The GA. Pistols (North Atlanta Girls' Basketball Club) is dedicated to the administration of a highly competitive and instructional "after season" basketball program for girls ages 8 to 17.

GA. PISTOLS provides an organized and disciplined environment for players to develop and to maximize individual and team basketball skills, sportsmanship and teamwork.

GA. PISTOLS assembles competitive girls' basketball teams in each age level for competition in local, state and national programs and tournaments, sponsored by national basketball organizations.

GA. PISTOLS augments school programs by developing high school players for local schools and provides a forum for qualified players to display their abilities to college scouts for consideration for athletic scholarships. The program is proud of it's contribution to the success of it's players with over 35 former players of the GA. Pistols and combined clubs having been awarded basketball athletic scholarships to programs such as: Alcorn State Universities; Berry College, Chatanooga State, Clemson, Columbus State, Davidson, Duke, Emory, Florida State University, Furman, Georgia Southern, Georgia Tech, Guillford College, Mercer, Middle Georgia, North Georgia College, Old Dominion, Perimeter College, Salem-Armstrong, South Carolina, Tennessee St. Martin, University of Georgia, University of New Orleans

Player Placement:

The program is not for recreational purposes. It is designed for girls who have a desire to play competitive basketball. Players are required to attend age specific tryout sessions. Age group assignment is based upon your child's age as of January 1st of the current year. Girls nine and under play in the age ten group. Tryout session dates can be found under the schedule section of this website.

*Players must register for tryouts by completing the GA Pistols Registration Form
*Players who have conflicts with tryout dates should call 404-252-9246 to arrange a session.

Team Assignments:

All players are required to tryout each year. There will be at least one team at each age level. At some age divisions we may have more than one Division I team. In addition, many of the age levels have developmental teams for players with potential to compete in Division I and who exhibit the commitment to work to improve her skills. All Teams play under the name GA Pistols.

Commitment:

GA. PISTOLS is an advocate for education and works to coordinate school and other sporting activities and schedules to maximize the opportunities for it's players. In general, there are two or three activities per week (practice and games). Weekday practices are held in the evening after 6:00 p.m. Players interested in the program are expected to commit to attend the activities to he best of her ability. Players who miss a team practice have the opportunity to attend a session for another team.

Coaching:

GA. PISTOLS coaches are skilled in teaching basketball at a highly competitive level and exhibit appropriate temperament and sportsmanship toward players, fellow coaches and referees. Coaches are required to: exhibit the ability to develop individual player skills and be committed to the ideals of sportsmanship; have high standards of personal character and integrity; and have the time and resources to dedicate to the program. All GA. PISTOLS head coaches have significant coaching experience in AAU or high school basketball programs or are former high level players. Assistant coaches will frequently be parents with former player experience, coaching experience or significant experience with the program.

Costs:
* Fees for players selected to play on a GA Pistols team are  $ 425.00  per player.
* Fees include: coaching, clinics, most tournaments (excluding travel) and games.
* Fees are non-refundable.
* Fundraising activities and sponsorship support additional expense requirements