Questions or Suggestions for the Athletic Dept. contact us at 704-920-5617 or email

Youth Basketball Facility Locations  

2012/2013 BASKETBALL PARENTS MEETING  (Power Point)

PHOTOGRAPHY ORDER FORM

Interested in Coaching call 704-920-5617 or 704-920-5618

Coaching Application

Authorization Form for Release of Personal Information 

Interested in Sponsoring a Team call 704-920-5617 or 704-920-5618

Sponsorship Agreement

 2012-2013 (4&5 yr old) Rules & Regulations

2012-2013 Rules & Regulations

The Youth Basketball Program offers you and your child a quality basketball experience for a nominal fee.  Fee includes uniform which child gets to keep.  Youth basketball season operates November through March.  Pre-registration is required within the dates listed.  Practice times are established by the coaches according to their schedule and availability of courts.  Games are held on Saturdays.  Games will be officiated by qualified officials.  The goals of this program are to build the child's self esteem, teach the skills of basketball, building good relations among peers (also between parents & children) and to create a fun atmosphere.

AGE DIVISIONS
Age calculation as of August 1, 2012

4-5 Instructional Divison:  This division is designed to introduce players to organized sports.  Rules are simplified, team rosters are reduced, and playing season is compacted to allow maximum exposure in a limited time frame.  All games and practices in this division are on Tuesday and Thursday nights.

6-7-8 Division:  This division begins developing fundamentals for each specific sport.  Rules are modified to present the optimum playing experience for novice participants.  Practices are on week nights and games are on Saturdays.

9-10 Division:  This division builds on basic fundamentals of given sport.  Rules are slightly modified to present optimum playing experience for participants with limited exposure.  Practices are on week nights and games are on Saturdays.

11-12 and 13-15 Divisions:  These divisions are designed to promote teamwork, sportsmanship and advance fundamental development.  No rule modifications.  Practices are on week nights and games are on Saturdays.

Youth Basketball Information:

• GOALS OF THE PROGRAM:
  To build the child's self esteem
  To teach the skills of basketball
  To build good relations among peers (also between parents & children)
  To create a fun atmosphere
• REMEMBER:
  Fun is first!
  Your child has the opportunity to play in each game.
  Instruction before competition.
  No league or individual standings.
  No trophies for "Winners Only"
  Each child is a winner.
• PRACTICE AND GAME SCHEDULE:
  Practice times are established by the coaches according to their schedule and availability of facilities. Games are held on Saturdays.
• AGES AND LEAGUES
  4-5 Instructional (Boys and Girls
  6-7-8 Co-Ed (Boys and Girls)
  9-10, 11-12, 13-15 Boys
  9-10, 11-12, 13-15 Girls
  Age is calculated as of August 1 of the registration year.
• FEES:
  $30.00 registration fee for City of Concord Residents
  $50.00 all other participants
• REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
  Registration Sites:  Academy Recreation Center at 147 Academy Avenue, Hartsell Recreation Center at 60 Hartsell School Road, Logan Multi-Purpose Center at 184 Booker St, SW in Concord.
  Online Registration is available.
• PLAYING LOCATIONS:
  You have the option to select where you would prefer to play:
  Concord Parks & Recreation Leagues
  Southwest Cabarrus Athletic Association
  Hartsell Athletic Association
  OR No Preference
• CONTACT INFORMATION:
  For more information, contact the Athletic Office at 704-920-5617.
  Call the ATHLETIC INFORMATION LINE at 704-920-5640 for updates, cancellations, etc.