League Info
MISSION STATEMENT
The purpose of the King & Queen of the ROC - 585 Premier Basketball League (PBL) is to create an inclusive, and ability appropriate, league structure that provides meaningful competition for athletes of both genders, ages U14-U18. This year will be a pilot league for U14-U18, eventually growing the league to U10-U19. It is our goal to provide players with exposure to the college recruiting process and expose them to a structured setting with other talented players from around the Western NY region, and other areas as well. College coaches will be informed of all rosters and schedules in advance of each league game. Recruiting services will be available for all organizations who wish to have services. The most important aspect of this league is to support every organization financially. This will allow our Western NY teams to attend bigger tournaments. Those tournaments include, but are not limited to, EYBL, Zero Gravity, the UA Circuit, Nationals, Vegas, etc. We intend on hosting several weekend tournaments with the idea of supporting each organization by creating unity throughout Rochester and Western NY for years to come.
LEAGUE SUMMARY
Each organization that joins the King & Queen of the ROC - 585 Premier Basketball League (PBL) with four or more age-appropriate teams will be eligible to participate in an 8-week league play. With the help of hosting organization, Upstate Franchise will provide gyms (2-4 courts), admissions, score/clock keepers (participating teams will supply if necessary), statisticians, video/photography, 50/50 raffle, etc...
The 2025 league will be a pilot league open to both genders, U14-U18, all levels of play (CYO, High School, AAU, etc.). All teams competing in the league will be eligible for the 2025 King & Queen of the ROC - 585 Cup Championships.
LEAGUE SCHEDULE
Teams will play a total of 16 games over the course of 8 weeks (2 games per day). The games will be scheduled on Wednesdays each week. Games will tip off at 5:30 pm. Game times will be every one hour with 16 minutes per half. Games may be scheduled for Friday if necessary. Travel arrangements for organizations traveling one hour or more will be accommodated with a flexible schedule.
The schedule will be provided by UFBA and the ROC 585 Council, consisting of Upstate Franchise Basketball Association Board of Directors, Hoop ‘N Holla, NY Ballers, Hoop and Motivated, RAP, Rochester City Rocks, City Rocks Genesee, Ease Elite, and other programs. The schedule will be available no less than two weeks prior to the first game, subject to change.
LOCATIONS
King & Queen of the ROC - 585 Premier Basketball League (PBL) will have secured venues across the greater Rochester area. Due to the uncertainty of the number of teams in each age category and division, King & Queen of the ROC - 585 Premier Basketball League (PBL) locations will be announced shortly after the registration deadline.
DIVISION BREAKDOWN
When teams register, they will declare their level of play (A, B, C). At the close of registration, schedules will be created to make the games as engaging and competitive as possible.
PROSPECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS
We are committed to partnering with as many cities and organizations that share our passion and desire to revitalize Western NY Basketball as possible. This will include, but is not limited, to: Upstate Franchise Basketball Association, Hoop and Motivated, RAP, Rochester City Rocks, City Rocks Genesee, Ease Elite, RSBA, 585 Bobcats, D’Squad, 716ers, ICC Truth, Central Western, Rochester Warriors, Lady Lakers, RAP, Buffalo Titans, Syracuse Nets, Syracuse AAU, and more. We welcome your participation.
FEE BREAKDOWN
The registration fee for King & Queen of the ROC - 585 Premier Basketball League (PBL) is $750 per team. League fees cover the following:
- Informational meeting to go over all details needed to start the league
- Food and beverages for informational meeting(s)
- Gym space, as needed for hosted league games
- Creating a league schedule and maintaining league information throughout the season
- Gathering input from organizations and creating a board to help facilitate the league
- UFBA/Rochester City Officials
- Providing tournament wrist bands, posters/fliers, schedule, and other promotional material for the league if necessary
- Online registration, expense report, and other materials pertaining to the King & Queen of the ROC - 585 Premier Basketball League (PBL)
- Rosters and game schedules sent to colleges and recruiting services
- Providing recruiting services to be on hand at weekend league games
- Live scoring, video, stats, rankings, and blogs
- All legal documents and insurance for the league
- Providing league director at every site during weekend games
- Providing set officials that will be rated at the end of the season
- Necessary paperwork and maintenance to run King & Queen of the ROC - 585 Premier Basketball League (PBL)
- Financial reports to all organizations participating in the King & Queen of the ROC - 585 Premier Basketball League (PBL)
- Assisting with all organizations in profiting on hosted league weekend
- Awards for league
- Assisting with selection of All-Star game & MVP
- Providing score/clock/statistician to all league games
- Administration to keep King & Queen of the ROC - 585 Premier Basketball League (PBL) running smoothly every year
- Soliciting businesses to sponsor and support King & Queen of the ROC - 585 Premier Basketball League (PBL)
- Various miscellaneous items
REGISTRATION DEADLINES
The following is a summary of the registration, payment, and schedule deadlines:
| January 1, 2025 | Registration opens (register online: www.upstatefranchisebasketball.com) |
| January 19, 2025 | Informational meeting (online, time TBA) |
| March 7, 2025 | Registration closes |
| March 14, 2025 | Registration fees are due |
| March 21, 2025 | Rosters, schedule requests/conflicts are due |
| March 26, 2025 | Schedule will be released |
| April 9, 2025 | League will begin |
Note: For inclusion in the league, full payment of registration fees are due no later than March 14, 2025.
KING & QUEEN OF THE ROC - 585 PBL CUP CHAMPIONSHIPS – RANKING AND SEEDING
All King & Queen of the ROC - 585 Premier Basketball League teams will be eligible for the King & Queen of the ROC - 585 PBL CUP Championship. The Rankings and Seeding Committee will consider game results from all sanctioned games played during the King & Queen of the ROC - 585 PBL season when determining the final rankings (scores will be submitted online by the appropriate deadlines).
LEAGUE BENEFITS
Participating in the King & Queen of the ROC - 585 Premier Basketball League has a number of benefits:
- Non-profit league managed by organizations that are involved
- One or two facilities hosting King & Queen of the ROC - 585 PBL
- All teams involved with King & Queen of the ROC – 585 PBL will show support and participate in hosted tournaments for organizations in upcoming tournaments for years to come
- Competition organized to cater to varying skill levels
- Standardized cost structure and inclusive model
- Games against at least six to nine different opponents to broaden competition
- Re-seeding occurs after week three and four to provide more relevant competition
- Increased opportunity to have accurate ranking for the King & Queen of the ROC - 585 PBL across Western New York
- Less administrative responsibility for clubs and teams
- Live scoring, stats, videos, rankings, and a new blog on the UFBA website
- All rosters and game schedules will be distributed to college coaches across America
- Recruiting Service available
- Added value in all-star game festivities and streaming of selected games (and more)
- Possible trips to EYBL, Zero Gravity, the UA circuit, Vegas, and other Elite tournaments for selected all-star players in each division for next year
- Profit on hosted league games
- Every organization will get a piece of the pie (financially)
- SUPPORTING EACH AND EVERY ORGANIZATION INVOLVED
For more information, email ufba2005@upstatefranchisebasketball.com or call 585-430-4162. Register here.