Youth basketball ends Saturday

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  • By Diana Eggler
  • CSC Marketing
The 2011 youth basketball season comes to a close Saturday with its final games being played in the youth center gym.

The season, which began in January, has been a huge success with 110 players coming together in three age divisions. Along with regular practices and games, each player is awarded a trophy for his or her division and is invited to attend the end-of-the-year banquet.

This year, the youth center implemented the Start Smart basketball division, which involves 3-year-olds learning basic fundamentals like shooting, passing, defending and general rules.

According to Ryan Rice, youth sports director, both programs focus on helping children develop team, motor and self-esteem skills. Parents were also encouraged to get in on the fun by helping out in practices and conducting drills with the children.

For more information on youth center sports activities, call 377-4116 or visit www.keeslerservices.us.