Hoopsters Program
CO-ED | All Skill Levels
Hoopsters focuses on fundamental skill development (shooting, dribbling, passing) in a fun, non-competitive environment. The goal of the program is to get kids excited about basketball and expose them to basketball skills with drills and contests. We also introduce 3×3 games at the 3rd grade level. There are no set teams in Spring and Fall Hoopsters and all of the sessions are co-ed. Hoopsters is NOT a competitive travel basketball league and is geared to players of all skill levels.
Spring & Fall
The Spring and Fall Hoopsters programs are a series of fun and high energy clinics designed to provide an introductory basketball experience for boys and girls in grades K-3.
Spring Hoopsters is typically held in the mid season between winter and fall sports. Both programs are held on Saturday afternoons. Fall Hoopsters typically runs between Columbus Day and Thanksgiving.
If you are interested in volunteering or learning more about our Fall and Spring Hoopsters programs please contact us at hoopsters@naticktravelbasketball.org
Winter
Winter Hoopsters is now part of our Intramural basketball program. The 1st and 2nd grade Intramural program maintains the same structure as the previous Winter Hoopsters program and continues the focus on fundamental skill development and adds in the concepts of game play.
The Intramural program differs from the Fall and Spring Hoopsters programs in that players are placed on a team (split up by gender and grade) with a volunteer coach for the season. Each week the team will practice for 30 minutes followed by a game against another team. Games and practices will be on Saturdays and played on 8.5ft hoops. There will be no weekday practices for Grades 1-2.
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It was great seeing so many of you at Natick Days. Please remember to register your little ones for our Fall Hoopsters program. To register please visit: http://send.bluesombrero.com/ls/click?upn=aRC4KXQyrWe-2BYTvfEbSypFecIA-2FTB-2FkQ4SCKc690LjjLBYazYo7EgAmlVr-2FRfr6uE9RZ_IH-2FgF38hK3DXC-2FfJG2F-2B20JvzTtb527tSxLLUk-2BYN8Pg9106PUq7gI93vv7Mn99P9cqN95T3xpHHg1T6jPBnORKU83RNd8dKZ27r3kguW2yXSET-2F9jkVe87FUdvjVObWc89-2BdVT-2FxkOHXla2hSOlJHqkr093bkfXGbP-2FkpW1pDbPeZqahDWv0FiZDsOlY6GbsgPTpuX2iNNqpFLOLGPxDL385ajYhTEbCaT-2FHQQbh0hZ00V0Nb5ugI954TyQ4BlDdFPjJi0-2BsHpbGqYYFlN6Mw-3D-3D
Fall Hoopsters is offered for our K-3 players starting October 19th. The Fall Hoopsters program is a series of fun and high-energy clinics designed to provide an introductory basketball experience for boys and girls in grades K-3. Hoopsters focuses on fundamental skill development (shooting, dribbling, passing) in a fun, non-competitive environment. The goal of the program is to get kids excited about basketball and expose them to basketball skills with drills and contests. We also introduce 3×3 games starting at the 2nd grade level. There are no set teams for Fall Hoopsters and all of the sessions are co-ed.
The program is held on Saturday afternoons, starting October 19th and ending on November 16th. The first four weeks are at Kennedy Middle School and the last session is at Wilson Middle School.
Kindergarten 1:10-2pm
First Grade: 2:10-3pm
Second Grade: 3:10-4pm
Third Grade: 4:10-5pm
For information on Hoopsters please visit: https://natickyouthbasketball.org/hoopsters/
If you have any questions about the Hoopsters basketball program please direct them to hoopsters@natickyouthbasketball.org
To stay connected with Natick Youth Basketball please follow us on our social media channels.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/natickbasketball
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natickyouthbasketball/
BECOME A UNIFORM SPONSOR!
NYB is looking for team uniform sponsors for our upcoming intramural season (open to kids in grades 1-8) to help keep costs as low as possible for local families and to help promote as much participation as we can. As a team sponsor, we will print your business name on the back uniform which will be visible all season long and beyond as the players tend to wear the shirts around town long after the season has ended.
For more information, please contact Michael Lawrence via email, text or phone. Mlawrence1711@gmail.com / 617-833-1228 @upoveranddown
We look forward to seeing everyone on the court this fall!
To stay connected with Natick Youth Basketball please follow us on our social media channels.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/natickbasketball
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natickyouthbasketball/
We can’t wait to see you Saturday at our both. Come by and get a magnet or sticker with our new logo!
Girls Tryout Schedule!
Natick Youth Basketball (NYB) has made a few changes to the travel team tryout schedule.
Please note pre-registration is required for travel tryouts. The deadline to register is Friday, September 20th. Please register here: https://bit.ly/3mYT7kE
Each tryout consists of two tryout dates. Players are expected to attend both tryouts for their grade. Players should bring a water bottle and basketball to tryouts. Information on our travel program, the tryout process and team formation can be found at the link below. https://bit.ly/3mYT7kE
Don’t forget to register for the pre-tryout clinics.
Register by Friday, September 20th: https://bit.ly/3mYT7kE
We look forward to seeing everyone on the court this fall.
Boys Tryout Schedule!
Natick Youth Basketball (NYB) has made a few changes to the travel team tryout schedule.
Please note pre-registration is required for travel tryouts. The deadline to register is Friday, September 20th. Please register here: https://bit.ly/3mYT7kE
Each tryout consists of two tryout dates. Players are expected to attend both tryouts for their grade. Players should bring a water bottle and basketball to tryouts. Information on our travel program, the tryout process and team formation can be found at the link below. https://bit.ly/3mYT7kE
Don’t forget to register for the pre-tryout clinics.
Register by Friday, September 20th: https://bit.ly/3mYT7kE
We look forward to seeing everyone on the court this fall.
We are pleased to announce that registration is open for our Fall 2024 Skills clinics. We offer a number of different options for all players entering 4th through 8th grade.
To register please visit: https://tinyurl.com/2wb8cf3d
Most sessions will be held at Kennedy Middle School. Sunday clinics are 90 minutes and our weekday clinics are 75 minutes. The most up to date schedule can be found on our website: https://natickyouthbasketball.org/schedule
We look forward to seeing everyone on the court this fall!!
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We have some exciting news to share! Natick Travel Basketball has rebranded to Natick Youth Basketball!
With the addition of the Intramural program 3 years ago, our Board of Directors made the decision to rebrand ourselves as we now manage all youth basketball in Natick (intramurals and travel programs) from grades K-8. We felt this new name demonstrates our mission to serve all youth basketball players in Natick and not just the Natick travel teams. We hope you like the new logo and name and we look forward to continuing to serve the youth of Natick!
2024-2025 Program Registrations are Open! Link in bio!
Natick Youth Basketball (NYB) has been busy this offseason preparing for our fall programs and upcoming 2024-2025 season. Please read our email or go to our Facebook page for information and important dates for Travel Tryouts, Intramurals, Fall Clinics and our Hoopsters program. Please note that registrations for all of our programs are now open.
Link to sign up for final Natick Boys’ Basketball Camp Registration in bio!!! Still a few spots left!
Camps are hosted by the Natick Boys Basketball High School Coaching Staff and Team and are open to athletes from all areas
Camps run Monday - Thursday 9am - 3pm
Cost of the camp is $300 via check, $310 via Venmo per week
If you are attending multiple weeks you will see a $50 discount each additional week attending
The camp will be at Wilson Middle School
The camp will be ran by Natick High School Coaches and Athletes
If the payment is made via Venmo, the cost is $310 for one week, $570 for two weeks, $830 for three weeks
Venmo: “BeyondAthleticsLLC” (you will see a “BA” logo)
Camps are hosted by the Natick Girls Basketball High School Coaching Staff and Team and are open to girls from all areas entering grades 4-9
One more week avail!
Week of 8/19 at Wilson Middle School
The 4 day camp (M-Th) includes skills and drills focused on ball handling and shooting! We help athletes develop daily habits to become better basketball players!
The daily schedule will include
Morning (9:00 -11:00 or 9:00 - 11:30): Skills/Drills and Modified Games
Lunch: 11:00 - 11:30 or 11:30 - 12:00
Games and Competitions 12:00 - 3:00
Daily Trivia with Prizes!
Other Daily Prizes, Culminating week awards will be distributed on Thursday
All Athletes will receive a T-Shirt!
We encourage our athletes to bring a refillable water bottle and their own basketball. We will have plenty of extra basketballs to use for those who forget theirs.
To register, follow the link: 16th Annual Natick Girls’ Basketball Registration Form
The Natick Girls Basketball Camp adheres to and is in compliance with all Natick Health Department Rules and Regulations
Link in bio to sign up or reach out to @coachoryx
Link in bio to register for grades 4-9 girls basketball camp with Coach @oryxcohen and his HS basketball team!!!
Camps are hosted by the Natick Girls Basketball High School Coaching Staff and Team and are open to girls from all areas entering grades 4-9
There are 2 weeks available this year!
Weeks of 6/24 and 8/19 at Wilson Middle School
The 4 day camp (M-Th) includes skills and drills focused on ball handling and shooting! We help athletes develop daily habits to become better basketball players!
The daily schedule will include
Morning (9:00 -11:00 or 9:00 - 11:30): Skills/Drills and Modified Games
Lunch: 11:00 - 11:30 or 11:30 - 12:00
Games and Competitions 12:00 - 3:00
Daily Trivia with Prizes!
Other Daily Prizes, Culminating week awards will be distributed on Thursday
All Athletes will receive a T-Shirt!
We encourage our athletes to bring a refillable water bottle and their own basketball. We will have plenty of extra basketballs to use for those who forget theirs.
To register, follow the link: 16th Annual Natick Girls’ Basketball Registration Form
The Natick Girls Basketball Camp adheres to and is in compliance with all Natick Health Department Rules and Regulations
Link in our bio to sign up! Join Coach @mmasto21 and his players from natick high for 3 weeks of camp! Starts next week. Sign up today! Watch some highlights from last year!
Natick boys basketball camp!!!! Curious about what happens during camp? Head Natick High Coach Mike Masto put this video together to show you!!! Sign up today at the link in our bio!
🏀🏆 What a season it has been for the Natick Travel Basketball 5C team! Our highlight video is up of our Metrowest Champions, defeating Arlington in an exciting final showdown! 🎉
Their journey to victory was nothing short of impressive:
Round 1: Natick dominated with a 46-13 win against Medway.
Round 2: They continued their winning streak, winning against Parkway with a score of 42-31.
Semi Finals: Natick showcased their skills once again, defeating Framingham 36-17 to secure their spot in the Championship.
Championship: In a thrilling finale, Natick took the win over Arlington with a final score of 43-31.
Congrats to the incredible players of the 5C Gatto Team for their outstanding performance throughout the season! 🙌 Coach Gatto, your leadership and guidance have truly been invaluable!!!
Coach Gatto shared his thoughts on the team’s success, saying: “I am so proud of the hard work that our team put into this season. So impressed with how they grew as individual players and as a team.”
Congratulations to the Natick Travel Basketball 5C team on this well-deserved victory! 🎉🏀 Let’s continue to celebrate their achievement and the spirit of teamwork that led them to the top! #Champions #NatickBasketball #TeamworkWins
REGISTER TODAY FOR NATICK BOYS’ BASKETBALL SUMMER CAMP
This summer there are 3 weeks available:
Week of 6/24
Week of 7/22
Week of 8/5
Each of these weeks the Natick High School Boys Varsity basketball staff and players will lead a 4-day camp (Monday-Thursday), open to boys entering grades 4-9 focusing on skills and drills.
The daily schedule from 9-3 will include:
Morning: Skills/Drills and modified games
Lunch: 11-11:30 or 11:30-12
Games and competitions: 12-3
Daily trivia with prizes!
The basketball camp will be located at either NHS or Wilson Middle School.
To register, follow the link: use link in bio
Any questions, please email Natick High School Boys Varsity coach Mike Masto directly: mmasto@natickps.org
We are excited to announce the 16th Annual Natick Girls’ Basketball Summer Camp!!!!
Camps are hosted by the Natick Girls Basketball High School Coaching Staff and Team and are open to girls from all areas entering grades 4-9.
There are 2 weeks available this year!
Weeks of 6/24 and 8/19 at Wilson Middle School
The 4 day camp (M-Th) includes skills and drills focused on ball handling and shooting! Camp will help athletes develop daily habits to become better basketball players!
The schedule from 9-3 will include:
Morning: Skills/Drills and Modified Games
Lunch: 11:00 - 11:30 or 11:30 - 12:00
Games and Competitions 12:00 - 3:00
Daily Trivia with Prizes!
Other Daily Prizes, Culminating week awards will be distributed on Thursday
All Athletes will receive a T-Shirt!
We encourage our athletes to bring a refillable water bottle and their own basketball. We will have plenty of extra basketballs to use for those who forget theirs.
To register, follow the link in our bio.
Questions can be emailed to Coach Cohen, ocohen@natickps.org.
We had an awesome day with our Spring Hoopsters program on Saturday!!!
🏀🌟 Exciting News Alert! 🌟🏀
A few weeks ago, right after their playoff games, our amazing Natick Travel Basketball 4th grade girls had the incredible opportunity to play at halftime during the BC vs North Carolina game! 🎉👏
Their hard work, dedication, and passion for the game truly shined bright under the bright lights of the college arena!
A huge shoutout to each and every player for representing NTB! Your talents are an inspiration to us all! 🌟 Let’s continue to support and encourage these rising stars as they pursue their basketball dreams! 🏀💫 #NatickTravelBasketball #HalftimeHeroes #BCvsUNC
Not ready to move on to your spring sports?
We are excited to once again offer our spring open gyms for all Boys and Girls in grades 4-8 (this is open to both Travel and IM players). These sessions will be held at Kennedy Middle School and each grade will have their own dedicated time where possible.
Sessions will start the week of March 11th and a separate registration will be required. Each session will cost $10 and registration will be limited.
Please click for Open Gym Registration: https://send.bluesombrero.com/ls/click?upn=aRC4KXQyrWe-2BYTvfEbSypFecIA-2FTB-2FkQ4SCKc690LjjLBYazYo7EgAmlVr-2FRfr6uE9RZ_IH-2FgF38hK3DXC-2FfJG2F-2B20JvzTtb527tSxLLUk-2BYN8Pg9106PUq7gI93vv7Mn99P9cqN95T3xpHHg1T6jPBnORKU83RNd8dKZ27r3kguW2yXSET-2F9jkVe87FUdvjVObWc89-2BdVT-2FxkOHXla2hSOlJHqkr093bkfXGbP-2FkpW1pDbPeZqahDWv0FiZDsOlY6GbsgPTpuX2iNNqpFLOLGPxDL385ajYhTEbCaT-2FHQQbh0hZ00V0Nb5ugI954TyQ4BlDdFPjJi0-2BsHpbGqYYFlN6Mw-3D-3D
The schedule for each grade is as follows:
4th grade girls: 3/13 & 3/21 @ 6:15-7:25
4th grade boys: 3/11, 3/19 & 3/27 @ 6:15-7:25
5th grade girls: 3/13 & 3/21 @ 6:15-7:25
5th grade boys: 3/11, 3/19 & 3/27 @ 7:30-8:40
6th grade girls: 3/14 & 3/18 @ 6:15-7:25
6th grade boys: 3/12, 3/20 & 3/28 @ 6:15-7:25
7th grade girls: 3/14 & 3/18 @ 6:15-7:25
7th grade boys: 3/12, 3/20 & 3/28 @ 7:30-8:40
8th grade girls: 3/14 & 3/18 @ 6:15-7:25
8th grade boys: 3/13 & 3/21 @ 7:30-8:40
If you are available to volunteer, please note this during the registration process.
Congrats to 5C for winning the championship 43-31 over Arlington!!!!
Let’s go Natick 5C!!! On to the finals! We are all rooting for you 🏀🏀🏀🎉🥰
Go Natick 5B girls playing in the finals this morning! NTB is so proud of you! Good luck!!!!