Youth Basketball

Youth 1st/2nd Grade Co-Ed Start Smart Basketball

Day: Saturdays                 Dates:          Saturday, January 10 – Saturday, February 14 (Six weeks)

Cost: $60                      Time:            All Practices & Games on Sat. mornings           

Age: Grades 1-2                Location:    Pelham Rec Center Court 2  

The first 2 Saturdays of this program will be full practices, and the final 4 Saturdays will consist of a short practice to begin, followed by a condensed game.

Start Smart Basketball is a developmentally appropriate introductory basketball program for children. This winter season, Pelham Parks and Rec will be putting their own spin on the Start Smart program to better prepare our 1st/2nd grade basketball players for future league play, beginning in 3rd grade! The program prepares children for organized basketball in a fun, less-intense environment, and also prepares their parents for organized basketball without the heat of competition or the fear of getting hurt. Age-appropriate equipment will be used in teaching dribbling/ball handling, passing/catching, shooting, and running/agility, while offering a condensed taste of in-game situations, primarily focusing on learning fundamentals and having fun being introduced to the game.

There will be an introductory 30-45-minute parent meeting for registered participants on Monday or Tuesday, January 5 or 6 at 5:30pm at the Pelham Recreation Center. A specific date will be chosen and communicated soon. At this meeting, parents and players will also meet and connect with their head coach. All information and equipment will be passed out at this meeting. If you are interested in being a head coach, please put in a coach application from your account dashboard!

SPACE IS LIMITED!

Early Bird online or in person early registration: October 6 - November 17

Late online or in person registration: November 18-24 ($10 late fee)