Basketball, Youth Developmental League (2nd & 3rd Grade)

Boy’s & Girl’s Developmental Basketball League

The Milford Recreation Department announces that it will begin accepting registrations for its popular Boy’s & Girl’s Developmental Basketball League on November 1, 2021. The league will play Sunday afternoon’s hourly, beginning at 11:30am (times vary weekly) starting in early January at the West Shore Recreation Center and the Fannie Beach Neighborhood Center running approximately eight weeks. Children must be in 2nd or 3rd Grade to be eligible.

The commitment is one hour per week, there are no additional practices and the league should conclude by late February (weather permitting).

DIVISIONS OF PLAY:

Girl's: 2nd & 3rd Grade
Boy's: 2nd Grade
Boy's 3rd Grade

First graders are NOT eligible to participate in this league (even if they are really good!!).

This program is for Milford residents or taxpayers only.

Each week teams will have a brief 15-minute instruction period followed by a 45-minute game. The emphasis will be on its participants having fun while learning the basic fundamental skills & rules of basketball. The league’s design relies solely on the coach’s ability to teach during a game situation while serving as a referee. This affords each coach the ability to stop the game and explain the reason for the stoppage to effectively teach the rules and fundamentals of basketball in a game setting. Scores or standings will not be kept; lowered baskets will be used and equal playing time is mandatory.

The $40.00 registration fee includes a uniform/t-shirt. Teams will consist of a maximum of ten players to better facilitate equal playing time. Individuals may register at www.milfordrecreation.com or in person at the Recreation Department in the Parsons Complex – 70 West River St. THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 12, 2021 or sooner if maximum enrollment is reached.



Teams are created by the Recreation Department based upon parent/coach requests and child's school; there is no draft. All requests will be accommodated provided team space permits. Returning players are automatically assigned to their previous year’s team provided they register by the deadline.

Coaches are also wanted and may sign-up when registering his/her child or on our website via a separate link. Coaches may request as many children as they would like not to exceed ten total players. Coaches must also complete a provided background check, see Volunteer Application below.

• For more information contact Patrick Austin at 783-3390 or paustin@milfordct.gov

• Games are played using 8' high baskets.
• Games consists of 15 minutes of practice and 45 minutes of play refereed by coaches.
• Games played at various gymnasiums in Milford on Sundays between 11:30am - 4:30pm based on a rotating schedule.
• The women's 28.5 basketball is used.

• Cancellation Information will be posted on MilfordRecreation.com
  
• IN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE. A decision will be made by 11:00am. If the program is canceled an email and/or text message will be sent to all registered participants.
• Please be sure to update your Household Account with your current contact information and that you opt to receive cancellation information.