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Basketball

Sign-ups for the 2009 Basketball season will be held beginning Monday November 24 and continue through Friday, December 12, 2008, at City Hall, 124 Burr St., from 9am to 5pm.  After hours sign-ups will be held on Dec. 10th and 11th until 7pm at City Hall.  Participation fees are as follows:  Residence In city limits - $10.00, Outside City limits - $20.00, Jerseys - $12 (you may use your jersey from last season if you have one.)

We are always looking for coaches that are interested in having a positive influence on our area's youth.  If you are interested in coaching a basketball team, please call the Recreation Department at 259-3317.

Our Basketball Leagues

The youth basketball program is for boys and girls ages three to fourteen. The rules are modified so that each child has a chance to play, compete and succeed. Registration begins in late November to early December with practices begining in early January. Games will begin in February, with the season ending in March. All practices last approximately one hour. Each player can expect to practice and play twice each week.

Micros Ages 3-5 (co-ed) Players play on 8 1/2 foot goals. Each player has a chance to play and have a good time interacting and learning the concept of the game.

Pee wee Ages 6-8(co-ed) Players play on 8 ½ foot goals. Each player has a chance to grasp a better concept of the basic rules of basketball.  This league teaches the importance of playing by the rules.

Missies Ages 9-14(all girls) Players play on regulation goals. This league allows young ladies to compete with players of similar abilities. This league develops and enhances basic basketball knowledge and skills.

Small Fry Ages 9-10 (all boys) Players play on regulation goals. This league is a competitive league. It allows each player to compete and develop leadership skills.

Mites Ages 11-14 (all boys) Players play on regulation goals. This league is the most competitive league for our young male athletes. The mite league prepares the young men for middle school and high school level competition.

Football

The 2008 Recreation Football League concluded play Tuesday, November 4th.  Barnwell's 11-12 year old Mites team finished the season with a perfect 7 - 0 undefeated season!

Thanks to all of our coaches, assistants, parents and participants that made this season a great success!!

If participants have not done so already, please turn in your football equipment to Barnwell City Hall, 124 Burr St., from 9am to 5pm, Mon-Fri.

 

  Leagues

Flag   Ages 4-6 (co-ed) Each player is issued a jersey and a mouth piece. There is no physical contact in this league. This is a great activity for children. It gives them a chance to interact with other kids it also improves teamwork and social skills.  Score is not kept at this level.

Pee wee Ages 7-8 Each player is issued a full uniform and equipment. This is a full tackle league. All equipment issued will be distributed after each child is measured and weighed. This league is an introduction to the fundamentals of football.

Small Fry (Team 1/Coach Nolind and Team 2/Coach Hallinquest) Ages 9-10 A player that reaches the age of eleven prior to November 30th is not eligible to compete in this league (a birth certificate is required). Each player is issued a full uniform and equipment. This is a full tackle league.  All equipment issued will be distributed after each child is measured and weighed. This league travels to other local towns to compete. This is a competitive league and it teaches leadership skills and discipline.

Mites Ages 11-12 A player that reaches the age of 13 prior to November 30th is not eligible to compete in this league (a birth certificate is required). This is a full tackle league. Equipment and uniforms will be issued after each player is measured and weighed. This is the highest level of competition for athletes in this age group. This league also travels to local towns for competition. The mite group teaches teamwork, discipline, leadership and time management. This league helps the young athletes develop a good work ethic and it prepares them for the middle school and high school levels of competition.

Equipment All players 7-12 will be issued full football equipment. This includes a helmet, shoulder pads, thigh pads, knee pads, hip pads and a mouth piece. The practice pants will also be issued and used as game pants. Football cleats are recommended.

  

Cheerleading

Our Youth Cheerleading for Football Season concluded Tuesday, November 4th.  Thanks to all of our coaches, assistants, and participants for a great season!

 Youth cheerleading      Ages 5-12  Youth cheerleading is a team sport .Youth cheerleading teaches town spirit and sportsmanship.  It is a great activity for your child to express creativity. Cheerleading season is during football season. Registration begins in August. Practice begins shortly after registration.

Barnwell Baseball

Barnwell Soccer

 The youth sports programs are designed to help children develop teamwork skills, discipline, time management and leadership skills.  The youth program also allows children to get an excellent amount of exercise, and increase their self esteem. Most importantly it is a great way to have fun.

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