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Farmington Recreation's 2025 - 2026 Recreation Basketball Program for youth residing in Farmington (or attend a Farmington Public School), in grades kindergarten through 8, is slated to begin game play on Saturday, December 6 and conclude on February 7 with no games expected on December 27 and January 3. Make up dates for games cancelled due to weather will be held on February 21 and 28. All program dates and information are subject to change based on facility availability.

Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. If the program is listed as full or 0 seat(s) available, please register for the wait list as we analyze our registration numbers daily.

All players, Recreation and Travel, are required to register below. Once Travel Basketball players have been determined via the tryout process, roster spots for the Recreation Program will be filled via the wait list, if necessary.

RECREATION BASKETBALL VOLUNTEER COACHES:
This program, like all recreational sports leagues, relies on volunteer coaches to facilitate one practice and one game per week. Recreation Staff collaborate with volunteers to find a practice slot that works within their schedule. Volunteer coaches select their practice information as they are volunteering their time. Please consider volunteering your time to help ensure a fun, exciting experience for our youth players. If we find ourselves short of coaches, teams still need to be created, and some may be left without a coach. In these cases, the start of practices may be delayed until a parent/guardian volunteers to lead the team. If leagues end up with more coaches than needed, coaches will be paired up by Recreation Staff.

*If you are interested in volunteering as a Rec. Basketball Coach, please register as a Rec. Bball Volunteer below. In addition, please contact Kevin Riendeau, Recreation Coordinator at riendeauk@farmington-ct.org.

RECREATION BASKETBALL: Grades K & 1 (Saturdays Only)
Registration opens on Monday, September 22 at 9:00 AM.
Farmington Recreation's Jr. Basketball Program is an introduction to the game of basketball for those in kindergarten and grade 1. Clinic-like sessions will focus on the development of basic skills (dribbling, shooting, etc.) and the team concept. Our instructional program places players in an environment that encourages practical training, imagination, and self-confidence through age-appropriate coaching while fostering a competitive, professional, and enjoyable atmosphere. Reassurance and care from our coaches allows every player to gain a better understanding of the game of basketball.

*Participants will be introduced to competition in a developmentally appropriate manner.

**Participants will be provided with a Farmington Recreation Basketball Jersey and Instruction.

***Participants must wear appropriate athletic attire and sneakers.

RECREATION BASKETBALL: Grades 2 - 8
Recreation Basketball (Grades 2 - 8) practices, approximately one hour in length, will be held once per week (Monday - Friday) at various times and locations beginning Monday, December 1. Considering that our coaches are volunteers and select their practice schedules based on their availability and facility availability.
*Specific requests for practice days and times will not be accepted.

**Families can expect to hear from their volunteer coach confirming the team's practice location, day, and time by November 21. If a team does not have a volunteer coach, notification may be delayed.

Recreation Basketball (Grades 2 - 8) games, approximately one hour in length, will generally be scheduled on Saturdays between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
*Please note that this is a time range in which games may be scheduled. Inter-town, home and away, play may occur in all age groups, with towns including but not limited to Avon, Burlington, Canton, and Harwinton.

Recreation teams for grades 2 & 3 and grade 4 will be created based on the number of registrations received. Recreation teams for grades 5 & 6 and grades 7 & 8 will be drafted by volunteer coaches immediately following our player evaluations or, if registration numbers dictate, created based on the number of registrations received (dates below).
*Specific requests for team placement will not be accepted.

**Families can expect to hear from their volunteer coach confirming the team's practice location, day, and time by November 21. If a team does not have a volunteer coach, notification may be delayed.

2025 - 2026 Divisions
- Kindergarten (Coed Instruction)
- Grade 1 (Coed Instruction)
- Grades 2 & 3 Boys
- Grades 2 & 3 Girls
- Grade 4 Boys
- Grade 4 Girls
- Grades 5 & 6 Boys, Evaluation Night (TBD)
- Grades 5 & 6 Girls, Evaluation Night (TBD)
- Grades 7 & 8 Boys, Evaluation Night (TBD)
- Grades 7 & 8 Girls, Evaluation Night (TBD)

TRAVEL BASKETBALL: Grades 4 - 8
All players trying out for Travel Basketball must register for the appropriate grade level below and select "yes" when asked if child is trying out.

*Those trying out for Travel Basketball who are not selected to a team are automatically entered into the Recreation Basketball Program. Refund/credit requests by those who are not invited to play Travel Basketball but do not wish to play in the Recreation Program must be submitted via email to Kevin Riendeau, Recreation Coordinator at riendeauk@farmington-ct.org no later than Thursday, October 16. Click here for more information on our refund policy.

Travel Basketball practices will be held at various times and locations and typically begin in mid-late October. Specific requests for practice days and times will not be accepted.

Boys’ Travel Tryouts (Registration Deadline: Sunday, September 28, 2025)

Monday, September 29 and Wednesday, October 1
West Woods Upper Elementary School
5:30 – 6:30 PM, Grades 4 & 5
6:30 – 7:30 PM, Grade 6
7:30 – 8:45 PM, Grades 7 & 8
*Participants should attend both nights in order to be considered.

**There is an additional fee associated with the Boys Travel Basketball program. For more information about this, please email farmingtonbtb@gmail.com

Girls’ Travel Tryouts (Registration Deadline: Sunday, October 5, 2025.)

Monday, October 6
West Woods Upper Elementary School
6:00 – 7:30 PM, Grade 4

Tuesday and Wednesday, October 7 & 8
West Woods Upper Elementary School
6:00 – 7:30 PM, Grades 5 & 6
7:30 – 9:00 PM, Grades 7 & 8
*Participants should attend both nights in order to be considered.

**There is an additional fee associated with the Girls Travel Basketball program. For more information about this, please email farmingtongirls@gmail.com

*PLEASE NOTE THAT A LATE FEE OF $25.00 SHALL APPLY TO ALL REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED AFTER OCTOBER 16, 2025.

**REFUNDS, MINUS A PROCESSING FEE OF THE HIGHER OF 10% OR $10.00, AND/OR CREDITS FOR SPORTS LEAGUES SUCH AS BASKETBALL MAY NOT BE GRANTED AFTER THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER (OCTOBER 16, 2025) UNLESS FARMINGTON RECREATION CAN FIND A SUBSTITUTE PARTICIPANT.

Policies & General Information

Register	Activity	Ages	Grades	Days	Date/Time	Fees

Log In	Rec. Bball Volunteer	18y and up	N/A	Sa	12/06/2025 - 02/28/2026 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM Recreational Services	$0.00 Res
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Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	Coed, Grade K&1 - S1	N/A	K - 1	Sa	12/13/2025 - 02/14/2026 08:00 AM - 08:45 AM West District School - Gymnasium	$125.00 Res
Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility

Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	Coed, Grade K&1 - S2	N/A	K - 1	Sa	12/13/2025 - 02/14/2026 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM West District School - Gymnasium	$125.00 Res
Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility

Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility	Coed, Grade K&1 - S3	N/A	K - 1	Sa	12/13/2025 - 02/14/2026 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM West District School - Gymnasium	$125.00 Res
Registration Unavailable View Registration Eligibility

Log In	Boys, Grade 2&3	N/A	2 - 3	Sa	12/13/2025 - 02/28/2026 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM Recreational Services	$125.00 Res
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Log In	Boys, Grade 4	N/A	4	Sa	12/06/2025 - 02/28/2026 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM Recreational Services	$125.00 Res
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Log In	Boys, Grade 5&6	N/A	5 - 6	Sa	12/06/2025 - 02/28/2026 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM Recreational Services	$125.00 Res
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Log In	Boys, Grade 7&8	N/A	7 - 8	Sa	12/06/2025 - 02/28/2026 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM Recreational Services	$125.00 Res
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Log In	Girls, Grade 2&3	N/A	2 - 3	Sa	12/13/2025 - 02/28/2026 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM Recreational Services	$125.00 Res
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Log In	Girls, Grade 4	N/A	4	Sa	12/06/2025 - 02/28/2026 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM Recreational Services	$125.00 Res
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Log In	Girls, Grade 5&6	N/A	5 - 6	Sa	12/06/2025 - 02/28/2026 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM Recreational Services	$125.00 Res
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Log In	Girls, Grade 7&8	N/A	7 - 8	Sa	12/06/2025 - 02/28/2026 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM Recreational Services	$125.00 Res
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