How to plan a basketball Senior Night

Senior Night honors players in their final season and the families who drove them to every practice. A little planning makes it smooth and memorable.

Three to four weeks out

• Confirm the date with the coach and athletic director or league.
• Ask each senior who will escort them, and how they'd like their name and family introduced.
• Collect a short write-up for each senior: favorite memory, plans after graduation, a thank-you.

The week before

• Order flowers or small gifts, and make or print simple posters.
• Write the announcer script and get it approved.
• Plan where families stand and the order of introductions.

On the night

• Introduce seniors before tip-off (or at halftime, if your league prefers), one at a time with their escorts.
• Take a group photo with the whole team.
• Keep the ceremony brief so the game starts on time.

Gift ideas that seniors keep

• A framed team photo signed by teammates
• A game ball signed by the team
• A short letter from the coach
• A blanket or shadow box with their jersey number

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