Basketball season is not far away and we are preparing for another fun-filled season in the Malvern League. As always the winter league is open to boys and girls teams in grades 1 through 12.

Players should submit their application to their coach by Oct. 17 because team registration deadline is October 24 with a grace period extended until November 1. Even if you make a verbal or email commitment, all team rosters and coach’s information paperwork must be submitted by November 1 or you will not be guaranteed placement.

• All registration paperwork and fees must be dropped off or mailed to Malvern Basketball League, 627 N. Speakman Lane, West Chester, PA 19380. Checks should be made payable to “Malvern Basketball League”. All registration FEES must be paid in full by the shirt pick-up weekend.
  
  
• As a reminder, when filling out the forms, please clearly indicate the team name, the skill level and the gender. Those 3 items seem to be omitted most frequently when we are reviewing applications, so your cooperation is appreciated.
  
  
• When determining the skill level of your team, if you have a very strong, competitive team, you may sign up in the next higher grade level.
  
  
• Shirt Pick-Up will be at 627 N. Speakman Lane on Sat. Nov. 26 and Sun. Nov. 27 between 2pm and 5pm each day.
  
  
• Game Schedules will be distributed at the shirt pick-up.
  
  
• Additional players can be added to the roster up until Dec. 5.
  
  
• Games will begin the weekend of Dec. 3 and 4 with most games scheduled on Sundays. However, we anticipate the majority of the 1st and 2nd grade divisions to be played on Saturdays. Any 5th, 6th, 7th or 8th grade team that would prefer Saturday games, please notify us and we will try to accommodate your request.
  
  
• The Malvern Winter League is strictly a TEAM league. No individual registrations will be accepted.
  
  
• The head coach, assistants and team coordinators MUST sign up for our Email distribution list. This is our main means of communication.
  
  
• Practice time is the responsibility of each team. In previous seasons, teams have arranged practice on their own at various local schools, church facilities or other local gyms, usually once per week. If you need a certificate of insurance for the practice time, please call our Insurance Agent, Paul McShane at 610-359-1422.
  
  

  Projected Gym Sites in Chester County:
  • Chesterbrook Academy, West Chester
  • West Chester East High School
  • West Chester Rustin High School
  • West Chester University-South Campus
  • West Chester Peirce Middle School

  In Delaware County & Montgomery County:
  • St. Aloysius
  • Ellis Fitness Center, Newtown Square
  • Harcum College
  • Woodlynne Academy
  • Marple Community Center
  • Delco Christian School- Elementary & High School
  • Our Mother of Good Counsel, Bryn Mawr
  • Competitive Edge Sports, King of Prussia
  • Devon Prep
  • Armenian Sisters Academy

The Malvern Basketball League is seeking competitive High School Varsity & JV public and private school teams, All-Star teams, and AAU teams. The league, which is open to boys and girls teams in grades 4 through 12, will be played in Chester and Delaware County and King of Prussia locations. Games will be played on Sundays between 5pm and 9pm starting Sept. 11th and ending on Nov. 6th.

1. Deadline for registration is Sept. 1st.
   
2. Teams must have a minimum of 10 players on their roster.
3. The fee is $90 per player (minimum $900). Payment is due prior to or at the first game. Checks are to made payable to “Malvern Basketball League” and can be mailed to 627 N. Speakman Lane, West Chester, PA 19380.
4. You can sign up your team by email (malvernleague@aol.com) or by speaking to Kevin McCarry by phone. Provide us your team name, gender, age group and the coach’s name, phone #’s and email address. NO Registration forms are necessary for the Fall Session.
5. Our initial plans include the following grade divisions for both boys and girls: 4th (10’ baskets), 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, JV High School and Varsity High School. There will be just one division for each grade level. For competitive purposes you may be able to move up or down a grade level. Please speak to Kevin on this issue.
6. Team game shirts will be provided at your first game. Please contact Kevin the week before the first game if you need more than 10 shirts.
7. Games will begin on Sun. Sept. 11th and the league will end on Nov. 6th. The first game will start at 5pm and the last game will start at 8pm. The schedule will be available by Thursday, Sept. 8th.
8. The projected gym locations:

1. Chester County – West Chester East, West Chester Rustin, West Chester South Campus, West Chester Fugett MS, and The Westtown School.
2. Delaware County / Main Line – Ellis Athletic Center, Devon Prep, Marple Community Center, and Delco Christian Elementary (Waterloo Road).

We look forward to providing a competitive, fun Fall session which will help your players get ready for the regular season.

We are also looking for High School or College age students who are interested in earning some extra money being a scorekeeper. Please email or call us if interested.

If you have any questions, please call 610-431-6397 or email us at malvernleague@aol.com .

Thank you,

Kevin McCarry
Malvern Basketball League
610-431-6397
www.malvernleague.com