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Description
All Parker Recreation leagues are designed to be safe, educational and to create a place for athletes to have fun while building important social skills such as self-confidence, sportsmanship and teamwork. Each participant will play at least half of each game.
- 6 to 8 division teams play 5 v 5.
- Each team receives one, one-hour practice per week and games on Fridays or Saturdays
Youth Basketball Rules: www.ParkerRec.com/YouthSportsRules - Rules change per divisions. Be sure to review the Basketball At-a-Glance Document.
- Standings are not kept.
- Score is NOT displayed on the score board.
- No free throws.
- Stealing WILL NOT be allowed when a player takes the ball out of another players hands or when a player is dribbling.
- Players can steal a pass.
- Double dribble WILL be allowed.
- Over and back violation WILL NOT be enforced.
- Three second rule WILL NOT be enforced.
- Personal fouls WILL NOT be recorded.
- Hoop Height: 8 feet.
Recreational leagues focus on basic skill development and game knowledge and are designed for players of varying skill levels.
- Beginner Recreational: The Beginner Recreational Division is recommended for players with little to no previous experience.
- Beginner divisions are designed to be more focused on learning the game, developing skills and playing for fun.
- Please review the descriptions for Upper and Beginner Recreational team before registering.
All registration is taken on a first come, first serve basis. Recreational leagues focus on basic skill development and game knowledge and are designed for players of varying skill levels.
- Age is determined by the participant's age on the final date of each season. Players may not play up or down (outside of their age range). For ages that overlap, please choose the best division based on your child's size, skill and previous playing experience.
- Equipment Needs: Wear shorts and athletic shoes. All participants will need to supply their own Basketballs (Size 27.5). Jerseys are included.
- All teams are coached by volunteer coaches. If you are interested in coaching a team, please contact Kayelynn Green at kgreen@parkerco.gov
- You will hear from your coach five to seven days prior to the season start date. Be sure you note which coach you picked during registration.
- Game Schedules: www.TeamSideline.com/parkerrec - Game schedules will be available after the coaches meeting.
- Skip Dates: None
Age Category
Youth (6 -18)
Location
Practices and Games are located at various elementary schools in Parker or the Parker Fieldhouse.
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