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This is a competitive basketball league divided into two divisions for girls: 5th/6th and 7th/8th grades and four divisions for boys: 5th-8th grades. Boys’ 5th-8th grades will play in November and December. Girls’ 5th/6th and 7th/8th grades will play in February and March. Coaches put their own teams together. All practice times in School District #25 facilities are reserved by our department.

The Junior Jazz Program is open to all 3rd-8th Grade Girls and Boys in School District 25. Teams are organized by grade level and coached by volunteer coaches. Volunteers are needed to help this program run smoothly. Anyone contemplating coaching should contact the Parks and Recreation Office early so they can get organized. Games will be played at the four Pocatello Middle Schools on Saturdays in November and December (GIRLS) and February and March (BOYS). Games begin at 8:30am and may continue until 5pm. Player registration fee covers the cost of the jersey. Team pictures are an optional purchase during the season. All practice times in School District facilities are reserved by our department.

This program is for 5-8yr-old boys and girls, and focuses on introducing the participants to basketball and the development of basic motor skills necessary to play organized basketball, while they work one-on-one and spend quality time with their parents. The program focuses on teaching children and their parents dribbling/ball handling, shooting, passing/catching, and running/agility. Each week the exercises become increasingly difficult as the class progresses and the children show improvement. There are no designated teams or coaches. Parents are required to participate and assist with their child. The class is 45 minutes long once a week for 4 weeks and is limited 8 participants per class session. Class will be held at the Community Rec. Center 144 Wilson. Cost for the class is $40.00. All participants will be provided a basketball that they will keep.

This program is for 5-8yr-old boys and girls, and focuses on introducing the participants to basketball and the development of basic motor skills necessary to play organized basketball, while they work one-on-one and spend quality time with their parents. The program focuses on teaching children and their parents dribbling/ball handling, shooting, passing/catching, and running/agility. Each week the exercises become increasingly difficult as the class progresses and the children show improvement. There are no designated teams or coaches. Parents are required to participate and assist with their child. The class is 45 minutes long once a week for 4 weeks and is limited 8 participants per class session. Class will be held at the Community Rec. Center 144 Wilson. Cost for the class is $40.00. All participants will be provided a basketball that they will keep.