Youth Basketball
Campbell County Parks and Recreation offers youth basketball for both Gillette and Wright.
The Gillette tab below represents youth basketball events in Gillette, while the Wright tab represents youth basketball activities in Wright.
Bantam Basketball
1st - 3rd Grade Boys and Girls
This program will introduce young children to the sport of basketball; basic rules and skills, while using lower baskets and smaller size basketballs. The primary goal is for the children to learn basic fundamentals and to have fun. Bantam Basketball is held on Saturdays at the South Campus High School Gymnasium and a variety of elementary schools. All participants will receive a t-shirt.
Registration Dates: August 7 - September 11
Practice and Games Begin: October 7
Coaches Meeting: Tuesday, September 26 at 5:30 p.m. - Recreation Center Field House
Coaches will contact players by October 1
Time: May vary according to game schedule
Location: Due to construction at Campbell County High School South Campus, Bantam Basketball may be played simultaneously in different elementary gymnasium locations during the fall 2017 season.
Fee: $28.00
Youth Basketball
Girls 4th-6th Grade
The Campbell County Recreational basketball league provides an atmosphere of fun, friendly competition that allows youth to experience the joy of organized sports while promoting teamwork and good sportsmanship. The emphasis is recreational and is based on developing basketball skills. All participants will receive a jersey.
Registration Dates: August 7 - September 11
Practice Begins: On or after October 2
Games Begin: On or after October 21
Coaches Meeting: Tuesday, September 26 at 6:30 p.m. Recreation Center Field House
Coaches will contact players by October 1
Time: May vary according to game schedule
Location: Recreation Center
Fee: $28.00
Boys 4th-6th Grade
The Campbell County Recreational basketball league provides an atmosphere of fun and friendly competition that allows youth to experience the joy of organized sports while promoting teamwork and good sportsmanship. The emphasis is recreational and is based on developing basketball skills. All participants will receive a jersey.
Registration Dates: November 6 - December 11
Practice Begins: December 21
Games Begin: On or after January 6
Coaches Meeting: Tuesday, December 19 at 5:30 p.m. Recreation Center Field House
Coaches will contact players by December 21
Time: May vary according to game schedule
Location: Recreation Center
Fee: $28.00
Hot Shot Fun Shoot - TBA
4th - 6th Grade Boys
Taking shots from 5 "hot spots" on the floor in two one-minute tries, participants will be scored on how many shots they make. Medals will be awarded to all participants and the top placers in each grade will receive a trophy. This event is designed to be a fun opportunity for youth to show off their shooting skills. The distance from the basket will depend upon grade level.
Registration Dates: TBA
Time: TBA
Location: Recreation Center Gym
Fee: $3.00
For more information about Basketball, contact Jessica Gladson at JMG77@ccgov.net or call 682-8527.
Bantam Basketball
1st - 3rd Grade Boys and Girls
This program introduces boys and girls to the sport of basketball while focusing on participation, fundamentals and skill development. If participation numbers permit, the four team divisions will be: 1-2 grade boys, 1-2 grade girls, 3 grade boys and 3 grade girls. Practice times will be set by coaches and held at the Wright Recreation Center. Games will be played on Saturdays in Gillette. Volunteer coaches are needed for this program.
Registration Dates: August 6 - September 10
Practice Begins: Week of September 24
Games Begin: October 6 in Gillette
Fee: $28.00
Youth Basketball
Girls 4th - 6th Grade
The Wright Recreation Center's basketball program provides an atmosphere of fun and friendly competition while promoting teamwork and good sportsmanship. Practice times and dates are scheduled by team coaches. Games will be played on Saturdays in Gillette. Volunteer coaches are needed for this program.
Registration Dates: August 6 - September 10
Practice Begins: Week of September 24
Games Begin: October 6 in Gillette
Fee: $28.00
The coaches meeting for Bantam and Girls basketball will be held at the Wright Recreation Center on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 6 p.m.
Boys 4th - 6th Grade
4th through 6th grade boys will begin practicing for their basketball season in January 2019 at the Wright Recreation Center. Practice dates and times are scheduled by the coach. Games will be played on Saturdays in Gillette. Volunteer coaches are needed for this program.
Registration Dates: TBA
Practice Begins: TBA
Games Begin: TBA
Fee: $28.00
Basketball Camp
Wright Basketball Skills Clinic
This skills camp provides an opportunity to improve individual fundamentals in the game of basketball. Boys and girls will learn drills, skills and the philosophy of basketball; all taught by Coach Neely and his experienced staff.
Grades: K - 5
Where: Wright Recreation Center
When:
- May 23 & 24: Grades K - 2 : 3 - 5 p.m. Grades 3 - 5: 6 - 8 p.m.
- May 25: Grades K - 2: 8:15 - 10:15 a.m. Grades 3 - 5: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Grades: 6 - 12
Where: Wright Jr/Sr High School
When: May 29 - 31: Grades 6 - 8: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Grades 9 - 12: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Tuition: $10.00 per person (all monies are paid at WJSHS)