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    35-plus basketball

    The Saratoga Recreation Department is holding registration for teams interested in playing in the men's 35-plus basketball league this fall.

    Games are played Saturday mornings beginning Oct. 20 at Saratoga High. The registration fee is $574 per team and all players must have been born before Oct. 20, 1966.

    For more information, call 408.868.1248.

    Youth basketball

    Elementary school students in the first through sixth grades are eligible to compete in the upcoming Saratoga Youth Basketball League sponsored by the Saratoga Recreation Department.

    Games are played on Saturdays, Jan. 5 through March 16. The instructional league stresses basketball fundamentals, teamwork and sportsmanship. Players will play at least two quarters of each game.

    Teams for players in the first through fourth grades will be formed by school zones. Players in the fifth and sixth grades must attend a skills assessment on Dec. 8 at Redwood Middle School to determine team placement.

    First- and second-graders will use shorter baskets and practice before each game. Teams in the other divisions will practice once a week.

    Each player receives a uniform shirt and photo package. For more information, call 408.868.1248.

    Basketball signups

    The Los Gatos-Saratoga Recreation Department will hold signups for the upcoming youth basketball league season for boys and girls in grades 3-6.

    Signups will be held Monday, Oct. 15, 6-8 p.m., at the Los Gatos Recreation Center, 123 E. Main St. Mail, fax and walk-in registration begins Oct. 22, but no phone-in registration will be accepted. The deadline is Nov. 9, or until leagues are full.

    The season runs Jan. 5 through March 9, and all games will be played Saturdays at the Los Gatos High School and Fisher Middle School gyms. One-hour practices will be held once a week beginning Dec. 3. Players will learn techniques in dribbling, shooting, passing, offensive and defensive maneuvers, and teamwork.

    The registration fee of $70 includes a T-shirt and picture. For more information, call 408.354.8700 or fax 408.395.3828.



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