Welcome to another exciting year of Rotary basketball. Decade after decade Rotary basketball provides the best outlet for our area youth to experience the game of basketball. We have created an environment for all skill levels to flourish. We also continue for look for ways to improve the program. A few recent additions include the following:

• End of season tournaments for 4th, 5th & 6th grade levels
• A skills challenge for 3rd graders
• Grade level basketball camps to strengthen and improve skills
• A basketball and jersey for each player each season
• Scholarships available based on financial need

A quick rundown of important dates for the Boys’ 2024 season:

• Registration ends December 29th, 2023 at 4pm.
• Preseason camp/clinic for all players is January 6, 2024 at Kalispell Middle School. 3rd and 4th graders’ session is from 9am – 11am.  5th and 6th graders’ session is from 12 noon to 2pm.
• Coaches’ Meeting is Sunday, January 7th, 2024.
• Coaches contact players the week of January 8th, 2024.
• First game is January 13th.
• Last games (tournament included) are February 24th, 2024.

Program details for 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th graders:

• 3rd and 4th Graders
  • One practice per week, arranged by team coaches
  • One game per week (Saturdays)
  • Coaching fundamentals, ‘learning level’ officiating (teaching the love of the game)

• 5th and 6th Graders
  • At least one practice per week
  • More games (Saturdays Plus)
  • Coaching game strategies, plays, etc., officiating guides improved playing

Cost

The registration fee is $40 per child if you register by December 22nd, 2023.  Beginning December 23rd, 2023, the registration fee increases to $45 per child.  Every child receives a shirt, good instruction, good company, good sportsmanship, and lots of basketball.

Volunteers Needed

Given the number of players we’re anticipating this year, we strongly encourage parents, friends and family to volunteer during the upcoming season. We will need coaches, court monitors, scorekeepers to run the clock, and more. Please email [email protected] if you are willing to give us a hand this season.

Interested in Coaching?

Parents or relatives who volunteer to be the head coach of a Rotary team will have their student’s participation fee waived. There is ALWAYS a need for Rotary Team Coaches EVERY season. Please consider this opportunity. Each coach can anticipate being supported as needed for a successful experience. If you are interested in coaching, please indicate your interest on the registration form and remember to provide your email address. The Coaches’ Meeting will be held Sunday, January 7th, 2024.

Referees Needed

Kalispell Rotary Youth Basketball can use officiating help for the upcoming season. Officiating youth basketball is a great place to learn, get exercise, earn $25 per game, and be a part of Kalispell’s enthusiastic basketball community. Please email [email protected] if you are interested in being a referee this season.

Team Placement

Based on past seasons and valley growth, it is anticipated that the 2023 season will host a record number of participants, i.e. 800 to 1,000 valley students. Due to the increased number of participants in the program, team placement of children is based on longstanding Rotary policies and will be adjusted only in extraordinary circumstances following the establishment of each team. Players will be expected to prioritize and attend all Rotary practices, games and tournaments, or otherwise communicate circumstances to their respective coach(es). Late registrations will be accepted only if space exists, and placement will be made to teams needing additional players.

Questions?

Didn’t find the answer to your question here? Reach out to us via email at [email protected].