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Farmington Recreation's 2023 - 2024 Recreation Basketball Program is slated to begin game play on December 9 and conclude on February 10 (no games 12/23, 12/30) with make up dates scheduled on 2/24 & 2/17, in that order. Recreation Basketball practices (Grades 2 - 8) are expected to begin the week of November 27. 

All program dates and information are subject to change based on facility availability.

JR. BASKETBALL: Grades K and 1 (Saturday Only; No Weekday Practices)
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.

*Players will be provided with a Farmington Recreation Basketball jersey and coaching.

*Players must wear appropriate athletic attire and sneakers.

RECREATION BASKETBALL: Grades 2 - 8

VOLUNTEER COACH INFORMATION:

This program, like all recreational sports leagues, relies on volunteer coaches to facilitate just one practice and one game per week. Recreation Staff work 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 steps up to lead the team. If leagues end up with more coaches than needed, coaches will be paired up by Recreation Staff.

Recreation Basketball (Grades 2 - 8) practices, approximately one hour in length, will be held once per week, Monday - Friday, at various times and locations. Teams may need to split a gymnasium for practices depending on coach availability. Specific requests by families for practice days and times will not be accepted. Families should hear from a coach confirming the team's practice location, day and time by November 17. If a team does not have a volunteer coach, they may not begin practice.

Recreation Basketball (Grades 2 - 8) games will generally be scheduled on Saturdays between the hours of 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Sunday games may be scheduled when necessary. *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 should hear from a coach confirming the team's practice location, day and time by November 17. If a team does not have a volunteer coach, they may not begin practice.

*If you are interested in volunteering as a coach, please contact Ryan Deneen, Recreation Coordinator at deneenr@farmington-ct.org.

2023 - 2024 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: Friday, October 27
- Grades 5 & 6 Girls, Evaluation Night: Thursday, October 26
- Grades 7 & 8 Boys, Evaluation Night: Monday, October 30
- Grades 7 & 8 Girls, Evaluation Night: Thursday, October 26

TRAVEL BASKETBALL INFORMATION

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 LEAGUE. REFUND/CREDIT REQUESTS BY THOSE WHO ARE NOT INVITED TO PLAY TRAVEL BASKETBALL BUT DO NOT WISH TO PLAY IN THE RECREATION LEAGUE MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL TO DENEENR@FARMINGTON-CT.ORG NO LATER THAN THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19*

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 Basketball Tryouts (must register by 10/2, no exceptions)
Grade 4: Tuesday, October 3, 5:30 - 6:30 PM at WWUES
Grade 5: Tuesday, October 3, 6:30 - 7:30 PM at WWUES
Grade 6: Monday, October 2, 5:30 - 6:30 PM at WWUES
Grade 7: Monday, October 2, 6:30 - 7:30 PM at WWUES
Grade 8: Monday, October 2, 7:30 - 8:30 PM at WWUES

*For more information about Boys Travel Basketball, please email farmingtonbtb@gmail.com

Girls Travel Basketball Tryouts (must register by 10/10, no exceptions)
Grade 5: Wednesday & Thursday, October 11 & 12, 6:00 - 7:30 PM at WWUES
Grade 6: Wednesday & Thursday, October 11 & 12, 6:00 - 7:30 PM at WWUES
Grade 7: Wednesday & Thursday, October 11 & 12, 7:30 - 9:00 PM at WWUES
Grade 8: Wednesday & Thursday, October 11 & 12, 7:30 - 9:00 PM at WWUES

*GIRLS TRAVEL TRYOUT PARTICIPANTS SHOULD ATTEND BOTH NIGHTS OF TRYOUTS

*For more information about Girls Travel Basketball, please email farmingtongirls@gmail.com

*IF THE PROGRAM IS LISTED AS FULL OR 0 SEAT(S) AVAILABLE, PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE WAIT LIST AS WE ARE ANALYZING OUR RECREATION AND TRAVEL BASKETBALL REGISTRATION NUMBERS. 

**PLEASE NOTE THAT A LATE FEE OF $25.00 SHALL APPLY TO ALL REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17.

***REGISTRATIONS MAY BE ACCEPTED AFTER TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17 ON A SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS.

****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 OF TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17 UNLESS FARMINGTON RECREATION CAN FIND A SUBSTITUTE PARTICIPANT.

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