City of St. Johns Recreation Department
The City of St. Johns Recreation Department is accepting registrations for the 2015 K-2nd Biddy Basketball Program. The deadline to register is January 13, 2015.
The registration fee for the program is $31.00 for St. Johns School district residents and $36.00 for non-school district residents. After the January 13th deadline there is a ten-dollar late fee. Registrations received after the deadline are not guaranteed to be placed on a team.
This six-week program, for children in kindergarten thru 2nd grade, will teach children the game of basketball. The program is meant to be a positive introduction to the game of basketball for first year players and a skill sharpening opportunity for returning players. All participants can expect to learn, from parents and volunteers, the basics of basketball in a non-competitive and safe atmosphere. An emphasis will be placed on all players playing the same amount, good sportsmanship, fundamentals and having fun.
The season runs on Saturdays from February 14th thru March 21st. Kindergarten and 1st graders will spend the first two-weeks learning the basics of basketball. The next four-weeks the beginning of each session will be used as an instructional period where the coach will spend time teaching the fundamentals of passing, dribbling and shooting. The second part of the session will be used to scrimmage against another team, where the players will be able to showcase what they have learned and work as part of a team. 2nd graders will spend the entire six-weeks practicing and scrimmaging.
Each participant who pre-registers will receive a t-shirt, certificate, individual award and a “Big Boy MVP Award” from Big Boy Restaurant of St. Johns.
The Recreation Department needs volunteer parents/coaches for K-2nd grade levels. No experience needed, we provide a coaches manual to help you out. There is also a Coaches Clinic on Saturday, February 7, 2015 led by Basketball University Sports and Events LLC. You must enjoy working with children and want to make a difference in the lives of our young people.
Returning again this year will be the Basketball Skills Camp for grades 3rd – 6th. The camp runs on Saturdays from February 14th thru March 21st. Basketball University Sports and Events LLC will provide instruction on skill development to help your child with ball handling, shooting, and understanding team play. Your child will get helpful information that will prepare them to better understand the game of basketball. Can’t make it every week, then just drop-in and pay for the weeks you can make it.
Registration for the program is $ 42.00 when pre-registering for 6 weeks or $10 per week drop-in for St. Johns School district residents and $48.00 when pre-registering and $12 per week for drop-in for non-school district residents. Drops-ins are allowed only if space permits, to ensure your spot pre-register by January 23, 2015.
If you would like to know more about Basketball University please visit www.bballuniversity.com. Everyone that pre-registers will receive a certificate and a “Big Boy MVP Award” from Big Boy Restaurant of St. Johns.
The City of St. Johns Recreation Department is offering another session of Kids Power Karate. The six week class is designed for boys and girls, ages 5-12 years old who want to learn discipline, self-defense, and have fun. Classes will be held at Gateway North Elementary on Mondays beginning January 26 and ending March 2, 2015 from 6:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
The cost is $40.00 for St. Johns City Residents and $45 for non- City Residents. The deadline for registration is January 23, 2015. No drop-ins will be allowed.
Registrations for all activities are available at the City Offices and website at www.ci.saint-johns.mi.us. Call the City of St. Johns Recreation Department at 224-8944 ext. 227 or email rfaivor@ci.saint-johns.mi.us for additional information.