The 1st grade house league is designed to introduce the kids to the game of basketball, with an emphasis on teaching fundamental skills and team play. Having fun and exhibiting good sportsmanship are always the priorities.
League Coordinator: Kari Underwood, house1@wayzatabasketball.org
Season: 11/6/2021- 2/26/2022.
Practices: All 1st grade practices will be 45 minutes long, on Saturdays with start times varying between 8:00-2:00. The first part of the season the focus will be on developing basketball skills and building team skills. The second part of the season will consist of drills and introduction to 3 on 3.
Games: There will be no 5 on 5 games. 3 on 3 games start in January within the time frame of the 45 minute practice. There is NO season-ending tournament in 1st grade.
Coaches: House basketball relies on volunteers for coaching. Please consider coaching and indicate it during registration if interested. At the beginning of the year coaches will be given examples of practice plans, as well as some drills they can use to help the kids develop their skills.
Team Formation: The 1st grade league does not have player evaluations and children are grouped by school when possible. Coaches and teams will be formed by Monday, October 18 with practices scheduled to start November 7. We will not take play-with requests.
Uniform: All players will receive a reversible jersey. Please indicate size in your registration.
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