Hoopsters Program
CO-ED | All Skill Levels
Hoopsters focuses on fundamental skill development (shooting, dribbling, passing) in a fun, non-competitive environment. The goal of the program is to get kids excited about basketball and expose them to basketball skills with drills and contests. We also introduce 3×3 games at the 3rd grade level. There are no set teams in Spring and Fall Hoopsters and all of the sessions are co-ed. Hoopsters is NOT a competitive travel basketball league and is geared to players of all skill levels.
Spring & Fall
The Spring and Fall Hoopsters programs are a series of fun and high energy clinics designed to provide an introductory basketball experience for boys and girls in grades K-3.
Spring Hoopsters is typically held in the mid season between winter and fall sports. Both programs are held on Saturday afternoons. Fall Hoopsters typically runs between Columbus Day and Thanksgiving.
If you are interested in volunteering or learning more about our Fall and Spring Hoopsters programs please contact us at hoopsters@natickyouthbasketball.org
Winter
Winter Hoopsters is now part of our Intramural basketball program. The 1st and 2nd grade Intramural program maintains the same structure as the previous Winter Hoopsters program and continues the focus on fundamental skill development and adds in the concepts of game play.
The Intramural program differs from the Fall and Spring Hoopsters programs in that players are placed on a team (split up by gender and grade) with a volunteer coach for the season. Each week the team will practice for 30 minutes followed by a game against another team. Games and practices will be on Saturdays and played on 8.5ft hoops. There will be no weekday practices for Grades 1-2.
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We’re getting ready for the 2026–2027 Natick Youth Basketball season, and this is your final reminder to register for NYB programs!
Don’t wait — register today!
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Travel Basketball — Grades 4–8
Travel tryouts will take place September 25–27 and October 2–4. Players must be registered in advance and should plan to attend both tryouts. Registration closes 9/21/2026
Intramural Basketball — Grades 1–8
Our winter intramural season begins in December, with weekday practices and Saturday games for Grades 3–8 and combined Saturday sessions for Grades 1–2. Registration closes 11/01/2026
Fall Hoopsters — Grades K–3
Saturdays October 17–November 21 at Kennedy Middle School. A great introduction to basketball for our youngest players! Registration closes 10/15/2026
Pre-Season Clinics — Grades 4–8
Get ready for travel tryouts with skill-building clinics running September 13–30 at Kennedy Middle School. Space is limited! Registration is open until three days prior to each session.
We can’t wait to see everyone back on the court! ��
Go Natick!
Information on everything here: https://natickyouthbasketball.org/
🏀 Fall Skills Clinic Registration Is Open!
Players entering Grades 4–8 can build skills, confidence and prepare for travel tryouts through drills and scrimmages.
📅 Multiple boys’ and girls’ sessions: September 13–30
📍 Kennedy Middle School
✅ Players must register for each clinic date individually.
Register here: natickyouthbasketball.org
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🏀 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 🏀
Natick Youth Basketball is getting ready for the 2026–27 season, and registration is officially open for our fall and winter programs!
🔴 Travel Basketball | Grades 4–8
Tryouts: Sept. 25–27 & Oct. 2–4
Players should attend both tryouts. Travel registration closes 9/27!
🔵 Intramural Basketball | Grades 1–8
A fun, competitive winter basketball experience for all skill levels.
🔴 Fall Hoopsters | Grades K–3
Saturdays Oct. 17–Nov. 21 at Kennedy Middle School.
🔵 Pre-Season Clinics | Grades 4–8
Sept. 13–30 at Kennedy Middle School. Get some extra court time and prepare for travel tryouts! Space is limited.
👉 Register today through NYB Registration!
We can’t wait to see everyone back on the court! 🏀❤️💙
For families with players interested in our Travel Basketball Program (Grades 4-8), please save the dates for travel tryouts.
Travel tryouts will be held over two weekends, with two tryouts per grade:
September 25–27 (first tryout)
October 2–4 (second tryout)
Players trying out for travel basketball are expected to attend both tryouts for their grade—one on each weekend.
Specific dates and times for each grade and gender will be announced in early September. While we are not able to accommodate scheduling requests, we do cross-reference the Natick soccer and football schedules for each grade as they are initially released when developing the tryout schedule.
For additional information about our Travel Basketball Program, please visit our Travel Info & FAQs. Registration for all NYB programs will open in mid-August.
We look forward to seeing everyone back on the court this fall!
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🏀❤️ Giving back is what being part of a team is all about.
A huge shoutout to our Natick Youth Basketball 7th Grade Girls team for spending time volunteering at the Natick Service Council Food Pantry. These young athletes rolled up their sleeves to help sort donations, stock shelves, and support local families in need.
We’re incredibly proud to see our players demonstrating that teamwork, leadership, and community service extend far beyond the basketball court. The lessons learned through youth sports aren’t just about wins and losses—they’re about character, compassion, and making a positive impact on those around us.
Thank you to the players, coaches, and families for representing Natick Youth Basketball so well and for helping make our community stronger.
#NatickYouthBasketball #NYB #CommunityFirst #YouthLeadership #Teamwork GiveBack NatickMA BasketballFamily 🏀💙💛
🏀 Boys 8C – Built for the Moment 🏀
This 8C team didn’t just have a season… they built a run.
Finishing 6–5 in league play, this group kept growing, competing, and believing—and when the playoffs hit, they flipped the switch.
With three straight playoff wins, the boys battled their way all the way to the D6 Championship Game. And in a hard-fought final against Swansea, they left everything on the court, coming up just short in a narrow, down-to-the-wire loss.
But this season was about so much more than one game.
As Coach Dave F shared:
“This season was never just about the scoreboard.
From day one, we chose a different definition of winning: effort every play, the right attitude, trusting each other, owning your mistakes, and putting in the work even when it’s hard.
The message stayed consistent and simple: play with confidence, bring the energy, be tough, communicate, and never let a teammate stay down—you pick him up.
You won’t always control the outcome, but you always control how you show up. Do you give your best? Do you stay accountable? Do you fight for the people next to you?
That’s what matters.
Those aren’t just basketball lessons, those are life lessons.”
And this team lived it—every practice, every game, every moment.
To this group of boys—thank you for the fight, the brotherhood, and the unforgettable run. You showed what it means to compete the right way. ❤️💙
🙌 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS 🙌
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Because of you, our kids get the chance to learn, compete, and love the game every single day.
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🏀 Boys 8B – Battling Every Night 🏀
This Boys 8B team took on a challenge all season long—and never backed down.
Playing as a B team in Division 3, they went up against many A teams from surrounding towns, and time after time, they proved they belonged. Most games were tight battles, with this group competing until the final whistle.
And when the moment called for it?
They delivered.
With multiple buzzer-beating wins, this team created some unforgettable moments—games that had the gym buzzing and showed just how much heart they played with.
But more than anything, this team was defined by their commitment.
As Coach Shawn Kelly shared:
“The Boys 8B team was an absolute pleasure to coach this season, particularly as this group of young men makes the transition from Natick Youth Basketball to high school in the coming months. I will always remember this team as truly dedicated and committed, showing up to each practice and game ready to put in the work. I’m sure they will each do great things on whichever path they choose, and I hope to be there cheering them on!”
To this group of boys—thank you for your effort, your toughness, and the way you competed all season long. The next chapter is just beginning. ❤️💙
