DIVISIONAL PROGRAM

  • 8-Game Regular Season + Playoffs: Dec - Feb
  • Boys & Girls Grades 2nd through 8th
  • Balanced, fair, & competitive teams
  • Separate divisions for all boys & girls
  • Teams formed based on an evaluation & draft process for fair and balanced teams
  • Games played w/ NFHS Certified Balls
  • High-quality Dri-Fit type uniforms
  • NJB Certified Referees @ each game
  • Games have a certified scorekeeper and standings are kept
  • All games are played on Sundays at local gyms including (but not limited to): Tesoro High School, Mercadel Gym, Santa Margarita Catholic High School, San Juan Hills HS and Saddleback College. (subject to change based on the gym and court availability)
  • Up to two practices per week at local outdoor courts

ROOKIES PROGRAM

  • Boys and girls in kindergarten or 1st grade school year 2024-25 
  • Separate Boys & Girls teams
  • 8-week session meets every Sunday for 30-min practice/30-min game
  • Lowered rims and smaller ball
  • High-quality, reversible jerseys
  • Rookies are able to request friends and coaches
  • All games are played on Sundays at local gyms including (but not limited to): Tesoro High School, Mercadel Gym, Santa Margarita Catholic High School, San Juan Hills HS and Saddleback College. (subject to change based on the gym and court availability)