Skills Basketball League Grades 3-6

For those in grades 3-6, players will participate in two practices per week. This is a great program for those who are new to the sport or are looking to play in a less competitive environment. Players will participate in drills, games and scrimmages to improve their basketball skills and IQ. All practices and scrimmages are held at a gym in Northampton - this is not a travel league. This program is split into boy's and girl's divisions. Players are then placed on teams for the season and compete in scrimmages on Saturdays (starting in January) against other teams in their division. One weeknight practice will be held at an NPS Elementary School and Saturday sessions will be held at Smith Voke. Depending on registration numbers, coaches and gym availability, divisions may be combined by gender to allow for more teams in each division.

Brochure:

Click here to view the program brochure.
Haga clic aquí para ver el folleto del programa en español.

For:

Youth in Grades 3-6
Players are divided into teams based on gender: Boys & Girls and grade: 3&4 and 5&6. Divisions may be combined by gender, if needed.

Dates:

December 6, 2025 - February 7, 2026
Each team will participate in one weeknight and one Saturday practice per week. 
Saturday scrimmages begin on January 3, 2026.
No program December 24 - January 1 and January 19. 

Time:

Saturday sessions will be one hour in length and will be held between 1:00 - 5:00 PM. 
Weeknight practices will be between 1 - 1.5 hours in length and held between 5:30 & 8:00 PM.
Please note that final schedules are TBD based on number of teams, gym availability and additional factors. Parents will hear from their child’s coach by the end of the day Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

Locations:

Saturday sessions will be held at Smith Vocational High School Gym, 80 Locust Street, Northampton, MA 01060
Gym is located in Building B, across from the athletic field.
Weeknight practices will be held at one of the NPS Elementary Schools
Click here to view locations and details of these sites.

Fee:

$80.00 residents / $90.00 non-residents
Financial assistance is available to residents who qualify. Contact the Parks & Rec Department for more information.

Registration:

Registration is closed for the 2025-2026 season.

Click here to register online starting Monday, October 6, 2025. Registrations are also accepted in person and via mail. Registrations will not be accepted over the phone.
The Parks and Recreation Department is located on the JFK Middle School campus at 100A Bridge Road, Florence, MA 01062. Office hours are 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. We have a locked drop box located outside our front door that registrations and payment can be placed in if after hours.

Coaches:

Our youth basketball programs are dependent on volunteer coaches! If you or someone you know is interested in coaching a team this season, please indicate so when registering your child or reach out to Brooke at bfairman@northamptonma.gov.