Diocese of Pittsburgh Boys Basketball 2021-2022 Season

Game Cancellations - Inclement Weather
This is a reminder that game cancellations due to inclement weather are stated in Rule 9 of the Diocesan Boys Basketball Rules and Conduct section. Please review this policy to ensure you meet all requirements. Among other items, Rule 9 requires the mutual agreement of both coaches and school policy must prevail relative to extra-curricular activity. The necessary timely notification for canceling the officials is required by the home team consistent with our published game cancellation policy.

Game Cancellations - COVID
There is concern that there may be coaches requesting to cancel games when only one or two of their players are not available due to covid related issues. Unless the Diocese or Principal have suspended in school learning and activities the team must follow the game schedule if there are enough players available to play the game. As guidance for coaches, a team must play the scheduled game if a minimum of 7 rostered players are available. Coaches willing to play a game if only 5 or 6 players from their roster are available may choose to do so.

Schedule Change Procedure - Boys Diocesan League (Section Games)

Both teams must agree to all schedule changes.
The home team is responsible for directly notifying by telephone the assigning official, Tim Bielewicz (412-628-4555) of any schedule change. Provide as much notice as possible and make sure you receive confirmation of the change.
The home team must notify the Section Rep. of all schedule changes, including dates for make up games.
Tim Bielewicz must assign officials for all Diocesan League games, including the scheduled exhibition games for the Class B Section schedules.
Section Reps are not required to schedule non-section games.

Today's League Games - Friday, January 28, 2022
A start time of TBD (to be determined) means the start time is unknown - contact the home team for the correct time.

Date	Start Time	Teams	Level	Played At	Section	Type
2022/01/28	6:30 PM	Mother of Mercy Academy Wolfpack 1st at St. Kilian Celtics 2nd	JV	St. Kilian	A2	Section
2022/01/28	7:45 PM	Mother of Mercy Academy Wolfpack at St. Kilian Celtics 2nd	Varsity	St. Kilian	A2	Section
2022/01/28	6:30 PM	Archangel Gabriel Knights 1st at Ave Maria Academy Royals 1st	JV	Ave Maria Academy	A2	Section
2022/01/28	7:45 PM	Archangel Gabriel Knights 1st at Ave Maria Academy Royals 1st	Varsity	Ave Maria Academy	A2	Section
2022/01/28	6:30 PM	St. James (Sew) Cougars at Holy Cross Hawks 2nd	JV	St. Sebastian	B3	Section
2022/01/28	7:45 PM	St. James (Sew) Cougars at Holy Cross Hawks 2nd	Varsity	St. Sebastian	B3	Section
2022/01/28	6:30 PM	Holy Family Chargers at Sacred Heart Crusaders 2nd	JV	Sacred Heart Act. Bld	B1	Section
2022/01/28	7:45 PM	Holy Family Chargers at Sacred Heart Crusaders 2nd	Varsity	Sacred Heart Act. Bld	B1	Section
2022/01/28	6:30 PM	St. Louise Trojans 2nd at JFK Comets	JV	JFK	B2	Section
2022/01/28	7:45 PM	St. Louise Trojans 2nd at JFK Comets	Varsity	JFK	B2	Section
2022/01/28	7:30 PM	Mary of Nazareth Saints at CTDT Panthers 2nd	Varsity	CTDT	B2	Section

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Tournaments (8)

North Allegheny Basketball Association Boy’s/Girl's 4th, 5th and 6th Grade 2022 Tournament - "A" & "B" Divisions; Friday, February 11 through Sunday, February 13; deadline for entry is January 21; 3 Games Guarantee; Entry fee: $235.00 per team; Register by December 18 and pay only $195.00! Register On-Line at www.nababasketball.org and click on 2022 NABA Tournament; For more information contact Brian Stover (724.719.8768, briantstover@gmail.com) - Flyer

Moon Area Basketball will host their Annual Tiger Classic from Feb 4-6, 2022. Gyms at both the middle school and high school will be used. The tournament is open to boys in grades 4 thru 8 (A & B teams). Entry fee is $200 for 3 game minimum. For more information, please contact Ronnie Michnowicz at (412-580-0586, moonbasketballclub@gmail.com) - Flyer

Our Lady of Fatima 38th Annual William L Davis 5th Grade Tournament - February 28 through March 6, 2022; Girls and Boys Divisions; Rosters can consist of 5th grade and below. Each team is guaranteed three games. ‘Early-bird’ registration cost is $125.00/team, $200 for two teams from the same school. Early-bird pricing runs through January 28, 2022. After this date, cost is $150 for first team and $100 for 2nd team from the same school; Team and individual awards for Champion and Runner-up in each division; Ample parking and extensive concession hot food selections; Location: Our Lady of Fatima School, 3005 Fatima Drive Aliquippa, PA 15001; For more information contact Chris Kovell (412-582-9951, ackovell@comcast.net)

Mars will be hosting the Annual Scott Lang Memorial Youth Basketball Tournament on February 23-27. Games will be at the Mars High and Middle Schools complex. $225 per team with a 3 Game Guarantee. A and B Brackets; Grades 3-6; Trophies for first place teams. Contact Matt Mitro (724-591-3783, mjmitro32@gmail.com) to register. - Flyer

Aquinas Academy is hosting an All-Star Basketball Showcase on Saturday, March 26 for all JV and Varsity Basketball Teams in the North Hills Region. Each school will be permitted to send 2 players for each division, at no cost. All players will receive a free All-Star T-shirt! Schedule for Saturday, March 26 - 12:00 PM - JV Girls Showcase (arrive at 11:00); 1:15 PM - JV Boys Showcase (arrive at 12:15); 2:30 PM - Varsity Girls Showcase (arrive at 1:30); 3:45 PM - Varsity Boys Showcase (arrive at 2:45); Please contact tournament director Joe Austin (215-837-7812, austin@aquinasacademy-pittsburgh.org) with any questions.

Holy Cross Academy in the North Hills (by Ross Park Mall) 15th Annual Boys Varsity B Basketball Tournament - Monday March 7 to Monday March 14; Round Robin Format - 8 teams; $175; 2 sections with 4 teams each - you play each team in your section for 3 games guaranteed; Based on tie breakers top 2 teams in each section goes to semifinals, then consolation and championship; Half the teams will get 5 games; Player of the game medal for every game picked by the coach; Individual trophies for 1st and 2nd place; For more information contact Dan Kerr, Tournament Director (412-952-0690, dankerrsales@verizon.net)

Gene Adams 46th Boys Varsity Basketball Tournament at Blessed Sacrament School - January 28, 29 & 30; Location: Blessed Sacrament - 2510 Greengarden Rd. Erie, Pa 16502; Contact Joe Laird (814-504-9496, joseph.laird10@gmail.com) with any questions - Flyer

Pittsburgh Youth Basketball League February Finale - Boys and Girls school teams grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8; Date: February 25-27; Girls location: Court Time Sports Center, 95 Enterprise St #100, Elizabeth, PA 15037; Boys location: North Allegheny Schools, 200 Hillvue Lane, Pittsburgh, PA 15307; 3 Game Minimum; A & B Divisions (Multi-Team Discount); $250 per team, $225 if registering multiple teams; Registration Link - Flyer

Developmental Tournaments (5)