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09/25/2010 - Flag Football
Middlebury P&R and the Middlebury Police Dept. are looking for kids interested in participating in PAL Flag Football. The program will run from mid-September through the end of October with play-off games in November and will be offered in 3 age groups, 7 to 9, 10 to 12, and 13 & 14 years old. Games will most likley be at Mary I Johnson field. There will be a nominal fee determined by the number of participants. If you are interested, please contact the P&R office @ 203.758.2520

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BASKETBALL PROGRAM 2010-2011

Registration for all basketball programs will be held at the Parks and Recreation office from Sept 13th thru October 29th. After October 29th a late fee of $20.00 will be charged and placement not guaranteed. Once teams have been picked, no new registrations will be taken. No Exceptions

Non-Resident Policy
Registration for the recreational basketball program will be open to Southbury residents that attend Middlebury Schools full-time. Children will not be allowed to play in both Middlebury and Southbury Basketball Programs. Parents must decide which program is more convenient for their child. A $25.00 non-resident fee will be added to the registration fee for the Basketball Program.

1ST & 2ND GRADE GIRLS & BOYS BASKETBALL PROGRAM
Day: Saturdays                                                                     Location: M.E.S.
Date: November 6 – February 26
Time:              Session 1      9:00 – 10:15 a.m.                                          111100-S1
                        Session 2    10:15 – 11:30 a.m.                                         111100-S2
                        Session 3    11:30 -  12:45 a.m.                                         111100-S3   
Fee: $80 1st child, discount for siblings
Max- 15 children per session
The children will learn the fundamentals of basketball in a positive learning environment with individual and group activities.

OPEN GYM  
Boys & Girls in grades 5 through 8
Location: Memorial Middle School
Dates: Friday, October 22 & Friday, October 29
Time: Grades 5 & 6      6:00-7:30 p.m.
Grades 7 & 8      7:30-9:00 p.m.

GIRLS’ PROGRAM
3rd & 4th Grade         Opening clinic @ MES October 18     6:00–8:00 p.m.           111107-G3
Several clinics will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings at MES beginning October 5th. Tri-town league play will be held December thru March. Fee: $60 1st child, discount for siblings

5th to 8th Grade          Opening clinic @ LMES October 25     6:15–8:30 p.m.
Clinics will be held on Mondays at LMES beginning October 25. Tri-town league play will be held December thru March. Fee: $60 1st child, discount for siblings
                        Grades 5/6   111107-G5                  Grades 7/8   111107-G7

BOYS’ PROGRAM
3rd Grade                    Opening clinic @ MES November 2        6:00–8:00 p.m.      111103-B3
Play on Tuesdays at MES. Basic skill development takes into account first time player. No actual games are played until 5 weeks into season. Fee: $60 1st child, discount for siblings
 
4th Grade                    Opening clinic @ MMS November 2       6:00–8:00 p.m.      111103-B4
Play on Tuesdays at MMS. Basic skill development takes into account first time player. No actual games are played until 5 weeks into session.
Fee: $60 1st child, discount for siblings
           
5th & 6th Grade           Opening clinic @ MMS November 4        6:00–9:00 p.m.      111103-B5
                                    Grade 5 clinic            6:00-7:15 p.m.
                                    Grade 6 clinic            7:30-9:00 p.m.
Play on Thursdays at MMS. Game skills are emphasized. Teams will be picked on Nov. 17th after open gym and instructional clinics are held. Clinics are mandatory to insure that teams are equal in skill level. Certified referees used at all games. Fee: $60 1st child, discount for siblings

7th & 8th Grade          Opening clinic @ MMS November 3        6:00–9:00 p.m.      111103-B7
                                    Grade 7 clinic           6:00-7:15 p.m.
                                    Grade 8 clinic           7:30-9:00 p.m.
Play on Wednesdays at MMS. Game skills are emphasized. Teams will be picked on Nov. 18th after open gym and instructional clinics are held. Clinics are mandatory to insure that teams are equal in skill level. Certified referees used at all games. Fee: $60 1st child, discount for siblings
           
TRAVEL TEAMS
Fee: $185 - no discounts
All potential players must register with at Parks and Recreation to be eligible to try-out for the team. Should a player not be chosen a refund will be issued. Parents are required to provide transportation for their child to and from the games.

Girls Travel Team Tryouts
5/6 Grade       Friday, Nov. 5           LMES             6:00-8:00 p.m.           111110-T3
7/8 Grade       Thurs, Oct. 28           MMS               6:00-8:00 p.m.           111110-T4
Competitive program for players seeking a more challenging and demanding level of play. Team plays in the Western Connecticut Girls Basketball League (WCGBL). Schedule will be 20 to 25 games including the WCGBL’s championship tournament. Season runs thru March.

Boys Travel Team Tryouts
5/6 Grade       Monday, Oct. 25       MMS               6:00-7:30 p.m.           111111-T1
7/8 Grade       Monday, Oct. 25       MMS               7:45-9:00 p.m.           111111-T2
Provides and encourages a higher level of play for boys Grades 5 – 8. Competition will be against other towns with a base population relatively close to Middlebury. The team will play in the Rt. 44 League. Players who have high-level of ability or shows promise of high-level ability will be chosen. The coaches will make the final decisions.