Winter Basketball
2022-2023
Welcome to the 2022-2023 Winter Basketball Season at the John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton. Our Annual Winter Basketball season is almost here, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome back old faces as well as meet new ones. After a strong Winter Basketball Season last year, we are thrilled to see how players utilized the off season to continue to develop their skills. This year, all players will be inspired by their coaches to become better players as well as learn how to work in a group setting. Coaches will focus on creating a team community based on Respect, Reliability, & Responsibility while aiming to win a Championship. This season will be all about skill and character development!
We're grateful to continue to have the opportunity to make a direct impact on Newton Youth on and off the court.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me.
Jordan Kithcart
Athletic Director
John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton
617-630-2066 ext. 121
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FREE Basketball Clinic
by Newton North Boys Varsity Head Coach,
Paul Connolly (aka The Shot Doctor)
Thursday, November 17th
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
All are welcome to attend!
Must Be A Club
Member To Join The
Winter Basketball League
2022-2023 Winter Basketball Start Dates:
First week of Practices (1 per week)
Tuesday, November 29th – Thursday, December 1st
First Week of Games (1 per week)
Friday, December 2nd – Saturday, December 3rd Scrimmages
Practice blocks for all leagues are 1 hour in length
End Dates
Final Regular Season Games
Friday, March 3rd – Saturday, March 4th
Playoff Games
Friday, March 10th – Saturday, March 11th Semi-Finals
Friday, March 17th – Saturday, March 18th Championship Games
No Games or Practices the weeks of:
Tuesday, December 20th – Saturday, December 24th (December Vacation Week 1)
Tuesday, December 27th- Saturday, December 31st (December Vacation Week 2)
Tuesday, February 21st – Saturday, February 25th (February Vacation)
INTERESTED IN COACHING OR REFEREEING?
The Club is Looking for Winter
Basketball League Coaches & Referees!
Please Contact:
Athletic Coordinator, Jordan Kithcart.
617-630-2066 ext. 121
Register For Winter Basketball
Winter Basketball League Levels:
Development League:
GRADE K-2
The Development League will focus on players learning the basic fundamentals of the game. There will be a skills and drills segment along with team building practice sessions. The season ends with Playoffs amongst all teams. All games will be played on Saturdays between 10am-12pm. Games will begin the season with a 3v3 format to teach spacing and get players acclimated with the court. Over the course of the season, teams will work their way up towards a normal 5v5 format.
Premier League:
GRADE 3-5
The foundation of the Premier League is built on players beginning to learn more advanced concepts of the game. Skills will begin to improve across the board and communication on and off the court will be stressed more than ever. All games will be played on Saturdays from 12pm-2pm. The season will end with playoffs amongst all teams. Games will be played 5 on 5.
Junior League:
GRADE 6-8
The Junior League is designed to help players prepare for a higher level of competition. We will introduce team concepts such as zone defense, team defense, motion offense and proper floor spacing. All games will be played on Fridays from 6pm-8pm. This league will focus on creating a winning environment. Holding players accountable will be at a league high. Missing games or practices without giving notice to coaches may lead to less playing time. Will play a regular 5v5 format.
