City of Sterling Accepting Registrations For Youth Basketball Program

Registration is underway for the upcoming City of Sterling, 2012-2013 Youth Basketball Program.  The program is available to girls and boys (girls and boys will participate in separate divisions) currently in the 2nd through 6th grades.  Players from Sterling will be placed on teams by the Recreation Superintendent, accordingly.  Please do not request specific teams or coaches.  Beginning this year, players must play in their grade division and they may not play up a division.

Individual registration forms are available at the Recreation Center, 808 Elm Street, all RE-1 Elementary Schools, Sterling Middle School and other area schools.  They are also available at Pro Sports and upstairs at the Department of Parks, Library and Recreation Office in City Hall.

Fee:  $25 per player

This year, uniform company ALSCO has generously donated t-shirts for each player, reducing the original $30 fee by $5 per player.

Checks must be made payable to "City of Sterling"

The registration fee must accompany the registration form.  The fee includes a team t-shirt, which is to be worn for games during the season, approximately ten practices, and six games.  Participants must provide their own gym shoes and shorts.

Deadline to enter is Thursday, November 1.

Registration forms and fees may be mailed to or dropped off at the Sterling Recreation Center, 808 Elm St., Sterling, Co, 80751.  Return or mail the registration/liability waiver form to the Recreation Center, 808 Elm St., Sterling, Co 80751.  Sterling Recreation Center hours are Monday through Friday 5:30am until 9pm. Saturday 11:30am until 9pm.  Sunday 1 to 6pm.

Season:

Approximately 6 games and 10 practices for all divisions.  Practices cannot begin until the week of November 26.  Teams will practice once a week after school or in the early evening at elementary and middle schools.  Volunteer coaches are needed to conduct this program.  Individuals interested in coaching a team can indicate so on their child's registration form.  Games are played on Saturdays at Sterling High School, Sterling Middle School, Northeastern Junior College, and St. Anthony's Catholic School beginning Saturday January 12.

We will be conducting a mandatory coaches meeting/clinic for all coaches on Saturday November 17 or Sunday November 18.

For additional information call Dennis or Sue at the Recreation Division Office, Monday through Friday, at 522-7882 between 8am and 5pm.