October 10, 2022
GVBL Winter League 2022-23 Preview

Skills Assessments
start 10/17
All players, new or returning, must attend a skills assessment session in mid-October to help GVBL ensure fair & balanced teams. Each division focuses on appropriate age level skills to help the athletes improve while showing good sportsmanship.

The Phelps School is located at 583 Sugartown Rd., Malvern
Registration for GVBL Winter Rec League is now open. This will be our 22nd year of bringing the GV community this outstanding youth basketball program. 500+ kids have already registered - don't miss out!

Once again due to the limited amount of gym space, the GVBL Winter Rec League will be open to ONLY GVSD residents with limited spots per division. GVBL will once again offer divisions for girls and boys in grades 1-8 and a boys HS division.
For Grades 1-8:
  • Regular registration of $185 ends 10/26 at 11:59PM.
  • Waitlisting begins 10/27 or when a section fills; after 10/27 the fee is $215
  • Registration closes 11/17 at 11:59PM
  • There is no sibling discount.

Waitlisting does not guarantee team placement.


The Junior Hoopsters program for 4-5 year olds will open later this month.

Visit our socials for news, information, cancellations, and more! Stay connected and keep up to date with all of our programs.
During the season, there will be a one hour weeknight practice and a one hour game on the weekend. Games and practices will be held at a location within GVSD boundaries. During registration, we allow parents to choose one day a week that will NOT work for practice in order to allow some flexibility in scheduling other activities.
Preliminary Schedule for Grades 1st-8th:
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  • 10/17 - Skills Assess. begin
  • 10/27 - Waitlisting begins
  • 11/4 - Team Rosters Finalized
  • 11/5 - Uniform Distribution
  • 11/6 - Coaches Meeting
  • 11/7 - Practices Begin
Boys High School Division
For High School Boys:
  • "Early Bird" registration of $185 ends 12/1 at 11:59PM
  • Waitlisting begins 12/2; fee is $210
  • Registration closes on 12/12 at 11:59PM
  • There is no sibling discount.

All players must be residents of the Great Valley School District. With limited space and fewer roster spots, we expect divisions to fill and close early. 
Coach Volunteers
Give back to the community this winter by volunteering to coach with GVBL this coming season.
Have fun coaching your child and some of his or her friends this winter basketball season. All it takes is about 3 hours a week through the course of the season. For 20+ years, GVBL has had great success with this formula, connecting kids, parents, friends and neighbors and hoping for your support again this season! 

Log into your account on GVCO.org to find volunteer signups.
2022-23 GVBL Shirt Sponsorship Program

Shirt sponsorship is a great way to help provide much-needed support to our programming and promote our business partners. This annual campaign asks local businesses and those from the corporate community for sponsorship to support the Great Valley Basketball League (GVBL).

The program includes the business or corporate sponsor name featured on the jerseys of one of our 75+ youth basketball teams, along with multiple "touch points" throughout the season on our numerous GVCO communiqués (website, newsletters, updates, social media, etc.).

This winter, GVBL expects to have over 650 families and 900 children ages 4 through 18 participating in our program. Complete and return the required shirt sponsorship form by October 24th.
Nothing Bundt Cakes
The cheer team is selling bundt cakes for $25/ cake. Sales end on October 13th. If interested, either contact a cheerleader or send a message to cheer@gvco.org.
Tournament Teams
GVBL tournament teams play at a higher competition level than our GVBL Winter Recreational League. The commitment to practice is greater, the development of the players is accelerated and there is an additional cost associated with this program.
See our Eligibility Requirements in the Tournament Team section of the website.
Save the Date - Turkey Trot on 11/24
Join us Thanksgiving morning for a Turkey Trot Walk and Run. More details coming!
Sign Up for Caring Hands this Fall
Join Us

Caring Hands is a student-led volunteer group that supports the community through various activities. Students in grades 7-12 and their parents can sign up for the Constant Contact Caring Hands News distribution list for the 2022-23 school year.
Coming Soon: Cradles to Crayons, Coat Drive, Turkey Trot, Home of the Sparrow drive and more!
Community Partnership
Cradles to Crayons Giving Spot Hub
 
Coming soon to GVCO!

Cradles 2 Crayons Philadelphia supports people facing clothing insecurity in the Philadelphia region including Malvern and Chester County. The hub will be a convenient year round location for donations and a focal point for the annual Caring Hands collection drive this Fall. We are looking forward an even greater partnership with this wonderful organization.
More Ways to Support GVCO
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Did you know your employer might have a Matching Gifts program?

It's a great way to contribute and help GVCO complete the entire new GVCO Community Center project.
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