Adult Programs

Adult Basketball League

Registration opens Friday, February 6, 2026. 

League Format 

The ARC adult basketball league will consist of a 6-game regular season. 

• Regular Season
  • Each team will play a six (6) game regular season.  
  • Games will be on Fridays from 5:30 to 8:30 pm.
• 2026 Game Schedule: April 3 through May 8, 2026

• End-of-Season Tournament
  • Each team will play in an end-of-season, single-elimination tournament.
  • Date(s): Saturday, May 16, 2026
• Cost
  • $400 per team ($50 per game + $100 for tournament)
• Equipment 
  • Team Jerseys or T-shirts: Teams must have jerseys or t-shirts of the same color with permanent numbers (no duplicates) for each player in every game (including the first game).
    • The team color of the jersey/t-shirt must be registered with the League Coordinator so that duplicated team colors do not occur. Team color choice/assignment will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
    • Numbers must be permanent and at least 6 inches high. Permanent marker numbers (legible) will be permitted. Taped-on numbers will not be permitted.
    • Non-Jersey Penalty: Any player who does not have a jersey that meets the above criteria will be assessed a technical foul. This rule will be enforced, including the first week of play. 
  • Balls: Each team must provide an official men’s basketball (29 inches) for each game. If teams cannot agree on which game ball to use, each team’s ball will be used for one half, or a neutral ARC basketball will be used for the entire game. 
  • Shoes: Players must wear athletic shoes with non-marking soles.
• Roster and Players 
  • All teams must submit a completed roster before their first game. 
    • Player release forms (rosters) and a signed copy of the league rules are due at ARC on or before Thursday, April 2nd. If a roster is not received before the team’s first game, an automatic forfeit will be declared, and for every game after that, a roster is not received.
    • Everyone who plays must sign a player’s release form (roster) to release COA ARC, team sponsors, and any other person connected with the league from any responsibility in case of an accident. An automatic forfeit will be assessed to any team playing a player not officially on the roster. Forfeit is automatic, may be imposed after the game is completed, and it is not required that an opposing team file a protest.
    • Rosters shall have a minimum of five players and a maximum of twelve players. 
    • Rosters must contain a current address, contact number, and email address for each player. 
    • New players may be added to your roster until Thursday, April 2nd.
    • No player shall be allowed to play for more than one team.
    • Players must show a photo ID if requested.
  • Each player on your roster must be at least 18 years of age. 
• Team Manager’s Role 
  • Each team shall designate one team manager before the season begins. If the designated team manager is absent at a game, the League Coordinator must be notified of the replacement no later than 5 pm the Thursday before the game.  
  • Mandatory Team Managers Meeting prior to the first game. 
  • The designated team manager (and only the team manager) shall be responsible for all interactions with the officials and scorekeeping staff. 
    • Managers may discuss rule interpretations but may not discuss judgment calls. 
    • Managers are expected to be respectful toward officials – the team manager does not have the right to question judgment calls or speak to the official rudely or disrespectfully (Penalty: technical foul).
  • Team managers are responsible for ensuring that all players and spectators who are with their team behave appropriately (Penalty: technical foul).
• Player Conduct 
  • ARC is a municipal recreation program that aims to create a welcoming environment for all players. As such, the following conduct expectations are in place for all adult basketball games. 
    • The following actions may result in a technical foul:
      • Use of profanity; 
      • Complaining about or questioning an official’s call by a non-team manager;
      • Persistent complaint about judgment calls by any player (including managers);
      • Abusive or profane language by a spectator (team technical shall be assessed), and the spectator will be removed from the ARC;
    • The following actions shall result in a technical foul, double technical (ejection), or flagrant foul: 
      • Use of profanity toward an official or an opposing player; 
      • Making a comment that is personal in nature to or about an official or opposing player; 
      • Any attempt to “bait,” taunt, or otherwise instigate an opponent; 
      • An attempt to physically intimidate an opponent or official; 
      • Any player attempting to play while under the influence of alcohol and/or an illegal substance (immediate ejection).
    • Any physical contact with an official will result in ejection from the league and notification of authorities.
    • NOTE: The officials’ jurisdiction begins when a player arrives on site and ends when the player leaves. Actions that occur before, during, and after games are all subject to a technical foul, flagrant foul, or ejection. 
    • Alcohol, illegal substances, and tobacco are not permitted on-site during any ARC activities. 
      1. Players who are under the influence of alcohol and/or illegal substances (consumed before game time) will be subject to immediate ejection from the game and facility.  
      2. DPS will be contacted immediately if an individual poses a public safety concern.
    • Food and any beverage other than water are not permitted in the gym.

• Spectator Attendance and Conduct 

  • The teams and players are responsible for spectator conduct. Fans and children must be seated in the bleachers and behave appropriately. Technical fouls will be assessed based on poor fan conduct, and spectators may be removed from the ARC. 
  • Alcohol, illegal substances, and tobacco are not permitted on-site during any ARC activities. 
    • Spectators who are under the influence of alcohol and/or illegal substances will be subject to immediate ejection from the facility.  
    • DPS will be contacted immediately if an individual poses a public safety concern.
  • Food and any beverage other than water are not permitted in the gym.
• Team Conduct 
  • Any team that consistently exhibits poor sportsmanship may be eliminated from the league with forfeiture of all fees. 
  • Officials and teams shall report all poor sportsmanship to the League Coordinator. 
• League Champions 
  • The first-place team players (of the tournament) will each receive a championship t-shirt.

Full Adult Basketball League Rules and Roster Release Form