Frequently Asked Questions

Is Little Hoopers good for beginners?

YES! Little Hoopers provides fundamental instruction to teach all players the skills and drills to become better basketball players.

What is the time commitment for parents and players for Little Hoopers?

Little Hoopers is designed to introduce basketball to aspiring young athletes where they will practice and compete in 1 session a week. Each session lasts between 60-75 minutes for kindergarteners and 75-120 minutes for 1^st & 2^nd graders.

What are the policies on cancellations?

Inclement wintry weather is always possible here in Marietta. Our cancellations will be based on Marietta City School District’s school cancellations. If school is cancelled due to weather on a Friday, League Play will be cancelled on Saturday and makeup games will be rescheduled. Little Hoopers’ cancellations are dependent on a Monday school cancellation.

What are the policies on refunds?

Gem City is a registered non-profit. Refunds are not available after the registration period has closed. Please pay it forward so we may continue serving the community.

Can I request my child to be on the same team or group as their friend for Little Hoopers?

Groups and teams will be split by skills and ability after the first week. We accommodated placement requests in the first year and what we found is that being in line with friends caused more distractions than focused learning. Most players are MCS students, this is a great opportunity to make friends from one of the other 7 elementary schools.