Join our PARPC Girls or Boys Basketball Program! Ages first grade through eighth grade can participate. Practices start the week of December 9th and continue twice a week until Christmas Break. Games begin after Christmas Break, and practices and games will then move to one time per week until the end of February. League emphasizes learning the game and having fun with equal playtime on the courts. No medals are awards given, it's purely for learning and fun and to develop a love of the game.

1st-8th Grade

Join us for the PARPC 1st-8th Grade Basketball program this winter! Season runs December through February and focuses on learning the game in a safe, fun atmosphere.

2024-2025 BASKETBALL PROGRAM INFORMATION – PRACTICES AND GAMES:

PRESEASON INFORMATION: Players will participate in four 60 minute pre-season practices starting the week of December 9th until Christmas Break. Coach will contact you by November 18th with the schedule for practices. Please take note all coaches do not email their players on the same day. However, if you do not hear from a coach by November 18th please double check your SPAM email on the email you provided to us at registration, then email hhershey@palmyrarec.org
COACHES: Mandatory (45 minute) Coaches meeting TBD at 5:30pm in the Palmyra Municipal Building Council Chambers at 325 South Railroad Street, Palmyra PA. All Coaches must supply a recent Child Abuse Clearance and State Police Criminal Background Check before the first game.
GYM USAGE: We will do our best to maintain the same school every week for your practices and games. This will not necessarily be the school your child attends.
REGULAR SEASON INFORMATION- After Christmas break, you will have a practices and games separate days depending on court availability and athlete schedules. Time frames will vary. Practices and games will be about 50-60 minutes. We appreciate your flexibility if schedule changes need to be made.
1&2 Grade Games and practices will be Monday through Friday with no weekend games. Please be sure to note on the registration of the weekdays your child is UNAVAILABLE. 1st & 2nd grade boys games and girls games will be weeknights at Forge or Northside Elementary gyms.
3rd-8th Grade Games Schedule– BOYS at Lingle Elementary- will be on Saturdays starting with 6-8 grade games in the morning then moving to 3-5 grade games to late morning and afternoon. GIRLS at Pine Street Elementary during the week and possibly some Saturday mornings. Be sure to note days your athlete is UNAVAILABLE on the registration form.
Our three age groups are by grade with a boys division and a girls division: First & Second; Third, Fourth, and Fifth; and Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth. We will offer seven to eight games per team through January and February.
Athlete should wear the team t-shirt to every game. Team shirts are not required at practices.
Athletes should bring their own basketball and water bottle- both with their names written on. If you do not have a basketball, one will be provided to you to borrow while at practice. Basketball sizes are 27.5 for all first and second graders and 28.5 for all third through eighth graders.
CANCELLATIONS: If school is cancelled due to weather for the entire day or an early dismissal there will be no PARPC practices. If school has a 1 or 2 hour delay but finish a full day of school you will have practice unless you hear otherwise from your coach. GAMES: Same policy as weekday practices (above) and on weekend games the Referees/PARPC make the call on cancellations of games and will contact coaches who will contact their athletes.
Program emphasizes learning the game and having fun with equal playtime on the courts with no medals or awards given. Youth recreational sports are chosen in an effort to develop skills and a love for the game, so children learn a healthy, positive, and active lifestyle.
PICTURE ORDER LINK- YOUTH SPORTS PHOTO (soon to come)

Mandatory Assessment Nights at Lingle Elementary (3rd- 8th Grade Boys and Girls only): Assessments are conducted in order to evenly place players for the best game experience for all our athletes.

*Your athlete is required to be registered in our PARPC basketball program to participate in assessment night.

*Two nights per age group are offered, only one night attendance is required. You do not need to tell us what night you choose.

*Lingle Elementary gym is located on the left side of the school at the glass doors and parking lot when entering from the front, off of Lingle Road.

ASSESSMENT DATES at Lingle Elementary School: ALL SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND WAITING ON PASD APPROVAL! PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 14TH TO VERIFY APPROVAL AT LINGLE!

GIRLS GRADE 3, 4, & 5: Tuesday, October 22nd 7-8pm OR Thursday, October 24th 6-7pm

GIRLS GRADE 6, 7 & 8: Monday, October 28th 7-8pm OR Tuesday, October 29th 6-7pm

BOYS GRADE 3, 4 , & 5: Tuesday, October 22nd 6-7pm OR Thursday, October 24th 7-8pm

BOYS GRADE 6, 7 & 8: Monday, October 28th 6-7pm OR Tuesday, October 29th 7-8pm

REMINDERS FOR SEASON:

Game schedule will be available the week of December 9th (Games begin in early January).
SCHEDULE TIMEFRAME: Practice schedules do not come out until after registration closes and all papers are received in order to leave no child behind and the opportunity to be on a team that fits their schedule of days available noted on registration forms. Also, games will be scheduled in order to accommodate coaches managing multiple teams, and players with schedule changes. Again, in an effort to leave no child behind for the opportunity to participate in recreational sports. We thank you for your patience.
R&K sub sale– coming soon!
There are several scholarships available for children of veterans and economically disadvantaged for half off sports program fees. This is partially funded by the Redners receipts we receive by the community. Please reach out to hhershey@palmyrarec.org for more information.
Questions? Call 717-838-9244 for help during regular business hours or email hhershey@palmyrarec.org. Please call 717-926-9673 after hours with any questions that cannot wait until the next business day.

PICTURE ORDER LINK- YOUTH SPORTS PHOTO– coming soon!

Registration Information:

PLEASE REGISTER BY OCTOBER 17th to avoid the $20 late fee! Registration closes after October 22nd as we compile registration forms into late fall and group together athletes to create teams based on player and coach availability, age, as well as skill level to keep the teams as even as possible. Each season is different due to this, and we appreciate your patience as we work together to not leave any child behind so all can participate in practices and games that fit their schedule.
7th & 8th Graders- We request all players choose between PARPC Recreational Basketball and Palmyra Middle School team and do not play both. If your athlete is trying out for the Middle School team, but would like to play with PARPC if they don’t make the PAMS team, please send a registration form as soon as possible before registration closes on October 22nd (download or on our lobby turnstile) without payment and make a note on the top “Trying out for Middle School”. After PAMS tryouts, we will collect payment without the late fee when you call or email hhershey@palmyrarec.org to confirm your child is playing with PARPC. This way we can quickly make adjustments as needed. BE SURE TO EMAIL US at hhershey@palmyrarec.org 1-2 DAYS AFTER TRYOUTS TO CONFIRM YOUR CHILD WANTS TO PLAY. The registration form can be mailed, emailed, or use our tan outside drop box. (Not available on Active.com- you must use a form)
TRAVEL BASKETBALL PLAYERS– ALL GRADES: If you are playing a travel team and also want to play PARPC for more time on the court, that is encouraged and welcomed to play on both teams. You must attend mandatory assessments. (Dates/times are above)
No late registrations accepted after October 22nd! No exceptions. Register early as there is limited availability this season!
Fee: $80, Sibling is $75, & Non-PASD $90. Includes all fees for our 8 week program.

How to Register:

We encourage the use of active.com with a link from our website below. You can also mail your downloaded registration form to 325 South Railroad Street, Palmyra PA 17078 or use the tan outdoor drop box in front of the Palmyra Borough Municipal Building available anytime 24/7.

Active.com Basketball Registration Online

Download a form to drop by (outdoor drop box available 24/7) or mail to our office at 325 South Railroad Street, Palmyra PA 17078. Please use legible handwriting.