DEVELOP YOUR GAME • COMPETE • HAVE FUN!
Take your basketball skills to the next level with Youth Basketball for Grades 6–8! This program is designed for middle school athletes who are ready to build their skills, learn more about the game, and gain experience in organized competition.
The program places a greater emphasis on basketball rules, strategy, game situations, and skill development, giving players the opportunity to apply what they learn during practices and Saturday games.
SKILLS & GAME STRATEGY
Players will continue developing important fundamentals while learning how to make smarter decisions on the court, including:
- Ball handling and passing
- Shooting and scoring
- Defensive techniques
- Footwork and positioning
- Offensive and defensive strategy
- Court awareness
- Understanding game situations
- Rules and proper game play
Referees will be present at all games, providing players with the opportunity to experience organized basketball under official game conditions.
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
PRACTICES
Location: Long River Middle School
Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday
Frequency: Once per week
Practice Time Options:
- 6:00–6:55 PM
- 7:00–7:55 PM
- 8:00–8:55 PM
GAMES
Location: Long River Middle School
Day: Saturday mornings
First Game: Saturday, December 5, 2026
Game Time Options:
- 8:30–9:30 AM
- 9:35–10:35 AM
- 10:40–11:40 AM
- 11:45 AM–12:45 PM
TENTATIVE GAME DATES
December: 5, 12, 19
January: 9, 16, 23, 30
February: 6, 20, 27
Practice and game schedules are subject to change based on enrollment.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2026
Please register by the deadline so teams and schedules can be organized before the season begins.
TEAM PLACEMENT
To promote balanced competition, requests for specific coaches, teams, friends, or teammates will not be accepted.
Siblings will be placed on the same team unless a parent or guardian contacts the Recreation Department and specifically requests that they be placed on different teams.
READY TO TAKE YOUR GAME TO THE NEXT LEVEL?
Players will have the opportunity to sharpen their skills, learn basketball strategy, gain game experience, and compete in a structured league environment.
Lace up your sneakers, bring your game, and get ready for an exciting season of middle school basketball!
REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 6, 2026!