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North Attleboro Gears Up For Winter Basketball Season

North Attleborough welcomes young athletes for a season of basketball fun.

ATTLEBORO, MA — The North Attleboro Parks and Recreation Department is looking to develop the next generation of basketball stars as registration opens for its eight-week winter basketball program.

The program welcomes players from prekindergarten through eighth grade, giving young athletes a chance to sharpen their skills, build confidence and enjoy some friendly competition.

For children in prekindergarten through second grade, sessions will be held Saturday mornings and feature drills and mini-games designed to introduce players to the fundamentals of basketball.

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Players in grades three through eight will follow a different schedule, with one practice per week and games every Saturday. Practices will be held at Amvet, Community, Martin or North Attleborough Middle School, beginning at 6, 7 or 8 p.m.

The season will run from Dec. 12 through Feb. 13, with no games scheduled for Dec. 26 or Jan. 2.

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Families looking to get their young athletes on the court must register by Nov. 14.

Registration is available online.

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