Inspiring every child athlete to know and grow in their relationship with Jesus.

Registration opens Oct of 2026

Join Gameday our Youth Basketball & Cheerleading League – open to all skill levels, focused on Jesus, fun, friendship, and growing together spiritually and physically on and off the court!

Where: Grace Church Bath Campus | 754 Ghent Rd, Akron.
Season: Jan 5 – March 7.
Cost: $175

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at sports@graceohio.org.

About Gameday

Gameday is Akron’s premiere youth basketball and cheerleading league for boys and girls ages 5 through 6th grade.  Each year, approximately 700 child athletes from over 100 different elementary schools across 40 different zip codes participate in Gameday for 9 weeks from January through March.  Fun and personalized player evaluations, weekly practice time focused on skill development, and a one-of-a-kind Gameday Saturday environment all season long make this league an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.

BE KNOWN

We want every child athlete to feel seen, known, and celebrated for who God made them to be – loved by Jesus and created with a purpose.

BELONG

We want every child athlete to know they’re loved by Jesus, treated with kindness and respect and included as an important part of their team.

BE STRONG

We want every child athlete to be challenged and inspired to grow, not just in their sport, but in how they treat others and follow Jesus.

Want to serve?

We have a wide range of opportunities to help make Gameday great! We always need good coaches, refs, and volunteers to have an amazing season! If you are interested in learning more about where you may like to serve, please check out our serving page and select Sports to get started. 

Serve

Frequently Asked Questions

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When does registration open?

Saturday October 18th, 2026 at 7:00am and will remain open until November 3rd or until spots are no longer available.

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When do evaluations take place?

Evaluations last approximately 30 minutes and take place at our Ghent location (754 Ghent Rd) in early November 2026. 

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Do I need to attend evaluations?

Yes, we use evaluations to create teams that make the most enjoyable and competitive enviornment for all players and teams.

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What are the dates of the season?

Practices begin early January. The last game is early March.

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What are the rim heights for each age group?

-Kindergarten & 1st Grade – 7′
-2nd Grade – 8′
-3rd & 4th Grade – 9′
-5th & 6th Grade – 10′

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What are the dates and length of the season?

The season consists of 9 weeks of practices with 8 games. Each team will have 8 games and 1 bye week.

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When are practices?

Each team practices once a week (either on a Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday). The practice night and time will be the same each week. Each practice will consist of a 1 hour practice and a 15 minute devotional.

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When are the games?

All games take place on Saturdays. Times may differ each week based on bye weeks. Each game time slot is 1 hour. Athletes will need to arrive approximately 20 minutes before their game time and will have a post-game huddle with their team coaches.

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What size basketball do you use?

-27.5″ for K-2nd Grade

-28.5″ for 3rd-6th Grade

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Are scholarships available?

Yes, scholarships are avaliable per request. Please email sports@graceohio.org for more information.

Have questions?

For more info, including limited scholarship opportunities or anything else reach out to our sports team here.