Once again in remembrance of John Walker and all that he did for youth sports in Southampton and specifically for what he did for basketball in the community, the summer/fall league will be held in his honor.  This will be our 14th season.  Anyone who has participated in this league in the past knows that this is a highly competitive league.  Last year, there were over 650 participants.   

We plan to have five divisions again this year for the girls.  The first is for girls entering the fifth and sixth grades (may include inexperienced seventh graders as well).  The second division is for those entering seventh & eighth (may include inexperienced 9^th graders).  Third division is 10^th, 11^th and 12^th .  Fourth division is a team division for HS JV consisting of 9^th & 10th and the fifth division is a team division for HS Varsity made up of 11^th & 12^th.   Again this year we will have four divisions for the boys. We will have a fifth and sixth grade division, a seventh and eighth grade division, a ninth and tenth grade division and an eleventh and twelfth division.  Please state what grade your child is entering in Fall 2008 on registration form.

 The registration form allows for each player to request to play with a few of their friends. All teams play nine games plus at least one playoff game.  Each team will have either ten or eleven players.  Every player must play at least one third of the game.  The League will begin the weekend of 8-22-08.  You must check our website on Aug. 21st  (rosters and schedules will be posted no later than that date) to find out when your first game will be.  The playoffs should be over by the 2^nd week of November.  5^th and 6^th grade boys and 7^th and 8^th grade boys will play on Friday nights.  The 5^th and 6^th grade girls (which may include some inexperienced 7^th graders) will play at 7pm on Mondays, the middle school & JV HS girls will play early afternoon games on Sundays, and the HS girls will play in late afternoon to early evening on Sundays. HS boys will play on Sunday evenings.  Please note that if the league needs to expand to a third day of games, we are planning on using Saturdays between 4pm and 9pm.  We hope that Monday nights will work better for the 5^th & 6^th grade girls’ division.  All games will be played at our facility:  Kelly Bolish Gym, 2950 Turnpike Dr., Hatboro, PA 19040.

 Every player will be required to play in his or her appropriate division.  The cost of registration for 2008 will again be $125.00.  Any Renegade player wishing to participate in the Fall League must re-register with the club for the upcoming year (2008/2009) at this time by mailing in club registration form and fee.  Non-Renegade players do not have to pay a separate club registration fee.  If a player is capable of playing in the next older division an additional fee of $100.00 will be required.  Please forward a separate check for $100.00 in case there is no room in the older division you wish to enter.  Keep in mind if you request to play up in an older division, you must also play your own age.  If a player plays in two divisions their primary responsibility is to play in their appropriate grade division.  The fee covers the cost of the gym rental, tank tops, referee fees, and team awards for 1^st and 2^nd place winners.  Please make checks payable to Renegades and mail to: 858 Street Rd., Southampton, PA 18966.  Please do not send a check without a Walker League form.  You may use the registration form enclosed or print one off of the website: www.renegadesbasketball.com.  Please note that each girls’ team in the 5^th & 6^th and also the 7^th and 8th grade division will be coached by two current high school players.  All high school girls’ divisions will be coached by non-parent adults.  All of the teams in the boys’ division will be coached by non-parent adults. 

 It is very important to fill in your child’s height and basketball experience on registration form.  We must have this info in order

to place your child on a team.  We try to make the level of all of the teams as even as possible so that the games are competitive.

 Any player who does not play AAU basketball or plays AAU basketball with another club must register online at: aausports.org.  When you register online, you must check off AB (added benefit) and you will be covered under the AAU supplemental insurance from 8/16/08 to 8/31/09. This is not going to be available on the aausports.org website until August 16th. This insurance covers the player not only for basketball but for any sport that the player participates in during the entire year and is well worth the $14.00.  This AAU insurance does not take the place of family health care coverage.  Every Walker League player must have their own health care insurance. All Non-Renegades players must present their AAU insurance membership card prior to playing in their first league game. This will be strictly enforced due to the liability issues.  If you have any questions please contact us at 215-364-1426.  I look forward to seeing you this fall season and having each of you continue to work towards being the best that you can be.

Walker League Schedule and Rosters will be posted at www.renegadesbasketball.com by Thurs. Aug. 21st .

You must check our website in order to know when your first game will be played.  We won’t be able to telephone.

Checks payable to: RENEGADES, 858 Street Rd., Southampton, PA 18966

John Walker Fall League fee:  $125.00 -Access and print registration forms at www.renegadesbasketball.com

Please register early by August 1^st or by deadline of August 15^th, 2008 ( After August 15^th add additional 25.00 late fee)

 Sincerely,

Steve Flynn