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Registration Deadline: 2/20/24
Program cap: 12 participants
 
Sharks & Minnows: For kids in Pre-K* and Kindergarten, this program introduces basketball though coach instruction, skill & drills, and games. Non-competitive program. No scheduled basketball games will be played.

* Pre-K kids must be age four by program start, no exceptions.

If you're looking for a physical activity for your kids, basketball is a sport that kids can start at an early age. Playing basketball helps children learn basic coordination and team-building skills with an added bonus of making new friends along the way. Getting your child going with basic basketball skills at a young age not only helps encourage exercise, but serves as a foundation for staying active later in life.

Learning to play basketball involves dribbling, throwing, catching and pivoting. Beginning basketball training at a young age improves gross motor skills by using major muscle groups. Young children who play basketball improve flexibility and endurance. Your child will also benefit from improved fine motor skills, such as hand-eye coordination. These motor skills transfer to other activities of daily life.

Becoming involved with basketball at an early age helps kids develop psychologically. Playing on a team allows your child to make friends and feel involved with her peer group. Team sports also improve a child's ability to communicate and solve basic problems. Basketball teaches children social skills and coping strategies that are useful at school, home and in peer relationships. 

 Note:  This program generally fills up very quickly! Once the program is full, registrations will go directly to a wait list. If we have enough registrations and coaches we will open a second session to accommodate the large numbers.
If you'd like to coach, we make it as easy as possible for you with a lesson plan and tips all planned ahead of time.

Please contact Kayla Matthews if interested in coaching: kmatthews@town.harpswell.me.usor call 833-5771 ext 108

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