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The Parks, Recreation, & Facilities Department is excited to offer a basketball program that aims to give Portland children aged 4 & 5 years a positive first basketball experience.  Registration Deadline: Wednesday, November 4th Program Goal: To give your child a positive first experience of youth basketball. Practices: Each week your child's practice squad will experience new fun, game-based learning focused on basic basketball skills. Dates: Wednesdays, Dec. 2, 9, 16, Jan. 6, 13, 20 (make up date Jan. 26) Times:  4 years of age - 4:30-5:00 4 years of age - 5:00-5:30 5 years of age - 5:30-6:00 5 years of age - 6:00-6:30 Location: Amanda C. Rowe Elementary Gym, 23 Orono Rd, Portland Practices Squads: The aim is to have your child in a squad with no more than 9 other children with 2 volunteer coaches. What to Bring: Players must bring sneakers, comfortable clothing, and a water bottle. Parents and caregivers must remain on-site Picture Days: December 5th at Riverton Community Center and December 12th at East End Community Center.  Our program relies on volunteer coaches to operate, with each squad led by at least two co-coaches. Can you respect and encourage players? Are you a positive role model? Are you a clear, consistent communicator? Are you someone who listens? Do you have some knowledge of basketball? What's Involved? Attending the mandatory coaches meeting on Wednesday, November 18, 5-6pm at Riverton Community Center, 1600 Forest Ave, Portland. Sending a welcome email to your team parents and players Organizing and coaching your team during the 45 minutes weekly practice Reaching out to the recreation staff whenever support is needed Directing parent or player inquiries that require staff assistance to the recreation team Sign me up! If you are interested in coaching, please indicate your interest during your child's registration and complete the Volunteer Coach Form. Recreation staff will then send you a background check application. Once you pass the background check we will work with you to be ready for the coaches meeting and the start of the season. If a coach completed a volunteer coach form after May 2026, they do not need to submit another form until May 2027. Picture Days: December 5th at Riverton and December 12th at East End.  Key Program Details: Squad Formation — Our goal is to create balanced squads to aim for a positive experience for all children.  Special Requests — Requests regarding carpooling, assisting neighbors with transportation barriers, or pairing a player with a friend can be submitted during the online registration process. Weather Cancellations — Weather-related updates and cancellations for the program will be posted at the top of the home page HERE.