Basketball (Men's)
Season
Winter (Oct. to Feb.)
League Information
All players must be at least 17 years old. Players who are currently competing for a high school, junior college, college, or university team are not eligible to participate in the Parks and Recreation Adult Sports Leagues in the same division of play while their season is ongoing.
Participants who have played at the collegiate level within the past four years may only compete on a team in the “A” level of play.
A player may be rostered on only one A, B, or C team.
Space is limited, and priority placement will be given to resident teams. A “resident” team is defined as one with more than 50% of its members residing within the city of Ames or the Ames Community School District.
Different levels of play are offered to give teams with varying abilities and competitive interests an opportunity to compete under fair and balanced conditions. Determining the best fit for a team can sometimes be challenging. The following is a general guide based on staff observations of league play over the past several years.
Men’s A
Highly competitive. Players have strong skills and several years of adult playing experience, often including competitive play at the high school or college level. Teams typically have played together previously and run organized sets.
Men’s B
Competitive. Players typically have experience playing competitively in high school or in adult leagues. Participants generally range in age from 17 to 35 and older.
Men’s C
Semi-competitive. Players may have played in high school or in adult sport leagues in prior years. Generally, participants are between the ages of 25 and 45-plus. This league often includes players who haven’t played basketball for several years but enjoy the sport recreationally or through pick-up games. It emphasizes fun, camaraderie, and fitness, with less emphasis on winning.
Want to play, but don’t have a team?
Enter your name in our player pool for a chance at getting on a team! This list is emailed out to managers throughout the season in case they are in need of extra players. If you are needed, managers will contact you directly. Entering your name in the player pool does not guarantee that you will be on a team.
Player Pool Registration
Registration
Game Schedules/Brackets/Rules
Liability/Insurance
The City of Ames Parks and Recreation Department, its employees, and appointed agents assume no responsibility for any personal injury or loss that any team member or spectator may incur as a result of this program. Individuals are encouraged to carry their own personal health or accident insurance to cover any such injuries.
Parks and Recreation Program Guide