The Brooklyn/Staten Island Athletic League's Basketball Division is led by Commissioner Craig Raucher. Originally based in Brooklyn but now located in Staten Island, the league has been operating for over 30 years and welcomes basketball players over 30 to play full-length games on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. With an average age of 45, the tournament-style games have received positive press coverage for encouraging basketball fundamentals and remaining accessible for more than 25 years through Raucher's leadership.

1. A Discussion of the Brooklyn/Staten Island
Athletic League's Basketball Division
Our Favourite Game

2. •A former executive at Total Fleet Solutions, Craig Raucher serves as
Commissioner of the Brooklyn/Staten Island Athletic League's Basketball
Division.
•For the past three decades, Craig Raucher has led the group, and he
has dedicated himself toward expanding its reach.

3. •Originally based in Brooklyn, New York, and currently located at P.S. 8
in Great Kills, Staten Island, this league welcomes people over 30 who
played basketball in college, high school, or on the playground.
•Set indoors to avoid “court politics,” this organized group allows players
to participate in full-length games without worrying about other players
wanting to use the area.

4. •With an average age of around 45 years, competitors can sign up for
Wednesday evening or Saturday morning games; each session lasts
three hours.
•Set in a tournament style, winners maintain control of the court until the
end of the event.
•A popular initiative, Raucher's organization has received coverage in the
Staten Island press.

5. •Articles have praised the way the group encourages the fundamentals
of basketball, as well as how it has retained its accessibility after more
than 25 years.
•These pieces also compliment Craig Raucher on his determination in
keeping this project alive.

6. •Articles have praised the way the group encourages the fundamentals
of basketball, as well as how it has retained its accessibility after more
than 25 years.
•These pieces also compliment Craig Raucher on his determination in
keeping this project alive.