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Welcome to BIL (Basketball Instructional League)

Registration for 2026 season is OPEN!  Register at the below link.  Search for "BIL" on the Community Programs page:

https://registration.hflcsd.org/search.cfm

There is also a waiver that needs to be filled out.  The link to the waiver can be found on the community programs course page.  This needs to be filled out in order for registration to be complete.

 

WHAT IS BIL?

HFL BIL is a recreational basketball league sponsored by HFL Community Programs. Our focus is on learning the basics while having fun and getting exercise with a bunch of friends! If you are new to basketball or want to play in a league that is not a big time commitment and is non-competitive, BIL is the league for you!

Teams: BIL offers combined teams for Grades 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, and 9-12. New for 2025/2026, we will be trialing a separate Girls league for Grades 3/4. If there are enough girls for the other Grades, we can look at a separate Girls league for them as well. For any Grades, if there are less than 20 players we may not be able to proceed.

Season: There will be one or two practices OR games per week from January through mid-March. Games and practices will be held in the gymnasium at Lima Primary, Manor School, or the Middle School, and are typically Monday through Friday.

• PARENT VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO COACH OR ASSISTANT COACH AT ALL LEVELS

• High school teams must have an adult who is willing to chaperone the team.

• Varsity and JV players are not allowed to play during the HFL season. They can join when their seasons are over.

• WE ARE LOOKING FOR ADULT VOLUNTEERS TO HELP RUN THE LEAGUE. Mainly distributing information to the individual divisions. Schedule changes, weather alerts, etc.

If you have any questions in the meantime please email us at hflcsd.bil@gmail.com

Thank you!

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE DIFFERENT HFL BASKETBALL LEAGUES?

 

  Micro Hoops Cougar Hoops BIL School Teams
Mission To introduce the game of baseketball to boys and girls.  The program teaches the start of fundabmental skills of the game through fun activities and games. To teach the game of basketball to HFL boys and girls in a fun and competitive  HFL BIL is a recreational basketball league sponsored by HFL Community Programs. Our focus is on learning the basics while having fun and getting exercise with a bunch of friends! The mission of the HF-L Athletic Program is to provide opportunities for our students to strive for excellence by creating an educational and competitive experience within an atmosphere of sportsmanship.
Ages Grades K-2 Grades 3-8 Grades 3-12 Grades 7 - 12
Season Early November - Mid December (5 Saturdays - 1hr practices) Mid October - February. Two games per weekend (always on the same day at the same location).  January - mid-March. One or two practices OR games weeknights. November - early March (depends on Modified vs. High School)
Teams Separate Boys and Girls Sessions Separate Girls & Boys teams All-Girls group & all-boys group for grades 3-4, Co-ed teams for grades 5-12 Separate Girls & Boys teams
Travel No Yes (Teams compete in the GRAB League, which plays games throughout Monroe County) No (Games rotate between Lima, Manor, and Middle School gyms) Yes (Section V sports)
Competitive No Yes No Yes
Website Contact: Mike.Merrill@hflcsd.org   https://www.hflcougarhoops.org https://www.leaguelineup.com https://www.hflcsd.org/o/ath