Johnson City Parks and Recreation will begin accepting registrations and applications for its youth and adult basketball programs on Oct. 1.

Teams will be broken up into the following divisions: 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15. Roster placement will be based on a first-come, first-served basis, school district and previous playing history for a returning coach. Teams will play a 10-game schedule. The cost is $25 per player. A $5 non-resident fee applies.

Registration will be open Oct.1-31. Please register online at www.myjcparks.org or in person at the Winged Deer Park Athletic Office, 4137 Bristol Highway, from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Practices begin Nov. 4 and games begin Dec. 2. The coaches meeting will be held Oct. 29 at 5:30 p.m. at Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St.  Practice times can be reserved following the meeting. Returning coaches and anyone interested in coaching are encouraged to attend.

Adult basketball will be offered in the following divisions: men’s open, men’s church, women’s open, coed open, coed church. The cost is $400 plus $5 for each non-resident on the roster. Play begins the first week of December. Teams play a 14-game schedule, as well as a single-elimination tournament.

Registration deadline is Oct. 8. Please register in person at the Winged Deer Park Athletic Office, 4137 Bristol Highway, from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Entry fee, completed roster and photo IDs are required when registering. A coaches meeting will be held Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. at the Winged Deer Park Athletic Office.

The first meeting for basketball referees and scorekeepers will be held Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. at the Winged Deer Park Athletic Office. Returning referees, scorekeepers and anyone interested in either position are encouraged to attend the meeting.

For more detailed information, please call 423-283-5822.

CONTACT:    Amanda Hollifield, athletics manager
                             Parks and Recreation
                             423.283.5825

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