Basketball

Tot Basketball League
Medford's youth basketball league teaches kids currently enrolled in grades K-2 the fundamentals of the game every Saturday for six weeks. Each week, players learn skills to help them with this introduction to the sport followed by a 10-to-15-minute game. Parents are asked to participate and help with instruction. Kindergartners will be placed on co-ed teams; first- and second-graders are placed on gender-specific teams. Cost includes a jersey and end-of-season award.

Registration Deadline: Thur., July 15
Parent Meeting: Thur., July 15, 6 p.m., Santo Community Center
Ages: Grades K-2

Days: Saturdays

Dates: Aug. 7-Sept. 18 

Times: Noon-2 p.m.

Place: Santo Community Center Gym

Cost: $29 Resident; $35 Non-Resident

Limits: Min. 40/Max. 100
 
Youth Basketball Game Camp
Our popular youth basketball camp is even better than ever. The game camp features three hours of development led by longtime Southern Oregon University men’s basketball coach Brian McDermott, his staff and Raider players. Campers receive a half-hour skills clinic then play tons of organized competitions with a new set of teammates every day. Awards are based on individual winning percentage in the team format. Top performers receive MVP awards. Bring a water bottle. Each participant receives a free basketball or a T-shirt.

Ages: Grades 3-10 
Session I: June 28-July 2
Session II: July 5-9
Session III: July 12-16

Where: Santo Community Center gym

When: 9 a.m.-Noon
Fee: $69 per session (resident); $75 non-resident
Note: Register for Session I and receive a $10 discount per child for Sessions 2 and 3.

Limits: Min.-20; Max-100

“Coach Mac” Basketball Clinics (Fall and Winter)
These super-affordable, well-organized two-hour clinics for boys and girls focus on fundamentals and offensive skill development through individual and group instruction. Ideal for kids participating in AAU or YMCA leagues. Clinics are conducted by longtime SOU men’s basketball coach Brian McDermott. This is a great opportunity for young players to see and learn from college-level coaches and players. Cost includes a basketball or a t-shirt. (Note: Cost is only $10 per clinic if child attended a Coach Mac clinic in Nov. or Dec. of 2009.)

Ages: 5-14 (Grades K-8)
Days: Saturdays

Dates: Jan. 16, Jan. 23, Feb. 6, Feb. 13

Times: 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Place: Orchard Hill Elementary Gym

Cost: $20 for first clinic; $10 each additional clinic

Limits: Min. 20/Max. 75
 
NBA/WNBA iHoops Challenge (Winter 2011)
Showcase your shooting, dribbling and passing skills and take a shot at advancing to the regional championships of the 2010 NBA/WNBA iHoops Challenge. This local competition is free for boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 14 (bring a copy of your birth certificate). Boys and girls compete separately in three different ages groups (9–10, 11–12 and 13–14) in an individual test of both accuracy and efficiency.

Registration Deadline: TBA
Ages:  9—14 years
Date:  TBA
Time: 11 a.m.
Place:  Santo Community Center Gymnasium
Cost:  FREE

701 N. Columbus Ave. Medford, Oregon 97501 Phone: (541) 774-2400 Fax:(541) 774-2560

Email: parks@cityofmedford.org Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.