Basketball (3rd-8th)

3rd-8th Basketball Program

The Our Lady of the Assumption ("OLA") Basketball Program is run by volunteers of the OLA Athletic Ministry.

CMLA practices start early October and the season runs from November through the end of January. Games are on the weekends and a team practice is held on a weeknight (determined by the volunteer coaches and based on availability).

You can find detailed information at the Catholic Metro League of Atlanta page.

If you have any questions, please send a message to Lee Posey at [email protected].

Wait List Process

Wait lists form when we reach the maximum number of players for a team and they are released when we reach the minimum for forming a 2nd team. It is highly likely that you will be placed on a team. Below shows the process.

Team 1 - max is 10 players
Waitlist forms at 10 for the next 6 players
Team 2 - min 16 players and maximum at 20 players
Waitlist forms at 20 for the next 4 players
Team 3 - minimum 24 players and maximum at 30 players

Our goal is to accommodate everyone and the waitlist process helps create a sense of urgency as we need to have teams formed before the registration deadline.

Registration Listing

OLA 3rd-8th Basketball 24-25

Our Lady of the Assumption 3rd-8th Grade CMLA Basketball Program

The Our Lady of the Assumption ("OLA") Basketball Program is run by volunteers of the OLA Athletic Ministry. For your information, the 3rd through 8th grade OLA basketball teams participate in the Catholic Metro League of Atlanta ("CMLA"). Games usually last an hour and are either in the Our Lady of the Assumption gym or away at other parishes. The program is focused on teaching the kids how to play basketball, modeling good sportsmanship, teamwork and for us all to grow our family fellowship in the church community.

For detailed information concerning the CMLA for 3rd through 8th grades please visit CMLA Information Link.

CMLA 2024-2025 Basketball Program Registration starts July 31st and ends September 15th.

3rd Grade to 8th Grade Program Details:

Practices start in October
9 Regular Season Games are played on Saturdays from November through January
5th thru 8th grade teams ONLY will participate in the CMLA Basketball Tournament. Play in games begin the first week of February and tournament ends the weekend of February 10th
The annual Sam Robb Basketball Charity Tournament will take place the weekend of January 17th-20th (participation is optional for a separate fee and teams must be registered to participate)
The annual Shamrock Basketball Tournament held in Charlotte, NC will take place the weekend of February 15th-17th (participation is optional for 8th GRADERS only and teams must be registered to participate)

Season Dates for 5th-8th Grades:

Week 1 Games - November 2nd
Week 2 Games - November 9th
Week 3 Games - November 16th
Week 4 Games - November 23rd
Week 5 Games - December 7th
Week 6 Games - December 14th
Week 7 Games - January 4th
Week 8 Games - January 11th
Sam Robb Tournament - January 17th-20th
Week 9 Games - January 25th
5th-8th Grade Tournament - January 30th thru February 9th
8th Grade Shamrock Tournament - February 15th-17th

Season Dates for 3rd-4th Grades:

Week 1 Games - November 2nd
Week 2 Games - November 9th
Week 3 Games - November 16th
Week 4 Games - December 7th
Week 5 Games - December 14th
Week 6 Games - January 4th
Week 7 Games - January 11th
Sam Robb Tournament - January 17th-20th
Week 8 Games - January 25th
Week 9 Games - February 1st

Registration Cost:

Registration Fee is $180
Uniform Fee (if needed) is $50
Family Discount: If you have more than one player registered for any of the OLA basketball programs, a $15 family discount will be offered for each additional child registered.

Uniforms - Returning players will reuse the uniforms from the previous season, but have the opportunity during registration to purchase a new uniform (includes jersey and shorts). New registrants to the program will need to purchase a uniform.

Please note the following refund processes for cancellations after registration:

A $20 refund fee will be charged for cancellations before 9/15; a $45 refund fee will be charged for cancellations between 9/16 and 11/01; and no refunds will be allowed after 11/01.

Uniform Refund Policy: You will receive a refund for a purchased uniform if you cancel your child's registration before the registration closing date of 9/15. However, after 9/15 there will be NO refunds for uniforms purchased.

PARENT PARTICIPATION: All OLA Athletic Ministry programs are run by active parent volunteers. We have a Program Director who helps administer the program but the actual coaching is all done by parents. Parent participation is encouraged and you will enjoy the program more as you become active with the children. All volunteer parents must have completed the VIRTUS Program screening and training before becoming involved with the program.

If you have any questions, please send a message to Lee Posey at [email protected].