Northside Lions Code of Conduct
The link below will take you to the full Code of Conduct for Northside Lions players and coaches, as well as our Framework of Discipline.
frequently asked questions
Do the Lions have a Handbook?
Yes. We update our handbook each season and it can viewed by clicking here.
How do we communicate within the community?
We utilize an app called SportsYou to handle all internal communication within the club as a whole, specific team related news and announcements, and calendar and event scheduling.
Download SportsYou on Apple Device
Download SportsYou from Google Play
How do we know if we're eligible to play Homeschool basketball?
We follow eligibility guidelines of the NCHC (National Christian Homeschool Championship). "Homeschooling" is defined by NCHC Member Organization that a student's education is parent-directed and done at home. Additional details can be found on the NCHC eligibility page.
Which age group should my child play in?
A player's age group is determined by his/her age on August 1 of the current school year. For example, a player who is 16 on July 31 with a August 1 birthday would be considered eligible to play in the 16U age group at NCHC events.
Players are eligible to play up in a higher age group if desired. Age groups offered are 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, and 18U.
Players are only eligible to play in the gender division that the player was born, as recorded on their original birth certificate. There are no co-ed teams at Nationals or other NCHC postseason events.
Where do we practice and play?
Our home gym is at Castleview Church on 86th & Hague in Indianapolis. The vast majority of practices are held there.
We attend three travel tournaments each year: St. Louis, Fort Wayne, and NCHBC Nationals in Missouri. We're fortunate that the two other major tournaments (Crossroads Clash and NCHBC Regionals) are held in Indianapolis area, so families do not have to travel to those. We also play several head-to-head matchups with other clubs in our conference and around Indiana.
What size ball does my child need?
Boys 12U-18U use a standard size boys basketball
Boys 10U and all girls levels use 28.5 size basketball
What conference do we play in?
We are part of the Midwest Christian Homeschool Conference. This includes 1 guaranteed game against each conference school at the Varsity level. :
- Cincinnati Trailblazers (Cincinnati, OH)
- Indianapolis Wildcats (Indianapolis, IN)
- Illinois CRU (Big Rock, IL)
- Monee Patriots (Chicago, IL)
- Northside Lions (Indianapolis, IN)
- Northwest Warriors (Indianapolis, IN)
What is the game length for our games?
10U, 12U, 14U - 6 minute quarters with 4 minute halftime and 3 minute overtime
16U - 7 minute quarters with 4 minute halftime and 3 minute overtime
18U - 8 minute quarters with 4 minute half time and 4 minute overtime
Are there variation game rules?
Standard high school rules apply to most games. Some variations for younger age groups include no pressing and a running clock after a high point lead from one team.