Youth Basketball

Group of 10 - 15 kids standing in a line in a gymnasium, passing basketballs in a class-like setting

7th/8th Grade Lakeshore League – Individual Registration

Holland Recreation teams will compete against other teams from the various lakeshore communities on Saturdays. Practices will be during the week with games being played on Saturday mornings. Participants will receive a reversible jersey and a shooter shirt (warm up shirt).

Current 7th/8th Grade Girls Basketball Information

Registration Closed

Dates

Week of October 20 – Saturday, December 13, 2025; exc. November 29

Grades

7th & 8th Girls (as of 2025/2026 school year)

Location

TBD

Fee

$80 Resident; $95 Non-Res after 10/6/25; pending availability

7th/8th Grade Girls Lakeshore League – Team Registration

Registration Closed

Dates

Saturdays, November 1 – December 13, 2025; exc. November 29

Game Options

5 games plus tournament l 7 games plus tournament

Fee

$40 per game by 10/20/25

3rd-6th Grade Preseason Basketball Clinics

These clinics are an opportunity for players to work on their skills before the season starts. This is an instructor led program that will focus on improving players basketball skills and knowledge. All skill levels are welcome.

3rd & 4th Grade Clinics

Dates

Saturdays, November 1–22, 2025

Grades

3rd & 4th (as of 2025/2026 school year)

Time

9:00 – 10:20 am

Location

TBD

Fee

$60 Resident; $75 Non-Res after 10/20/25; pending availability

5th & 6th Grade Clinics

Dates

Saturdays, November 1–22, 2025

Grades

5th & 6th (as of 2025/2026 school year)

Time

10:30 – 11:50 am

Location

TBD

Fee

$60 Resident; $75 Non-Res after 10/20/25; pending availability

Little Dribblers

Little Dribblers is a great opportunity for kids to learn about the sport of basketball and the basic motor skills necessary to play. This is an instructional clinic, not a league. No teams will be formed. This is a parent-child interactive program, so each child is required to have a parent/guardian join them in the program.

Dates

Wednesdays or Saturdays, January 7 – February 7, 2026

Sessions

Wednesday: 5:15 – 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 6:15 – 7:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:45 am
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:45 am
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:45 am

Ages

3-5

Location

TBD

Fee

$40 Resident; $55 Non-Res by 12/8/25
$50 Resident; $65 Non-Res by 12/29/25
$60 Resident; $75 Non-Res after 12/29/25; pending availability

Kindergarten & 1st Grade Basketball Clinics

Participants will learn and practice a variety of fundamental basketball skills through drills and basketball activities. This is an instructor led program. There is an option to register for both sessions at a lower price.

Session 1

Dates

Saturdays, December 6 – 20, 2025

Times

9:00 – 9:55 am
10:00 – 10:55 am
11 – 11:55 am

Grades

Kindergarten & 1st

Fee

$30 Resident; $45 Non-Res by 11/3/25
$40 Resident; $55 Non-Res by 11/24/25
$50 Resident; $65 Non-Res after 11/24/25; pending availability

Session 2

Dates

Saturdays, January 3 – 17, 2026

Times

9:00 – 9:55 am
10:00 – 10:55 am
11 – 11:55 am

Grades

Kindergarten & 1st

Fee

$30 Resident; $45 Non-Res by 12/1/25
$40 Resident; $55 Non-Res by 12/22/25
$50 Resident; $65 Non-Res after 12/22/25; pending availability

2nd Grade Basketball League

Boys and girls will play separately. Participants will practice the first three Saturdays and play games the final three Saturdays. Volunteer coaches are needed for this program. Participants will receive a reversible jersey.

2nd Grade Basketball Information

Dates

Saturdays, January 3 – February 7, 2026

Times

9:00 – 9:55 am – Boys
10:05 – 11:00 am – Boys
11:10 am – 12:05 pm – Girls

Fee

$50 Resident; $65 Non-Res by 10/27/25
$60 Resident; $75 Non-Res by 12/22/25
$70 Resident; $85 Non-Res after 12/22/25; pending availability

3rd/4th Grade Basketball League

Boys and girls will play separately. Participants will practice up to two times a week and play games on Thursday evenings. Volunteer coaches are needed for this program. Participants will receive a reversible jersey.

Current 3rd/4th Grade Basketball Information

Dates

Week of December 1, 2025 – February 12, 2026

Games

Thursdays, January 8 – February 12, 2026

Fee

$50 Resident; $65 Non-Res by 10/27/25
$60 Resident; $75 Non-Res by 11/17/25
$70 Resident; $85 Non-Res after 11/17/25; pending availability

3rd/4th Grade Basketball League – After School Practice Option

Holland Parks and Recreation is offering an After School Practice option for a limited number of 3rd & 4th grade students. This program is being offered for any 3rd & 4th grade Holland Public or Home school students. After school teams will practice at the conclusion of the school day until 5:15 PM. This program is a part of the traditional 3rd & 4th grade basketball program. Practices will be held on Mondays & Tuesdays.

Dates

Week of December 8 – February 12, 2026

Games

Thursdays, January 8 – February 12, 2026

Grades

3rd & 4th HPS or Home school students (as of 2025/2026 school year)

Location

Holland West Elementary, 500 W. 24th St.

Fee

$50 Resident; $65 Non-Res by 10/27/25
$60 Resident; $75 Non-Res by 11/17/25
$70 Resident; $85 Non-Res after 11/17/25; pending availability

5th & 6th Grade Lakeshore Basketball League

Holland Recreation teams will compete against other teams from various lakeshore communities on Saturdays. Practices will be during the week determined by the volunteer coach. Volunteer coaches are needed for this program.

Current 5th & 6th Grade Basketball Information

Dates

Week of December 1, 2025 – February 21, 2026

Games

Saturdays, January 10 – February 21, 2026

Fee

$50 Resident; $65 Non-Res by 10/27/25
$60 Resident; $75 Non-Res by 11/17/25
$70 Resident; $85 Non-Res after 11/17/25; pending availability

7th/8th Grade Boys Lakeshore Basketball League – Individual Registration

Current 7th / 8th Grade Basketball Information

Dates

Week of January 19 – March 7, 2026

Games

Saturdays, January 31 – March 7, 2026

Fee

$50 Resident; $65 Non-Res by 12/15/25
$60 Resident; $75 Non-Res by 1/5/26
$70 Resident; $85 Non-Res after 1/5/26; pending availability

7th/8th Grade Boys Lakeshore Basketball League – Team Registration

Teams will register at the rate of $40 per game in this format. Jerseys and practices will not be provided. Games will take place in various lakeshore communities on Saturday mornings. There will be six weekends of games including a tournament to end the season. Two divisions are offered for this league. A competitive division and recreation division for teams to compete against similar skilled teams.

Dates

Saturdays, January 31 – March 7, 2026

Game Options

5 games plus tournament; 7 games plus tournament

Divisions

Competitive Division & Recreational Division

Fee

$40 per game by 1/19/26

1st – 4th Grade Spring Basketball Clinic

Participants will have fun learning the basics of basketball through drills in this instructor led clinic. This clinic will focus on skill development. All experience levels are welcome.

Dates

Wednesdays, March 4 – 25, 2026

Grades & Times

1st & 2nd, 5:30 – 6:20 pm
3rd & 4th, 6:30 – 7:20 pm

Fee

$50 Resident; $65 Non-Res by 2/2/26
$60 Resident; $75 Non-Res by 2/23/26
$70 Resident; $85 Non-Res after 2/23/26; pending availability