Parents of youth ages 5-14 interested in fun and instructional athletic leagues for their children can register for the fall co-ed youth basketball leagues at Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County’s Valparaiso Unit beginning August 19, 2013. The basketball league focuses on skill development, good sportsmanship and fair play.
Register online at www.bgcpoco.org anytime between August 19, 2013 and September 6, 2013. Parents may also register their children at the Club (354 W. Jefferson Street, Valparaiso) between 4:00-8:00 PM on the following dates: August 21, 22, 28, & 29 and September 4 & 5. Early registration is encouraged as divisions do fill quickly.
Basketball league fees are $20.00 for the 5-7 year old division, $30.00 for the 8-11 year old division and $35.00 for 12-14 year old division. There are a limited number of available spots for each age division. League fees include a T-shirt for players in the 5-7 year old division and a basketball jersey for players in the older divisions. All players must also have a Club membership. Boys & Girls Club of Porter County offers affordable $35.00 annual memberships. Financial aid for membership and athletic league fees are available for those who qualify.
The fall basketball league begins September 20, 2013. For more information about the basketball league, please call Tommy John at 462-2182.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County has been opening doors to GREAT FUTURES for Porter County’s youth since 1971. The Clubs provide high quality programs for nearly 5,000 boys and girls in the areas of character and leadership development, educational enhancement, career preparation, health and life skills, the arts and sports, fitness and recreation.
For more information on membership, volunteer opportunities or to make a tax deductible donation to Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County, please contact your local Club, call (219) 464-7282 or visit www.bgcpoco.org. Great Futures Start HERE.