Youth Basketball Leagues
We are happy to be back on the court again this winter and offering a full lineup of youth basketball. We will offer competitive and recreational leagues for boys and girls in K-8th Grade and also featuring 4 week clinics for our bitty league geared towards ages 3-5 yrs old.
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Recreational Basketball League
This league is designed to give participants an introduction to basketball in a relaxed and learning environment. Standings are not kept and each kid is given an equal opportunity to participate.
Games run Jan. 5 - Feb. 24, 2024
- Rec Divisions
- Coed - Kindergarten
- Boys Rec - 1st/2nd Grade, 3rd/4th Grade, 5th/6th Grade and 7th/8th Grade
- Girls Rec - 1st/2nd Grade, 3rd/4th Grade, 5th/6th Grade and 7th/8th Grade
- 8 game schedule on Saturdays at Liberty Area Schools
- Individual registration
- Coaching Information: This league is dependent upon volunteer coaches. If you are interested in coaching and would like to help with the program, please contact Paula Ruf or call 816.439.4393.
Competitive Basketball League
Our competitive leagues offer three levels of competition providing an environment for players to come and play with kids in the same skill level. All teams must be sanctioned with USSSA and scores and standings are tracked with awards given.
Games run Jan. 6 - Feb. 24, 2024
- Competitive Divisions
- Boys Competitive: 2nd - 8th Grade
- Girls Competitive: 2nd - 6th Grade
- Levels for Division 1 (Elite), Division 2 (Competitive) and Division 3 (Intro to Competitive)
- 8 game schedule on Saturdays at Liberty Area Schools
- Full team registration only
- Coaching Information: If you are interested in coaching and would like to help with the program, please contact Brittany Johnston or call 816.439.4392.
Bitty Basketball
This program provides your child with their first glimpse at the game of basketball. They will learn the fundamentals of dribbling, passing, shooting and running the court in a fun, safe and positive environment with other children of the same age.
- For boys and girls ages 3 - 5 (All children must be at least 3 years old by the registration deadline)
- Saturdays from 9 - 10 a.m., 10 - 11 a.m. or 11 - 12 p.m.
- 4 week mini clinics and the final week will consist of a game night where teams scrimmage
- Individual registration
- Parent participation is highly encouraged
JANUARY SESSIONS - 2024
- Saturdays, January 6 - January 27
- Registration deadline is Dec. 3, 2023
FEBRUARY SESSIONS - 2024
- Saturdays, February 3 - February 24
- Registration deadline is Jan. 7, 2024
- Volunteer Coaching Information: Liberty Parks & Rec instructors work with parent volunteers who lead small groups through designated stations. If you would like to become a parent volunteer, please contact Abigail Hannah.
Scholarship Program
If you need any assistance to participate in a sports program, please check out the Liberty Parks & Rec Foundation Scholarship Programs. These scholarships can make LPR programs and activities more accessible by partially covering the cost of current registration fees for youth who qualify.
Recreational Basketball
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Paula Ruf
Recreation Coordinator - Sports
Competitive Basketball
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Brittany Johnston
Recreation Manager
Bitty Basketball
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Abigail Hannah
Bitty Sports Supervisor
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