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Basketball season is right around the corner and open for registration! 

Below is info for the upcoming 2024-2025 Amherst Recreation Basketball Season and the different divisions that we offer.

Due to school start times, please be aware that practices (for teams with weeknight practices) will again be later in the evenings. 

Volunteers Needed: All basketball teams are coached by volunteer coaches and need volunteers to help with book keeping and scoreboards. Please consider signing up to volunteer when registering your child and filling out this Basketball Coach Questionnaire - 24/25 Season.  Feel free to reach out to the Rec Dept with any questions about coaching.

Travel Basketball League Info (Grades 5-8):
These teams play in the Manchester Suburban Basketball League. Players can expect 2 practices per week with 1-2 games per week on weeknights and weekends. Travel to various towns throughout southern NH is required. There will be one or two teams per age division and a mandatory try-out. Not all players are guaranteed to make the team.

Program Fee: $280R, $310NR

Tentative Travel Basketball Season Dates:
Oct 24th - Try-Out Registration Closes (registration is required to participate in try-outs)
Oct 26th - Try-Outs at AMS

9:30am - 7/8 Girls (canceled)
10:45am - 7/8 Boys (canceled)
12:00pm - 5/6 Girls
1:15pm - 5/6 Boys

Nov 1st – Teams Announced
Nov 4th – Practices Begin
Nov TBD - MSBL Coaches Meeting
Dec 1st - Games Begin

*7th and 8th graders trying out for the AMS team should also attend travel try-outs if they are interested in playing travel basketball. We will work with the teams and families as the AMS try-outs and teams are announced and make changes as needed.

Rec Basketball League Info (Grades 3-9):
Rec Basketball League Info (Grades 3-9):
Teams in this league play in the Souhegan Valley Basketball League. Players can expect 1-2 practices per week with 1 game on Saturdays and a Jamboree weekend (small tournament) in February. Travel to surrounding towns is required. There will be a screening to help create even teams and all players who sign up before the registration close date will be allowed to participate. The 7th-9th grade team will be co-ed.

Program Fee: $105R, $125NR

Tentative Rec Basketball Season Dates:
Oct 31st - Registration Closes
Nov 2nd – Screenings at AMS

09:00am- 3/4 Girls
10:15am- 3/4 Boys
11:30am- 5/6 Boys
12:45pm- 5/6 Girls
03:00pm- 7/9 (if needed)

Nov 8th - Teams Announced
Nov 11th - Practices Begin
Dec 7th– Games Begin
Feb 15th - 16th - Jamboree Weekend

1st and 2nd Grade Hoops Basketball Info
1st and 2nd Grade Hoops Basketball Info
Basketball for 1st and 2nd graders is a Saturday-only program designed to introduce the sport of basketball. Each session will consist of a 30-minute team practice, followed by a 30-minute scrimmage against another team. There will be no additional practice days at this level and all teams are co-ed. All sessions will be at Wilkins Elementary school.

Program Fee: $60R, $75NR

1st & 2nd Grade Season Dates:
Dec 2nd – Registration Closes
Jan 4th – First Session
Feb 8th – Last Session (Make Up Date Feb 15)

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