Men’s Basketball FAQ



How do I register?

Registrations can only be done through the Shepherd Sports online registration system. If you don’t see a registration link on the specific programs webpage the registration is not open yet.

Do I need to bring an entire team to play?

No. Each season we offer a handful of spots and create a Free Agent team. These spots fill up fast and there is not guarantee a free agent registration will get to play. 

What is a serving week? 

A serving week is your team’s week to do the scorekeeping and stats for all the games during that night of games. 

What if we can’t make it/don’t have enough players? 

We will attempt to help you out with substitute players to fill the spots needed. In the cases where an entire team is missing, that game will be counted as a forfeit. Please call or reach out to a Shepherd Sports staff member ASAP so we can alert the refs, opposing team, and scorekeepers. If no contact is made to Shepherd Sports about a team not showing up, that entire team will receive a 1 season ban from joining a Shepherd league.

When will we receive the schedule? 

You can expect the first two-week schedule 1 week prior to the first game. The full schedule is usually released after the second week of play. 

Do I need to wear a Shepherd jersey? 

Yes. You can purchase a Shepherd jersey for $30. 2 points will be rewarded to the other team for every player not wearing a Shepherd Jersey.

What day and time do we play at? 

Our games will be either 6pm,7pm,8pm, or 9pm on the specific day of the league. Be sure to look at your registration to see what day you’ve chosen.

Do all teams make playoffs? 

For the majority of our Mens BBall leagues, only the top 4 teams make it to playoffs.

How many games are in a season?

We guarantee 7 games of play. If you make it to playoffs, you can expect 1-2 more games.

General FAQ

Where is Shepherd Sports?

Shepherd Sports Gym is located at 19700 Rinaldi St, Porter Ranch, CA 91326. Located in the middle building on property next to the playground. 

Do I have to attend Shepherd Church to participate?

No. Our programs are open to anyone. We encourage you to invite a friend.

How do I register?

Registrations can only be done through the Shepherd Sports online registration system. If you don’t see a registration link on the webpage, that program registration is not open yet.

What if I have to cancel or withdraw from the program?

We have a refund policy. Please see it Here.

Why is there a missing game or date from a schedule?

Many times, the gym/field is used for other events within the church, thus causing a bye for that current league.

How old do I have to be to play in Shepherd’s adult leagues? 

You must be 18 years old to participate in any of our adult leagues.

What does a deposit get you? 

Deposits are only for full teams’ deposits are non-refundable. A deposit will secure your spot in our league until 1 week before the league starts. After that you must have completely paid for the league otherwise you will lose your deposit and your spot in our league. 

How does your waiting list work? 

Our leagues fill up fast and once a league reach capacity, we often employ a waiting list in case space becomes available. A Shepherd Sports staff will contact you if a spot opens up. We do not require payments to register on the waiting list.

Do you offer payment plans? 

No, we do not offer any payment plans.

What if I miss a week? 

Missing a week is common with most leagues. We do not prorate or give refunds for missed games.

Will there be practice or gym time available?

No, none of our adult leagues have dedicated time for practice. 

What is a Captain and how can I become one? 

The CAPTAIN will be the person responsible for registering the team, coming to meetings, and will be the main line of communication with our league coordinators and staff. The captain must uphold our standards and is expected to be an example to his/her team. If you or someone you know would like to help, please email or call us Adultsports@shepherdchurch.com  818-832-3470

How do I get notified about upcoming programs? 

If you have participated with us before you will automatically get email notifications about upcoming programs. If you have never participated with us before, we encourage you to click here and sign up for our monthly newsletter.