2024-2025 Youth Basketball League at The Root Documents

The deadline to enter the Youth Pre-Season Basketball Tournament is November 24th!

Register now at www.rootgallia.com

New for 2025–2026: Teams finishing in first or second place will receive rings and will qualify for the Tournament of Champions in February (more information available at www.rootgallia.com).

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The Youth Basketball League at The Root Sports & Fitness Center is registering now at www.rootgallia.com. The deadline to enter is November 26th.

YOUTH BASKETBALL INFORMATION

Basketball season is quickly approaching at The Root! We are excited to offer some great new events this year, along with updated versions of our past favorites.

Below, you’ll find all of our tournament and league dates and information for school-team basketball.

We are especially proud to announce THE TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS—a brand-new event for boys and girls in grades 2–6. This is an INVITE-ONLY tournament. The only way to participate is by earning a BID, which can be won through qualifier tournaments and leagues held throughout the season at The Root. (www.rootgallia.com for more info)

We’re also excited to unveil our custom championship rings, which will be awarded to both champions and runners-up at all basketball events this season.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR ALL EVENTS AT WWW.ROOTGALLIA.COM

1) Preseason Tournament: November 29-30
2) Youth League: December 6-January 25
3) Holiday Tournament: December 27-28
4) School Team Tournament: January 31-February 1
5) Tournament of Champions: February 14-15

The deadline to enter the School Team Basketball Tournament at The Root is tomorrow (Monday). Register now at www.rootgallia.com.

To Our Coaches, Spectators, and Families of our Youth Sports Leagues:

We are so grateful to host our weekend youth sports leagues and provide a space for kids to grow, compete, and have fun. It’s amazing to see their energy, passion, and love for the game every weekend.

Unfortunately, we’ve noticed a concerning trend that needs to be addressed: aggressive behavior towards referees, coaches, Root staff, and even players. We understand that sports bring out strong emotions, but it’s important to remember that our leagues are about creating a positive and supportive environment for the kids.

Here are a few things we ask everyone to keep in mind:

1️⃣ It’s About the Kids: The goal is for the kids to have fun, build skills, and learn teamwork. Let’s be their biggest cheerleaders and show them what good sportsmanship looks like.
2️⃣ Respect the Refs: Our referees are human and doing their best to manage the game fairly. Mistakes will happen, just as they do for players, coaches, and spectators. Let’s treat them with kindness and understanding.
3️⃣ Lead by Example: Kids mirror the behavior they see. By staying positive and respectful, we’re teaching them how to handle challenges and conflicts with grace.

At The Root, we are committed to fostering a community where everyone feels respected and supported. Let’s work together to create a weekend atmosphere that uplifts our young athletes and reminds us all why we love youth sports.

Thank you for helping us make our leagues a safe, fun, and inspiring experience for everyone involved.

With gratitude,

The Root Sports & Fitness Center

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The youth basketball league schedule has been updated. We are unable to make any changes or accmodate any additonal scheduling requests for the remainder of the year. Thanks for you understanding.

Important Update: All Youth Soccer and Basketball Games Canceled

Good morning, everyone,

Due to worsening weather conditions today, Sunday, January 19th, we have made the decision to cancel all youth soccer and basketball games scheduled at The Root. While we had hoped to move forward with today’s games, the safety of our players, families, and staff must come first.

We are working diligently to revise the schedule and will share updates as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate these challenges.

Stay safe, stay warm, and stay tuned for more information!

-The Root Sports & Fitness Center Team

Happy Sunday, everyone!

We wanted to inform you that, despite the snow today, Sunday, January 19th, we will proceed with the youth soccer and basketball games scheduled at The Root. After already canceling multiple weekends due to weather, we are unable to extend the season further or reschedule additional games.

We understand that some teams may face challenges making it to the games due to road conditions, and we deeply apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Unfortunately, weather is beyond our control, and we greatly appreciate your understanding.

If your team is unable to make it, please notify us as soon as possible by calling 937-474-9427 or emailing management@rootgallia.com. While we cannot reschedule missed games, we value your communication and thank you for keeping us informed.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we navigate these unforeseen circumstances. Please travel safely, and we look forward to seeing those who are able to join us today.

-The Root Sports & Fitness Center Team

Just a reminder: All basketball games for today, January 12th, have been canceled. The schedule has been revised for the remainder of the season. ALL TEAMS PLEASE DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR REMAINING SCHEDULE ON THE APP OR AT ROOTGALLIA.COM.

All soccer games for Sunday, January 12th will be played as scheduled. However, all basketball games will be canceled.

The paved section of our parking lot has been cleared of snow and ice; however, the gravel area is still covered and is not accessible for parking. We will not have parking capacity for all games, so this is the reasoning for the cancellation of basketball. We will extend the basketball games an extra week, so they will be made up.

Thank you for your understanding!

GAMES CANCELED SATURDAY, JANUARY 11

Because Gallia County and surrounding areas are on a Level 2 Snow Emergency, we have canceled all scheduled games for today, Saturday, January 11th.

We are working on a revised schedule which should be available to see on the app later this morning.

Coaches: Even if your team was not scheduled to play today, Sunday, January 5th, please be sure to check The Root app for all weekends going forward until the end of the league. Due to today’s game cancellations, many of the future games have been revised.

Due to the forecasted winter storm warning for today, January 5th and for the safety of our staff, teams, and spectators, we have made the decision to cancel all scheduled games at The Root. Today’s games will be rescheduled and can be found on the Root app later this afternoon.

The deadline to register for the Youth Holiday Basketball Tournament at The Root has been extended until 9:00 pm tonight. Register now at www.rootgallia.com.

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The deadline to enter the Youth Holiday Basketball Tournament is Monday, December 23rd! Register now at www.rootgallia.com.

The Youth Holiday Basketball Tournament is registering now at www.rootgallia.com

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Dear Coaches,

Thank you for participating in our Youth Basketball League! Below are some important details and reminders to ensure the league runs smoothly:

The schedule has been finalized. The home team is the bottom team listed on the schedule. The home team is responsible for providing a bookkeeper. We will provide scoresheets, so there is no need to bring a book. All league rules are available on our website at www.rootgallia.com under the Youth Sports tab. Click on the flyer and follow the "Rules and Regulations" link for details.

All roster changes are permitted up until the third week of the league. If you need to make modifications, please email them to management@rootgallia.com. Two coaches per team will receive free admission. Please sign in at the front table upon arrival.

We’re excited to host your team and look forward to an excellent league! If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Best regards,
Robbie Pugh

A tentative schedule has been posted at www.rootgallia.com. Another email/notification will be sent out once the scheudle has been finalized. Thanks.