At the same meeting, the board also discussed relocating a 12u girls' tournament to Stephens County.
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Habersham County advisory board cites gym space shortage for Winter Basketball
With 52 teams registered, the county's parks and recreation advisory board says it has struggled to find enough gym space for practices, and a damaged goal at the Blue Gym has added to the squeeze.
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February 17, 2026: Basketball goal collapse at Blue Gym and 12u girls' tournament relocation to Stephens County
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Habersham County's Parks & Recreation Advisory Board reported in November that Winter Basketball registration was complete with 52 teams signed up for the season, and that it had been difficult to procure enough gym space to accommodate all the teams' practices.
In February, the board discussed that one of the basketball goals in the Blue Gym had fallen. No one was injured, but the goal itself was significantly damaged.
At the same meeting, the board also discussed relocating a 12u girls' tournament to Stephens County.
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DiscusseddiscussedBasketball goal collapse at Blue Gym and 12u girls' tournament relocation to Stephens County
one of the basketball goals in the Blue Gym fell. No one was injured, but there was
significant damage done to the goalitself.
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Basketball goal collapse at Blue Gym and 12u girls' tournament relocation to Stephens County
one of the basketball goals in the Blue Gym fell. No one was injured, but there was significant damage done to the goalitself.
DiscusseddiscussedWinter Basketball registration and gym space shortage
Winter
Basketball registration is complete, resulting in 52 teams for
the upcoming season. It has been difficult to procure enough gym
space to accommodate all 52 teams' practices.
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Winter Basketball registration and gym space shortage
Winter Basketball registration is complete, resulting in 52 teams for the upcoming season. It has been difficult to procure enough gym space to accommodate all 52 teams' practices.
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