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Youth Basketball
Children ages 5-10 can learn the fundamentals of basketball in this "slam dunk" of a program! Located the Park Avenue Gym, our various programs for different ages and skills levels get children active and allow them to develop fun and exciting basketball skills each week.
6U Basketball
This 8-week program meets at Park Avenue Gym on Tuesday evenings. The program focuses on instructing youth on the fundamentals of basketball. The first four weeks of the program focuses solely on basic skills such as passing, dribbling, shooting, and defense. During the last four weeks, the participants continue to practice and learn fundamentals of the sport, while incorporating non-competitive games.
DATES: Tuesdays, January 3 – February 21
LOCATION: Park Ave Gym
TIMES: Session #1 (5:30 - 6:15 PM)
COST: $50 City Residents/$60 Non City
AGES: 5-6
8U Basketball
This 3-on-3 basketball league is designed to develop and instruct 7 - 8 year olds on the fundamentals of basketball. The purpose of this league is to provide an enjoyable recreational, yet competitive, experience for our participants. The 3-on-3 format is fun, fast-paced and beneficial for the individual development of players as it offers more opportunities for players to shoot/pass/dribble/defend. Also, this format allows players to better understand the concept and fundamentals of man-to-man defense.
DATES: Thursdays & Saturdays, January 5 – February 25
- Player evaluations on Thursday, December 15
LOCATION: Park Ave Gym
TIMES: Thursday practice: Between 5:30-7:30; Saturday Games TBD
COST: $70 City Residents/$85 Non City
AGES: 7-8
10U Girls
5v5 Recreational Basketball
DATES: Mondays & Saturdays, January 9 – February 25
- Player evaluations on Monday, December 12
LOCATION: Park Ave Gym
TIMES: Monday practice: Between 5:30-7:30; Saturday Games TBD
COST: $70 City Residents/$85 Non City
AGES: 9-10
10U Boys
5v5 Recreational Basketball
DATES: Mondays or Wednesdays, January 4 – February 25
- Player evaluations on Monday, December 12
LOCATION: Park Ave Gym
TIMES: Wednesday practice: Between 5:30-7:30; Saturday Games TBD
COST: $70 City Residents/$85 Non City
AGES: 9-10