K – 2nd Biddy Basketball Program and 3rd – 6th Basketball Skills Camp
The City of St. Johns Recreation Department is accepting registrations for the 2012 K-2nd Biddy Basketball Program. Registrations can be picked up at City Offices or online at www.cityofsaintjohnsmi.com. Deadline to register is January 6, 2012.
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 6th deadline there is a ten-dollar late fee. Registrations received after the deadline are not guaranteed to be placed on a team.
The 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. 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 good sportsmanship, fundamentals and having fun.
The season runs on Saturdays from February 11th thru March 17th. Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd graders will spend the first two-weeks learning the basics of basketball.
The first part of each Saturday 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.
Beginning the third week they will scrimmage after a warm-up during each session. Each participant that pre-registers will receive a t-shirt, certificate, individual award and a “Big Boy MVP Award” from Big Boy Restaurant of St. Johns.
Returning again this year will be the Basketball Skills Camp for grades 3rd – 6th. Basketball University Sports and Events LLC will provide instruction on skill development to help your child with ball handling, shooting, and understanding team play. Each week your child will get 20-30 minutes of skill development drills and 30-40 minutes of simulated games situation drills. These game situation drills will start with one-on-one and progress to five-on-five. 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 $ 48.00 when pre-registering for 6 weeks or $12 per week drop-in for St. Johns School district residents and $55.00 when pre-registering and $15 per week for drop-in for non-school district residents. Drops-ins are allowed only if space permits, to ensure your spot pre-register. 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 Recreation Department needs volunteer parents/coaches for K-2nd grade levels. No experience needed, we provide a coaches manual to help you out. There will also be a Coaches Clinic on Saturday, February 4th led by Basketball University Sports and Events LLC. You must love working with children and want to make a difference in the lives of our young people. If you have any questions or would like to be a coach contact the Recreation Department at (989) 224-8944 ext. 227. The City of St. Johns Recreation Department and St. Johns Community Education sponsor this program.
All registration forms are available online at www.cityofsaintjohnsmi.com.