About the IBA

Season flow and league structure at a glance
Background

Northeast Ohio youth basketball league, established in 1962. Games and practices hosted at St. Ignatius of Antioch, 10205 Lorain Rd, Cleveland, OH, 44111.

Focus

Family-friendly, competitive, and affordable basketball program. Boys and Girls from Grade 3 thru Grade 8 can register.

Season flow

A typical IBA season, at a glance
  1. Registration opens
    October
  2. Registration Ends
    Late October / Early November
  3. Evaluations & Players Assigned to Teams
    Early November
  4. Practices begin
    November
  5. Games begin
    Early December
  6. Playoffs
    February
  7. Championship Night
    Mid-March
  8. All-Star game
    After Championship Night

Leagues at a glance

4 leagues
Age group, team count, and typical scheduling windows.
Antioch
4 teams
Age group
3rd Grade Boys, 3rd & 4th Grade Girls
Games
Friday evenings (6p–8p)
Vatican
4 teams
Age group
4th, 5th Grade Boys
Games
Saturday mornings (8a–10a)
Girls Varsity
4 teams
Age group
5th–8th Grade Girls
Games
Saturday mornings (before noon)
Boys Varsity
8 teams
Age group
6th–8th Grade Boys
Games
Saturday afternoons (11:30a–5:30p)
Tip: For current schedules, standings, results, and stats, use the top navigation.