- We are in our 38th year as one of the premier youth basketball leagues in the Kansas City area; in addition, we are part of the GABL Youth Sports Foundation, Inc., a non-profit 501-c-3 community organization.
- Boys and girls programs from pre-K through high school.
- No geographical restrictions on team formation.
- Teams are grouped in divisions by competitive level, as registrations allow. We have leagues for all skill levels.
- Nearly 48 percent of GABL officials work at the junior varsity or varsity level in high school.
- League managed by Sports Management Associates (SMA), a professional management company.
- GABL Academy offers KidHoops (pre-K), 3-on-3 development program (K-2nd grade), camps, individual skill development, an Elite Team program and coaches clinics.Awards provided for all leagues and tournaments.
- Special Events:
- Holiday Hoopfest 3-on-3 Tournament at The College Basketball Experience (CBE).
- Tournaments sponsored in conjunction with Hoops4Hope and the American Cancer Society throughout the year.
- Discount Uniform services available through GABL Merchandise.
- Excess accident insurance provided for all participants.
Winter Program
- Team or individual entries are accepted.
- Practice time included in registration fee for Shawnee Mission-based teams.
- Season runs from November through the end of February. (Teams play 10-14 games depending on grade.)
- Uniform jerseys are provided for players in 1st-4th grade and high school.
- Clock stops on all whistles in 2nd-8th grade-no running clock. Eight-minute quarters in grades 5th-8th.
- Sportsmanship program that includes awards for teams that demonstrate excellence in this area.
- Coaches certification program provided.
- Scholarships available for participants, if necessary.
- Team photograph program available.
- Minimum playing time rule applies.
- Annual Food Drive.
- 8th Grade All-Star Classic at The CBE.
