Intramural Basketball
BOYS & GIRLS | GRADES 1 – 8
Started in 2022, Intramural Basketball is an in-town basketball program that replaced what was previously called Rec Basketball that was run through the town of Natickβs Rec and Parks department. We have rebranded all of our in-town (non-travel) winter programs as Intramurals. This extends the Intramural program to include Grades 1-2, which was previously called Winter Hoopsters.
Overview
- The Intramural program is open to boys and girls currently in Grades 1-8.
- You can register for Intramurals and there are no tryouts for this program.
- You can register for Travel tryouts and decide to only play Intramural.
- Players who do not make a travel team will have the opportunity to register for Intramurals after travel teams are formed.
- While Intramural Basketball is run by NYB β this is not Travel Basketball.Β
- Intramural Basketball is also different from our fall and spring Hoopsters programs, which a skill clinics for players in Grades K-3.
- The Intramural program is meant to create a fun and engaging environment for kids to learn and develop their skills with a mix of practices and games.
- For Grades 3-8, each team will have one practice per week, Monday-Friday and one game per week on Saturdays.
- Practices will start the week after Thanksgiving and the first games will be in early December.
- Times and locations of games, the number of teams per age/gender group and practice schedules will be determined based on registration numbers.
- For Grades 1-2, players will be placed on a team and have a 30-minute practice followed by a 30-minute game each Saturday. Games and practices will be played on 8.5 ft hoops. There will be no weekday practices for Grades 1-2.
- We plan on providing more opportunities throughout the year for kids to gain additional exposure to basketball β for the latest on our Skill Clinics you can click here and you can also check out our Schedule here.
- Teams will be coached by parent volunteers, sign up to become a coach!
For more information on Intramural basketball please email us at intramural@natickyouthbasketball.org
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π Week 8 Recap β Natick Youth Basketball π
Another great weekend on the courts!
Saturday was a big one for our Intramural program, with tons of smiles, hustle, and learning happening across the gyms. Itβs been awesome to see players growing each weekβbuilding confidence, picking up new skills, and most importantly, having a ton of fun.
On the travel side, it was a weekend full of both wins and lessons. Our teams competed hard, supported one another, and continued to grow through every gameβexactly what this season is all about.
Proud of our players, coaches, and families for another successful week. On to Week 9! πͺβ€οΈπ
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π Spring Hoopsters Registration is OPEN! π
Families β weβre excited to kick off Spring Hoopsters for our Kβ3 players, starting Saturday, March 21!
Hoopsters is a series of fun, high-energy clinics designed to introduce young players to basketball in a positive, non-competitive environment. Players will work on the fundamentalsβshooting, dribbling, and passingβwhile building confidence and having fun on the court.
β¨ By popular demand, weβre again offering a Kβ3 Girls-Only session! β¨
π Location: Kennedy Middle School
π Dates: Saturdays, March 21 β April 11
β° Session Times:
β’ Kindergarten: 12:00β1:00 PM
β’ 1st Grade: 1:00β2:00 PM
β’ 2nd & 3rd Grade: 2:00β3:00 PM
β’ Kβ3 Girls Only: 3:00β4:00 PM
π Register now: HOOPSTERS REGISTRATION (link in bio)
βΉοΈ More info available via the link
π§ Questions? Email hoopsters@natickyouthbasketball.org
Letβs get our youngest hoopers moving, learning, and loving the game! πβ€οΈ
π Home court energy this weekend! π
Natick Youth Basketball has a full slate of HOME games on February 7 & 8 across the Natick Community Center and Kennedy Middle School.
From early-morning tip-offs to afternoon battles, our boys and girls teams are ready to defend home court πͺπ₯
π All games played right here in Natick
π£ Come support our players, coaches, and program
See you in the stands!
#NatickYouthBasketball #HomeGames
ππͺ National Girls & Women in Sports Day πͺπ
Today, Natick Youth Basketball proudly celebrates National Girls & Women in Sports Day β a day dedicated to recognizing the strength, confidence, and impact of girls and women in athletics.
From our youngest players just learning the game to the athletes who lead with heart, hustle, and teamwork, we are grateful for the coaches, families, and role models who continue to create space for girls to compete, grow, and thrive on and off the court.
Weβre proud to support a program where girls belong, are challenged, and are celebrated β today and every day. β€οΈπ
#NGWSD #GirlsInSports #NatickYouthBasketball #SheCan #StrongConfidentUnstoppable
π COLLEGE GAME NIGHT β LETβS GO NYB! π
Weβre excited to invite our Natick Youth Basketball families to Babson College this Wednesday, February 4th to cheer on our 4th Grade Boys Travel teams, who will have the opportunity to play at halftime of the menβs game!
β Babson Beavers vs. Coast Guard
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Wednesday, February 4th
β° 7:00 PM tip-off
ποΈ Admission is FREE!
Come out, pack the stands, and support our future Redhawks while enjoying some great local college basketball. This is always such a fun experience for our players and families β we hope to see you there!
#NatickYouthBasketball #FutureRedhawks #CollegeGameNight #BabsonBasketball
π NHS Girls Fan Night β NEW DATE! π
After an awesome Boys Fan Night, weβre excited to welcome everyone back for Girls Fan Night, now rescheduled to Thursday, February 12 due to a team schedule change.
π Pre-game pizza (5:30β6:15 PM)
π High-five tunnel as varsity takes the court
π€ Post-game meet & greet with NHS players (many NYB alum!)
π FREE admission for players wearing their NYB, IM, or Hoopsters gear (parents must purchase tickets via GoFan).
β οΈ Not a drop-off event β all kids must be supervised.
π Natick High School | Tip-off ~6:30 PM
Letβs pack the gym and cheer on the Redhawks! β€οΈπ
βοΈ Week 7 Recap | Natick Youth Basketball π
Winter showed up in full force this weekend! While Sundayβs snowstorm cancelled a majority of games, plenty of teams still got after it on Saturday πͺ
π Intramurals continue to roll with great energy, smiles, and steady improvement across the gyms
π Fan Night at NHS was a blast β although Natick couldnβt take down a ranked Needham squad, the team (stacked with NYB alumni) battled hard, and our NYB crowd brought the noise all night long
βΉοΈββοΈ Sunday highlight: our 4th Grade Girls took the court at halftime of the Bentley game and absolutely loved the experience
Cheers to Week 8 β and letβs all hope Mother Nature gives us a break π€βοΈ
πΈ Want to be featured in future weekly recaps?
Make sure to upload your photos and videos to the link in our bio!
#NatickYouthBasketball #NYB #Week7Recap
ποΈ Looking for a mid-season refresh? π
Weβve got you covered! Natick Youth Basketball gear is available all year at our favorite local sports store β Natick Outdoor Store π Check the link below and order your gear today!
Stock up on all your NYB favorites, including:
βοΈ Hats & pom hats
βοΈ Short- and long-sleeve T-shirts
βοΈ Quarter zips
βοΈ Hoodies & more
Perfect for games, practices, and cheering from the sidelines all season long πβ€οΈ
π Order online here:
https://natickteamorders.com/collections/natick-youth-basketball
Support local, rep Natick, and stay warm in style! π₯
#NatickYouthBasketball #NYB #SupportLocal #GameDayStyle #MidSeasonRefresh
