2018-2019

 

 Youth Basketball

 

   Coed teams                             Travel teams

   Kindergarten                      Girls:  3^rd – 8^th Grade

   1^st/2^nd Grade                        Boys:  3^{rd  -}  8^th Grade

 

 

Kindergarten:  Practice/play as a group for one hour Saturday mornings (Swasey gym).  The first half practicing individual skills and basketball fundamentals.  The second half a structured game with the hoops lowered.  The goal is to introduce the game of basketball to young players, working on the basics of dribbling, passing, shooting and playing together.

 

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 1^st and 2^nd graders: Play on coed teams.  Practice/play for one hour Saturday mornings (Swasey gym). The first half practicing individual skills and basketball fundamentals.  The second half a structured game with the hoops lowered.  The goal is to introduce the game of basketball to young players, working on the basics of dribbling, passing, shooting and playing together as a team.  Coaches instruct players during games as well as practice time. Open gym night for additional playing time is offered twice a month and optional for players.

 

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 3^rd-6^th graders: "Seacoast League". Play Home games at CMS gym in Stratham. *Non-coed teams.

 Practice: 1 night per week,  Gym and day TBD

Games: 1 game per week, Saturday mornings. Gym Locations: Kensington, East Kingston, N. Hampton, CMS, SMS. Greenland.

 Travel Required:  Stratham, Greenland, Brentwood, Newfields, North Hampton, E. Kingston

 Objective: To build on players individual basketball skills, reinforcing fundamentals while introducing basic and simple team plays.  High emphasis on simple fundamentals such as: dribbling without traveling, shooting, rebounding (boxing out), passing (different options), setting picks, how to play defense, working together as a team, and the importance of sportsmanship. 

 

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7th & 8th Graders: "Lamprey River League". Home games are played at Talbot.*Non-coed teams.

Lamprey River League Website: http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=lampreyriverbball

Practice: 1 night per week, Gym and day TBD.

Games: 1 game per week on Saturday or Sunday. Gym Locations: Raymond, Nottingham, Talbot, Sanborn, Chester, Candia.

Travel Required: Raymond, Candia, East Kingston, Epping, Nottingham, Newfields, Sanborn, and Chester.

Objective: Have fun! This league does not cut players. The goal is to improve on basic basketball fundamentals, while learning new skills. Sportsmanship and teamwork are a major emphasis. Develop players to transition into High School Basketball.

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 Season runs approximately Dec. 1 through February 16. Practices start in November

Registration cost: K-2^nd ($50),  3^rd- 6^th ($80), 7^th-8^th ($90)

 (Families registering three or more players -  first two children at regular fee, $20 for additional children...third child that receives discount must be in a lower, or equal, program than siblings)

 ** Additional $3 fee for online registration

 

Sign-up online or through the Recreation office.   Registration-Extended until November 7th- $10 LATE FEE

K-7 SPOTS LEFT

1ST-2ND- CLOSED

3RD-4TH- 3 GIRL SPOTS LEFT & 3 BOY SPOTS LEFT

5TH-6TH- 4 GIRL SPOTS LEFT & 5 BOY SPOTS LEFT

COACHES NEEDED

Coaches meeting Thursday November 1st
6:30pm at Town Hall

TANG SOO DO CLASSES

Tang Soo Do is a Korean Martial Art comprised of both hard and soft techniques. It emphasizes whole body physical training. It’s beneficial for self-discipline, self-defense and health.

Classes are available Monday and Friday at the Brentwood Community Center.

 

Classes are taught by Retired Law Enforcement office Bob Meegan. He is currently a 4th degree Black Belt with the World Tang Soo Do Association and recently recognized by the association  for his 35 years as an instructor.

 

6:30-8:00pm  

Enrollment is continual,

so you may begin at any point.

Cost:  $60/single/mo.    $100/family/mo. (2 or more)