2021 Appleton Parks and Recreation Youth Basketball
APRD is excited to announce we will be providing special Youth Basketball training programs for 2021! Our “Play it Safe” initiative has been designed to allow kids to develop their skills and play the sports they love in a safe environment.
Because of the pandemic, our traditional basketball facilities are not available for use. We are happy to announce we will be hosting our program at the Community First Champion Center at 5000 W. Champion Drive.
Due to limited gym space and time, we will have a weekly program starting February 24 for 2nd – 6th graders. 5K– 2nd grade will be able to register for a 4-day camp held the week of Appleton Area School District’s spring break, Monday, March 29 – Thursday, April 1. We will organize participants into teams of 10 players and one or two coaches. Teams will be sorted by grade and school they attend. The program will be made up of basketball skill work, drills, and scrimmages within their team.
As with all of our APRD programs, the youth basketball program will be held to the highest safety protocols including guidelines developed in coordination with our local Health officials.
Here is an Overview of the Safety Requirements:
- Face masks will be required for all players and coaches before, during and after practices inside the Champion Center.
- We will be sorting participants into teams of 10 or less for training/skills/drills.
- Players will be asked to stay home if exhibiting any COVID-19 symptoms.
- Players and coaches will maintain “physical distancing” of six (6) feet whenever possible.
- Spectators will not be allowed at practices. Additional communication regarding this and keeping the players safe will be sent prior to the start of the program.
- For a full description of our safety guidelines, click here.
Wednesday Night League Training – Boys and Girls Grades 2nd-6th PROGRAM IS FULL
- Registration begins Monday, January 18.
- Registration ends Sunday, February 7.
- All players will receive the Early Bird Registration discount unless they are added after the deadline.
- Cost of participation:
- $20/player resident $35/player non-resident
- After February 7 deadline (if spots are available):
- $30/player resident $45/player non-resident
- Cost of participation:
- A jersey is included in the registration fee.
- Participants will be required to bring their own basketball and will use that same basketball for the entire program. League/age appropriate basketballs will be available for those that do not have their own (contact Jeff Brazzale at [email protected] if your player is in need of a ball).
- A VIRTUAL volunteer coaches meeting will be held Wednesday, February 17 at 5:30 p.m.
- This 4-week programs begins at the Community First Champion Center on Wednesday, February 24 . (If more gym space becomes available, more trainings may be added.)
- Practice times will vary depending on gym space, team coach’s availability, and grade level.
- Younger teams will practice earlier in the evening and older levels will practice later in the evening.
- A Skills Showcase will be set up for all APRD basketball participants during spring break at the Champion Center. This showcase is optional and is included in the registration fee. It is a fun opportunity to show off the skills developed during the league training sessions.
- The Skills Showcase will take place on Tuesday, March 30 (times to be announced).
- More information will be communicated by APRD and our volunteer coaches.
Spring Break League Training Camp – Boys and Girls Grades 5K – 6
- Registration begins Monday, January 18.
- Registration ends Monday, March 15.
- All players will be receiving the Early Bird Registration discount unless they are added after the deadline.
- Cost of participation:
- $20/player resident $35/player non-resident
- After March 15 deadline (if spots are available):
- $30/player resident $45/player non-resident
- Cost of participation:
- A jersey is included in the registration fee.
- Participants will be required to bring their own basketball and will use that same basketball for the entire program. League/age appropriate basketballs will be available for those that do not have their own (contact Jeff Brazzale at [email protected] if your player is in need of a ball).
- A VIRTUAL volunteer coaches meeting will be held Tuesday, March 2 at 5:30 p.m.
- The program will take place at the Community First Champion Center and will run from Monday, March 29 through Thursday, April 1.
- Session times will be:
- 5K: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.*
- 1st Grade: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.*
- 2nd Grade: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.*
- 3th-6th Grade: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.*
* times may shift depending on number of participants
- A skills showcase will be set up for 2nd-6th grade APRD basketball participants during the afternoon of Tuesday, March 30th at the Champion Center. (Time to be announced.) This skills showcase is optional and will be part of each person’s registration and will be a fun opportunity to show off the skills they are developing.
- Additional information will be sent via email prior to the program starting.
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