Adult and Youth Basketball Begins

Youth Basketball (grades 2–6)

Join the Hopkins-Minnetonka Youth Basketball League today and be a part of this local traditon. 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. 3 and concluding on Jan. 28 for second-graders, and Feb. 18 for grades 3–6. Grades 3–6 will have one weekday evening practice starting the week of Nov. 7. For second grade only, practice will be held on Saturday before each game starting Dec. 3. Call 952-939-8203 to register.

• Register by 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16: Grade 2, $45; Grades 3–6, $85.
• Register by 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14: Grade 2, $55; Grades 3–6, $95.
• Deadline is Friday, Oct. 14: Registrations received after October 14 will be placed on a waiting list. Fee administered if placed on a team from the waiting list, bringing the total cost to: Grade 2, $65; Grades 3–6, $105.

First Grade Little Dribblers

This program will introduce boys and girls to the game of basketball through activities and group games that focus on skill development and fun! Development of skills and introduction to the rules of the game will prepare the young player for the youth basketball league starting in second grade. The sessions will be led by instructors from Minnesota Developmental Basketball. Fee includes a Little Dribblers t-shirt. Saturdays: Dec. 10, 17, Jan. 7, 14, 21 and 28, Hopkins West Junior High, 9 a.m. or 10 a.m., $45. Call 952-939-8203 to register.

Adult Basketball Open Gym

Adult basketball open gym will take place Wednesday evenings for ages 18 and older beginning October 5 and running through Feb. 8 at the Hopkins West Junior High Activity Structure. The program is from 6:30–9 p.m. There is no open gym on Nov. 23, Dec. 21 or 28.

Participants are asked to bring their own basketballs. The cost is $5 per adult, per night, but participants may purchase a 15-session punch card for $60. Advance registration is not required.

This basketball program consists of pickup games that are played in a social, yet competitive atmosphere. Participants are asked to come dressed to play even though locker rooms are available if needed.

Adult Basketball Five-Player League

A five-player, officiated adult basketball league will be conducted Wednesday evenings starting Nov. 2. This 12-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 Minnetonka High School, the Lindbergh Center and the Hopkins West Junior High Activity Structure. Call Hopkins-Minnetonka Recreation Services at 952-939-8203 to register by phone or visit the Adult Basketball page.