By: Michael S.

January 9, 2004

2^nd Grade Teams 1^st Grade Teams

Well, football is over and now it is basketball season, and these little ones are ready to shoot some hoops. The Instructional basketball is ready to start. The Instructional basketball program starts in the beginning of January and lasts for about 8 or 9 weeks. This program teaches the little ones the fundamentals of the American game, basketball. It teaches them how to dribble, pass, shoot and everything they need to know about to play a good game of basketball. The 1^st and 2^nd graders are capable of signing up for the Instructional basketball program. The sign ups were in last September and the program is almost ready to get going. These kids are truly excited to start the program and to learn how to play.

The kids who play in the program are divided into teams, and they come every Saturday to play a game against the other teams who play. Any 8^th graders who are interested in being a referee can contact Mr. Pitman and let him know that you want to do it, and you can receive Confirmation hours for doing so. The kids in the 1^st and 2^nd grade who are going to play, are in the pictures above. A lot of these kids love to come and play because they get to be with their friends, even on the weekend.

In the program the kids play around 8 to 9 games for the season. The kids all really enjoy this program, and they are learning at the same time too. Any parents, uncles, aunts, grandparents, siblings, ext. are welcome to come to the games and cheer on their little one as they play. Wish the little ones luck while playing in their season here at Immaculate Heart of Mary.

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