Serving the Recreational Needs of Our Community Since 1948
WGRC BASKETBALL
WGRC Grade 2 Basketball We have a limited number of spots open for 2nd grade basketball.
Participation depends on registration numbers, gym availability, and volunteer coach numbers. Teams will practice Friday evenings and play games starting in January at Kenston Schools. See below for the registration link for the 2nd grade Basketball Program.
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​WGRC Grades 3-6 Basketball is a program for kids in 3rd through 6th grade. Players are taught the basics of dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, and rebounding. Teams practice 1-2 times per week and play games on weekends against other community rec teams. The Basketball program includes a “Rec” option and a “Travel” option. No try-outs are needed for “Rec” Basketball but there will be a skills session (please see schedule below).
WGRC Travel Basketball is available to boys in grades 3-6 and girls in grades 5-6. Travel teams will compete in more competitive leagues and tournaments. Games may be played at Hiram college, Cardinal Middle School, Spire, and Garfield High School, for example .There will be tryouts for travel teams (please see the schedule below).
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GRADE 2
PRACTICES & GAME INFO
Team practices will be Friday evenings and play games in January at Kenston schools. Practice locations will be finalized prior to season start.
Program success depends on registration numbers, gym availability and volunteer coach numbers.
If you're interested in coaching, email basketball@wgrc.org
GRADES 3-6
PRACTICES & GAME INFO
WGRC Rec Basketball:
Girls and Boys Grades 3-6
WGRC Travel Basketball:
Girls Grades 5-6, Boys Grades 3-6
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Preseason Dates to Remember!
Girls 3/4 grade rec clinic
Mon., Oct. 19 @ 5:00 - 6:00pm | Middle School Gym
Girls 5/6 grade rec clinic
Mon., Oct. 19 @ 6:30 - 7:30pm | Middle School Gym
Boys 3/4 grade rec clinic
Tues., Oct. 20 @ 5:00 – 6:00 pm | Middle School Gym
Boys 5/6 grade rec clinic
Tues., Oct. 20 @ 6:30 – 7:30 pm | Middle School Gym
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Team practices begin November. Practices will be 1-2 times per week at a WG school gym.
Team practice locations will be finalized prior to season start. For applicable programs, games start in December.
COST & REGISTRATION
$125 (includes game jersey)
Registration closes Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
QUESTIONS
Program Director: Kevin Poropat
Email: kevinporopat@yahoo.com
COST & REGISTRATION
$175 (includes game jersey)
Registration closes Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026
QUESTIONS
Program Director: Chris Demas
Email: Basketball@wgrc.org
TRY-OUTS (Travel Only)
IMPORTANT: For those that wish to try-out for a travel team, you must RSVP to basketball@wgrc.org with the player's name and grade (in addition to completing the registration form for the basketball program)
Girls 5/6 th grade travel tryouts
Wednesday October 21 @ 5:00 - 6:00 pm
West G Middle School Gym
Boys 3/4th grade travel tryouts
Wednesday, October 21 @ 6:30 - 7:30 pm
West G Middle School Gym
Boys 5/6th grade travel tryouts
Wednesday, October 21 @ 8:00 – 9:00 pm
West G Middle School Gym