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Instructional Basketball (Ages 4-6)
Instructional Basketball (ages 4-6) is an in-house, coed league for Pre-K and Kindergarten players that focuses on introducing basic basketball fundamentals in a fun, non-competitive setting. Practices and games are held on Saturdays at Westfield elementary schools, with roughly half the time used for practice and the other half for a short game against another team, the eight-week program runs from February through March. The page also includes registration details, key season dates, volunteer background check requirements, and a link to the instructional basketball rules.
LEAGUE DESCRIPTION
Instructional Basketball
An in-house instructional coed league for Pre-K and Kindergarten (Ages 4-6). Emphasis is placed on introducing boys and girls to basic fundamentals of the game in a fun and non-competitive setting.
Practices and games are played on Saturdays at various Westfield Elementary Schools with approximately half the time spent practicing followed by game against another team. The eight-week program starts in February and ends in March.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Commissioners
TJ Merrell
Background Checks Required
If you want to volunteer or coach instructional basketball, you will need to complete a background check.
2026 Registration Information
Registration Fee: TBD
Registration Opens: TBD
Early Bird Deadline: TBD
Registration Deadline : TBD
*Must be 4 by 1/1/2027**(Register on or before the Early Bird deadline and receive a $20 discount (the discount will be applied at the end of the registration process)
2026 Season - Dates to Remember
Final Registration Deadline: TBD
Roster Announcements: TBD
Uniform Pickup: TBD
Picture Day: TBD
Season Ends: TBD
First Practice & Game: TBD
(Note: Practices and games are played on Saturdays with approximately half the time spent practicing followed by game time with another team).