HVAA's ADKYL travel basketball program offers both boys and girls divisions for students currently in grades 4 through 6. It is a great program to keep kids active during the long winter months. Through ADKYL travel basketball, HVAA hopes to help kids achieve the following:

• To create a positive environment for youth to learn the game and enjoy playing basketball.

• Teach age appropriate developmental skills, rules, teamwork, and game strategies.

• Model and teach sportsmanship.

• Develop athleticism, coordination, strength and self-esteem which can in turn be applied to other sports and activities.

• Have FUN!

Here is what parents and athletes should know as you are considering ADKYL travel basketball:

• Registrations begins in September.

• Season runs from November through early March.

• ADKYL travel basketball is a travel league (with games as far away as an hour).

• Practices are every Saturday and Sunday @ Hoosic Valley Elementary School and are generally 1-2 hours.

• Games are generally on Saturdays, but could potentially have added games scheduled on Sunday.

While ADKYL travel basketball is a large commitment, players find it a very rewarding experience in which they develop new friendships and learn how to work as a team. A flyer is sent home from school each September with information about the upcoming season, and questions can be emailed to [email protected] any time.