Spring 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.
Saturdays | | March 11, *18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22
*All groups at ORMS on March 18Kindergarten & Grade 1 Coed | 10:00-11:00am | Moharimet Gym | Currently Full
Grade 2 Coed | 8:00-9:00am | Moharimet Gym
Resident Rates:
Durham | $85
Lee | $85
Madbury | $25
Other | $105Spring Skills | Grades 3-8
Our spring skills program is a great way to continue building skills between traditional winter and spring sports. The schedule limits conflicts for those continuing with traditional or club sports. Whether your player is new to the game or an experienced player, the individual approach to development will help everyone get better.
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.
Fridays | March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28
Grades 3&4 Coed | 5:30-6:30pm
Grades 5&6 Coed | 6:30-7:30pm
Grades 7&8 Coed | 7:30-8:30pm
Location | ORMS Gym
Limited to 30 players per age group
Players need to bring their own appropriately sized basketball
Resident Rates:
Durham | $85
Lee | $85
Madbury | $25
Other | $105Winter 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. 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. Players will need purchase a uniform in addition to their program registration - link to order below.
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This program will only be successful if volunteer coaches are identified. Please denote your ability to offer coaching support during the registration process. A coach education session is planned for Nov. 18th at ORMS.
Reg. & Uniform Order Deadline | Nov. 18
+$30 Late Fee | Nov. 19 onwardEvaluations | Nov. 20
Team Placement Communications | Week of Nov. 28
Mid-Week Practices Start | Week of Dec. 5
Sat. Games (Expected) | Dec. 10, 17, Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11
*Snow Day Make-Ups Feb. 18, 25
Players need to bring their own 28.5 inch basketball
Registration Closed | EMAIL US if interested in joining with late fee
Resident Rates:
Durham | $150
Lee | $150
Madbury | $90
Other | $170ORDER BY Nov. 18
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 girls will re-enter the Lamprey River League this season as their approach is now more in line with our team creation philosophy. Each team will compete in league games on the weekend along with practice sessions during the week. 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. Players will need purchase a uniform in addition to their program registration - link to order below.
Click Here for Full Program Description!
This program will only be successful if volunteer coaches are identified. Please denote your ability to offer coaching support during the registration process. A coach education session is planned for Nov. 18th at ORMS.
Reg. & Uniform Order Deadline | Nov. 18
+$30 Late Fee | Nov. 19 onwardEvaluations | Nov. 20
Team Placement Communications | Week of Nov. 28
Mid-Week Practices Start | Week of Dec. 5
Expected Game Dates | Dec. 10, 17, Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11 (subject to final league placement)
Players need to bring their own basketball
Registration Closed | EMAIL US if interested in joining with late fee
Resident Rates:
Durham | $150
Lee | $150
Madbury | $90
Other | $170ORDER BY Nov. 18
2023 SPRING 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.