26K-4th Grade BasketballK-4th Grade Youth Basketball 2013-14Introduction to Basketball (Kindergarten/Co-Ed)The emphasis <strong>of</strong> this co-ed introductory basketballprogram will be fun! Fundamental skills includedribbling, passing, defense and shooting. This isa great way to introduce your child to the sport <strong>of</strong>basketball during the traditional basketball season inMaine!When: Saturday Mornings; 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM;6-weeks beginning Dec. 14 and 21; Jan. 4, 11, 18and 25 (Snow date Feb 1st)Where: GHS GymInstructors: GHS Basketball Coaches & PlayersFee: $40 resident/$60 non-residentBasketball Skills, Drills & Scrimmages(1st & 2nd Graders)The emphasis <strong>of</strong> this basketball program will be skillsand drills through multiple fun activities. Skills includedribbling, passing, defense and shooting. In addition,we will hold scrimmages at the conclusion <strong>of</strong> eachsession as time allows. The varsity coaches and teammembers look forward to working with the youthwithin our communities!When: Saturday Mornings; 6-weeks beginningDec. 14 and 21; Jan. 4, 11, 18 and 25 (Snow dateFeb 1st)Girls (1st/2nd)..........................................9:45-10:45 AMBoys (1st)................................................. 11:00-12:00 PMBoys (2nd)..................................................12:00-1:00 PMWhere: GHS GymInstructors: GHS Basketball Coaches & PlayersFee: $40 resident/$60 non-resident3rd & 4th Boys & Girls Skills &Basketball League(s)This program will be a structured ‘community league’for boys and girls grades 3-4. Girls and boys willbe separated, however, 3rd and 4th graders will bewww.cumberlandmaine.comcombined. A parent volunteer will coach practicesand games. The purpose <strong>of</strong> this program is to workon skills and provide “game experience” for the youth.For those looking for more, we will also provide anoption to play an additional game on Sundays inDecember-February in Falmouth (FYBL) for anadditional fee. You cannot choose to play in the FYBLwithout playing in the Community League.Coaches: Parent Volunteers To register to be avolunteer coach, please contact Ben Bettez at bbettez@cumberlandmaine.com or call 829-2208.*** OPTION #1 – Community League Only ***“Group Wide” Skills and Drills Session (Dec. 7th)Boys S&D Session ..............................12:00-1:15pmGirls S&D Session ................................. 1:30-2:45pmWeekday Practice Schedule (One per week)To be determined – Once a week beginningthe week <strong>of</strong> Dec. 16th.Practices will be held at NYMS GymSaturday Game Schedule (@ GMS GYM)Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15Girls Games Times: 10:00 am or 11:00 amBoys Game Times: 12:00 pm or 1:00 pmCommunity League Fee Only: $55 resident/$65non-resident*** OPTION #2 – Community League &Falmouth Youth Basketball League ***Includes Option #1, Community League, and thefollowing:Sunday Game OptionVolunteer parents will serve as coachesBegins in December.Sundays, 8 weeks <strong>of</strong> games.Games will be held in Falmouth gymsCommunity League & FYBL Fee (combined): $125resident only
5th-8th Grade Travel Basketball5th-8th Grade Travel Team BasketballLeagues5th and 6th grade Teams:The <strong>Cumberland</strong> Recreation Travel Team Basketballprogram is for 5th & 6th grade boys and girls..Brief description: Gender specific players areselected from the 5th and the 6th grade. <strong>Cumberland</strong>Recreation will sponsor one team per grade/gender.Participants will play in a weekend league hostedby Cape Elizabeth Community Recreation. Teamselection will take place the week <strong>of</strong> October 21st. Theseason will be from the last week <strong>of</strong> October to midMarch (approx. 20 weeks).This program is for the individual who has a desireor passion for the sport <strong>of</strong> basketball; at least one(sometimes 2) practice(s) per week and games on Sat.and/or Sunday is the expected level <strong>of</strong> commitment.Fee covers league fees and uniform. This fee will becollected once the team has been selected.LEAGUE SELECTION NIGHTS (AT GMS GYM)Boys 5th Grade: Tuesday, October 22nd 5:30-6:30pm Boys 6th Grade: Tuesdays, October22nd 6:30-7:30pmGirls 5th Grade: Thursdays, October 24th 5:30-6:30pm Girls 6th Grade: Thursday, October24th 6:30-7:30pmRegistration is not required prior to assessment& No Fees will be collected until team has beenselectedPractices will begin the week <strong>of</strong> October 28th &Games will begin the weekend <strong>of</strong> November 9thFee: $125 per participant (Includes Reversible Jersey)7th and 8th grade Team:<strong>Cumberland</strong> Recreation will be sponsoring genderspecific middle school age travel teams. The league ishosted by Freeport Community Recreation; gamesare primarily weekends, hosted by schools in theGreater Portland Area, i.e. Falmouth, Cape Elizabeth,etc. Girls will play during Nov. & Dec. 2013. Boyswill play January & February 2014. Youth must haveprior experience, i.e. played for a school team, travelteam, or <strong>Cumberland</strong> Recreation Youth BasketballCommunity League. Registration for this program isfirst come first servedFee: $125 per participant (Includes ReversibleJersey)Min: 8/Max: 15 (per team)Open Gym!5th and 6th grade Teams:Greely Middle School Gym will be open eachSaturday beginning December 14th from2-4pm for open gym. Participants may workon shooting, dribbling, etc. or simply get somefriends together for some “pick-up” hoops.Saturdays: Dec 14th-Feb 8 (No Program Dec28th)GMS Gym 2-4pmFee: $2/per participantQuestions? Call Us • 829-220827