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Small Fry Basketball FAQ

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1. What are the Registration dates?

November 14 through December 15, 2023

2. What are the Age requirements?

Participants must be 9 to 10 years old.

They must be 9 and cannot be 11 on or before January 1.

3. Where do I register?

• Fort Walton Beach (FWB) Recreation Center
  132 Jet Drive. NW
• Phone: 850-833-9576
• Monday through Friday
  8 am to 5 pm

4. What are the Registration Fees?

• Resident (inside City of FWB city limits): $25
• Non-Resident: $45

5. Will I need to bring my child's Birth Certificate?

If your child has not played any sports for the City of FWB, we will need to verify their date of birth.

Please bring a birth certificate, shot records, or other official document that provides that date. We do not make a copy and will not need to see it for future registrations.

6. Will there be Tryouts for this league?

There are No Tryouts for Small Fry Basketball.

7. Where are Practices and Games held?

Practices and games will be located at the FWB Recreation Center at 132 Jet Drive.

8. How often will a team practice?

Teams usually practice 2 nights a week at 5:30 or 6:30 pm and Saturday mornings. Practices will be an hour-long prior to the season beginning.

9. What nights are the Games played on?

Games will be on Tuesday and Thursday nights and possibly Wednesday night depending on number of teams in the league at 5:45 and 6:45.

10. When will the Season begin?

Games should begin by late January.

11. When will the season End?

The season should end by late February.

12. How many games will they play?

There is usually 8 games scheduled.

13. Can my Daughter play?

Yes! All of our leagues are CO-ED.

14. Are Siblings placed on the same team?

Yes! As long as siblings are age-eligible for the same league, they will be placed on the same team.

15. What equipment does my child need to have?

Athletic Shorts and Tennis Shoes!

The Recreation Department will supply basketballs for each team and team jerseys for each player.

16. Are Coaches needed?

We are always looking for volunteer coaches for all of our youth sports leagues.

Please inquire at the Recreation Center for further information.

17. Are Sponsors needed?

Yes! We are always looking for sponsors for all of our youth sports leagues.

Please inquire at the Recreation Center for further information.

18. Who can I Contact with further questions?

• Email Bobby Carmichael
• Phone: 850-833-9579