2009 Season:
Signups are complete:
Games resumed January 9, 2010. Last group of pictures is scheduled for Saturday, January 30--at the County Building.
GAMES FOR JANUARY 30, 2010 CANCELLED:
Due to the weather, we have been forced to cancel the games for Saturday, January 30, 2010. Please tell any of your team-mates who may not have internet access or who have not provided us with an email address.
This means no pictures either. Dori G will be contacting coaches about meeting at a practice or next Saturday, February 6.
No decision has been made at to whether these games will be made up. The schedule for February 6 is as published.
Everyone: stay warm and safe.
We assume the Tulsa 66ers Game for Sunday, January 31, will still be played. Those of you who have ordered tickets--be there by 3:45 to participate in the High-Five Tunnel. Those few of you who have not picked up your tickets, look for Larry near the "Will Call" Window to collect your tickets.
UPDATED SCHEDULES FOR 2009-2010:
The UPDATED Master Weekly Schedule is available here.
The UPDATED schedule of games for each team is here. All teams are in one document--just print the page you need for your team or player.
NOTE: the odd numbers of teams and some other issues created really odd schedules. Some teams have several double-headers, and some byes. We attempted to spread this burden around, but may not have been as successful as everyone would like.
Also note, the UPDATED schedule has the date of 12/18/09; please discard the old schedules you may have. There are changes in games only after the first of the New Year. But, some games moved about on the schedule and if you use the old one, you risk showing up at the wrong time for your game.
Our Leagues:
The Optimist Club of Claremore has sponsored a Youth Basketball Program since 1985. It is and educational and recreational program, recognized as one of the best-run youth sports programs in Rogers County.
Leagues are offered for Boys and Girls, in the following age groups as of September 1 of the year: 7 & 8 year olds, 9 & 10 year olds, and 11 & 12 year olds.
All games are played on Saturdays at the Super Recreation Center in Claremore. Generally, games start the first Saturday in December, and run through mid-February. Younger (7-8 Year olds) leagues do not start until January. There is always some variation in the schedule, so the schedules on the links in the left sidebar will be more accurate.
For practice gyms, we enjoy the cooperation of the Claremore Public Schools. We must obey the rules of each school; we need your help and coopoeration to do so. Please download the Gym Rules sheet here.
FAQs:
One of our often-asked questions is “what size of basketball should I get for my child?” The 11-12 boys play with the regulation sized “men’s ball.” All 9-10 leagues, and the 11-12 girls team, use the standard “women’s ball.” It measures 28.5 inches in circumference; it should have “28.5” on it, too. The 7-8 year old teams use a ball that measures 27.5 in circumference; different manufacturers call it by different names: some say “youth,” some say “junior.” The best bet is to look for the size: it should say “27.5” somewhere on the ball or the package. You could let your child use a bigger ball to practice, but they might be at a disadvantage when they come to the games and play with the size we use then.
Also, the 7-8 teams play on a goal that is only 9-ft off the floor. Everyone else plays the regulation 10-ft height. Not all the school gyms we use have this height available. So, it will be important for your child to be at the gym early come game day, and warm-up some with the lower goal.
If there are any other questions, please contact Larry Rahmeier, days at 341-3303 or evenings at 918-693-4336.
Affiliations:
All our coaches are required to be trained by attending a program of the National Youth Sports Coaches Association (NYSCA). The clinic for new coaches will be offered on November 5, 2009, in connection with the team draw. Previous coaches may renew by mail or on-line at the website for the National Alliance for Youth Sports