Basketball teams play in the Menlo Park Recreation
(Arrillaga) League and compete against other area schools. The Oak Knoll teams are comprised of 3rd,
4th, and 5th grade Oak Knoll students. Girls may opt-in to boys’ teams. Boys may opt-in to girls’ teams. No previous experience is necessary. The coaches are parent volunteers.
Registration opens on October 1, 2011 and will be done online at www.sportability.com/oakknoll. Registration closes on October 28, 2011. No late registrations will be accepted. A waitlist will begin after registration closes, if anyone drops out, openings will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The cost for the season is $100.00. Scholarships are available. There will be an additional fee of $25.00 for any uniform not returned at the end of the season.
Team practices may begin as early as November 21st and will be two times per week at Oak Knoll. Practice times will be determined by the coaches. Teams will be formed once registration is closed. Every effort will be made to make balanced teams. Accommodations cannot be made for scheduling conflicts once teams are formed. Please indicate when you register if your child has a significant commitment one day a week which precludes them from attending practice or games. Please update conflict information as needed up until the registration deadline.
Games begin the second week of January and last through the end of March. Teams play one game per week at the Arrillaga Gym on one of the two days listed. Based on previous years, teams will likely play on one of the following days and approximate start times:
3rd Grade Girls – Friday (3:50, 4:45 & 5:40)
or Saturday (3:20, 4:15 & 5:10)
3rd Grade Boys – Friday (3:50, 4:45 & 5:40)
or Saturday (2:25, 3:20, 4:15 & 5:10)
4th Grade Girls – Monday (3:45, 4:40 & 5:35)
or Tuesday (3:45, 4:40 & 5:35)
4th Grade Boys – Monday (3:45, 4:40 & 5:35)
or Tuesday (3:45, 4:40 & 5:35)
5th Grade Girls – Wednesday (3:45, 4:40 &
5:35) or Thursday (3:45, 4:40 & 5:35)
5th Grade Boys –Tuesday (3:45, 4:40 & 5:35)
or Wednesday (3:45, 4:40 & 5:35)
Volunteers are needed to support the teams and make the program viable. Parents are asked to volunteer for one of the following: 1) Coach, 2) Assistant Coach, or 3) Scorekeeper. All coaches and assistant coaches are required to submit fingerprints to the school district. There will be a mandatory coaches meeting on November 9th at 5:45pm to form teams.