City of Dover
Delaware

Basketball Programs

Summer Basketball League- Activity fee $50

Get ready to hit the court, make new friends, and bring the heat all summer long! 

Whether you're sharpening your skills or just playing for fun, this league is packed with fast breaks, big shots and great competition. 

Don't miss your chance to hoop it up this summer, register now! 

Practices start week of June 16 

Games start- June 27

Skills evaluation- June 6 12pm 

Bantam league (birth years 2017 & 2018)- Program: BL - Basketball Bantam (2017 & 2018) 

Intermediate league (birth years 2015 & 2016)- Program: BL - Basketball Intermediate (2015 & 2016) 

Junior league (birth years 2013 & 2014)- Program: BL - Basketball Junior (2013 & 2014) 

Pee Wee league (birth years 2019 & 2020)- Program: BL - Basketball Pee Wee (2019 & 2020) 


Girls High School Basketball League- $300 per team

Grab your team and hit the court for a fast paced, competivie summer of hoops! 

Teams will battle it out in weekly double headers from August 15- September 12th with playoffs tipping off September 20th! 

Each team cost $300, please register by July 27th. 

Register here- Program: BB - Girls High School Basketball League 


FOR HER BASKETBALL Girls 3rd – 8th Grade

For Her Basketball is a girl only program taught by knowledgeable instructors/coaches that know the game.

This is a great way for girls to learn fundamentals and skill development in a safe and supervised

environment. Take place at the John W. Pitts Recreation Center Activity Fee: $30

Activity #: Program: BB - For Her Basketball 

Days: Wednesdays

Dates: April 8 – May 13

Time: 6 – 7:30 PM


HOOPING IT UP Eligible Birth Years: 2012 – 2018 (co-ed)

Basketball fundamentals taught in a fun & safe environment. Kids will use junior size balls (provided).

Taking place at the John W. Pitts Recreation Center Activity Fee: $25

Birth Years: 2012 - 2022

Group 1Program: BB - Hooping It Up (2015,2016,2017 & 2018) 

Days: Fridays

Dates: May 1 ‐29

Time: 5 ‐ 6:30 PM


Group 2Program: BB - Hooping It Up (2012, 2013 & 2014) 

Days: Fridays

Dates: May 1 ‐29

Time: 6:45 ‐ 8:15 PM




Register online: https://cityofdover.recdesk.com/Community/Member/Login   

Or in person at the John W. Pitts Recreation Center.     

For additional details, call (302) 674-7541 or e-mail Connie Johnson at Cjohnson@dover.de.us 

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Got Game? We NEED YOU!

Volunteer Coaches Needed
No experience required

Training provided 
Lots of fun guaranteed




SMART WHISTLES PROGRAM  
All Volunteer Youth Coaches Must Undergo a Background Check 

As part of our assurance to quality programming and to keep our children safe, we require all volunteers to undergo a background check. Protecting our children is paramount to us and we know you as well. The forms below are the first two steps in becoming a volunteer in our programs.  All information is confidential. 

Automatic Disqualifiers For Youth Sports Volunteers  

Volunteer Background Disclosure Form  


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PLEASE NOTE OUR BAG POLICY: 

Bags are not permitted to be carried into the gym, this includes all activities, classes and leagues.  Bags must be placed in a locker (bring a lock) or left in your vehicle.  Bags may not be left on the lobby or restroom floors at any time.  Bags are defined at the discretion of facility staff and include backpacks, gym bags, large purses, grocery bags and coolers.