The Jr. NBA Basketball League, in partnership with Lee County Parks & Recreation, will host a Summer Basketball League from June 11 to July 31. Registration is now open.
The Jr. NBA is the official youth basketball participation program of the NBA and is for kids age 5-14. All practices and games for the program will be held Saturdays and Sundays in the gymnasium at Veterans Park Recreation Center, 55 Homestead Road South, Lehigh Acres.
The registration cost is $60 per participant. A $10 individual facility membership is required to participate in this program.
The Jr. NBA aims to develop a lifelong passion for the game of basketball in boys and girls by teaching them the fundamentals of the sport while instilling core values including teamwork, respect, and sportsmanship.
The league is looking for volunteer coaches. Anyone interested in coaching is asked to contact Quran Pettyjohn at 239-603-9257, email quranpettyjohn@gmail.com or contact the Veterans Park Recreation Center at 239-369-1521.
For more information about Lee County Parks & Recreation locations, amenities and other special events, visit www.leeparks.org, call 239-533-7275, email leeparks@leegov.com or visit leeparksandrecreation on Instagram.
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