Youth Basketball

Our youth basketball program is great for both first-timers and kids who have played before. Our leagues focus on fundamental development, sportsmanship, and fun! All players get to play an equal amount of time each game regardless of skill level. Boys and girls compete separately in some divisions.

Fall Basketball Leagues (3rd - 8th Grade)

3rd-4th Grade Boys & Girls

The 3-4th grade levels play on a 9 foot basket with a 27.5" (size 5) youth ball. Boys and girls will compete separately.

All games played at the Rec Center
Registration Deadline: October 4, 2024
Practices Start: October 21st (either Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs)
Games end: December 14th 2024
Fee: $42
Coaches Meeting: TBD
Locations: Practices at local schools, games at the Rec Center
VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED*

7th-8th Grade Girls

Girls will play with a 28.5" (size 6) ball and play on regulation size hoops.

All games played at the Rec Center
Registration Deadline: October 4th 2024
Practices Start: October 21st 2024 (either Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs)
Games end: December 14th
Fee: $42
Coaches Meeting: TBD
Locations: Practices at local schools, games at the Rec Center
VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED*

1st - 2nd Grade Clinic

This clinic is a great way to introduce your child to the sport. 8 Foot hoops and smaller basketballs are used to teach the fundamentals and guarantee success and confidence. The first two clinics will focus on skill development. The last clinic is "game day." Register ASAP as space is limited

Fee: $32
Dates: Saturdays Novemeber 2nd, 9th and 16th
Location: Community Recreation Center Gym
Time: 8:30 am - 9:30 am
Registration Deadline: November 1st 2024

Biddee Basketball (5 years - Kindergarten)

This skills clinic is for the Kindergarten and 5 year old athletes to begin working on their basketball skills. Equipment is modified with lower basketball rims and smaller basketballs so they are able to practice and improve their skills.

Registration Deadline: Week before first day
Dates:
- January 14, 21, 28 2025 (session 1)
- January 15, 22, 29 2025 (session 2)
Times: 5:00-5:45 PM
Location: Rec Center Gym
Fee: $26

Winter Basketball Leagues (5th grade - High School)

5th - 6th Grade

Boys and girls will compete separately. Both divisions will play on a regulation hoop with a 28.5" (size 6) ball.

Registration Opens: Monday, October 7, 2024
Registration Deadline: Friday, Dec. 13 2024
Fee: $42
Practices: Mon/Wed or Tues/ Thurs 5:30-6:30 or 6:30-7:30
Games: Friday nights and Saturdays
Practice begins: Monday, Jan 6th 2025
Season Ends: Saturday, March 1st 2025

7th - 8th Grade Boys

The boys will play with on a regulation hoop with a 29.5" ball

Registration Opens: Monday, October 7, 2024
Registration Deadline: Friday, Dec. 13 2024
Fee: $42
Practices: Mon/Wed or Tues/ Thurs 5:30-6:30 or 6:30-7:30
Games: Friday nights and Saturdays
Practice begins: Monday, Jan 8th 2024
Season Ends: Saturday, Mar 2nd 2024

High School Coed

HS Team Rosters

Build your own team for our most fun, and sometimes most interesting, basketball league! No coaches needed. Sign up individually or as a team. Players will use a 29.5" (size 7) basketball.

Registration Opens: Saturday, October 7, 2023
Registration Deadline: January 4th
Practices: Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00 pm and Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00 pm
Practices Start: January 16th
Games Start: January 19th or 20th
Season Ends: March 2nd
Fee: $30 per player

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