Youth Basketball Program FA 23 (K - 8th Grade)
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Youth Basketball Program 2023 - 24 Season
The Bexley Recreation & Parks Department is proud to continue to offer youth basketball leagues for the 2023-24 season! Programs are offered for boys and girls ages 5 - 14. Volunteer coaches are needed for all age groups! If you have any questions regarding any of our leagues, please contact Marshall Drewry at mdrewry@bexley.org or (614) 559-4307.
Kindergarten Madness + Rookies Leagues (Boys/Girls)
These leagues will learn the basic fundamentals and skills of basketball, play games, and have fun all while enjoying the sport! The hoops will be lowered to an appropriate height for all ages. Players will attend evaluations and be placed onto a team.
Semi-Pro + Pro Leagues (Boys/Girls)
These leagues will learn fundamentals, basic team plays and concepts all while enjoying the sport! Practices will be twice/week (one weekday and Sundays) before games begin in December and then will drop to one practice/week during the week once games begin.
Tim Stowe League (Boys 7th-8th)
This league is for players living in Bexley or surrounding areas, who are not members of a school team. The focus will be on improving the player’s skills that are needed at the Middle School level. Teams will have set practice times and play seven regular season games and end with a single elimination tournament.
Registration Deadlines
Please note that even though there is a registration deadline, leagues may reach the max number of participants BEFORE the deadline, which may cause your child to be wait listed. To avoid this, be sure to register early! *Late registrations may be subject to league availability and a $10 late fee.
KMadness/Rookies/Semi-Pro + Pro: Friday, Sep. 29
Tim Stowe (B7-8): November 27
League Evaluations
Location: TBA
Sat., Oct. 14: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sun., Oct. 15: 12:30 - 7:45pm
Evaluations will be 40 minute time slots. After registration, you will be emailed an evaluation registration link a few weeks prior to the first day to select a specific day and time for your league.
Practices & Game Days
Practice days and times for 3rd-8th grade are based on the coaches’ schedules. Be ready to practice on any weekday listed. Practice days/times will be assigned to teams after the coaches meeting. Game days will be on Sundays. There will be one scrimmage (Dec. 3) for all leagues (1st - 6th). Games will begin December 10.
Coaches Meetings (Location: TBA)
All coaches will be asked to attend the coaches meeting as it relates to their league. Items addressed will be coach paperwork, rules, equipment, gym access, and other miscellaneous items. Background Checks and a Concussion Certificate will be required for all coaches in the K-8th grade leagues.
Rookies League (1st/2nd): Wednesday, November 1, 6:15pm
Boy’s Semi-Pro/Pro Leagues (3rd-6th): Wednesday, November 1, 7:00pm
Girl’s Semi-Pro/Pro Leagues (3rd-6th): Wednesday, November 1; 5:30pm