November 15, 2022
GVBL Winter League Schedule
GVBL League is off and running!
It's been quite the effort, by a great number of people to get our 2022-2023 winter season started, but there were a lot of balls dribbling and going into the hoop this past weekend. It was great to see a bunch of kids playing for the first time and a whole lot of "seasoned veterans" returning to GVBL. Continue to be patient with the start-up as there are always a few "bumps", but historically everything begins to settle in as we move into the season. We typically start the league slightly earlier than most leagues, which always creates challenges as the Thanksgiving holiday falls very shortly after we just start-up.
 
Remember that the volunteer coaches are simply moms and dads helping coordinate individual teams, who are communicating with another group of volunteer coordinators, who also are moms and dads here in the community. Those coordinators are getting their info from another set of volunteers who coordinate the GVBL league. So everybody is your neighbor. Everyone is after the same thing, to create a great experience for our district's kids to learn to play basketball, in a competitive and fun environment.
 
Once again, please use the basketball section of our www.gvco.org website; sign up for the GVBL app and thoroughly read our weekly Around The Rim Constant Contact messaging to get a complete update about basketball in Great Valley. If all else fails and you still have a question, please don't hesitate to send an email to basketball@gvco.org and we will try and get back to you as possible.
 
WHERE WE PLAY THE BASKETBALL
Obviously the biggest challenge for GVBL is finding the gym space, and allocating that gym space, for the 80+ teams we will have playing this winter season. There just isn't enough available court space within our district. Obviously GVCO is addressing that issue with the new GVCO Community Center project on Bacton Hill Rd - much more to come about this as we move through the season!. In the meantime, we are renting the court space from some of our "community partners". Please remember to treat all of these facilities with respect while visiting for practices and games. The Phelps School, Grand Slam and the GVSD have been nice enough to allow us to use their buildings, so please treat this usage properly as we cannot afford to lose our privileges at any of these facilities
THANK YOU TO OUR LOCAL CORPORATE & BUSINESS SPONSORS OF OUR 2022-2023 GVBL WINTER LEAGUE

Once again we have had tremendous local support for what we are trying to accomplish with our GVBL winter rec league. Without this support, there would be a financial shortfall for equipment, administration and facilities rental. GVBL would like to thank all those who have stepped up to support GVBL. Please scroll to the bottom of this publication for a complete listing of those who have provided support. If you are familiar with who they are, please reach out to thank them. In addition, as always please try and support these local businesses throughout the year, shopping and doing business right here at home.
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High School League
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER
Don't miss out on the GVBL winter 2022-2023 season! Register NOW!

The GVBL Boys High School Winter Basketball League is open to boys in grades 9-12 as of September 2022. All players MUST be residents of Great Valley School District.
 
  • Teams will have only games, no practices, starting Dec. 5th and run until the first week in March.
  • Games will generally last 1 hour and be held at a location within the Great Valley School District
  • No games will be played from December 23rd through January 2nd. 
Junior Hoopsters
Despite minimal marketing, the Junior Hoopsters program filled up in less than 24 hours. Our apologies to all of those who wanted to participate. We are looking forward to expanding the program in the new GVCO Community Center.
Siddhant Suresh Scholarship Fund

This scholarship fund was created to honor the memory of Siddhant Suresh, a wonderful son and brother, beloved community member and an outstanding student who loved basketball and chess. Siddhant was a GVBL tournament team and recreation league player, who enjoyed the sport and played it with great team spirit and enthusiasm.
As a selfless player on the basketball court, and a true, caring friend off the court, Siddhant epitomizes the values on which our Great Valley Community organization is built…family, friends and community.

This scholarship is designed to help others who may need assistance, giving them the opportunity to participate in GVCO programming.

Participants must reside within Great Valley School District to be eligible for the scholarship funds.
Winter White Out
Save the Date - Turkey Trot on 11/24
Community Partnership
Cradles to Crayons Giving Spot Hub at GVCO
Caring Hands
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.
Upcoming volunteering opportunities can be found on Caring Hands News & Updates
GVBL Sponsors
More Ways to Support GVCO
Do You Match?

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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