Utah Bantam is exclusively available for formed teams. Teams must be formed and registered with Utah Bantam to participate in the league. For more information on how to form a team, please refer to the “team start up quick info” link.
Keeping in mind that teams need to be from the same HS Area, answers are below:
- You may find a group of players in YOUR AREA that may want to get together to form a team.
- Network with your neighbors and friends to form a team from your area or find a team needing a player.
- Contact your local (HS boundary area) Bantam program director and see if a team may still need a player.
**It is the sole responsibility of the player to find a team and join the Utah Bantam League.
Utah Bantam is only available for formed teams, and this includes the team having a coach.
In the All Ball App or at the top of this page, select the Events tab and select the desired event to see start and end date information
No. Utah Bantam provides the time and venue for the league games. Utah Bantam or the respective schools are not required to provide practice time or facilities to teams. Coaches check under Coaches Tools in the “Where To Practice” section
Generally speaking, teams below the 8A and 7A leagues will play 1 game per week. Games are on Monday evenings and Saturdays and teams will play according to facility availability. Please note that some teams do request double headers which can affect scheduling.
No. Utah Bantam is a competitive basketball league and does not provide uniforms. There are many providers locally and on the internet that provide jerseys at reasonable prices. Uniforms are encouraged to have numbers on both the front & back.
Utah Bantam asks teams to at least have matching (or very close) jerseys with numbers (both front and back encouraged). Reversible jerseys are best. Repeat numbers should not be used.
Yes. The team must participate in a division that includes the grade of the oldest player on the team. (ex: six 5th graders and one 6th grader – must play in a 6th grade division).
Yes and NO. “A”division players CANNOT play in a lower division, though they can play in a lower division in a higher age group. “B” Division players can fill in on “A” division teams, or in higher age groups.
Please refer to the “Coach Tools” page under “How to choose a division”.
- What is NAA?
The National Athletics Alliance (NAA) is a youth sports organization providing memberships, insurance coverage, safety standards, and training resources for teams, coaches, and players.
- Do I need an NAA number to play in Bantam?
- Yes. All players and coaches must have an active NAA membership number (or be covered under an NAA team policy) to participate. *Unless otherwise specified in the Event Details
- How long is my NAA membership valid?
- Memberships run from September 1 to August 31 each year, regardless of when you sign up.
- Does NAA provide insurance?
- Yes. NAA offers team and event coverage, plus the ability to request Certificates of Insurance for practices, games, and tournaments.
- How do I get my Certificate of Insurance?
Once your NAA membership or team policy is active, email Support@NationalAthleticsAlliance.com or request it through your NAA online account.