2023 Winter Rec | Grades K-2
The main goal of our youngest age groups is to develop a love and connection to the sport while gaining some valuable individual skills that will be the foundation of their abilities as they continue to play. Players will progress through these age groups primarily experiencing fun games and exercises, using their imagination, developing body & hand-eye coordination and getting a base understanding of basketball fundamentals.
This program will only be successful if volunteer coaches are identified. Please denote your ability to offer coaching support during the registration process or EMAIL US.
*We are opening registrations prior to booking ORCSD gym space. Dates & times are estimated based on historical availability. Having registration numbers going into gym requests will greatly help ORYA secure appropriate gym space.
Registration Deadline | Oct. 6
+$30 Late Fee | Oct. 7 onwardAnticipated Schedule:
Saturdays | Dec. 8, 16, 30, Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17
*Snow Day Make-ups Feb. 24, March 2
Kindergarten | 9:00-9:45am | Moharimet School
Grade 1 Coed | 11:00-12:00pm | Moharimet School
Grade 1&2 Girls | 12:00-1:00pm | Moharimet School
Grade 2 Coed | 10:00-11:00am | ORMS
Resident Rates:
Durham | $100
Lee | $100
Madbury | $50
Other | $1202023 Winter Rec. | Grades 3&4 Boys & Girls
Players will be introduced to a new ball size (27.5) and will continue to hone their skills. The goal will continue to be based on having fun and developing a passion for the game. Ideally, at the end of their program players will be able to pass & catch, dribble with both hands, shoot with proper form and be comfortable on the court with or without the ball. Teams will be created following an evaluation date and will play in a local cooperative 'league' with neighboring communities. Expect one practice per week and one game on Saturdays. Players may need purchase a uniform in addition to their program registration - link to be sent after the registration deadline.
When the regular season concludes, we anticipate that there could be opportunities for tryout-style travel tournament play in March (dependent on coaching and local tournament availability and player enrollment) which would be a separate enrollment.
This program would like to identify assistant coaches. Please denote your ability to offer coaching support during the registration process or EMAIL US if interested.
*We are opening registrations prior to booking ORCSD gym space. Dates & times are estimated based on historical availability. Having registration numbers going into gym requests will greatly help ORYA secure appropriate gym space.
Registration Deadline | Oct. 6
+$30 Late Fee | Oct. 7 onwardEvaluations | Expected to be Nov. 11
Once Per Week Practices | Expected to Start Week of Nov. 27
Saturday Game Dates | Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17
Jamboree Date | Expected to be Dec. 16
Location | ORMS & Mast Way Gyms
*If gym space is limited, players will be added on a first come, first served basis
Registrations Closed | Email if Interested in Joining
Resident Rates:
Durham | $150
Lee | $150
Madbury | $100
Other | $1702023 Winter Rec | Grades 5&6 Boys & Girls
Players will make another jump to a bigger ball (28.5) but will still be encouraged to continue to build their individual basketball skills. In addition to developing their individual skill sets, players will begin learning some team concepts and tactics. Basic offensive and defensive concepts and principles will be approached in an introduction to team concepts that will be built on throughout their playing careers. Teams will be created following an evaluation date and will play in a local cooperative 'league' with neighboring communities. Expect one practice per week and one game on Saturdays. Players may need purchase a uniform in addition to their program registration - link to be sent after the registration deadline.
When the regular season concludes, we anticipate that there could be opportunities for tryout-style travel tournament play in March (dependent on coaching and local tournament availability and player enrollment) which would be a separate enrollment.
This program would like to identify assistant coaches. Please denote your ability to offer coaching support during the registration process or EMAIL US if interested.
*We are opening registrations prior to booking ORCSD gym space. Dates & times are estimated based on historical availability. Having registration numbers going into gym requests will greatly help ORYA secure appropriate gym space.
Registration Deadline | Oct. 6
+$30 Late Fee | Oct. 7 onwardEvaluations | Expected to be Nov. 11
Once Per Week Practices | Expected to Start Week of Nov. 27
Saturday Game Dates | Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17
Jamboree Date | Expected to be Dec. 16
Location | ORMS & Mast Way Gyms
*If gym space is limited, players will be added on a first come, first served basis
Registrations Closed | Email if Interested in Joining
Resident Rates:
Durham | $150
Lee | $150
Madbury | $100
Other | $1702022 Winter Rec | Grades 7&8 Boys & Girls
Players at all levels of the ability spectrum will continue to build individual skills in a fun environment. At this age practices will also introduce players to more team tactics for both offense and defense. The goal is for all players to be comfortable and able to play in any basketball situation regardless of the offensive or defensive setting. Players will learn how to adapt and play the game along utilizing the individual skill developed at the younger age groups. Teams will be created following an evaluation date and will play in a local cooperative 'league' with neighboring communities. Expect one practice per week and one game on Saturdays. Players may need purchase a uniform in addition to their program registration - link to be sent after the registration deadline.
When the regular season concludes, we anticipate that there could be opportunities for tryout-style travel tournament play in March (dependent on coaching and local tournament availability and player enrollment) which would be a separate enrollment.
This program would like to identify assistant coaches. Please denote your ability to offer coaching support during the registration process or EMAIL US if interested.
*We are opening registrations prior to booking ORCSD gym space. Dates & times are estimated based on historical availability. Having registration numbers going into gym requests will greatly help ORYA secure appropriate gym space.
Registration Deadline | Oct. 6
+$30 Late Fee | Oct. 7 onwardEvaluations | Expected to be Nov. 11
Once Per Week Practices | Expected to Start Week of Nov. 27
Saturday Game Dates | Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17
Jamboree Date | Expected to be Dec. 16
Location | ORMS & Mast Way Gyms
*If gym space is limited, players will be added on a first come, first served basis
Registration Closed | Email if Interested in Joining
Resident Rates:
Durham | $150
Lee | $150
Madbury | $100
Other | $170
2023 WINTER PROGRAMS
Why is there a different fee for Durham, Lee and Madbury residents?
When ORYA receives funding from the communities we serve, it directly subsidizes the participation of our 'non-competitive', recreational programs for members of that specific community. The differences between each residency-rate is a reflection of the expected or actual funding from each community in the budgeted year. If one community has a lower player fee, it means that community has chosen to reduce your participation fee in youth, recreational athletic programs. Travel-based programs are not subsidized by town funding.
COACHING RESOURCES
DOCUMENTS
CONTACT INFORMATION
Programs
Matt Durkee
Lead & K-2 Coordinator
Email MattDavid Desmond
Uniforms & Equipment
Email DaveJason Campbell
Development Coordinator
Email JasonMargie White
Grades 3-6 Girls Coordinator
Email MargieTom Bebbington
Grade 7&8 Coordinator
Email TomDave Best
Grade 5&6 Boys Coordinator
Email DaveShane Birkel
Grade 3&4 Boys Coordinator
Email Shane
SPONSORS
ORYA Mission Statement
The Oyster River Youth Association provides inclusive, fair, diverse, and developmentally appropriate recreational programs to the youth of Durham, Lee, and Madbury, NH. ORYA meets the changing needs of the children and families in our community for sports and recreational activities by acquiring and maintaining facilities, promoting volunteerism, and seeking collaborative and strategic partnerships.