This is an instructional league. The goal of this program is to introduce basketball to the children. We want to the emphasis on the skills necessary to play basketball, basketball rules, and sportsmanship. We will be following the USA Youth Basketball Player Development Curriculum. (Combination of Introductory/Foundation Level) Coaches will referee and provide instruction during any game play. Hoops will be adjusted as the season progresses to build children’s confidence. A smaller basketball will also be used for this group (27.5"). Practices are group style once weekly throughout the season and all games will be on Saturday mornings. The season begins early October and runs through mid-December.