Recreation Youth Basketball League for Grades 2-8

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Recreation Youth Basketball League

REGISTRATION OPEN NOW
Again this year, Avon Recreation and Parks is partnering with neighboring Farmington Valley towns for our Boys and Girls grades 2 – 8 league to expand the size, competition, and network of our league.    The program will focus on skills, fundamentals, and gameplay.  Players will be grouped into teams within grade-appropriate brackets based on registrations.  Rules are designed for participation and clinical skill development for all involved.  We will be using certified professional referees for our games. Please note that this is a recreational league and sportsmanship and skill development is our priority.

Practices: Weeknights starting 11/30/26. No practices will be held during Winter Vacation (Dec. 23 – Jan. 1).
 
Games: Saturdays 12/5/26 – 2/6/27 (No games on 12/26, 1/2; No home games on 1/16 and 2/13). Dates are subject to change based on the school schedule and number of teams. The number of games played is guaranteed. 

 
Teams/Schedule: Days, times, and locations for practices and games will depend on your team assignment. Team assignments and the practice/game schedule will be released no earlier than mid-November.

 
Registration: 8/26 - 10/20
 
- No registrations will be accepted after October 20, 2026 and no refunds will be given without a medical note.

-Please note that the wait list may open up depending on how many volunteers commit to coaching.

-Note: Avon Travel Basketball partners with Avon Recreation and Parks Youth Basketball League to grow basketball in Avon; if you register for Rec and Travel; and your child is selected for a travel team, Avon Recreation will give you a 100% refund.

-Stay tuned for open gym (in partnership with Avon Travel Basketball) in mid to late September for grades 4-8.
 
Fee: $145.00
*There will be a $15 discount off of the 3rd or 4th child registered in the same family.

Refunds:
October 20 and after  ...................................   No Refunds
 
Commitment:
This is not a practice league.  Players MUST be able to commit to a one-hour practice, 1 night/week plus a game on Saturday. Limited availability to practice may impact your child’s ability to participate. Please ensure that you have correctly indicated your child’s availability at registration.

Weather & Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations apply league-wide across all town sites and will be announced by the Friday before game day whenever possible. Contact your coach for updates. Up to one makeup game may be scheduled if cancellations occur and there is gym space available; additional missed games will not be made up.

 Team Requests Policy:
Please note that we do not accept requests to have your child paired with a specific coach or another player. Teams will be created based on availability to practice, grade, and rating.
 
Mandatory Rating Sessions for grades 5 - 8:
To stay consistent with other towns in the league, players in grades 5 – 8 will be evaluated in non-competitive, rating sessions to form balanced teams (Grade 2-4 players do not have a rating session). Players should wear sneakers.  Basketballs will be provided. Volunteer coaches should attend the rating for the division they are coaching!
There will NOT be a makeup session for ratings. Please attend these mandatory ratings.
 
Boys Grades 5 – 8
Saturday, November 7
Avon Middle School Gym
Grades 5-6:             8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Grades 7-8:        9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
 
Girls Grades 5 – 8
Saturday, November 7
Avon Middle School Gym
Grades 5-6:   10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Grades 7–8:   11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

 
Volunteer as a coach!
Youth Basketball Coaches and Assistant Coaches are parent volunteers.  Please indicate if you are interested in volunteering as a Head Coach or Assistant Coach for your son or daughter’s team on their registration form.  We cannot run the program without volunteer coaches!
 
All coaches must agree to a background check, concussion training, and attend a mandatory coaches' meeting.  The Coaches’ Meeting & Draft will be on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Avon Middle School – Cafeteria from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. There is only a draft for grades 5-8.

All coaches will also need to attend a coaches’ training. We will cover drills, rules, etc.  This Training Session will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at Pine Grove School – Gymnasium from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (subject to change)

OPEN GYM TIMES (in partnership with Avon Travel Basketball):
OPEN GYMS:  We will run skill/pickup nights for each grade level leading up to tryouts for travel and rec basketball season. These are optional and are meant to get back into a basketball environment before tryouts (travel) / evaluations (rec)  - and an opportunity for players/families to figure out which program is right for you. 
 
Please bring a basketball and water bottle. 
There is no charge and all are welcome, prior registration is preferred. 
  • Girls: 
    • Thursday 9/17 @ TBS: Grades 4 & 5 = 6:00-7:30pm – Grades 6, 7, 8 = 7:30-9:00pm
    • Thursday 9/24 @ TBS: Grades 4 & 5 = 6:00-7:30pm – Grades 6, 7, 8 = 7:30-9:00pm
  • Boys: 
    • Tuesday 9/22 @ TBS: Grades 4 & 5 = 6:00-7:30pm – Grades 6, 7, 8 = 7:30-9:00pm
    • Tuesday 9/29 @ TBS: Grades 4 & 5 = 6:00-7:30pm – Grades 6, 7, 8 = 7:30-9:00pm


 
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Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees
 
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Basketball, Boys Grade 2-3 
BB232627 		N/A 2 - 3 Sa  12/05/2026 - 02/06/2027
08:00 AM - 03:00 PM
TBD 		$145.00 R, $145.00 NR
If the program is full, please register for the wait list. The wait list may open up depending on how many volunteers commit to coaching.
 
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Basketball, Girls Grade 2-3 
BG232627 		N/A 2 - 3 Sa  12/05/2026 - 02/06/2027
08:00 AM - 03:00 PM
TBD 		$145.00 R, $145.00 NR
If the program is full, please register for the wait list. The wait list may open up depending on how many volunteers commit to coaching.
 
   This Activity Full
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Basketball, Boys Grade 4 
BB42627 		N/A 4 Sa  12/05/2026 - 02/06/2027
08:00 AM - 03:00 PM
TBD 		$145.00 R, $145.00 NR
If the program is full, please register for the wait list. The wait list may open up depending on how many volunteers commit to coaching.
 
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Basketball, Girls Grade 4 
BG42627 		N/A 4 Sa  12/05/2026 - 02/06/2027
08:00 AM - 03:00 PM
TBD 		$145.00 R, $145.00 NR
If the program is full, please register for the wait list. The wait list may open up depending on how many volunteers commit to coaching.
 
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Basketball, Boys Grade 5-6 
BB562627 		N/A 5 - 6 Sa  12/05/2026 - 02/06/2027
08:00 AM - 03:00 PM
TBD 		$145.00 R, $145.00 NR
If the program is full, please register for the wait list. The wait list may open up depending on how many volunteers commit to coaching.
 
   This Activity Full
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Basketball, Girls Grade 5-6 
BG562627 		N/A 5 - 6 Sa  12/05/2026 - 02/06/2027
08:00 AM - 03:00 PM
TBD 		$145.00 R, $145.00 NR
If the program is full, please register for the wait list. The wait list may open up depending on how many volunteers commit to coaching.
 
   This Activity Full
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Basketball, Boys Grade 7-8 
BB782627 		N/A 7 - 8 Sa  12/05/2026 - 02/06/2027
08:00 AM - 03:00 PM
TBD 		$145.00 R, $145.00 NR
If the program is full, please register for the wait list. The wait list may open up depending on how many volunteers commit to coaching.
 
   This Activity Full
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Basketball, Girls Grade 7-8 
BG782627 		N/A 7 - 8 Sa  12/05/2026 - 02/06/2027
08:00 AM - 03:00 PM
TBD 		$145.00 R, $145.00 NR
If the program is full, please register for the wait list. The wait list may open up depending on how many volunteers commit to coaching.
 
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Open Gym 9/24: Girls Gr 4 & 5 
GOG452 		N/A 4 - 5 Th  09/24/2026
06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Thompson Brook School - Gymnasium 		$0.00 R, $0.00 NR
Please bring a basketball and water bottle.
 
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Open Gym 9/24: Girls Gr 6, 7, 8 
GOG678 		N/A 6 - 8 Th  09/24/2026
07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Thompson Brook School - Gymnasium 		$0.00 R, $0.00 NR
Please bring a basketball and water bottle.
 
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Open Gym 9/22: Boys Gr 4 & 5 
GOB45 		N/A 4 - 5 Tu  09/22/2026
06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Thompson Brook School - Gymnasium 		$0.00 R, $0.00 NR
Please bring a basketball and water bottle.
 
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Open Gym 9/22: Boys Gr 6, 7, 8 
GOB6782 		N/A 6 - 8 Tu  09/22/2026
07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Thompson Brook School - Gymnasium 		$0.00 R, $0.00 NR
Please bring a basketball and water bottle.
 
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Open Gym 9/29: Boys Gr 4 & 5 
GOB452 		N/A 4 - 5 Tu  09/29/2026
06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Thompson Brook School - Gymnasium 		$0.00 R, $0.00 NR
Please bring a basketball and water bottle.
 
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Open Gym 9/29: Boys Gr 6, 7, 8 
GOB678 		N/A 6 - 8 Tu  09/29/2026
07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Thompson Brook School - Gymnasium 		$0.00 R, $0.00 NR
Please bring a basketball and water bottle.
* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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