- SPF PAL -
Basketball

- Program -
Objective

The Scotch Plains–Fanwood Police Athletic League Basketball Program is sponsored by the SPF-PAL, and hosts competitive travel basketball teams for boys and girls in grades 4^th through 8^th who reside in Scotch Plains or Fanwood.

The objectives of the program are to develop skills, sportsmanship, teamwork and discipline. The basic philosophy is to foster a positive, supportive atmosphere so that every player can have a great basketball experience. We are committed to teaching and instilling fundamental skills and preparing all players to play at the next level of the game.

- Season -
Costs

The cost to participate will be $350 for the season plus an additional uniform fee if needed. The uniform fee is separate from the registration fee. If your child participated last season and he has his uniform, it will not be necessary to purchase another one if it still fits.

 

REGISTER HERE: https://register.teamsnap.com/form/t1KVE6zdSRMcsygzIZH7e

TRYOUT SCHEDULE BELOW:

SPF PAL Basketball 2026-2027 Tryouts date are set!  We are holding them early this year to allow for more practice/gym and get uniforms ordered in time.

Please see below for the tryout schedule.  All tryouts will take place at Terrill Middle School (1301 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains).  Tryout sessions will last approximately 1 hour.  All should bring water and wear sneakers.  They are closed sessions (parents must wait outside of the gym).

3^rd Grade Boys – Wed Sept 23 @ 6:15 PM (Terrill Main Gym)

4th Grade Boys – Wed 9/30 @ 6:15 PM (Terrill Main Gym)

4th Grade Girls -  Wed 9/9 @ 6:15 PM (Terrill Main Gym)

5th Grade Boys – Wed 9/23 @ 7:30 PM (Terrill Main Gym)

5th Grade Girls – Mon 9/14 @ 6:15 PM (Terrill Main Gym)

6th Grade Boys – Fri  Sept 25th @ 7:30 PM (Terrill Main Gym)

6th Grade Girls – Mon Sept 14^th  @ 7:30 PM (Terrill Main gym)

7th Grade Boys – Mon Sept 28 @ 6:15 PM (Terrill Main Gym)

7^th Grade Girls – Wed Sept 16 @ 6:15 PM (Terrill Main Gym)

8th Grade Boys – Mon Sept 28 @ 7:30 PM (Terrill Main Gym)

8^th Grade Girls – Wed Sept 16 @ 7:30 PM (Terrill Main Gym)

REMINDER TO GET REGISTRATIONS IN ASAP!!!  Once registration is closed we will send out reminder emails as we get closer to the tryout dates.  Registration link is: https://register.teamsnap.com/form/t1KVE6zdSRMcsygzIZH7e

For any questions, please reach out to Todd Simo (todd.simo10@gmail.com) or Ryan Colford (r_colford@yahoo.com)

 

 

- Season -
Overview

We are trying to hold tryouts during the last week of September and first week of October. They will either be outdoors or indoors depending on whether or not we are able to use the middle school gymnasiums. More details on the specific dates and times will be coming out shortly.
After the tryouts, teams will be comprised of 10-12 players. Initially there will be between 2-3 practices per week taking place at Park and Terrill Middle Schools or Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. Practices will begin in the beginning of November and our practice times are Monday – Friday from 6 to 9 pm and on Saturday from 10 – 7. Games will begin in December and run through March, each team will play between 15-25 games. Games can be played any day of the week Monday – Sunday. Each team will play away and home games. Travel to away games is usually around a ½ hour ride. Once games begin practices will be reduced to 1 or 2 times per week. Each team can expect to play between 1-2 games per week.