Modified Girls

Our 7th & 8th Grade Modified Division is designed for players who are ready to take their basketball skills to the next level in a competitive, yet supportive environment. This level bridges the gap between youth play and high school athletics, giving athletes the tools, experience, and confidence to excel.

Players will refine their fundamentals while learning advanced concepts like offensive and defensive strategies, court spacing, and game tempo. Practices are high-energy and focused, with an emphasis on conditioning, teamwork, and decision-making under pressure.

Games are played at a faster pace, encouraging athletes to push themselves and compete at a higher level while still maintaining a positive, sportsmanlike atmosphere. By the end of the season, players will have sharpened their skills, built stronger basketball IQ, and gained the competitive edge needed for the next stage of their athletic journey.

All registered individual players will be placed on a House Team. All registered teams will compete as submitted.

All practices and games are held at Elmwood Village Charter School-Hertel Campus (665 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14207).

Practice will be held once a week, depending on your team. Once you are assigned a team, you will practice on the same day and time each week. 

Games are held on Saturdays starting at 11:30AM

Individual Registration

• If you are signing up multiple players, please complete one form for each player. 

• Payments made by cash or check may be mailed to Beyond the Rim Basketball, PO Box 104, Buffalo, NY 14223, or brought to Player Evaluation Night.

• Requests for placement on specific teams, with specific coaches, or with other players may not be honored.

Team Registration (8+ Players - $850)

Schedule

Coming Soon!

Official Rules and Regulations ( Subject to Change)

Mission and Purpose

The Beyond the Rim Basketball Modified League is designed to provide student-athletes with the opportunity to compete at a higher level of play while continuing to emphasize skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Our mission is to prepare players for competitive basketball in a supportive and structured environment, while modeling respect and leadership both on and off the court.

The purpose of this league is to:

• Promote the continued development of basketball fundamentals in a competitive setting.

• Ensure fair and consistent play through clear modifications to NYS high school rules.

• Provide an environment that balances competition, growth, and sportsmanship.

• Encourage athletes, coaches, and spectators to uphold integrity and respect during all games.

Unless otherwise specified below, all games shall follow New York State high school basketball rules and guidelines.

1. Game Timing

1.1 Games shall consist of four (4) quarters of seven (7) minutes each.

2. Defensive Pressure (Pressing)

2.1 Teams may apply full-court defensive pressure (“press”) only during the second half of the game.
2.2 If the defensive team holds a lead of ten (10) points or more, pressing shall not be permitted.

3. Rule Disputes

3.1 Any questions or disputes regarding the rules or their intent during a game shall be resolved through discussion between the head coaches, referees, and score table officials.

4. Conduct and Sportsmanship

4.1 Coaches, players, and spectators are expected to conduct themselves respectfully at all times.
4.2 Yelling at referees, players, or opposing coaches shall not be permitted.
4.3 All league participants are expected to lead by example, promoting sportsmanship and keeping the developmental goals of the league in mind.