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Sixth Man Season · Fall 2026

Sixth Man
Season.

Competitive youth basketball league launching Fall 2026. Three age divisions. Real games. Real standings. Real trophies. Bring your team — or register solo and we place you.

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3
Divisions
3 Age Divisions
6
Week Season
Sep 12 – Oct 24, 2026
2
Games Per Saturday
Every team plays twice each week
$99
Early Bird Solo
May 1–Jun 30 · Then $119
⏳
Solo Registration Early Bird — $99 per athlete · May 1 – June 30 only
Solo price drops from $119 to $99 during the early bird window. Team registration price ($654) does not change.
Register Solo at $99 →
About the League

Competitive Basketball
Done Right.

The GSA Sixth Man Season is a structured 6-week competitive basketball season for athletes ages 7–14. Every Saturday. Every team plays two games per week. Real coaching at every halftime. Real standings. Playoffs and a Championship to close the season.

  • 🏀
    2 Games Every Saturday
    Every team plays twice per week.
  • 🏆
    Playoffs + Championship
    Top 2 teams per division advance to the playoffs. Championship and trophies close out the season.
  • 🤝
    Bring Your Team or Register Solo
    Come as a full team or register individually — GSA assigns you to a team before Week 1.
Season Dates
Sep 12 – Oct 24, 2026 · Every Saturday · Surprise, AZ
Registration Opens
Solo: $99 early bird (May 1–Jun 30) · $119 regular · Team: $654 total ($109/athlete · 6 required)
Game Day Time
Games begin at 9:00 AM · · Done by 3 PM
What's Included
6 regular season games · Playoffs · Championship · Jersey · Coaching · Season Bash
Team Size
4 teams per division · 6 players per team · Limited spots ·
How It Works

Register. Show Up.
Compete.

01
📋
Register Online

Fill out the registration form at goldenstandardathletics.com. Choose your division by age. Select solo registration or bring your full team of 6 players.

02
🤝
Get Placed on a Team

If registering solo, GSA assigns you to a team before Week 1 based on age and roster needs. Team captains receive a roster of their players one week before Opening Day.

03
🏀
Show Up Every Saturday

Games start at 9:00 AM. Every team plays twice per Saturday. Done by 3 PM.

04
🏆
Compete for the Championship

Top 2 teams per division advance to the playoffs on Oct 17. Championship games and 3rd place games Oct 24. Gold, Silver, and Bronze trophies awarded to each division's podium.

Registration Pricing

Simple Pricing.
No Surprises.

One price covers the full season — regular season games, playoffs, championship, jersey, and coaching. Solo registration is $99 during early bird (May 1–Jun 30), then $119. Team registration is $654 per team ($109 per athlete) — 6 athletes required. Early bird applies to solo only.

Solo Registration
Register Solo
GSA places you on a team before Week 1
$99
/athlete
Early Bird
⏳ Early bird ends June 30 — then $119
  • ✓6 regular season games (2/Saturday)
  • ✓Playoff game & Championship
  • ✓Team jersey included
  • ✓GSA coaching every halftime
  • ✓Live standings updated weekly
  • ✓Season Bash invitation (Oct 24)
Early bird price of $99 available May 1 – June 30. Regular price is $119 per athlete from July 1 onward. Solo athletes are placed on a team before the season begins.
Team Registration
Bring Your Team
$109 per athlete · 6 athletes required · $654 total
$654
/team
$109 per athlete · 6 athletes required
  • ✓Everything in Solo Registration
  • ✓$10/athlete discount vs solo
  • ✓Register under your own team name
  • ✓6 athletes required per team
  • ✓Team captain communication directly
  • ✓Priority roster confirmation
Team captains register all 6 players together at $109 per athlete — $654 total per team. Your team name, your roster, your season. 6 athletes required.

Spots Are Limited.
Register Now.

4 teams per division · 6 players per team · 24 spots per division maximum. Solo registration: $99 early bird (through Jun 30) · $119 regular. Team registration: $654 per team ($109/athlete · 6 required). Spots are limited.

Register Now → Attend the Open House
What to expect after registering
✉
Confirmation within 24 hours
We'll confirm your spot and send your invoice.
🤝
Team assignment sent by Sep 6
Solo players receive their team placement one week before Opening Day.
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Jersey delivered at Week 1
Your GSA team jersey is distributed at Opening Day on Sep 13.
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Game schedule sent Sep 8
Full schedule with matchups, times, and court assignments for the season.
Volunteer Coaches

Help Shape the
Next Generation.

Interested in volunteering as a coach for the GSA Sixth Man Season? We're looking for passionate people who want to give back to the game and help young athletes grow on and off the court. Fill out the form and Coach Felicia will be in touch.

Questions

League FAQ.

No. You can register as a solo athlete and GSA will place you on a team based on your age and division before the season starts. No team needed to sign up.
A minimum of 5 players is required to register under a team name and receive the team discount ($10 off per athlete). Maximum roster size is 6 players per team.
Divisions are determined by age: each division is based on age — 7–8, 9–11, and 12–14. Age is verified at registration.
Each team plays 2 games every Saturday for 5 regular season weeks, then 1 playoff game (Oct 17), and if they advance, the Championship game (Oct 24). That's 7–8 total games across the season.
Team registration is $654 per team — $109 per athlete for 6 athletes. Solo registration is $99 during early bird (May 1–Jun 30), then $119. Early bird applies to solo registration only — team price is always $654.
All games are held at Freedom Traditional Academy in Surprise, AZ. All 3 divisions run simultaneously on 3 courts every Saturday. Games begin at 9:00 AM and wrap by 12:45 PM.
The Season Bash is an end-of-season celebration held the evening of Championship Day, October 24th. All athletes and families are invited. Awards ceremony, recognition of every athlete, music, and GSA's Spring 2027 announcement.