Parks and Rec debuts Little Dribblers basketball program

SANDPOINT — You’re never too young to learn the exciting sport of basketball, and now there is a chance for area boys and girls in first and second grades to play some hoops.

Sandpoint Parks and Rec is offering a new program called Little Dribblers, which aims introduce skills and fundamentals in a fun way this winter, starting on Feb. 4 and running through March 11.

Participants will engage in drills and games for the first part of each day, then they will break into teams and scrimmage to finish out each day. Little Dribblers will meet once a week, on Wednesdays from 2:30-5:30 p.m. depending on participation, at the Kootenai Elementary School gym.

Registration forms are due at parks and Rec (1123 Lake St.) by Jan. 5. The registration fee is $20 with a $5 discount available for city residents. Family rates are also available for multiple kids.

A Sandpoint youth sport jersey is also required for play, and they can be purchased from the Parks and Rec office for $14. Partial scholarships are also available for those who need them to help cover the cost of registration.

For more information, call 263-3613. For other program opportunities, visit www.cityofsandpoint.com.