Youth Basketball Fall 2025
The Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Department is offering youth basketball for those in kindergarten through grade 6 this fall. Please wear sneakers and bring a water bottle to each practice and game.
Volunteer coaches are needed for all age groups.
Kindergarten Basketball
This program is for children in kindergarten only. The fee is $45 for Brattleboro residents and $60 for non-Brattleboro residents. T-shirts are included in this fee.
This program will be once a week and runs from Monday, Jan. 5 to Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. Please note this program does not meet on January 19. Participants will learn the basics of basketball such as dribbling, shooting, passing, etc.
Grades 1-2 Instructional Coed Basketball
This program is for children in grades 1 and 2 only. The fee for the program is $45 for Brattleboro residents and $60 for non-Brattleboro residents. T-shirts are included in the fee.
This program gives children a great opportunity to learn basic basketball skills while getting exercise, instruction and having loads of fun. The season runs from December through February. Players will have a practice once a week and all games are on Friday evenings.
Girls Youth Basketball League, Grades 3-4 and 5-6
This league is for girls in grades 3-6. The Senior Division is for girls in grades 5 and 6, and the Junior Division for girls in grades 3 and 4.
The fee for the program is $60 for Brattleboro residents and $75 for non-Brattleboro residents. T-shirts are included in the fee. Volunteer coaches are needed. The season runs from December through February. Players will have one practice and one game a week. Games will be held on Saturday mornings. Games will be played at the Gibson-Aiken Center or in neighboring towns as part of the Tri-County League.
Grade Boys Youth Basketball, Grades 3-4 and 5-6
This league is for boys in grades 3-6. The Senior Division is for boys in grades 5 and 6, and Junior Division is for boys in grades 3 and 4.
The fee for the program is $60 for Brattleboro residents and $75 for non-Brattleboro residents. T-shirts are included in the fee. Volunteer coaches are needed. The season runs from December through February. There will be one practice and one game per week. Games will be held on Saturday mornings. Games will be played at the Gibson-Aiken Center or in neighboring towns as part of the Tri-County League.
Registration
Individuals can register online or in person Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the Gibson-Aiken Center beginning Oct. 6, 2025.
A $10 late fee will begin on Nov. 17. Registrations will be accepted until Nov. 28. At that point, anyone wanting to sign up will be added to a waitlist.