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Youth & High School Basketball Leagues
Basketball Leagues
First and Second Grade Basketball Leagues
This program is an introductory basketball league. Each session will be 90 minutes each Saturday. There will be a 30minute practice followed by a game. The games will be 4 quarters, 6 minutes in each quarter. There will be a time-out/substation after 3 minutes to ensure all kids have equal playing time. The volunteer coaches will be on the court teaching the kids. Emphasis will be on developing skills such as dribbling, shooting and passing. We will also work on teamwork and playing as a team. Teams will be made based on the schools the kids attend. Location: South Park School Grade: 1-2 Girls Instructor: Staff - TBA
Activity-Sect. Date (#cl) Day Time R/NR
131126-01 11/13-2/26 (12) Sa 9A-12P $150/187 No class dates: Sect. 01: 11/27, 12/18, 12/25, 1/1 Location: Sachs Recreation Ctr Grade: 1-2 Boys Instructor: Staff – TBA
Activity-Sect. Date (#cl) Day Time R/NR
131126-02 11/13-2/26 (12) Sa 9A-12P $150/187 No class dates: Sect. 02: 11/27, 12/18, 12/25, 1/1
Youth Basketball League
Boys and girls will have the opportunity to learn and improve their skills in this program. There will be one team practice during the week for one-hour and a one-hour game on Saturday. All children registered will receive equal playing time. 3rd/4th grade teams focus on fundamentals of basketball including shooting, passing, dribbling and teamwork. 5th/6th and 7th/8th grade teams will learn more advanced basketball skills and team concepts. An endof-season tournament will cap the 5th/6th and 7th/8th grade league. High School Boys Basketball League - In this program, you will have the opportunity to play with and against your friends in a friendly environment. There will be one team practice during the week for one-hour and a one-hour game on Saturday. All players will receive equal playing time. All teams will qualify for the end of the season tournament. Instructor: Staff - TBA
Activity-Sect. Grade Date (#cl) Day Time Location R/NR
133045-01 3-4 Boys 11/13-2/26 (12) Sa 12-3P SRC $190/237 133045-02 3-4 Girls 11/13-2/26 (12) Sa 12-2P South Park $190/237 133045-03 5-6 Boys 11/13-2/26 (12) Sa 9A-12P Shepard $190/237 133045-04 5-6 Girls 11/13-2/26 (12) Sa 9-11A Caruso $190/237 133045-05 7-8 Boys 11/13-2/26 (12) Sa 12-3P Shepard $190/237 No class dates: Sect. 02, 03: 11/27, 12/18, 12/25, 1/1; Sect. 04, 05: 11/13, 12/18, 12/25, 1/1
High School Boys Basketball League
In this program, you will have the opportunity to play with and against your friends in a friendly environment. There will be one team practice during the week for one-hour and a one-hour game on Saturday. All players will receive equal playing time. All teams will qualify for the end of the season tournament. Instructor: Staff - TBA
Activity-Sect. Date (#cl) Day Time Location R/NR
133045-07 11/13-2/26 (12) Sa 11A-1P Caruso $190/237 No class dates: Sect. 07: 11/13, 12/18, 12/25, 1/1
Team Selection
• NO REQUESTS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR ANY GRADE LEVEL. • Skill evaluations (not try-outs) are run for the purpose of distributing talent as evenly as possible throughout the league. • As much as we try, this is not a scientific process. • Every player should attend one of the skill evaluation days • Every player should attend their skill evaluation time listed on
Saturday, October 21 or Thursday, October 23. • A player information form must be filled out with basketball registration. The form can be downloaded from the park district web site or picked up at the registration desk.
Skill Evaluations (You should attend one evaluation.) All children in the league must attend skill evaluations. Coaches should be on hand to rate the kids. Times for each league are listed in the general league description. Plan to attend one session.
Thursday Oct. 21 at SRC
• 3rd/4th Grade Girls & Boys: 4-4:45 pm • 5th/6th Grade Girls: 5-5:45 pm • 5th/6th Grade Boys: 6-6:45 pm • 7th/8th Grade Boys: 7-7:45 pm • High School Boys: 8-8:45 pm
Saturday, Oct. 23 at SRC
• 3rd/4th Grade Girls: 9-9:45 am • 3rd/4th Grade Boys: 10-10:45 am • 5th/6th Grade Girls: 11-11:45 am • 5th/6th Grade Boys: 12-12:45 pm • 7th/8th Grade Boys: 1-1:45 pm • High School Boys: 2-2:45 pm
Coach Information Meetings
Meetings are at Sachs Rec Center & will cover league information.
Monday, October 25
• 3rd/4th Grade Boys: 6:30-7:30 pm
Tuesday October 26
Wednesday October 27
• 5th/6th Grade Boys: 6:30-7:30 pm
Thursday, October 28
VIRTURAL
Virtual Parent Information Meeting
There will be a virtual parent information meeting on VIRTURAL Thursday October 14 from 6:30-7:30 pm. Every parent of a child who is registered in the Youth Basketball Program should attend this meeting. At this meeting the following areas will be covered: program goals, expected behaviors and responsibilities and the philosophy of the program.
Fall 2021
League Registration Cut-Off
League Registration will not be accepted after Monday, October 25 at 12:00 pm. Any player registering after October 25 will be placed on a wait list and placed, if possible after the team selection process is completed (Friday October 29).
Volunteer Coaches
Volunteer coaches staff our youth basketball league teams. The basketball program requires a lot of energy from a thoughtful, creative, concerned group of volunteer coaches comprised of parents and other adults who love sports and instructing children. Effective coaches fully support a positive youth sports philosophy in their attitude and behavior at practice, games and events. You help the players learn skills, discuss fair play and most of all, have fun. Look at coaching as an opportunity not only to teach sports skills, but also to achieve something far more significant –helping children reach their full potential. Interested volunteer coaches, should fill out a Coach Application. Download the application from, deerfieldparks.org, or pick one up at the registration desk at 836 Jewett Park Drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I have to attend the skill evaluation if I have been in the league before?
Everyone in the league should attend the skill evaluation in order to accurately divide up the teams.
Q: Can I be on a team with my Friends?
In the spirit of competition, the park district does not accept friendship requests.
Q: On what days will my child play?
There will be one practice during the week, with a game on
Saturday. When signing up you will be asked to fill out a player information sheet which includes days your child is available to best accommodate you.
Q: What should I do if I have a conflict with the practice time?
If you have a conflict with your practice day then you can contact the Athletic Supervisor and request a change to a different practice day.
Q: If I am unable to attend a practice or game who should I contact?
If you are unable to attend a practice or a game, contact the head coach of your team.
Q: If the weather is bad how do I know if the practice/game is on?
If there is bad weather your coach will contact you and let you know if there will be practice. However, you may also call the sports hotline, 847-317-2555.
Q: When will I learn what team my child is on?
You will be contacted by your coach by Monday, November 1 847-945-0650 | 45
