REC Basketball 2026-2027
REC basketball is for players of all skill levels who are interested in learning the basics of the game, having fun with their friends and classmates, and improving their skills.
Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd graders will participate in instructional learning clinics.
Program Notes
We will continue to introduce 1st & 2nd graders to games this season Saturday mornings after their clinic hour. These games are run entirely by parent volunteer coaches. If there are not enough coaches on a given Saturday, games will not be held that week.
Our girls program will be continue to run in conjunction with our neighboring towns of Closter and Haworth. Clinic locations will either be in Demarest, Closter, or Haworth.
Schedule:
Grades K – 2
Instructional clinics are held on Saturday mornings and select weeknights, depending on gender and grade. See schedule below.
Grades 3-8
Skills & Drills clinics begin in December. Games begin in January and are mostly played on Saturdays. The final game schedule depends on the league schedule, which is released in late December.
Schedules:
Please note, that clinic dates are subject to change due to weather and unforeseen circumstances.
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Kindergarten Boys:
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Clinics on Saturday mornings at 10:00 am
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Clinics on Thursday at 5:00 pm
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Grades 1 & 2 Boys:
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Clinics on Saturday mornings at 11:00 am
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Game Hour on Saturday mornings at 12:00 pm (Subject to volunteer coach availability)
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Grades 3 & 4 Boys:
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Clinics on Tuesdays: 6:00 pm (Will begin in December 2026)
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Most (if not all) Games on Saturdays as per league schedule
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Grades 5 & 6 Boys:
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Clinics on Tuesdays: 7:00 pm (Will begin in December 2026)
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Most (if not all) Games on Saturdays as per league schedule
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Grades 7 & 8 Boys:
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Clinics on Tuesdays: 8:00 pm (Will begin in December 2026)
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Most (if not all) Games on Saturdays as per league schedule
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Kindergarten Girls:
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Wednesday evening clinic at 5:15 pm
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Saturday morning clinic at 9:00 am
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Grades 1 & 2 Girls:
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Monday evening clinic at 5:15 pm
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Saturday morning clinic at 9:00 am
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Grades 3 & 4 Girls:
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Monday evening clinic at 6:15 pm
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Saturday games, 12:00 pm
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Grades 5 & 6 Girls:
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Clinics on Thursday: 6:00 pm (Will begin in December 2026)
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Most (if not all) Games on Saturdays as per league schedule
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Grades 7 & 8 Girls:
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Clinics on Thursday: 7:00 pm (Will begin in December 2026)
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Most (if not all) Games on Saturdays as per league schedule
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Coaches
The Demarest Athletic Association (DAA) program is a 100% volunteer based organization. The program only works with the help of volunteer coaches. We rely on you as the parents to donate your time to ensure the rec basketball program continues in Demarest.
You do not need any basketball experience to help coach for Recreation Basketball.
The only requirements would be:
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Be there for your children’s games. (which you are likely to be at anyway)
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Attend and assist our professional coach during a clinic session*
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To be certified**
We aim to have 2-3 coaches/parents per team, as we had many teams last year with multiple assistant coaches.
* We run weekly clinics so volunteer parents can focus on their availability to be there for their children’s games and not worry about practices.
If we do not have parents available to coach for a particular age group/gender, we may need to eliminate that team from that respective grade level. Please note, if we are unable to field a coach/team for that respective grade level, no registration fees will be refunded to the respective guardians. We do realize this is a tough decision, however the DAA has to make upfront investments in jerseys, league and referee fees, insurance, etc. and it is a non-profit organization. We are all very busy parents and appreciate you taking the time out of your busy schedules to ensure that your child prospers in the Demarest town recreational sports.
** If you are interested in coaching your child’s team, please let us know ASAP and we will be in touch with you once the registrations are finalized. If not already certified, you will be responsible for completing the following courses: the Rutgers Coaching Certification, the Heads Up Concussion Certification, and the HireRight Background check. These certifications are required to ensure that your child has a safe playing environment and also to ensure all coaches are protected from liability. Please note, we will show you how to complete these certifications. These “Lifetime” certifications can be used across all Demarest sports and are a one-time requirement.
Cost: (Includes Children's Jersey)
Grades K – 2: $200.00
Grades 3 – 8: $225.00
How to Register
Please ensure to sign your child up at here before 11/26/26 to avoid a late registration fee of $50. Registration will close on 12/4/26 Due to team assignments and league requirements, no exceptions can be made.
Uniforms
The Demarest DAA has made a considerable investment into upgrading the jerseys/uniforms on all levels. When registering, we strongly emphasize that you please review the sizing chart information attached to this email.
Thank you and welcome to Rec Basketball,
Demarest Basketball Commission