Hoopsters Basketball
2023 Youth Basketball Season
This program is designed to teach the fundamentals of basketball in a low competitive environment while creating opportunities for children in 3rd through 6th grades, to improve their athletic skill and build self-confidence in a safe, secure and supervised environment. Practices and games begin in January 2023.
Details
- Registration takes place October 3, 2022 through December 16, 2022.
- Practices and games begin in January 2023.
- Divisions Available: Boys - 3rd-4th Grade & 5th-6th Grade; Girls 3rd-4th Grade & 5th-6th Grade
- Teams will practice once per week with games on the weekend.
- $75 - Eureka Residents / $80 - Non-Eureka resident
- 50% scholarships available to qualifying families on a first come, first served basis
- Must register in person at the Adorni Center
Volunteer Basketball Coaches & Assistant Coaches needed for the 2023 season!
Description of Duties:
- Plan, organize and supervise one weekly practice session for the 12 week season
- Coach one weekend game for the 12 week season
- Promote teamwork and sportsmanship
- Teach the fundamentals of basketball
- Work closely with the Recreation Division in regard to the adherence to rules, regulations and league standards
- Make every effort to ensure Hoopsters Basketball is a positive and enjoyable experience for everyone involved
- Ensure every player has an equal opportunity to participate
- Manage basic behavior guidance
- Communicate with parents and players regarding practice/game schedules and the basic policies regarding attendance and participation
- Make contact with each player's parents/guardians and maintain ongoing communication
- Organize a meeting with players and their parents/guardians prior to the first practice
- Provide and oversee a safe play environment which enables youth to participate in positive, self-esteem building activities
Essential Qualifications:
- If selected, qualified applicant must be willing to be fingerprinted
- A basic understanding of the fundamentals of the game of basketball
- Prior coaching experience helpful, but not required
- Ability to be a positive rule model
- Must be dependable, have excellent time management skills and the ability to take initiative
- Ability to work with children of various ages
- Energetic, caring and patient
Sponsoring a youth basketball team through Eureka Recreation provides a terrific public relations opportunity and sends a message of strong community support. Team Sponsorship fees are $325/team and includes your name/business on the front of the uniforms. Submit a Sponsor Reply Form to sponsor a team.