December 1, 2007

The city of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services invites boys and girls ages 3 to 14 to participate in Saturday Junior NBA and Junior WNBA leagues that begin Jan. 19. The weekly leagues continue for six weeks. Participants will learn good sportsmanship and teamwork while gaining self-confidence and improving their game fundamentals. The cost is $35 for ages 3 to 4, $45 for ages 5 to 6, and $65 for ages 7 to 14. Participants are required to wear rubber-soled gym shoes and appropriate clothing. Volunteer coaches are needed.

Brinley Community School, 6150 Smoke Ranch Road (702) 229-2642

Charleston Heights Community School, 6438 Celeste Ave.  (702) 229-4440

Gibson Community School, 3990 W. Washington Ave.        (702) 229-5096

Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Avenue        (702) 229-6359

Molasky Community School, 7801 W. Gilmore       (702) 229-5345

Robison Community School, 4794 Harris Avenue    (702) 229-2542

Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive         (702) 229-1100

Age divisions include Biddy Tot (ages 3 to 4), Biddy (ages 5 to 6), 8U (ages 7 to 8), 10U (ages 9 to 10), 12U (ages 11 to 12) and 14U (ages 13 to 14). All locations will offer 12U and 14U divisions. Brinley and Gibson Community Schools will offer all divisions. Not all age divisions will be available at every location. Registration is open until leagues are full. Additional basketball leagues begin June 14, with registration opening April 7. For more information and to register, call the location most convenient for you.

The city of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services proudly supports the Americans with Disabilities Act. Anyone who needs reasonable modifications to attend a program is asked to contact the program coordinator two weeks prior to the start date.

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