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REGISTRATION OPENS AUGUST 9TH
Develop your basketball skills while you become a team player in this recreation league program. Recreation Basketball focuses on learning the game, improving your skills and having fun. All participants will have equal playing time throughout the season.

There are no requests for team placement or practice night.  Players cannot be transferred once drafted to a team. Recreation leagues are determined by the participant's current grade, participants are not able to play in a higher grade.

Teams practice on a weeknight (1-2 nights Monday through Friday) with games on Saturdays. The practice schedule is determined by the head coach.

Game begin in early January. The 5th-8th grade Recreation Basketball Leagues may play games in neighboring Towns.  Transportation is not provided. Each team plays six to eight games during the season. Practices will conclude the week of March 3rd.

Please ensure you select the appropriate shirt size for the participant. Uniform shirts are ordered and provided based on the size selected during the registration process. If a different size shirt is required after uniforms are ordered, parents will need to pay an additional fee for a new shirt.

Participant's information including but not limited to emergency contact, address & medical information will be made available to their volunteer coach.

Registration Deadline: October 27th*
Player Evaluations: November 2nd
First Practices: TENTATIVELY week of November 18th
First Games: TENTATIVELY January 4th


*Any registration after October 28th will be placed on a waiting list.


Player Evaluation information
Held at Center 375

The player evaluations are used to assist with dividing teams evenly in each league. This is NOT a tryout. Everyone registered for the program will be placed on a team. You will receive an email with the exact time and location of your player evaluation. Only players who have registered and paid for the program may participate in the player evaluations.
Girls 5th/6th Grade: Families will be contact by their coach by November 6th.
Boys 5th Grade: 10:15am
Boys 6th Grade: 11:00am
Boys 7th & 8th Grade: 12:00pm
Girls 7th/8th Grade: Registration is open.


5th-8th Grade Coaching Clinic, November 7th 5:30pm-7:30pm
This clinic is presented by Honey Badger Sports. It will provide a mix of communication and coaching strategies split between presentation and on court drills. You must be an approved volunteer coach to attend.


VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED
The Boys and Girls Recreation Basketball Leagues cannot begin until we have volunteer coaches for all the teams in that league. Extensive basketball knowledge/playing experience are not required.  We look for coaches who will provide a safe, fun and educational experience while setting nothing less than the best example for players.  All coaches must submit to a background check and attend the pre-season coaches meeting.


Additional Forms and Files:
Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees
 
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5th/6th Grade Boys 
N/A 5 - 6   11/02/2024 - 03/07/2025

$160.00 Res, $200.00 Non-Res
 
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5th/6th Grade Girls 
N/A 5 - 6   11/02/2024 - 03/07/2025

$160.00 Res, $200.00 Non-Res
 
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7th/8th Grade Boys 
N/A 7 - 8   11/02/2024 - 03/07/2025

$160.00 Res, $200.00 Non-Res
 
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7th/8th Grade Girls 
N/A 7 - 8   11/02/2024 - 03/07/2025

$160.00 Res, $200.00 Non-Res
* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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