Sign Up for Youth, Adult Basketball; Parent’s Night Out

Youth basketball league

Join the Hopkins-Minnetonka Youth Basketball League today and be a part of this local tradition. The program is an in-house recreational league for boys and girls in grades 2–6 living in the Hopkins–Minnetonka area.

Separate boys and girls teams are formed by school and grade. Games will be played on Saturdays starting Dec. 1 and concluding on Feb. 2 for second graders and Feb. 23 for grades 3–6. Grades 3–6 will have one weekday evening practice starting the week of Nov. 12.

For second grade only, practice will be held on Saturday before each game starting Dec. 1. The cost is $55 for Grade 2 and $95 for Grades 3–6 until Oct. 12. Volunteer coaches are needed for this program. Teams are formed by school and grade. Call Minnetonka Recreation Services at 952-939-8203 to register.

Adult basketball

A five-player, officiated adult basketball league is offered Wednesday evenings starting Oct. 31. This 11-week program offers three divisions of ability with a chance to participate in a state tournament. Games will be played using full-size courts at Hopkins High School, the Lindbergh Center and the Hopkins West Junior High Activity Structure. $525 per team. Call Recreation Services at 952-939-8203 to register.

Parent’s Night Out: October 5

Need a night away from the kids? Bring them to the Williston Center for a night of fun Friday, Oct. 5. The kids will enjoy a pizza dinner, swim, play in the Williston Treehouse, play games, make arts and crafts and watch a movie! Dinner will be at 6 p.m. Drop your kids off at 5:30 p.m. and pick them up by 10 p.m.

Be sure to pack a swimsuit and towel. Children must be potty trained and four- and five-year old children will be restricted to the zero depth splash pad pool. Cost: $26 for one child and $21 per child for families with multiple children attending. Call Recreation Services at 952-939-8203 to register.

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