You can register online starting AUGUST 1ST. Fees are $350 for Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grade, and $400 for 3rd-8th Grade Boys and Girls. Registration closes on November 15th, so make sure to sign up early!

You can sign up for Buzzardball in three ways: 1. Register solo and join a team. 2. Sign up with a few friends and be grouped together. 3. Register a whole team (8-10 players). During registration, choose SOLO, 1-3 FRIENDS, or TEAM. For team registration, the coach should email the roster to Steve Buzzard at scbuzzard@gmail.com. Players should list the coach in their registration, and Steve Buzzard will handle the rest.

When registering for 3rd-8th grade, you'll need to rank your child to assist with team formation. This ranking is separate from choosing whether your child will play in the competitive (Gold) or recreational (Silver) division. For 2nd graders, you'll also provide a ranking to help create beginner and advanced divisions. Your ranking helps us place players on the right teams for a balanced and enjoyable experience.

GOLD (Competitive) vs. SILVER (Beginner-Mid Level) divisions

For 34-NBA and 56-NBA Divisions

Buzzardball's most popular divisions are the 3rd/4th + 5th/6th Grade Boys where over 200 boys are expected to register. The event is structured with two main divisions: the SILVER division, which is for younger players, and the GOLD division, which is for older players. However, there is flexibility in the division structure, allowing younger kids to play in the GOLD division and older beginner players to play in SILVER.

The 78-NBA (Boys) and the 34, 56, and 78-WNBA (Girls) divisions will start as ONE division.

For example, eight (8) teams would create a 4/4 split, and ten teams would create a 6/4 or 4/6 split. When scheduling, I create divisions with even number of teams.

Because Buzzardball does not have the opportunity to assess the teams before the season starts, the regular season schedule will feature the first three games.

Once the three games are played, Steve Buzzard and the coaches will assess which teams belong in each division, rescheduling the schedule accordingly.

With this new approach, Buzzardball teams will have the opportunity to compete in the rest of their regular season against teams of similar skill levels, ensuring a fair and balanced playing field for all.

Buzzardball has enjoyed great success with this model for the past few years.

To become a Buzzardball coach, fill out the Buzzardball Coach Form. For questions, contact Steve Buzzard at scbuzzard@gmail.com or text 916-947-7464. All coaches must agree to the Buzzardball Coach Conduct Form before coaching. Find the form below or click this link | Coach Conduct Form.

Practice Locations (2023-24 Season): - Sport Courts Fitness (K-2 teams) - Touch Shooting - Church of God - Legend Athletics - Brookfield School Game Locations: - Rio Americano High School - El Camino High School - Arden Middle School - Jesuit High School - Sport Courts Fitness (K-2) If you know of any available gym space, please let us know, and we will handle your child's registration. We aim to provide convenient and accessible locations for all participants.

Practices for the 2025-26 season will start on Monday, December 8th

• Each team practices ONCE a week for ONE hour. Because of the number of teams that participate in Buzzardball coupled with the gym space available, ALL teams get a one-hour practice weekly. Buzzardball does offer outside sources for kids to get extra training if desired.

• Practice locations are available on the Winter League Home Page (click Location Link)

• When you register online, you can indicate which days work best for you. Depending on whether you are registering solo, with a couple of friends, or with a whole team, I will do my best to match you up with a team that meets your request.

• Practices will run through the end of the season (first Saturday in March for K-2 and second Saturday in March for 3rd-8th Grade).

• Practices held during the week range from 4:30-8:30 p.m. with our younger grades (K-2) practicing earlier in the afternoon/evening. There are also practices on Saturdays from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Practice day/time are determined by the coaches. You can also view the locations here.

January 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

February 1st, 22nd

March 1st, 8th

NOTES

1. Buzzardball League Photo Day is on Sunday, February 8th, in the morning (8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.) at Rio Americano High School.

2. No games on February 15th - President's Holiday

3. The final week of the K-2 Season is Sunday, March 1st

4. 3rd-8th Playoffs are Sunday, March 8th

5. Buzzardball Championships at Golden One Center are tentatively scheduled for Sunday, March 15th.

I try to keep everything consistent from season to season.

So here are the traditional times for each division.

Please note that this could change depending on how many teams we have playing this year. The times below are based on the 2024-25 season.

For those of you participating in the Next Level Flag Football program, I will try my best to accommodate your request.

Kindergarten | 9, 10, 11 am

1st Grade | 12, 1, 2, 3 pm

2nd Grade | 4, 5, 6 pm

• All K-2 Teams will play at Sport Courts Fitness in Sacramento (3727 Bradview Drive, Suite 100)

• New! This Season in 2026, K-2 Teams will rotate between the Sunday game times.

3rd-4th Grade Boys Gold | 12, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 pm @ Arden Middle

3rd-4th Grade Boys Silver | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 pm @ El Camino Small

5th-6th Grade Boys Gold | 9, 10, 11 am, 12, 1, 2 pm @ Rio Americano Main

5th-6th Grade Boys Silver | 10, 11 am, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 @ Rio Americano Small

7th-8th Grade Boys | 3, 4, 5, 6 pm @ Rio Americano Main

3rd-4th Grade Girls | 10, 11 am, 12, 1 pm @ El Camino Main Gym

5th-6th Grade Girls | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 pm @ El Camino Main Gym

7th-8th Grade Girls | 9 am @ El Camino Main Gym

POSSIBILITIES

• We may play games at Jesuit High School at 8:00, 9:00, and 10:00 a.m. I will rotate the boys' divisions with the dates we have.

• We may also secure MAIN GYMS at other local high schools in an effort to replace the SMALL GYMS at Rio Americano and El Camino High School. Stay tuned.

Buzzardball is fortunate to host the Buzzardball Championships for 3rd-8th Grade Boys and Girls at Golden One Center. We have hosted Buzzardball's Championship Games at the home of the Sacramento Kings since 2009.

2009-2011 | Arco Arena

2011-2012 | Power Balance Pavilion

2012-2016 | Sleep Train Arena

2016-Current | Golden One Center

In order to secure court time at Golden One Center to host SIX (6) Championship Games (3rd/4th, 5th/6th, 7th/8th Boys + Girls), the league has to amass $20,000 in ticket sales. You can help us by purchasing tickets to Kings home games and G1C events. Any money you spend goes toward the league total.

KINGS TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE - Discounted prices for Buzzardball families

G1C EVENTS - Including Disney on Ice

There is a process.

1. The aim each season is to have the championships played all on one day on either a Saturday or Sunday near the last week of the season.

2. A request is put in and we find out the date usually a month out from the date that has been requested.

For the 2026 Buzzardball Championships - I have requested Sunday, March 15th!

Stay tuned!

🏀 K-2 plays on 8-foot rims

🏀 3rd-8th Grade plays on 10-foot rims

K-2 | 27.5

3rd/4th Girls | 27.5

3rd/4th Boys | 27.5

5th/6th Girls | 28.5

5th/6th Boys | 28.5

7th/8th Girls | 28.5

7th/8th Boys | 29.5

Buzzardball does not give out trophies at the end of the season. However, coaches can give certificates to players if they wish. Teams are encouraged to have end-of-the-year parties and celebrate with trophies and awards. This allows for flexibility and personalization in recognizing players' hard work and achievements.

* Top Gold Division Teams are eligible to play at Golden One Center

** Depending on the number of teams in the division, the number of teams eligible for G1C will be determined by the Director Steve Buzzard. Could range from 4-8 teams. Teams beyond those eligible for the playoffs will play a Consolation Game on Playoff Sunday.

* Silver Division Teams do not play at Golden One Center. The Silver Division Teams will have their own playoff and crown a Silver Champion on the final day of the season on Sunday, March 8th, 2026

* Final Day of the Regular Season is on Sunday, March 1st, 2026

* Playoff Sunday is March 8th. Everyone plays on Sunday

** Consolation games for the teams at the bottom of the standings will be one game.

** Playoff teams with the top part of the standings will play early games at their home gym. Silver Championship games and Gold Division games to punch tickets to Golden One Center will take place at Sport Courts Fitness.