Youth Basketball

Registration: September 1 – October 28, 2022 (EXTENDED)

If this is your child’s first time playing sports with us, please submit your child’s birth certificate. You can bring a copy to the Graham Recreation Center (311 College Street), email a copy to our Youth Athletics Supervisor, or submit online.

Ages: 4 – 14 (boys & girls)
Age cut-off is January 1 of the season year.

Fee: $25 for City of Graham Residents, $40 for General Public
Please note, that children of head coaches will have their registration fee waived.

Location: Graham Recreation Center • 311 College Street, Graham, NC 27253

Description of League: Basketball is the most popular youth sport in America and is played by millions of young people in the United States and around the world. Playing basketball fosters the development of peer relationships, self-esteem, leadership qualities, and physical health.

The City of Graham Youth Basketball program aims to create a fun environment for coaches to teach the fundamentals of the game and for players to have a chance to learn, play and enjoy a positive basketball experience.

At the end of the season players should have increased knowledge of the rules of basketball as well as improved skills in the following areas:

Dribbling
Passing
Shooting
Defense
Conditioning
Teamwork

Equipment Provided: The City of Graham will provide basketballs for players’ practices and games. Players are permitted to bring their own basketballs to practice but they must be indoor regulation balls and have the player’s name clearly written on the ball. The City of Graham will also provide jerseys.

Equipment Needed: Sneakers (basketball shoes) and proper basketball attire, (i.e. t-shirt & gym shorts).

Volunteer Opportunities: Coaches are needed for the 2022 Youth Basketball Season. Volunteer Coaches will be provided with all necessary equipment including basketballs, bags, cones, and whistles. Practice plans/outlines will also be provided. If you wish to volunteer to coach, sign up through CommunityPass or contact the Athletic Supervisor at (336) 570-6718 or by email.

“A good coach can change a game, a great coach can change a life.” – John Wooden

Practices: Practices will begin the week of November 7 at the Graham Recreation Center and Ray Street Gym.

Game Schedules:

5U Coed
6U Coed
8U Boys
8U Girls
10U Boys
10U Girls
12U Boys
13U Girls
14U Boys