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Little Hoopsters Basketball Clinic - Winter 2025

You and your child will engage in activities that focus on balance, coordination, motor skills, and fundamentals of introductory basketball.  Sessions include a simple structured clinic where participants will learn basketball through movement, imagination, and creativity. Little Hoopsters program is a clinic, not a league - no games, teams, or practices. Parents are expected to assist their child. Clinic shirt and end of program medal included; parents will provide shoes. 

Fee: $55.00
Who: Co-ed Clinic for grades Preschool-2nd Grade (as of 1/1/2025)
Dates: 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28
Clinic Times: Saturday mornings  |  10:00-10:45AM: Grades PreK-Kindergarten  |  9:00-9:45AM: Grades 1st-2nd
Where: Eagle Heights Elementary Gym

Youth Basketball - Winter 2025

Dribble, shoot, and score in our action-packed recreational basketball league! Open to players of all skill levels, this program focuses on skill-building, teamwork, and having fun on the court. Smithville Parks & Recreation partners with nine neighboring communities—East Buch, Mid-Buch, DeKalb, Platte City, North Platte, West Platte, Lathrop, Lawson, and Plattsburg—making this a dynamic league with exciting games and opportunities for growth. Some travel for games is included. Each player will receive a jersey, and parents will provide shorts, shoes, and an optional 28.5-size basketball. Please note that 2nd graders are not eligible to move up at this time.

Fee: $75
Games: Each team is guaranteed 8 games played only on Saturdays starting 12/6. Home games will be held at Horizon Elementary and Maple Elementary. Tentative game dates are 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7. 
Practices: Each team will have 1-2 practices/week based on coach's schedule starting week of 11/3. Practices will be held at Horizon and Maple Elementary.
End of Season Tournaments: Completed by 2/22 if possible
Volunteer Coaching: The recreation sports programs are dependent upon volunteer coaches. If you would like to coach, please click the "Volunteer" tab below! The teams' practice schedules are chosen by the volunteer coach around their schedule. If you would like to guarantee a particular practice day/time for your child, you are welcome to volunteer coach!