Youth basketball deadline set soon

By Sam Waller

Registration deadline is Friday, Nov. 19 for fifth and sixth grade boys and girls wanting to play in the local youth basketball league.

Organizer Clint Chapman said the teams will begin practicing after Thanksgiving.

“We’re going to start just as soon as we can,” he said.

Games will start Jan. 15 and continue on Saturdays through Feb. 5. The teams will compete in one-day tournaments against teams from Eula, Merkel, Jim Ned, and Hawley. Most games will be played out of town, though Chapman expects Albany to host one tournament on Jan. 29.

Registration fee is $35, which includes a team shirt. Completed registration forms and the fee should be turned in at the Nancy Smith Elementary School office or given to Chapman.

Little Dribblers Association registration packets for second, third and fourth grade students will be sent home at a later date. The younger age group will begin playing in February.