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Health & Fitness

Youth Basketball For Grades 3 Through High School

Registration currently ongoing for Parks and Recreation Youth Basketball Leagues. Avoid late registration fee by signing up by November 22.

The Basketball Leagues offered by Parks and Recreation provide an opportunity for boys and girls to become acquainted with the skills and techniques necessary to play the game.  Participation, skill development, sportsmanship and fun will be emphasized over competition.  All registration is based on grade as follows:

Girls Grade 3 and 4:  Monday & Tuesday practices.  Thursday games at Fawn Hollow.

Boys Grades 3 and 4:  Monday, Wednesday and Friday practices.  Saturday games at Fawn Hollow.

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Girls Grades 5 through 8:  Due to insufficient registration in the past, the girls 5/6 and 7/8 leagues have been combined into one league for girls grades 5-8.  If there is sufficient registration, then we will have leagues for grades 5/6 and 7/8.  Practices will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at Chalk Hill, Jockey Hollow or Stepney Elementary.  Games will be held Saturday mornings at Chalk Hill or Jockey Hollow.

Boys Grade 5 and 6:  Practices will be on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday evenings at Stepney Elementary.  Games are scheduled on either Monday/Thursday evenings or Saturday afternoons at Chalk Hill.

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Boys Grade 7 and 8:  Practices will be on Monday, Thursday or Friday evenings at Jockey Hollow or Stepney Elementary.  Games are scheduled on either Thursday evenings or Saturday mornings at Jockey Hollow.

Johnny G High School League:  College division for boys and girls in grade 9 and 10.  Pro division for boys and girls in grade 11 and 12.  This league will begin with open gym play in early December.

Leagues will play a nine or ten game season, generally running November 26 through March 30.  The fee is $115 per player which includes their basketball shirt.  The third child in the family pays half price.  Remember to register by November 22 to avoid the $15 late fee.  Register on the Parks and Recreation website, monroerec.org.  Submit payment to Parks and Recreation office at Chalk Hill or mail (7 Fan Hill Road).

Adults are needed to coach the teams.  If you're interested, please obtain an application and background check form through the Recreation office.

The Monroe Parks and Recreation Department is seeking individuals and teams to compete in their Men’s Basketball League.  League play is Monday and Wednesday evenings at Jockey Hollow Middle School.  For more information, please e-mail jamesmastrony@yahoo.com

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