YOUTH BASKETBALL FOR GIRLS & BOYS
We focus on basketball skill development, teamwork, and having fun. We define “winning” as enjoyment of the sport, creating friendships, and learning new skills that will lead to lifelong players.
WINTER 2024 YOUTH RECREATION SEASON – GRADES 1-6
REGISTRATION
Register online or in-person at SWPRD headquarters.
Registration after Dec. 22 – Final registration Deadline is Friday, January 12
- Grade 1-2 – $105
- Grade 3-6 – $119
*Needs-based scholarships are available and cover up to $200 toward sports fees and equipment. Apply by December 18. See Healthy Island Youth Initiative (HIYI) scholarship information at www.swparks.org/registration
GRADES 1-2 Coed – Registration open
- Season: Mid-January to mid-March
- Practice: Days & Times TBD
- Location: Games and practices at South Whidbey Elementary South Campus Gym
- Games: Tuesdays or Thursdays, February to mid-March
GRADES 3-4 Boys & Girls – Registration open
- Season: Mid-January to mid-March (Skills Assessment – Boys, Jan 16 6:00-7:15pm
Girls – Jan 15) - Practice: Days & Times TBD
- Location: South Whidbey Community Center Multipurpose Gym
- Games: Saturdays, February to mid-March
GRADES 5-6 Boys & Girls – Registration open
- Season: Mid-January to mid-March (Skills Assessment – Jan 18 (No girls assessment))
- Practice: Days & Times TBD
- Location: South Whidbey Community Center Main Gym (upstairs)
- Games: Saturdays, February to mid-March
NOTES
Actual schedule will vary. We reserve the right to make division & schedule changes (including possibly switching to coed) as needed based on holidays, non-school days, player turnout, coaches and gym availability.
COACHES NEEDED
Volunteer coaches are needed for each team in the league. Applications are available online and at SWPRD office.
Coaches should apply by December 29th and plan to attend the coach meetings and the skills assessment. Selected coaches will be notified by January 10.
REFEREES NEEDED
SWPRD is seeking referees for the Youth Basketball League. Referees are paid for their time working on the court, in addition to the intangible reward of impacting youth lives. The Basketball Referee is responsible for officiating scheduled games and supervising at local gyms. A high level of judgment is necessary. Applicants must successfully pass a criminal background check. Job is seasonal, part-time, paying up to $25/hour, DOE. Apply by December 29. Contact Skye at (360) 221-6788 or visit www.swparks.org for info. Application and job description available online here.