FOR RELEASE:  November 16, 2010

 

 

Rookie Basketball – An Introduction for Boys and Girls

 

 

(TROY, MI) – The Troy Parks and Recreation Department offers a “Rookie Basketball program for Troy residents only to introduce boys and girls in kindergarten to third grades to basketball.  This non-competitive program stresses basic basketball skills along with developing sportsmanship and teamwork values.  No standings will be kept. The seven-week Instructional League runs January 8 – February 26 (no game 2/19).

New this season – all players register for their school site.

 

Lowered baskets and smaller sized basketballs encourage children to be successful and develop sport confidence.  Parent coaches needed for all teams.  Weekday practices for 2nd & 3rd graders.  All games played on Saturdays, time and location (Bemis, Martell & Boulan Middle School) will vary.  Fee:  $76 - residents only.

 

Session: Jan 8 – Feb. 26 (7 weeks - no game February 19)

Act#                League                     

114099           Kindergarten             Boys/Girls     

114100           1st Grade                    Boys/Girls

114101           2nd Grade                   Boys

114102           3rd Grade                    Boys

114103           2nd – 3rd Grade          Girls

 

 

The Troy Parks and Recreation Department is located at 3179 Livernois, call 248.524.3484 for registration information.

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