About the program: Introductory experience where young basketball players learn the basic skills, offensive and defensive principles, and teamwork skills.

VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED

Volunteer Coaches are needed to coach these teams! Upon completion of the season, volunteers are eligible to get their child’s registration fees waived. Please consider signing up!

Pre-season Coaches Meetings (two options - choose one)

Monday, Jan 19th Time: 6 pm - 7 pm / Location: HR Aquatics Center (birthday room)
Wednesday, Jan 21st / Time: 6 pm - 7 pm / Location: TBA

pROGRAM OVERVIEW

Players will be placed into age-appropriate groups led by one adult volunteer coach; basic dribbling, shooting and passing skills will be taught through fun games. Sessions will end with kids playing 3-on-3 and 4-on-4 basketball. This program includes a pre-season jamboree, practices, scrimmages and Saturday games.

⚠️Why the changes in schedule? This season we are starting in February and aiming to avoid conflicts with other user groups. The change in dates will help us achieve this goal.

IMPORTANT DATES

Pre-season Coaches Meetings (two options - choose one)

Monday, Jan 19th / Time: 6 pm - 7 pm / Location: Hood River Aquatic Center
Wednesday, Jan 21st / Time: 6 pm - 7 pm / Location: Hood River Middle School, Library

Pre-Season Jamboree Feb 7th

First Practice: Feb 3rd

No Lil Ballers on Feb 21st due to 3rd-6th grade Gorge Youth Basketball League playoffs

First Game date: Feb 14th

Last Game date: March 7th

REGISTER HERE 👇🏻

Early Bird Registration fee: $90/player / Late Registration starts Jan 1st Add $25 late fee

Parkdale Elementary School (CLOSED)
Mid Valley Elementary School (CLOSED)
Westside Elementary School (CLOSED)
May Street Elementary School (CLOSED)
Other Schools (Cascade Locks, Adventist, Horizon, etc.) (CLOSED)

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE

Financial Assistance Page CLOLSED

QUESTIONS?

Please direct your Little Ballers questions to the Coordinator, Roxy Gomez

CONTACT HOOD RIVER PARKS + RECREATION DISTRICT

For help with registration, payments, or financial assistance

Jaime Rivera, Recreation Supervisor

Gio Magana-Rivera, Recreation Assistant

Recreation phone #: (541) 386-2055