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It’s important to stay hydrated during the game. A recent study by ASCM shows that as dehydration increased, skill performance decreased, indicating that proper hydration is necessary for peak performance on the court. So drink up and slam dunk.

Found 568 facilities, 35 programs, and 44 leagues for Basketball/Netball

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Basketball Courts

Please note: Any individual can use Parks’ recreational spaces without a permit. However, if a permit holder arrives with a valid permit in hand, you must vacate the field or court. Organized play (leagues) requires a permit. Click here for an application and more information about permits.

Map it 174th Street Playground E 174 ST. & BRONX RIVER AVE. (Bronx) 
Map it 52 Playground KELLY ST. & AVE. ST. JOHN (Bronx) 
Map it Abigail Adams Playground TINTON AVE. & E 156 ST. (Bronx) 
Map it Agnes Haywood Playground BARNES AVE. & E 215 ST. (Bronx) 
Map it Allerton Playground BOUCK & THROOP AVES. (Bronx) 
Map it Angelo Campanero Playground GUN HILL RD., EASTCHESTER RD. AND O'NEILL PL. (Bronx) 
Map it Aqueduct Lands Playground W 183 ST., AQUEDUCT AVE., W TREMONT AVE. AND UNIVERSITY AVE. (Bronx) 
Map it Arcilla Playground E 164 ST. & TELLER AVE. (Bronx) 
Map it Bailey Playground BAILEY AVE. & W 234-W 238 STS. (Bronx) 
Map it Behagen Playground E 166 ST., UNION AVE. AND TINTON AVE. (Bronx) 
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Please note: Some programs require advance registration and/or recreation center membership. Always call the contact number provided before attending a program.

at Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Recreation Center Recreation Center

670 Lafayette Avenue, Cross Streets: Marcy and Tompkins avenues
Phone: (718) 622-2082, Phone 2: (718) 965-6567

Manager: Lemuel Mial

Fax: (718) 622-2598

Directions:

 

By Subway: Take the G Train to Bedford & Nostrand Avenue. Follow the exit signs to the southeast corner exit. Walk one block east on Lafayette Avenue, passing The Salvation Army Church on the left until you reach Von King Park.

By Bus: Take the #38 bus to Marcy and Lafayette avenues. Bus stop is on the same block as park.

Afterschool Program

Age: Child  

Monday: 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Friday: 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

at Red Hook Recreation Center Recreation Center

155 Bay Street, Cross Streets: Henry and Clinton streets
Phone: (718) 722-3211, Phone 2: (718) 722-7105

Manager: Jackie Spann

Fax: (718) 722-7341

Directions:

By Bus:
Take the B77 bus to Lorraine and Clinton. From there, walk down Clinton to Bay Street, and make a right.

By Subway:
Take either the F or G trains to Smith/9th Street. When you leave the station, you will be on 9th Street. Walk to your right to Smith. Cross Smith and walk one block to Court Street. Make a left on Court and proceed until you reach Bay Street. Make a right on Bay until you reach the center.

Driving directions:

Take the Brooklyn Bridge to the BQE WEST to the Hamilton Avenue exit towards Battery Tunnel/Manhattan (exit #26) Bear left on Hamilton Avenue. Bear right on Clinton Street. Take a left on Bay Street and drive until you arrive at the Recreation Center.

Co-ed Basketball Clinics (Ages 5-8)
For kids ages 5-8

Age: Child  
Start date: Oct 3, 2009  

Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Co-ed Basketball Clinics (Ages 9-12)
For kids ages 9-12.

Age: Child  
Start date: Oct 3, 2009  

Saturday: 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Round Ball Basketball Clinic

This clinic teaches the fundamentals of dribbling, passing, shooting, free throws, and teamwork. League play immediately follows clinics.

The class is open to kids and youth ages 8-16 years old. 

Age: Teen / Child  

Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.,10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

at Brownsville Recreation Center Recreation Center

1555 Linden Boulevard, Cross Streets: Mother Gaston and Christopher streets
Phone: (718) 345-2706

Manager: Gregg Jackson

Directions: By Subway: Take the L train to New Lots Avenue. Walk 3 blocks to the left on New Lots Avenue, then turn left and proceed 3 blocks on Christopher Street.

Driving directions:

From the Triboro Bridge: Take the Grand Central Parkway East to the Jackie Robinson Parkway. Continue to end of Parkway, turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue. Proceed on Pennsylvania to Linden Boulevard (look for the Exxon and Mobile Stations on either corner). Turn right into service lane on Linden Boulevard. Proceed one mile on Linden Boulevard. You will go under two trestles overhead and then you will see the BRC on the right.

From Eastern Parkway: Take Eastern Parkway to Buffalo Avenue. Turn right onto Buffalo, which will become to Rockaway Parkway after three blocks. Stay on Rockaway and proceed to Linden Boulevard (this is a big intersection with Brookdale Memorial Hospital on the left). Turn left onto Linden. On Linden Boulevard, the BRC will be on your left after the 2nd traffic light. You will notice a green Parks flag and a small sign. The best approach is to pass the center, make your first available U-turn, and proceed in the service lane to park.

Basketball (JHS League Tournament)
Community junior high school students participate in a structured league tournament. The main requirement is that students, as well as coaches, must arrive and leave in shirts and ties. At the end of the tournament, each team receives awards, such as Academic, Sportsman and Best Athletic, at an awards banquet.

Age: Teen  

Tuesday: 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

The tournament runs from November through May.

Basketball Clinics
Professional players (past and present) teach kids 4-10 years-old the fundamentals of basketball. They also give lectures on the importance of education and the pitfalls of becoming a professional player.

Age: Child / Preschool  

Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.,10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

at North Meadow Recreation Center Recreation Center

Central Park, Cross Streets: Mid-park at 97th Street
Phone: (212) 348-4867

Manager: Jamaal King

Fax: (212) 348-4479

Directions:

From the west side: take 1,2,3,B and C trains to 96th street.  Enter the Park at 97th and Central Park West.

From the east side: take the 6 train to 96th street.  Enter the Park at 97th street and 5th avenue. 

Field Day Kits
Use the entire field day kit or just one or two items. We provide a variety of games and sports equipment, including basketballs, handballs, whiffle balls and bats, footballs--everything you need for an individual or group outing in the park.

No pre-registration required, bring a valid photo ID. Free.

Age: Everyone  

Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 a.m.
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Summer Youth Invitational Basketball Tournaments
Summer: July-August

FREE, but pre-registration is required.

Age: Teen / Child  

Monday: 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.,4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.,4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.,4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.,4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Ages: 10-18

at Jackie Robinson Recreation Center Recreation Center

85 Bradhurst Avenue, Cross Streets: West 146th Street & Bradhurst Avenue
Phone: (212) 234-9607, Phone 2: (212) 234-9608

Manager: Sherrie Plowden

Fax: (212) 234-5683

Directions: A, B, C & D trains to 145th Street station. Walk east on West 145th Street. Turn left on to Bradhurst Avenue.

Afterschool Program
This free Turn 2 Foundation-sponsored program runs during the school calendar year. The program offers music, visual arts, drama, literacy, social competency, computer courses, and sports and fitness opportunities to all registered participants.

For more information, please click on this link:
http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/programs/afterschool/asp_info.html

Age: Child  

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Team and league sports provide a great opportunity to get fit, socialize, and have fun. Some leagues are casual, while others are more competitive. Email or call the leagues below to find out more about your local team and its players.

Kips Bay Mustangs Youth Football

Borough: Bronx
Age: Youth
Type: Located in Kips Bay
Phone: 718.893.8254 x 306   Email

Mosholu Montefiore Community Center Youth Little League and Soccer Program  

Borough: Bronx
Age: Youth
Type: Baseball & Soccer
Phone: (718) 882-4000  

North Bronx Youth Sports Association, Inc.

Borough: Bronx
Age: Youth
Type: Football, Cheerleading, Basketball and Soccer
Ages 7-15
Phone: (718) 684-4903  Email

78th Precinct Youth Council

Borough: Brooklyn
Age: Youth
Type: Baseball, Girls' Softball, Basketball & Flag Football
Email

Black Men Who Care Inc.

Borough: Brooklyn
Age: Youth
Type: Basketball
Phone: (917) 432-7557  

Brooklyn Blizzards Youth Organization

Borough: Brooklyn
Age: Youth
Type: Basketball
Phone: (646) 269-2578  

Caribbean American Netball Association

Borough: Brooklyn
Age: Youth/Adult
Type: Netball
Phone: (917) 902-2830  

East New York Kids Power Inc.

Borough: Brooklyn
Age: Youth
Type: Basketball/Netball
Phone: (718) 342-3407  

Islanders "NetBall" Sports Club

Borough: Brooklyn
Age: Youth/Adult
Type: Netball
Phone: (718) 498-1008  

J & J Tournament

Borough: Brooklyn
Age: Youth
Type: Basketball
Phone: (646) 339-0754  

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