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Basketball season is right around the corner and open for registration! 

Below is info for the upcoming 2023-2024 Amherst Recreation Basketball Season and the different divisions that we offer.

Due to school start times, please be aware that practices (for teams with weeknight practices) will again be later in the evenings. 

Volunteers Needed: All basketball teams are coached by volunteer coaches and need volunteers to help with book keeping and scoreboards. Please consider signing up to volunteer when registering your child and filling out this Basketball Coach Questionnaire - 23/24 Season.  Feel free to reach out to the Rec Dept with any questions about coaching.




Travel Basketball League Info (Grades 5-8):
These teams play in the Manchester Suburban Basketball League. Players can expect 2 practices per week with 1-2 games per week on weeknights and weekends. Travel to various towns throughout southern NH is required. There will be one team per age division and a mandatory try-out. Not all players are guaranteed to make the team.

Program Fee: $265R, $295NR

Travel Basketball Season Dates:
Oct 26th - Try-Out Registration Closes (registration is required to participate in try-outs)
Oct 28th – Try-Outs at AMS
10am- 7/8 Girls
11:15am- 5/6 Girls
12:30pm -5/6 Boys
1:45pm- 7/8 Boys
Nov 3rd – Teams Announced
Nov 6th – Practices Begin
Nov TBD - MSLB Coaches Meeting
Dec 2nd - Games Begin

*Those trying out for the AMS team should also attend travel try-outs if they are interested in playing travel basketball. We will work with the teams and families as the AMS try-outs and teams are announced and make changes as needed.

Interest in Travel Basketball for 3rd/4th Grade
We are trying to gauge interest in a Travel 3/4 Grade program. Please register if interested. You will not be charged until we can guarantee we have enough interest and practice space.

Rec Basketball League Info (Grades 3-9):
Rec Basketball League Info (Grades 3-9):
Teams in this league play in the Souhegan Valley Basketball League. Players can expect 1-2 practices per week with 1 game on Saturdays and a Jamboree weekend (small tournament) in February. Travel to surrounding towns is required. There will be a screening to help create even teams and all players who sign up before the registration close date will be allowed to participate. The 7th-9th grade team will be co-ed.

Program Fee: $95R, $115NR

Rec Basketball Season Dates:
Nov 2nd - Registration Closes
Nov 4th – Screenings at AMS

10:15am- 5/6 Boys
11:30am- 3/4 Girls
12:45pm- 3/4 Boys

Nov 10th - Teams Announced
Nov 13th - Practices Begin
Dec 9th– Games Begin
Feb 17th-18th - Jamboree Weekend

1st and 2nd Grade Hoops Basketball Info
1st and 2nd Grade Hoops Basketball Info
Basketball for 1st and 2nd graders is a Saturday-only program designed to introduce the sport of basketball. Each session will consist of a 30-minute team practice, followed by a 30-minute scrimmage against another team. There will be no additional practice days at this level and all teams are co-ed. All sessions will be at Wilkins Elementary school.

Program Fee: $57R, $67NR

1st & 2nd Grade Season Dates:
Dec 1st – Registration Closes
Jan 6th – First Session
Feb 10th – Last Session (Make Up Date Feb 17)

* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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