Founded in 1959 as the Reading and Berks Basketball Old-Timers, Inc., the the Reading Berks Basketball Association has a long history of supporting basketball in the local community.
In December, the RBBA became an approved recipient of Thrivent Choice Dollars. RBBA members who are Thrivent members may designate the RBBA to receive their “Choice Dollars” that they have earned.
2026 Winter Shindig
March 25th at Victor Emmanuel, 311 Hazel St., Reading.
Dinner to include pasta, meatballs, sausage, salad, Italian Wedding soup, bread, beer, soda, coffee, and dessert. Doors open at 4:30 PM, Pizza at 4:45 PM, Dinner at 5:30 PM. Online registration is open or return a form.
Questions/challenges communicate with Greg Galtere at: 484-332-0943 or ggaltere11@gmail.com.
At our Shindigs, the Reading Berks Basketball Association honors those for their efforts as players, coaches and promoting the sport. See more pictures and awards on What We Do.
2026 Winter Shindig
Distinguished Achievement Award (DAA) Winners (L-R), Matt Flannery, Stephanie Marmarou and Al Sobotor, Dr. Richard P. Flannery Award – Jim Diffendal and Dr. Richard Kleppinger Award winner – Madyx Gruber of Wilson High School.
Dr. Richard Kleppinger Award winner – Madyx Gruber with Wilson High School Coach – Matt Coldren
Dr. Richard P. Flannery Memorial Award winner Jim Diffendal receives his plaque from Brad Binder
2024 Summer Shindig
RBBA Distinguished Achievement Award (DAA) winner Mike Bucher presented his plaque by Awards Chairman Mike Schorn.
RBBA Distinguished Achievement Award (DAA) winner Alex Yoh presented his plaque by Awards Chairman Mike Schorn.
RBBA Distinguished Achievement Award (DAA) winner Mike Drago presented his plaque by Awards Chairman Mike Schorn.
Awards were given at the Reading Berks Basketball Association (RBBA) Summer Shindig held on September 18th at the Victor Emmanuel II Beneficial Society to: (L-R) Kevin Line – George Zeppos Memorial Officiating Award, Mike Bucher – RBBA Distinguished Service Award, Mike Schorn – RBBA Awards Chairman, Alex Yoh – RBBA Distinguished Service Award and Mike Drago – RBBA Distinguished Service Award.
(L-R) Kevin Line is presented with the George Zeppos Memorial Officials Award by Phil Fromuth.
Check out pictures from the previous Shindigs.
