Annual Turkey Shootout

BOYS & GIRLS | GRADES 4 – 8 | TOWN TRAVEL TEAMS ONLY | ALL TEAMS PLAY THREE GAMES

Established in 1995, the Turkey Shootout is a Natick Youth Basketball tradition that brings together over 100 teams on Thanksgiving weekend for a weekend of basketball and fun. The tournament hosts boys and girls travel basketball teams in Grades 4-8 from all over the state. The Turkey Shootout is a fantastic way to kick off the travel basketball season each fall.

There will be no playoff games or trophies. This is a pre-season tournament designed to get your teams ready for competitive league basketball. Teams will be taken on a first come, first serve basis. We’re committed to grouping teams of comparable ability (town travel teams only).

For more information email us at turkeyshootout@naticktravelbasketball.org  

2024 Turkey Shootout

The tournament follows MetroWest League rules and uses board-certified referees. All teams play in three games over the Friday, Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving. Excellent location near Routes 95 / Mass Pike / Route 9. IAABO Board Officials. Concession stands with refreshments. Additional information regarding this year’s Turkey Shootout will be provided here when available.

WHEN

November
24th, 25th & 26th

Grades

4th, 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th Grade

DIVISIONS

A & B Divisions for all grades

LENGTH

32 minutes with stop time

REGISTRATION

Registration ends
November 23rd

PRICE

3 Games
$350 per team

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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/
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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/
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We can’t wait to see you Saturday at our both. Come by and get a magnet or sticker with our new logo! ...

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)
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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🏀🌟 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
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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.
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Congrats to 5C for winning the championship 43-31 over Arlington!!!! ...