BASKETBALL

All of the PLTL Basketball Programs are managed by our local Board of Directors and the appointed Boys and Girls Basketball Directors.  All PLTL practices will be at the Princeton Elementary & Middle/High Schools.  The gyms used for both games and practices are the Middle School gym and the old High School gym.

The emphasis of the PLTL basketball program is to teach boys and girls AGES 5-15 the fundamentals of basketball and enhance the skills of the more experienced players.  The program encourages development in both individual and team skills, in an atmosphere of fun and good sportsmanship. Mandatory playing requirements are in place in our lower division to ensure all children have the opportunity to play and improve their in-game skills and ability.

PLTL uses a draft system to select teams. Special team request will be considered but there is NO GUARANTEE that is will be honored.

The rules for our in-house divisions are below:

6U Basketball Rules

8U - 12U Boys Basketball Rules

Girls Basketball Rules

2023-2024 Basketball Directors:






Please direct all questions to [email protected]

RECREATIONAL

PLTL's Recreational Basketball program runs during the late Fall and Winter months (Nov-Mar) for children ages 5 through 15. The CO-ED division is available for boys and girls ages 5 and 6 years old.  There are separate leagues for boys and girls ages 7 through 15. Our boys program is an in-house league which has historically operated under the name, County Line Basketball Association.  Typically, all the teams that participate are within our PLTL family however several surrounding communities do join us annually.  The Girls program from ages 7-15 is managed through the Johnston County Athletic Associate and travel to away games within Johnston County is required.  The program consists of 1 game and 1 practice per week for typically an 8 to 10 game season beginning in December and running through early March. Games are played on Saturdays! Practice location/time/day are selected by the team head coach and the practice schedule will be provided on our Website. 

PLTL DOES NOT OFFER TRAVEL OR AAU PROGRAMS

6U CO-ED BASKETBALL

PLTL offers a 6U CO-ED Basketball division for all Kindergarten and First grades students ages 5&6,  four year olds are discourage from participation.  This division is designed to teach the basic skills of the game and allow for a fun and exciting introduction to team sports.  This in-house, PLTL only league is managed by our Co-Ed Basketball Director with oversight from the entire PLTL Board of Directors.  We encourage our volunteer coaches to teach the fundamental skills of: dribbling, passing, and shooting.  The goal height for this division is 8ft and the ball size is 27.5", which allows for the opportunity for all children to score a basket! Given this is a CO-ED Division aggressive defense is not taught and is discourage by game officials.  The goal of PLTL is to ensure boys and girls can dribble freely and pass to teammates while the defense is taught to play in a hands up defensive position.  All defense is played within the three point line and children are encourage to shoot quickly to allow a free flowing pace. 


BOYS BASKETBALL PROGRAM - AGES 7-15





8U BOYS BASKETBALL

PLTL offers an 8u boys basketball division which allows for a competitive introduction the game of basketball.  The 8U division plays on a 8ft goal height and defense must be played within the three point circle until the final minute of the game.  All 8U boys coaches are volunteers and are encourage to teach the fundamentals of the game along with offensive and defensive sets.  The 8U division offers the opportunity for each child to play a competitive game of team basketball and learn how to communicate with teammates. The goal height for this division is 8ft and the ball size is 28.5".


10U BOYS BASKETBALL

PLTL offers a 10u boys basketball division which allows for a competitive game of basketball for the advancing athlete.  The 10U division plays on a regulation goal height and defense may be played out to the volleyball line until possession is established in the half court.  Full court defense is allowed in the final two minutes of each half and all overtime periods.  All 10U boys coaches are volunteers and are encourage to teach the fundamentals of the game along with offensive and defensive sets.  The 10U division offers the opportunity for each child to play a competitive game of team basketball and grow into the regulations standard of the game. The goal height for this division is 10ft and the ball size is 28.5".

12U BOYS BASKETBALL

PLTL offers a 12U boys basketball division which allows for a competitive game of basketball for the competitive athlete.  The 12U division plays on a regulation goal height and defense may be played full court for the entire game.  All 12U boys coaches are volunteers and are encourage to teach the fundamentals of the game along with offensive and defensive sets.  The 12U division offers the opportunity for each player to advance their skills and knowledge to the full regulation standard of the game.  The goal of the 12U division is to offer a fun and exciting recreational environment for all of our boys, yet provide the competitive situations for the advanced player.  The goal height for this division is 10ft and the ball size is 29.5".


15U BOYS BASKETBALL

PLTL offers a 15u boys basketball division which allows for a competitive game of basketball for the competitive athlete.  The 15U division plays within the National Federation of High School Rules, with exceptions for the shorter time periods of our contests.  All 15U boys coaches are volunteers and are encourage to teach the fundamentals of the game along with offensive and defensive sets.  The 15U division offers the opportunity for each player to advance their skills and knowledge to the full regulation standard of the game. The goal height for this division is 10ft and the ball size is 29.5".


GIRLS BASKETBALL PROGRAM - AGES 7-15



8U GIRLS BASKETBALL 

PLTL offers 8U girls basketball in coordination with the Johnston County Athletic Association (JCAA).  This 8u girls basketball division allows for a competitive introduction the game of basketball.  The 8U division plays on a 8ft goal height and defense must be played within the three point circle for the entirety of the game. The ball size for this age group is 27.5".  All 8U girls coaches are volunteers and are encourage to teach the fundamentals of the game along with offensive and defensive sets.  The 8U division offers the opportunity for each child to play a competitive game of team basketball and learn how to communicate with teammates. All players are required to play at least half the game.
                                       
10U GIRLS BASKETBALL

PLTL offers 10u girls basketball in coordination with the Johnston County Athletic Association (JCAA).  This 10U girls basketball division allows for a competitive introduction the game of basketball.  The 10u division plays on a regulation goal height and defense must be played within the three point circle for the entirety of the game.  The ball size for this age group is 27.5".  All 10U girls coaches are volunteers and are encourage to teach the fundamentals of the game along with offensive and defensive sets.  The 10U division offers the opportunity for each child to play a competitive game of team basketball and learn how to communicate with teammates.  All players are required to play at least half the game.

12U GIRLS BASKETBALL

PLTL offers 12U girls basketball in coordination with the Johnston County Athletic Association (JCAA).  The 12U division plays on a regulation goal height and defense may be played out to the volleyball line until possession is established in the half court.  The ball size for this age group is 28.5".  Full court defense is allowed in the final two minutes of each half and all overtime periods.  All 12U girls coaches are volunteers and are encourage to teach the fundamentals of the game along with offensive and defensive sets.  The 12U division offers the opportunity for each child to play a competitive game of team basketball and grow into the regulations standard of the game.  All players are required to play at least half the game.

15U GIRLS BASKETBALL

PLTL offers a 15U girls basketball division which allows for a competitive game of basketball for the competitive athlete.  The 15U division plays within the National Federation of High School Rules, with exceptions for the shorter time periods of our contests.  Ball size for this age group is 28.5".  All 15U girls coaches are volunteers and are encourage to teach the fundamentals of the game along with offensive and defensive sets.  The 15U division offers the opportunity for each player to advance their skills and knowledge to the full regulation standard of the game.  All players are required to play at least half the game.

PLTL is a non-profit volunteer organization.  Parent volunteer coaches are needed for all teams at all levels.  Please volunteer to coach your child's team. 

Coaching Descriptions:

Head coach:
Primarily responsible for management and motivation of the team. A solid understanding of the rules of basketball is helpful and a desire to teach basketball fundamentals to children is necessary.  Attendance at a PLTL baseball coaches meeting is required. The head coach notifies all team members within 48 hours of draft to inform parents and players of their new team.  Provides team with roster, schedule, rulebook, and picture information. Head Coach subject to background check at request of PLTL Board of Directors.

Assistant Coach:  Assists the head coach. Assistant Coach is also subject to background check at request of PLTL Board of Directors.

ALL PARENTS THAT DESIRE TO HELP IN PRACTICE OR GAMES AND THEREFORE WILL HAVE DIRECT CONTACT TO PLAYERS MAY BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A BACKGROUND CHECK AT ANYTIME WITH A REQUEST FROM THE PLTL BOARD OF DIRECTORS.