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Farmington Recreation's Youth Basketball Program, sponsored by locally by Dick's Sporting Goods, for youth in grades 1 - 8 generally meets December through early March, pending facility approvals.  For more information on our youth basketball program, please contact our office at recreation@farmington-ct.org or 860.675.2540

* Due to the current public health situation, please note that we are working on modifications to our program.  Updates will be provided as they become available.

Per Connecticut General Statutes, programs that service children ages 7 - 19 who engage in an athletic activity such as an organized game or competition against another team or in preparation for a game or competition or who attend an athletic camp or clinic in which the purpose is to train, instruct, or prepare the participant to engage in an organized athletic game or competition to provide a written or electronic statement on the signs and symptoms of concussions to each athlete and parent/guardian upon registration.  Information can be found by visiting www.cdc.gov/headsup/.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Farmington Valley Recreation Basketball League Rules

Coaches Corner:  Helpful Tips for Volunteer Coaches

Recreation Basketball:  Grade 1 - COED

  • Farmington Recreation’s 1st Grade Basketball Program is an introduction to the game of basketball.  Clinic-like sessions that will focus on the development of basic skills (dribbling, shooting, etc.) and the team concept.  Farmington Recreation's instructional program places players in an environment that encourages practical training, imagination and self-confidence through age-appropriate coaching while fostering a competitive, professional, and enjoyable atmosphere. Reassurance and care from our coaches allows every player to gain a better understanding of the game of soccer.

Recreation Basketball:  Grades 2 & 3 - Coming Soon

Recreation Basketball:  Grade 4

  • General Rules for Grade 4
    • Boys and Girls in Grade 4 will play with a 27.5” Basketball.
    • Zone and Man-to-Man Defense is permitted.
    • Double-Team is not permitted.
    • Full-Court-Press is only permitted by one player during the last two minutes of each half. Teams shall not press if up by more than 10 points.
  • One-hour practices are held once per week and are determined by our volunteer coaches and based on the space that we have available to us.  Specific requests for practices dates and times will not be accepted.
  • Games (4, 10-minute quarters) are played on Saturdays at random times between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.  Specific schedules will be available 1 - 2 weeks prior to the first game.
  • Click here for up–to–date schedules, scores, and highlights from the Boys and Girls 5th & 6th Grade Recreation Basketball Leagues.
  • Click here for more information on 4th Grade Recreation Basketball.

Recreation Basketball:  Grades 5 & 6

  • General Rules for Grades 5 & 6
    • Boys in Grades 5 & 6 and Girls in Grades 5 & 6 play with an Intermediate Sized (28.5") Basketball.
    • NFHS basketball rules shall apply unless otherwise noted, with exception to the following.
      • Full-Court-Press will only be permitted by one player during the last two minutes of each half. Teams shall not press if up by more than 10 points.
      • Three-Second Rule:  Verbal warnings shall be given for the first offense.  Upon a second offense stoppage of play will occur, which will result in a turnover.
  • One-hour practices are held once per week and are determined by our volunteer coaches and based on the space that we have available to us.  Specific requests for practices dates and times will not be accepted.
  • Games (4, 10-minute quarters) are generally played on Saturdays at random times between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.  Specific schedules will be available 1 - 2 weeks prior to the first game.
  • Click here for up–to–date schedules, scores, and highlights from the Boys and Girls 5th & 6th Grade Recreation Basketball Leagues.
  • Click here for more information on 5th & 6th Grade Recreation Basketball.

Recreation Basketball:  Grades 7 & 8

  • General Rules for Grades 7 & 8
    • Boys in Grades 7 & 8 play with an Official Sized (29.5”) Basketball
    • Girls in Grades 7 & 8 play with an Intermediate Sized (28.5") Basketball.
    • NFHS basketball rules shall apply unless otherwise noted.
  • One-hour practices are held once per week and are determined by our volunteer coaches and based on the space that we have available to us.  Specific requests for practices dates and times will not be accepted.
  • Games (4, 10-minute quarters) are generally played on Saturdays at random times between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.  Specific schedules will be available 1 - 2 weeks prior to the first game.
  • Click here for up–to–date schedules, scores, and highlights from the Boys and Girls 7th & 8th Grade Recreation Basketball Leagues.
  • Click here for more information on 7th & 8th Grade Recreation Basketball.

Travel Basketball:  Grades 4/5 – 8

  • General Rules for Travel Basketball
    • Boys in Grades 6 - 8 play with an Official Sized (29.5”) Basketball
    • Boys in Grades 4 - 5 play with an Intermediate Sized (28.5") Basketball.
    • Girls in Grades 5 - 8 play with an Intermediate Sized (28.5") Basketball.
    • NFHS basketball rules shall apply unless otherwise noted.
  • Practices are generally held twice per week and are determined by our volunteer coaches and based on the space that we have available to us.  Specific requests for practices dates and times may not be accepted. Specific requests for practices dates and times are not accepted.
  • Games are generally played on Saturdays and Sundays at times to be determined by the appropriate leagues. 


Travel Basketball FAQ’s  

Boys Travel Basketball Tryouts

4th Grade Tryouts: N/A
5th Grade Tryouts: N/A
6th Grade Tryouts: N/A
7th Grade Tryouts: N/A
8th Grade Tryouts: N/A

Girls Travel Basketball Tryouts

5th Grade Tryouts: N/A
6th Grade Tryouts: N/A
7th Grade Tryouts: N/A
8th Grade Tryouts: N/A