New York DAD Greek Orthodox Basketball League - GOBL

06/15/2026

The Greek Orthodox Basketball League would like to congratulate the Kokinakis family on the baptism of the next soon to be GOBL All-Star, Naia-Elektra.

06/09/2026

The 2026-27 GOBL Coaches Meeting Schedule has been released.
All coaches planning to participate this season must complete the following require requirements.
1. register through Leagueapps
2. Complete the background check and youth training.
3. Attend one of the three coaches meetings
please choose the one that works best for you and attend. We look forward to another strong and successful season ahead.

06/09/2026

Dear Parents,
Just a friendly reminder that registration for the 2026-27 GOBL Season is now open. If you haven’t registered yet, please take a moment to do so and secure your child’s spot for the upcoming season.
Registration will close on September 28th. With Labor Day falling late this year, the deadline will arrive quickly. Avoid any last-minute issues by registering early.
This season is scheduled to begin on
November 1st for GOYA
November 7th for JOY
Please click the link below to complete your registration. We look forward to another great year ahead.



LeagueApps Member Portal

05/05/2026

Χριστός Ανέστη!

The Greek Orthodox Basketball League (GOBL) held its spring meeting on Friday, May 1st in Whitestone with league representatives present. The purpose of this meeting was to review the past season and, most importantly, begin preparations for the upcoming 2026–2027 season.

One of the primary topics of discussion was the National Division and specifically its playoff structure. After a detailed presentation and extensive dialogue, the committee reached a resolution that removes the playoff qualification for National Division teams.

When the National Division was originally created, its purpose was to group teams of similar skill levels to promote competitive balance and player development. Following the challenges and concerns that arose this past season, the league determined that corrective action was necessary to prevent similar issues in the future.

Effective with the 2026-2027 season, teams competing in the National Division will no longer be eligible for playoff seeding alongside American Division teams. Instead, upon completion of the regular season, National Division teams that finish with an above‑.500 record and have no forfeits, will qualify for the Commissioner’s Cup. All Commissioner’s Cup games will be hosted at parish gyms, and the winning team’s players will receive individual medals to commemorate their achievement.

The 2026-2027 Regular Season is slated to begin on Sunday November 1. Please remember League Apps is now open for the upcoming season if you need to register your children, please visit the link below:

https://dadgobl.leagueapps.com/leagues/basketball/4984219-gobl-2026-2027

05/04/2026

The Greek Orthodox Basketball League (GOBL) held its League Representative Committee Meeting on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Holy Cross in Whitestone, bringing together league leadership and parish representatives to review the past season and outline key initiatives for the future.

The meeting opened with prayer, followed by welcoming remarks from the League Commissioner, who thanked all representatives, coaches, players, and volunteers for their continued commitment and contributions to another successful season.

A comprehensive review of the 2025–2026 season was conducted, highlighting the league’s growth, competitive balance, and strong community engagement. The Committee also addressed matters related to player and coach discipline, including the status of suspensions and those carrying over into the upcoming season, as well as an update on coaches currently serving probationary terms.

A significant portion of the meeting focused on the structure of the league moving forward. The league presented an updated vision for the “National Division,” followed by a formal resolution which passed with overwhelming support. The resolution eliminates National Division teams from receiving automatic qualification into the league playoffs. Additional details regarding this new and exciting format will be shared in an upcoming league release in the coming days.

Looking ahead to the 2026–2027 season, the Committee engaged in discussion regarding divisional structure, including the Girls 1 and Boys 1 divisions. Emphasis was placed on providing younger participants, including 7-year-olds, with another meaningful ministry-based opportunity to become more actively involved in their parish and the life of the Church. The official league calendar for the 2026–2027 season was also presented.

The Committee further reviewed league operations, including a discussion on league fees. It was noted that fees have remained unchanged since the 2017 season, with ongoing evaluation to ensure the league continues to meet its operational needs while remaining accessible to all participating parishes.

The Greek Orthodox Basketball League remains committed to fostering sportsmanship, and faith centered community engagement. Further updates and announcements will be communicated in the coming weeks.

04/28/2026

The Greek Orthodox Basketball League would like to welcome Angelo Bruno as the new Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries for the Direct Archdiocesan District (DAD), while at the same time thanking Constantine Pantelias for all his support and work during his many years of service.

With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, Angelo Bruno has been appointed as the new Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries for the Direct Archdiocesan District (DAD). Angelo was born and […]

04/27/2026

Dear Parents,
Χριστός Ἀνέστη!
I hope you are all doing well. Although the 2025–26 season has concluded, planning is already underway for the 2026–27 GOBL season. Please use the link below to register your children for the upcoming year:

Registration will remain open until September 28. As a reminder, there is no cost to register on LeagueApps for GOBL. We strongly encourage early registration to ensure your children secure a spot for the season.
The season is tentatively scheduled to begin on the following dates:
Sunday, November 1 – GOYA
Saturday, November 7 – B3/G3
Saturday, November 14 – B2/G2
Saturday December 5- B1/G1
We look forward to another great year ahead. If you have any questions, please contact your community representatives.
Thank you,

LeagueApps Member Portal

04/24/2026

The weekend edition of The National Herald -Εθνικός Κήρυκας features coverage of the Free Throw and Three Point Competition from last weekends All Star Game

04/21/2026

Wednesday’s edition of The National Herald -Εθνικός Κήρυκας feature coverage of the Senior Girls and Boys All Star Games.

04/21/2026

Η Ειρήνη Μπαλλή της JG ομάδας της Ενορίας του Αγίου Δημητρίου του Μέρικ αναδείχθηκε Πολυτιμότερη Παίκτρια του All Star Game της κατηγορίας και παρέλαβε το βραβείο της από...