Saratoga Springs Recreation Center

Contact the Recreation Department at 518-587-3550 x2300 or recreservations@saratoga-springs.org with questions. 

Basketball Early Registration End Dates Approaching

Openings still exist in the Rec. Department’s basketball programs. Early Registration ends Oct. 17 for boys’ and girls’ leagues. Don’t miss out! For more information visit www.saratoga-springs.org/2628/Youth-Basketball. 

Tiny B’Ball (Parent/Child Program) 

Tiny B’Ball co-ed program for ages 3-5 introduces participants to the fun and excitement of basketball through games and activities. 

Fall Session is from Nov. 6 to Dec. 18 (no Nov. 27). Winter Session is Jan. 8 from Feb. 12. The program will be held on Saturdays from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at the Saratoga Rec. Center. Fees (per session) are $55 for City residents and $65 for non-City residents. Fees after Nov. 1 or Jan. 3 are $80 for City residents and $90 for non-City residents. Coordinators are Wesley Clark and George Parker. 

Girls and Boys League 

Girls and Boys Leagues for grades 2-12 focus on fun team play and sportsmanship, as well as skills development. Please be sure that you are committed to the program prior to signing up. If you drop out after teams are formed, it will affect the entire team. Players are placed on a team through a draft; no requests are allowed. Grade breakdowns are preliminary; registration numbers will dictate grade alignment. 

Girls League 

League runs from Nov. 6 to Feb. 12, weeknights from 5:30 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays; practices and games are scheduled in one-hour slots. Grade 2-3 are Mon./Sat. Grades 4-5 are Thurs./Sat. Grades 6-8 are Mon./Sat. Grades 9-12 weeknight varies/Sat. Fees are $95 for City residents and $115 for non-City residents. Fees after Oct. 17 are $120 for City residents and $140 for non-City residents. 

Skill evaluations for grades 2-3 and 4-5 is Saturday, Oct. 23 at 1 p.m. Skill evaluations for grades 6-8 and 9-12 is Saturday, Oct. 23 at 5 p.m. 

Coordinators are Wes Clark and George Parker. Coaches meeting is Oct. 21, 6 p.m. at the Rec. Center. 

Boys League

League runs from Nov. 6 to Feb. 12, weeknights from 5:30 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays; practices and games are scheduled in one-hour slots. Grade 2-3 are Tues./Sat. Grades 4-5 are Thurs./Sat. Grades 6-8 are Wed./Sat. Grades 9-12 weeknight varies/Sat. Fees are $95 for City residents and $115 for non-City residents. Fees after Oct. 17 are $120 for City residents and $140 for non-City residents. 

Skill evaluations for grades 2-3 and 4-5 is Oct. 23 at 2 p.m., and again at 3 p.m. for grades 4-5. Skill evaluations for grades 6-8 is Oct. 23 at 4 p.m. Skill evaluations for grades 9-12 is Oct. 23 at 5 p.m. 

Coordinators are Wes Clark and George Parker. Coaches meeting is Oct. 21, 6 p.m. at the Rec. Center. 

Fall Bowling Cancelled 

The Rec. Department has cancelled their Fall Bowling program. They are looking at offering another session after the holidays, details have not been finalized. Email recreservations@saratoga-springs.org with questions. 

Get in the Ring: Boxing Camp

Openings still exist in the Rec. Departments Oct. 25-29 Boxing Camp. The camp is co-sponsored with Saratoga Youth Boxing and is aimed at teaching 8–15-year-olds proper boxing technique and conditioning. Visit www.saratoga-springs.org/2626/Boxing—Fall-Program for more information and to register.