Youth Basketball

Youth Basketball registration for the 2024 winter season will begin on Monday, November 27th.

To register a child for basketball, stop by the center, call 740-592-3325 or register online: https://secure.rec1.com/OH/athens-oh/catalog 

We are in need of basketball coaches, officials and score keepers! For more information or if you are interested please email Erin Helms at ehelms@ci.athens.oh.us or call 740-592-3325.

See more information below:

Basketball Coaches Needed for Instructional and Start Smart Basketball (These are paid positions):

  1. Instructional Basketball classes:
    1. Kindergarten (15 kids maximum) play on Mondays at 6:30pm-7:15pm (January 22 to February 19)
    2. 1st Grade (15 kids maximum) play on Wednesdays at 5:30pm-6:15pm (January 24 to February 21)
    3. 2nd Grade (15 kids maximum) play on Wednesdays at 6:30pm-7:15pm (January 24 to February 21) 
  2. Start Smart Basketball (15 kids maximum)
    1. January 22 - February 19 Mondays at 5:30pm-6:15pm
    2. This class is for kids ages 3-5 years whom will participate in stations along with their parents. Class focuses on dribbling, passing, shooting, and agility.
    3. If possible/needed we would like to add a second class during the week (possibly on Saturdays)


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Volunteer Basketball Coaches Needed for the Following:

  1. 3rd/4th grade - Wednesdays at 5:30pm-6:30pm or 6:30pm-7:30pm (depending on game schedule
    1. some Saturdays at 9:00am-10:00am
    2. January 31 to March 2
  2. 5th/6th grade - Mondays at 5:30pm-6:30pm or 6:30pm-7:30pm (depending on game schedule)
    1. some Saturdays at 10:00am-11:00am 
    2. January 29 to March 2
  3. 7th/8th/9th grade - Tuesdays at 5:30pm-6:30pm or 6:30pm - 7:30pm (depending on game schedule)
    1. some Saturdays at 11:00am - 12:00pm
    2. January 30 to March 2
  4. There will be a coaches meeting on January 11th 
  5. Practices run January 15 to January 27
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Other Basketball Opportunities:

Officials Needed:

- Basketball games with two officials = $18 per official

- Basketball games with only one official = $36 per official (expect there to typically be two officials)

Note: In the event only one official can make a game, the $36 figure will be paid to that official. We feel as if having two officials makes the game safer and is best practice. Expect two officials per game and $18 per game pay.

Scorekeepers Needed:

- Rate paid is $10 per game

Officials needed