Register Today for Youth Basketball Leagues at Boys & Girls Clubs — Forrest “Dusty” Rhode Portage Club

BGC-logo-newRegistration for the Youth Basketball League at Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County-Forrest “Dusty” Rhode Portage Club is open now through January 9, 2013. The Basketball League focuses on skill development, sportsmanship and fun. The co-ed league is open to boys and girls ages 6-13. There are a limited number of available spots for each age division.

Parents can register their children at the Forrest “Dusty” Rhode Portage Club, located at 5895 Evergreen Avenue, Portage, IN from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, now through January 9, 2013. Please note that the Club is closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Parents are encouraged to sign up early as spaces for the leagues fill quickly.

All players must be Club members. Boys & Girls Club of Porter County offers affordable annual memberships. Membership fees are $35.00. Financial assistance is available for membership and league fees for those who qualify. League fees are $25.00 for the 6-7 year old division, $30.00 for the 8-10 year old and $35.00 for the 11-13 year old divisions. All players receive a team t-shirt.

Basketball league games begin January 14, 2013. For more information about the Youth Basketball League at the Forrest “Dusty” Rhode Portage Club, please visit www.bgcpoco.org or call Steve Letic at (219) 762-4613.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County has been serving youth since 1971. The Clubs provide high quality programs for nearly 5,000 boys and girls in the areas of character and leadership development, educational enhancement, career preparation, health and life skills, the arts and sports, fitness and recreation.

For more information on membership, volunteer opportunities or to make a tax deductible donation to Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County, please contact your local Club, call (219) 464-7282 or visit www.bgcpoco.org. Great Futures Start HERE.