Basketball
NCPRD Mini Hoopers Basketball Program: Grades 1 – 2
Click here to view the 2012 Practice and Game Schedule.
Mini Hoopers is a recreational program offered as an introduction to basketball. Emphasis is placed on participation and fun. Modified-height baskets and junior-sized basketballs are used for proper skill development. Teams of 10-12 players with both 1st and 2nd graders will be formed at random. Team t-shirt included. Volunteer coaches needed.
Registration Information
2012 Mini Hooper registration is closed. Please check out our sports affiliates at the bottom of this page for more youth basketball opportunities.
Parents of new participants must attend one mandatory orientation held at the North Clackamas Aquatic Park.
Tuesday, November 8 at 6 pm
Saturday, November 12 at 10 am
Wednesday, November 16 at 6 pm
**JUST ADDED – Tuesday, November 22 at 6 pm
Parents of returning participants are not required to attend an orientation, but must register in person at the North Clackamas Aquatic Park between November 1 – 30. Registration cannot be taken over the phone or on the internet.
Fee: Res. $50, Non-Res. $60
2012 Mini Hoopers Practice Schedule
Nine practices beginning January 9 – March 9
Once a week for 1 hour Monday – Thursday
Team practices held at Mount Scott Elementary
2012 Mini Hoopers Game Schedule
Seven games beginning Saturday, January 28 - March 10
One game per week played Saturday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Mini Hoopers FAQs
I am interested in being a volunteer coach. What is required?
Thank you! This program would not be possible without our volunteer coaches. Those interested in volunteering to be a Mini Hoopers coach can pick up the required paperwork at the mandatory orientation or at the North Clackamas Aquatic Park.
The North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District has several requirements for people to serve as volunteer coaches.
1. The coach must fill out our background check form and pass a national background check
2. Complete an online training/certification with the National Youth Sports Coaches Association
3. Attend a mandatory coaches meeting on Tuesday, December 13 at 6 pm
The time commitment consists of:
One hour-long practice per week, the week of January 9 – the week of March 5.
**Coaches have the opportunity to select the practice time that works best for them.
One hour-long game each Saturday, January 28 – March 10.
Volunteer coaches also have the opportunity to be matched with an assistant or co-coach –we can either select another coach to put you with, or if you know someone who you’d like to be paired with, you can request to be with them.
How can I get my child on a certain coach/friend’s team?
We allow players to request either a coach or another player on the registration form and the recreation staff does their very best to accommodate all requests. However, because of the volume of requests, we cannot guarantee that all requests will be honored.
My child and I have other commitments during the week and I can only take them to practice on Thursday. Can I request a specific day for practices?
The volunteer coaches select the day and time of the practice and we do not organize teams based on day/time requests. If the practice day/time does not work for your schedule, we are happy to provide a full refund.
I signed up for Mini Hoopers. When do I find out what time/day my child’s practice will be?
Coaches will contact you after December 15 with practice and game schedule information. If you have not heard from a coach by December 27, please contact the Parks and Recreation Office: 503.794.8080 or recreation@clackamas.us.
My child is in kindergarten. Can he/she sign up for Mini Hoopers?
Due to space/time limitations, as well as the number of players in the program, we cannot take kindergartners in the Mini Hooper program.
Does my child need to attend the orientation?
No, this orientation is to share information with the parents of the participants.
2012 Mini Hoopers Team Pictures
Saturday, February 4 – times TBA
Team photos held at Mount Scott Elementary
2012 Mini Hoopers Basketball League Rules
No scores are kept
Players will receive equal playing time
Four 8-minute quarters
Full-length court with 8 ft. basketball hoops and 27.5” basketballs
Player-to-player defense
No back-court defense
Official rules will be promoted progressively through season
Stealing permitted on passes only, not off the dribble
For more information, contact the Recreation Program office at recreation@clackamas.us
For additional youth basketball opportunities in your area, select an organization below.
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Clackamas Boys Basketball – Classic
Serves boys in grades 5-8 in the Clackamas High School attendance area, providing competitive basketball opportunities through a Classic program. Registration and try-outs are in October; the season runs November through March.
Clackamas Boys Basketball – Recreational
Provides recreational basketball opportunities for boys in grades 3-8 in the Clackamas High School attendance area. Registration is in October; the season runs November through March.
Clackamas Girls Basketball – Classic
A Classic level program serving girls in grades 5-8 in the Clackamas High School attendance area. Registration and try-outs are in early October; the season runs November through February. Advanced teams also compete in a spring league in April and May.
Clackamas Girls Basketball – Recreational
Serves girls in grades 1-8 in the Clackamas High School attendance area. Registration begins in September; the season runs November through March.
Milwaukie Mustang Youth Basketball
Serves boys and girls in grades 1-8 in the Milwaukie High School attendance area, providing recreational and competitive opportunities. Recreational programs serve first through eighth graders, with registration in October, and a season that runs December through March. The competitive Classic program serves youth in grades 5-8, with try-outs in October, and a season that runs October through March.
Serves boys and girls in grades 1-12 in the Rex Putnam High School attendance area, providing both recreational and competitive opportunities. The recreational program serves youth in grades 1-12, with registration in September and a season running November through mid-March. The Classic competitive program serves youth in grades 5-8. Registration is in September and try-outs are in October; the season runs November through mid-March.
