NEWPORT RECREATION ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS FOR YOUTH BASKETBALL PROGRAM

Thursday, September 29, 2022

NEWPORT, RI (SEPTEMBER 27, 2022) – The Newport Recreation Division is now accepting registrations for Competitive Travel Basketball, the Instructional Basketball Program and Recreation Basketball League.
 
Competitive Travel Basketball:
Competitive regional play will be taking part in the Rhode Island Metro West Basketball Division.  This interest list will be used to generate the number of teams based on age groupings. A deposit of $50 is required to join to the interest list and full payment must be made by December 1st. Tryouts will be scheduled once sign-ups are complete. 
*Registration is open to residents and non-residents/ You must register by 10/15/22
Formation of teams is dependent upon number of sign ups and parent volunteer coaches. Without sufficient sign ups and volunteer coaches, teams will not be formed. Deposits will be refunded in the event that teams do not go forward. If you are interested in coaching, please email Dave Vieira at dvieira@cityofnewport.com.
 
Recreation League
Beginning December 3^rd, the Newport Recreation Department will host an in-house recreational basketball program open for players of all levels looking to improve their gameplay through skill development work and refereed scrimmage games on Saturdays (no Standings or results will be recorded). League is open to boys and girls grades 1-8. Program to take place at the Martin Recreation Center (The Hut). Dates listed below.

Dates:   DEC 3, 10, 17      JAN 7, 14, 21, 28      FEB 4, 11, 18, 25      MAR 4
Cost:           Early Registration (before 10/31/2022) - Resident $100    Non-Resident $120
                    Registration after 10/31/2022 - Resident $120    Non-Resident $140
**Resident Registration is now open. Non-Resident Registration begins 10/10/2022.
**Deadline to register November 14, 2022**
 
Instructional Basketball Program
Beginning in January 2023, the Newport Recreation Department will host an instructional basketball program designed for beginner boys and girls in kindergarten and first grade. Program is designed to introduce the fundamentals of the game with a focus on drills and fun activities and less on gameplay. Program will take place at the Martin Recreation Center (The Hut) Thursday afternoons.
Thursdays January 6, 2023-February 9, 2023 4pm-4:45pm
Dates:       JAN 5, 12, 19, 26      FEB 2, 9
Cost:           Early Registration (before 10/31/2022) - Resident $60    Non-Resident $80
                    Registration after 10/31/2022 - Resident $80    Non-Resident $100
**Resident Registration is now open. Non-Resident Registration begins 10/10/2022.
**Deadline to register November 14, 2022**
 
Scholarships available! Register on Community Pass: Register.communitypass.net/CityOfNewport
For more information, please visit: www.cityofnewport.com/basketball