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Youth Basketball

Nick McDuffee, Manager • 688-3667 • nmcduffee@peoriaparks.org

Youth Basketball Leagues Basketball for Youth
Youth of all ability levels, from the first time Learn and practice the
hoopster to the backyard superstar, will learn the COACH! basic skills of basketball
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skills necessary to enjoy the sport of basketball for and play a game each class.
life. Under the instruction of volunteer coaches, participants will Taught by experienced
develop techniques, knowledge and strategy with emphasis on fun, youth basketball instructor
sportsmanship and fair play. Greg Joyce, lessons
emphasize individual skill
• 5 Years-Kindergarten: The 5-year old/kindergarten league development in dribbling,
will involve 30 minutes of practice time. Children will then be passing and cutting and
divided into teams and play a game for the final 30 minutes. confidence and teamwork
• Grades 1-4: Practices are one hour at 5:30 or 6:30 pm. in game play. Suitable for beginners and intermediate players.
• Grades 5-6: Practices are one hour at 7:30 pm. During games, players are matched by height and ability. Bring
• Grades 1-6: Games are played on Saturday mornings your own basketball for skill instruction and shooting practice. A
at 9, 10 or 11 am. limited number of basketballs are available at each school.
• Parent-Athlete-Coach (PAC) Meetings are mandatory. Instructor: Greg Joyce
Age: 8-12 Fee-R/NR: $25/$30
Winter Leagues at Lakeview Rec Center Code Day-Date Time Location
Dates: 1/18-3/13 74862 F: 2/15-3/22 6:20-8:00 pm Keller
Code Grade Practice PAC Meeting Fee-R/NR 74864 W: 2/10-3/17 6:20-8:00 pm Northmoor
Days at Lakeview
73982 Co-Ed 5 years - K M, W W: 1/18, 5:30 pm $60/$65 Basketball for Youth Extra
73985 Co-Ed 1st-2nd M, Sa W: 1/18, 5:30 pm $60/$65 Learn and practice additional basketball skills and play a game
73986 Co-Ed 1st-2nd W, Sa W: 1/18, 5:30 pm $60/$65 each class. Participants should have some previous experience
with basic skills. In this class, students will learn additional
73991 Boys 3rd-4th M, Sa W: 1/18, 6:15 pm $60/$65
dribbling skills, setting screens, cutting and moving without the
73992 Boys 3rd-4th W, Sa W: 1/18, 6:15 pm $60/$65 ball and defense. During games, players are matched by height
77514 Boys 5th-6th W, Sa W: 1/18, 6:15 pm $60/$65 and ability. Bring your own basketball for skill instruction and
shooting practice. A limited number of basketballs are available at
73993 Girls 3rd-4th M, Sa W: 1/18, 6:15 pm $60/$65
each school.
73994 Girls 3rd-4th W, Sa W: 1/18, 6:15 pm $60/$65 Instructor: Greg Joyce
73995 Girls 5th-6th M, Sa W: 1/18, 6:15 pm $60/$65 Age: 8-12 Location: Kellar School Fee-R/NR: $20/$23
Code Day-Date Time Location
74865 W: 3/29-4/26 6:20-8:00 pm Keller
‘We Got Game’ Youth Fundamental Skills Basketball Clinic
For boys and girls in the 3rd and 4th grade who love basketball 74866 F: 3/31-4/28 6:20-8:00 pm Northmoor
and aren’t old enough to be part of a league. Learn to dribble,
pass and shoot the basketball. The camp is taught by Jonelle Polk
McCloud, former professional player and college basketball coach.
Participants receive a t-shirt. Fee: $15 Location: Proctor
Center Girls Middle School
Code Day-Date Time Basketball League
Proctor Center is the place to be for girls to play basketball
76200 Sa: 1/7-2/13 10:15-11 am
through the cold months. By playing all year round their
fundamental skills can only get better. This will help them before
they get to high school. Bring your school team or a travel team.
Volunteer coaches needed! Attire: shorts, shirts, gym shoes. For
girls grades 5-8.
Fee: $15 Location: Proctor Center
Code Start Date Time
76206 M: 1/23-3/20 5-8 pm

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