It’s basketball season! This is a chance for your child to learn the fundamentals of sports, gain a sense of pride and sportsmanship, and enhance their basketball skills. This program is for boys and girl in first grade through sixth grade. All teams in the league are co-ed and are open to all who would like to participate. This tri-city league consists of the cities of Duarte, Rosemead and San Gabriel.  All practices and home games will be at Jefferson Middle School. The San Gabriel Youth Basketball League will begin the week of December 11 and run thru March 24. 

Game days, times and the number of games may vary depending on number of teams and gym space. All participants will need to present verification of grade (enrollment verification from your child’s school) when registering. Registration will be open on November 20 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on December 2 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Community Recreation Center, 250 S. Mission Dr. in San Gabriel. The cost will be $125 per participant, which includes the league fee and a jersey. 

There will be a free basketball clinic for all who would like to participate on Saturday, December 9 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Jefferson Middle School. There is no guarantee of placement on a team if you are not registered by December 29, 2017. All special requests will also need to be made at time of registration.

For more information on youth programs, please contact Recreation Supervisor James Lara at 626.308.2875 or jlara@sgch.org. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate should direct such request to the Community Services Department at 626.308.2875 at least 48 hours before the event, if possible.