Youth Basketball Leagues Grades 3-8

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Grades 3-4 / Boys & Girls

The emphasis in these leagues is sportsmanship, skill development, participation and fun. Smaller courts, lower hoops, and junior sized basketballs are used.

Grades 5-6 / Boys & Girls

The emphasis in these leagues is sportsmanship, skill development, fun and the introduction of competition. Games are played on a full-size court with two referees. Score is kept, but not standings.

Grades 7-8 / Boys & Girls

Sportsmanship, skill development, and fun is emphasized. Competition is embraced, teaching players how to win and lose with grace. Games are played on a full-size court with two referees.

IMPORTANT DATES



October 21 Registration Deadline


November 2 Skill Day Evaluation at Sullivan Community Center (required)


  • Grades 3-4: 11 am-1 pm
  • Grades 5-6: 8-9:30 am
  • Grades 7-8: 9:30-11 am


November 18 Players are contacted by Coaches


December 2 Practices begin


January 11 Games begin (no basketball Dec. 23-Jan. 5)


  • Teams practice 1-2 hours per week at various schools
  • Practice times are between 6:30 -9 pm
  • Coaches create the practice schedules, therefore, specific practice requests cannot be honored.


January 11-March 15 League Play at Sullivan Community Center 9 am-2 pm


REGISTRATION DATES & FEES (includes a team jersey and participation medal)


Through October 21 R/NR: $160/200

Beginning October 22 R/NR: $185/225

REGISTER Grades 3-8 Basketball Leagues

VOLUNTEEER COACHES NEEDED Adults and high school students who enjoy mentoring kids. Please contact Jay Bullman.

Boys & Girls / Grades 1-2 Winter Basketball Program

The emphasis of this league is skill development, participation, and fun! A smaller court, lower hoops, and junior sized basketballs are used. Players receive a team jersey, junior size basketball, and participation medal.

IMPORTANT DATES



January 4 Skill Evaluation Clinic at the Sullivan Community Center


  • 9:30-10:30 am - Last name A-M
  • 10:30-11:30 am - Last Name N-Z


January 13 Coaches contact players this week


January 18 First team meeting/practice


January 25-March 15 Saturday games (held between 8 am-12 pm) include 30-minute practice followed by a 30-minute game.


REGISTRATION DATES & FEES

Through January 1 R/NR: $127/159

Beginning January 2 R/NR: $152/184

REGISTER Grades 1-2 Basketball Program
 

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