Basketball

Junior Hoopers (Grades K-1) 

Come learn the game of basketball in a fun environment! This seven-week-long program will consist of games and skill work that will focus on developing and improving players’ IQ and overall skill. Skill work will involve the fundamentals of dribbling, passing, and shooting. This clinic is geared towards players looking to build their passion for the game and is a great way to focus on the fundamentals and fine-tune their skills while having some fun. Players will learn to play basketball the right way while participating in competitions and some gameplay as well. Hoops will be lowered to 6.5 or 7ft for this group.

Who: Grades K-1 | Boys & Girls
Dates: Sept 12 – Oct 24
When: Tuesday 4-5p
Cost: $175

Junior Hoopers (Grades 2-3) 

Come learn the game of basketball in a fun environment! This seven-week-long program will consist of games and skill work that will focus on developing and improving players’ IQ and overall skill. Skill work will involve the fundamentals of dribbling, passing, and shooting. This clinic is geared towards players looking to build their passion for the game and is a great way to focus on the fundamentals and fine-tune their skills while having some fun. Players will learn to play basketball the right way while participating in competitions and some gameplay as well. Hoops will be lowered to 6.5 or 7ft for this group.

Who: Grades 2-3 | Boys & Girls
Dates: Sept 12 – Oct 24
When: Tuesday 5-6p
Cost: $175

 Little Hoopers

This Starland program teaches the basics of basketball in an exciting, fun, and safe learning environment. Little Hoopers is an introductory class where players will be taught fundamental basketball skills and participate in fun games using the skills we learn. This program is excellent for any child wanting to get started in basketball and fall in love with the game. Area focused on: dribbling, pivoting, positioning, passing, and overall team play. This class will be 30 minutes long, followed by 15 minutes of toddler time after class.

Parents are asked to participate with the child if needed.

Who: Preschool (Ages 2-5) | Boys & Girls
Dates: Sept 12 – Oct 24
When: Tuesday 5-6p
Cost: $140

Beginner Basketball Academy

Come learn the game of basketball in a fun environment! This 7 week program will consist of games and skill work that will gauge your beginner’s interest in basketball. Skill work will involve the fundamentals of dribbling, passing, and shooting while also incorporating teamwork and sportsmanship. Players will be split into groups by age/skill level.

T-shirt included

Skill Level: Beginner

Who: Grades K-4 | Boys & Girls
Dates: Sept 13 – Oct 25
When: Wednesday 4:30-5:30p
Cost: $225

Shooters Shoot Clinic

Knock the rust off your shot with this shooting clinic! This clinic is strictly shooting…no ball handling…no defense…all SHOOTING and nothing but SHOOTING! Come learn a variety of game shooting drills to improve & develop more confidence in your shooting. The Shooting Explosion will run for 7 weeks. All athletes will have access to Starland’s very own Dr Dish shooting machine during this clinic.

Who: Grades 6-8 and 9-12 | Boys & Girls
Dates: Sept 13 – Oct 25
When: Wednesday 5:30-7p
Cost: $225

Friday Night Lights (Skills and Drills)

Friday Night Skills is a weekly, drop-in clinic that will focus on a different aspect of the game each week including ball-handling, shooting, footwork, post-play, attacking and finishing at the basket, defense and more.

This clinic runs for 8 weeks for 60 minutes and is open to all skill levels, boys and girls. Players can choose to join for the entire session for $225 or pay $30 per day. Advanced registration required.

LEVEL UP HOOPS PLAYERS: $25 per session or $175 for the 8-week clinic (connect with Jazz@starlandsports.com to access this discount!)

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WEEK BY WEEK

WEEK 1: Strength and Conditioning
This night we will use the Cage at Starland along with some of the turf to work on our strength and conditioning. Players will be instructed by our trainer to do plyometrics, body weight training, use of dumbbells, kettlebells, med balls and the sled.

WEEK 2: Ball Handling
Here we focus on dribbling with both hands our strong and weak hand. We will work on various ball handling moves to get past your defender.

WEEK 3: Attacking the basket, finishing at the rim
Here we focus on angles and how to open your defender up to attack the basketball while learning various finishes at the rim.

WEEK 4: Game Situational Play
We will focus on getting better with an actual defense in front of us. Focus here on playing 2v2, 3v3 with proper spacing, how to move, making the correct read based on the defense and what to do when the ball.

WEEK 5: Post moves (Channel your inner Shaq, Jokic, Embiid)
Here we will focus on drop steps, post-moves, and footwork.

WEEK 6: Shooting
Here our primary focus is on shooting and nothing else. Shot ready, hands ready. Dr. Dish Shooting Machine will be utilized during this session.

WEEK 7: Defensive Mindset
Here we focus on defense. On ball defense, off ball, helping and recover, close outs and more.

WEEK 8: Game Play/ All Star challenges
5 v 5 3 v 3, take our skills and put them to the test
3 point contest, Skills Challenge and more

Athletes will be grouped by skill level and age.

Who: Grades 4-9 | Boys & Girls
Dates: Sept 15 – Nov 3
When: Friday 6-7p
Cost: $225 all sessions | $30 per session

Shooters Shoot Clinic High School Preseason Work

Knock the rust off your shot with this shooting clinic! This clinic is strictly shooting…no ball handling…no defense…all SHOOTING and nothing but SHOOTING! Come learn a variety of game shooting drills to improve & develop more confidence in your shooting. The Shooting Explosion will run for four (4) weeks, Nov 1- Nov 22. Just in time to get shots before the season starts. All athletes will have access to Starland’s very own Dr Dish shooting machine during this clinic.

Who: Grades 8-12 | Boys & Girls
Dates: Nov 1 – Nov 29
When: Wednesday 6-7:30p
Cost: $175

Starland Youth Winter Travel League

The Starland Winter Basketball League is structured for local town travel basketball. Come play competitive basketball close to home.  Each team will play in 12 regular season games plus playoff games. Games will be 32 minute in length.  There will be no games on the following dates: December 23, December 24, December 31, January , January 13, January 14, February 10th and February 11th. 

The schedule and standings will be provided on the tourney machine app.
Two certified IAABO officials provided for each game (one official for Grades 3 and 4). Each team will be responsible for providing someone to do the clock and the book. 

Regular Season: December 9 – February 25 (Games will be Friday Nights after 5pm, Saturday 8am-8pm, and/or Sunday 8am-6pm)
Playoffs: March 8-9 (could potentially extend to March 11-12; All teams make playoffs)
Registration closes November 10 at 10am. ANY late registration will have to pay an additional $150 fee.
Multiple team discounts are available- please email Jazz Silva at jazz@starlandsports.com

Who: Grades 3-8 | Boys & Girls Teams | All skill levels
Dates: Dec 9 – Mar 10
When: Friday Night, Saturday, and Sunday
Cost: $1100

Little Hoopers

This Starland program teaches the basics of basketball in an exciting, fun, and safe learning environment. Little Hoopers is an introductory class where players will be taught fundamental basketball skills and participate in fun games using the skills we learn. This program is excellent for any child wanting to get started in basketball and fall in love with the game. Area focused on: dribbling, pivoting, positioning, passing, and overall team play. This class will be 30 minutes long, followed by 15 minutes of toddler time after class.

Who: Preschool Ages (2-5) | Boys & Girls
Dates: Sept 12 – Oct 24
When: Tuesday 10a
Cost: $140

2023 Thanksgiving Classic

The Thanksgiving Classic is back! This town/travel tournament is a great way for you to see where your team is at before the regular season tips-off in December. Each team is guaranteed 3 games. Two certified IAABO officials will be provided for each game. Each team will be responsible for supplying a person to do the book/clock.

This year the Thanksgiving Classic is now an official Regional Qualifier for the 2023 New England Basketball Championship held in Providence, RI on March 15-17 2023. As a state qualifying event, teams that finish 1st or 2nd in each division will be eligible to qualify for the 2023-2024 New England Basketball Championship.

A/B/C Skill Levels
Registrations close November 18th at 11:59pm. ANY late registrations will have to pay an additional $75 late fee.
**Multiple team discounts available (5+). Email jazz@starlandsports.com for details.

Who: Grades 3-10 | Boys & Girls Teams
Dates: Nov 24 – Nov 26
When: Friday – Sunday
Cost: $350

Individual

A Level Up coach will work on one-on-one with a player teaching them new skills while strengthening current ones.

Cost: $85 for one hour session or $800 for 10 one hour sessions

Small Group

Group size: 2-5 players
Cost: $60 per 1 hour session (per player)

Wednesday Night Men’s League – Recreational (18+)

Teams are scheduled to play eight games with additional playoff games. Games consist of 10 minutes quarters with running time. Two certified IAABO officials and a scorekeeper will be supplied for each game. Games begin at 7, 8, 9, or 9:50 PM, and most games will be played on Wednesday night. Reminder, this is the recreational league; our competitive league is on Thursday nights. ***CANCELED/FORFEITED GAMES ARE NOT RESCHEDULED***

Playoff Bracket is determined by number of teams registered:

12 teams = top 8 teams make playoffs, bottom 4 teams eliminated
10 teams = top 8 teams make playoffs, bottom 2 teams eliminated
8 teams = all teams make playoffs

Who: Playing Level – Recreational | Men (18+)
When: Wednesdays 8pm 9pm 10pm
Dates: Sept 13 – Nov 22
Cost: $845 per team

Thursday Night Men’s League – Competitive (18+)

Teams are scheduled to play 8 games with additional playoff games making the league 10 weeks long. Games consist of 4, 10 minutes quarters with running time. Two certified IAABO officials and a scorekeeper will be supplied for each game. Games begin at either 8PM, 9PM or 9:50PM. Remember this is the competitive league not the recreational league. ***CANCELED/FORFEITED GAMES ARE NOT RESCHEDULED***

TEAMS MUST HAVE UNIFORMS WITH NUMBERS IN ORDER TO PLAY. UNIFORMS AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE THROUGH STARLAND. Contact jazz@starlandsports.com

Playoff Bracket is determined by number of teams registered:

12 teams = Top 8 teams make playoffs, bottom 4 teams eliminated
10 teams = Top 8 teams make playoffs, bottom 2 teams eliminated
8 teams = All teams make playoffs

Who: Playing Level – Competitive | Men (18+)
When: Thursdays 8p 9p 10p
Dates: Sept 14 – Nov 23
Cost: $845 per team

Tuesday Night Women’s League

Teams are scheduled to play 8 games with additional playoff games making the league 10 weeks long. Games consist of 4, 10 minutes quarters with running time. Two certified IAABO officials and a scorekeeper will be supplied for each game. Games begin at either 8PM, 9PM or 9:50PM. ***CANCELED/FORFEITED GAMES ARE NOT RESCHEDULED***

TEAMS MUST HAVE UNIFORMS WITH NUMBERS IN ORDER TO PLAY. UNIFORMS AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE THROUGH STARLAND. Contact jazz@starlandsports.com

Playoff Bracket is determined by number of teams registered:

12 teams = Top 8 teams make playoffs, bottom 4 teams eliminated
10 teams = Top 8 teams make playoffs, bottom 2 teams eliminated
8 teams = All teams make playoffs

Who: Playing Level – Competitive | Women (18+)
When: Tuesdays 6p 7p 8p
Dates: Sept 26 – Dec 5
Cost: $845 per team