BASKETBALL SKILLS CLASSES
Basketball FUNdamentals (Ages 5-6 & 7-9)
Learn FUNdamentals of shooting, passing, and dribbling while emphasizing FUN! Players will have a chance to put their skills into action during scrimmage time. All classes are mixed gender.
Our experienced coaches use engaging drills and games to teach dribbling, shooting, and passing, all in a supportive and positive atmosphere. Kids will learn teamwork, boost their confidence, and make lasting memories on the court. See you on the court!
Fall 1 Session
Fall 1 Age 5-6 Class
DAY/TIME: Saturdays from 9:15-10:00 AM
DATES: September 12 – October 17
FEE: $120 for 6 classes
INSTRUCTOR: Coach May
Fall 1 Age 7-9 Class
DAY/TIME: Saturdays from 10:15-11:15 AM
DATES: September 12 – October 17
FEE: $120 for 6 classes
INSTRUCTOR: Coach May
Basketball Skills & Scrimmage (Ages 10-13)
Players will practice the fundamentals of shooting, passing, and dribbling, while learning offensive and defensive teamwork and developing individual skills. Opportunities to scrimmage each week. Best for the player with some previous basketball experience. This is a great way to for players to warm up their skills in the pre-season. All classes are mixed gender.
Fall 1 Session
Fall 1 Age 10-13 Class
DAY/TIME: Saturdays from 11:30 AM-1:00 PM
DATES: September 12 – October 17
FEE: $126 for 6 classes
INSTRUCTOR: Coach May
BASKETBALL LEAGUE
Registration for Basketball League will open at 12pm – Oct 6 for members and Oct 8 for everyone
Please make sure your player’s membership is active and up to date at least 2 business days before registration opens. We are unable to sell any new memberships after close on Friday, October 2. Members will receive a priority registration link via email before registration. We strongly encourage all members to make sure they can login to their accounts and have received the registration link before the registration opens at noon.
NECC is partnered with the Portland Trail Blazers and the Jr. NBA! There will be two leagues in 2027, a Winter League (Grade K-3) and a Spring League (Grades 2-5). What does this mean? Players will get to wear and keep their own official Blazers jerseys, use new equipment, have opportunities to go to Blazers games as a team, and meet Portland Trail Blazers mascots! Participants will receive one complimentary Blazers ticket with their enrollment. All teams will be coached by community volunteers & parents. Volunteer coaches will have extra training opportunities from Blazers’ staff and access to official NBA lesson plans, all scaled to be developmentally appropriate for co-ed youth leagues.
Program Details:
- Winter 2027 League Ages: Grades K & 1 or 2 & 3
- Spring 2027 League Ages: Grades 2 & 3 or 4 & 5
- 2027 Price: $275/session (includes official Jr. NBA Jersey & ticket to a Blazers Game)
- Schedule: 1x week 50-minute evening practices and Saturday games.
- Location: All games & practices will be held in Northeast Community Center’s gymnasium.
This league is the perfect way for young athletes to build their basketball skills, have fun, and experience the excitement of teamwork and friendly competition. All teams are mixed gender & are led by trained volunteer coaches. Beginners are welcome.
Interested in Coaching? Fill out a quick application HERE and our Youth Programs Manager will be in touch. Parents who pass a background check and commit to coaching a team before registration opens may register their own children early. The youth programs manager will reach out to you to organize this sign up. No coaching experience is necessary just a passion for empowering kids and building community. You do not need to be an NECC member to coach. All coaches must pass a background check.
Do you need to be a member at NECC to join our league? No, membership is not required! Having a membership at NECC will grant you early registration before the general public. We expect this league to fill very fast and recommend membership for your best chances of getting in. Plus, members can use all of our facilities and get some extra practice time in during open gym. Or, get a family membership and get a workout in while your child is at basketball practice! For a full list of our membership benefits and pricing, click here.
Registration tips: Registration is individual; you do not register as a team. On registration day, you will pick which team to sign up for. Our software displays each team individually and the coach’s name. If you have a group of kids who all want to register for the same team, we recommend telling your friends “go for team 6 when registration opens!” (or whichever team # you want). We cannot guarantee that everyone will get their first-choice team. There are 12 slots per team.
Spread the word! Tell your friends, and start planning with your group to try and register to get on the same team. Also, start thinking about whether you might want to step up as a coach. It’s a rewarding way to get involved and make a difference in our community.
Stay in the loop: Sign up for our newsletters by clicking HERE to be the first to hear about basketball league updates. Questions? Email clike@necommunitycenter.org.
