Parks & Recreation News
Thursday, August 30, 2007YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUES TEACH SKILLS, TEAMWORK
LAWRENCE – Shoot and score with Lawrence Parks and Recreation’s youth basketball program.
The program provides an opportunity for children to play basketball in an organized setting, which is competitive, yet recreational. The emphasis will not only be on teaching basic skills and fundamentals, but also teaching fair play, teamwork and sportsmanship.The deadline to sign up is Thursday, Sept. 20.
Youth leagues are open to children in kindergarten through 6th grade. The cost is $40 for children in kindergarten through 4th grade and $50 for children in 5th and 6th grades. A late fee of $15 will be assessed for registrations received after the deadline.
Teams will be formed by current grade level and school each child attends. The season begins Nov. 3 and run through Dec. 15. Practices will begin in late October, with a one hour practice time to be determined by the coach.
To register, individuals may enroll online at www.lprd.org or visit a Lawrence Parks and Recreation facility, including: the Community Building, 115 West 11th St.; East Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 East 15th St.; Holcom Park Recreation Center, 2700 West 27th St.; Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Dr.; Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St.; the Administrative Offices, 947 New Hampshire St. or South Park Recreation Center, 1141 Massachusetts St.
Scholarship applications are available at Holcom Park Recreation Center. The deadline to apply for scholarships is Thursday, Sept. 13.
For more information, contact Lee Ice, youth sports supervisor, 832-7940.
Prepared by Laurel Kupka, 785-832-3458
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