Saturday, April 30, 2011

Register Now For Summer Youth Basketball

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation invites coaches with teams
interested in playing basketball, ages 9-10, 11-12, 13-14 or 15-16, to
register now through May 13 for the upcoming summer Hot Hoops season.
Space is limited, so register early! Birth certificate required for
proof of age determined as of June 1, 2011.

Games will be played weeknights and Saturdays at Ivory Baker, Arbor
Glen, Naomi Drenan and Tuckaseegee recreation centers. League play is
June 11-August 13.

To register, go online to www.parkandrec.com, click on the E-Parks
logo and enter Course Code #24931. You may also call 311 or go to your
nearest recreation center and staff can assist you. The fee is $400
per team. Teams must provide their own uniforms and secure their own
practice sites.

All coaches will be trained and certified through the National Youth
Sports Coaches Association and undergo a background check by Park and
Recreation.

Among the benefits of participation in the department's youth leagues
are increased physical fitness, positive socialization, and learning
the basic fundamentals of the sport and sportsmanship in a safe and
fun environment. About 4,000 youth participate in Park and Recreation
organized youth athletic leagues annually.

For more information on youth sports, call Revolution Park Sports
Academy 704.432.4963 oryouthsports@mecklenburgcountync.gov.