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Youth Basketball Leagues

One of our longest running programs, basketball has been a staple at the Club for over 70 years! Our programs focus on teaching the skills and tactics of the game as well as teamwork and sportsmanship.

Don Maleto League

A co-ed program for youth from 1st through 3rd grade. Players learn basketball basics as well as socialization skills. This league will practice on Fridays and games are held on Saturday mornings. 

League Information

  • Grades 1st-3rd
  • League runs November to February 
  • Practice on Fridays 6pm or 7pm
  • Games on Saturdays between 10am and 12pm 
  • $75 per child, A current membership is required. 
  • Register online 

Tex Burt League

A co-ed program for youth from 4th through 5th grade. This program focuses on basketball fundamentals in practice and game settings. Perfect for those with no experience as well as those looking to improve their skills. The first few weeks are spent learning and practicing basic skills. This league will practice on Mondays and games will be held on Wednesdays.

League Information

  • Grades 4th-5th
  • League runs November to February
  • Practice on Mondays 6pm or 7pm
  • Games on Wednesdays 6pm and 7pm
  • $75 per child. A current membership is required.  
  • Register online

Larry McGoldrick Girls League 

Program for girls in grades 3 through 8. Focuses on basketball fundamentals in practice and game settings. Perfect for girls with no experience as well as those looking to improve their skills. The first few weeks are spent learning and practicing basic skills. This league will practice on Tuesdays and games will be held on Thursdays. 

League Information

  • Junior Varsity for girls in grades 3 - 5
  • Varsity for girls in grades 6 - 8
  • League runs November to February
  • Practice on Tuesdays 6pm or 7pm for JV & Mondays 6pm or 7pm for Varsity
  • Games on Thursdays 6pm and 7pm for JV & Wednesdays 6pm or 7pm for Varsity
  • $75 per child. A current membership is required. 
  • Register online

Cuno League

A co-ed program for youth in grades 6th through 8th. This program focuses on basketball fundamentals in practice and game settings. Perfect for those with no experience as well as those looking to improve their skills. The first few weeks are spent learning and practicing basic skills. This league will practice on Tuesdays and games will be held on Thursdays. 

League Information

  • Grades 6th-8th
  • League runs November to February
  • Practice on Tuesdays 6pm or 7pm
  • Games on Thursdays 6pm and 7pm
  • $75 per child. A current membership is required. 
  • Register online

Basketball Skills Clinic

A co-ed program for youth in grades 1st through 8th. Focusing on basic fundamentals and skill development. We run two clinics, Fall and Spring. 

Clinic Information

  • Grades 1st-8th
  • Fall Clinic runs September to October
  • Spring Clinic runs April to May
  • Session are one hour
  • $75 per child. A current membership is required. 
  • Register online