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WAC Basketball News

The Weare Athletic Club is a non-profit organization that organizes a winter Basketball season for children in Grades 1-8. For an overview of the Basketball program, visit the Basketball Question and Answer page.

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Basketball Program Overview

1-2 Grade In-House Program

This program is designed to teach the fundamentals of basketball in a non-competitive atmosphere. Basic skills of dribbling, passing and shooting are stressed. Team zone defense is taught and good sportsmanship accentuated. The program begins in December with practices on Saturday afternoon. In January games begin which are one and a half hours long. This time begins with a half hour practice and then a game of four 10-minute running time quarters with a 5-minute halftime. These games are purely instructional as the coaches can teach in the midst of the game as needed. In this program the players will be shooting at an 8-foot hoop. The year ends with a round-robin tournament and awards day. Parents are encouraged to participate with the coach when called upon.

3-4 Grade Merrimack Basketball League Program

This program builds upon the fundamentals taught at the 1-2 grade level. Teams travel to nearby towns. A healthy competition is introduced, while focusing upon good sportsmanship. Team defense and offense are expanded upon. Practices begin in November, and games begin in December. In this program the players will be shooting at a 9-foot hoop. Games will be held on Saturday mornings at Center Woods Elementary School and consist of four 6-minute quarters. The year ends with a tournament and awards night.

5-6 Grade Merrimack Basketball League B Division

This program expands upon all aspects of the game and yet desires to continue to build on the fundamentals and good sportsmanship. This is a travel team, and players will travel to area towns to play. Practices begin in November, and games begin in December. The players will be shooting at a regulation height hoop at this level, 10 feet. Games will be held on Saturday at the Weare Middle School and at area town gyms. They play four 8-minute quarters at this level. The year ends with a tournament and awards night.

5-6 Grade Merrimack Basketball League A Division

This is a very competitive program, and teams travel to other towns in the area. The fundamentals stressed accentuate team play that seeks to stretch the player in their knowledge and skills. Practices begin in November, and games begin in December. Commitment to this level program includes additional practices and discipline. Those players who have higher skills are chosen for the program. The season ends with a league wide competitive tournament and awards night.

7-8 Grade Merrimack Basketball League B Division

This program expands upon all aspects of the game and yet desires to continue to build on the fundamentals and good sportsmanship. This is a travel league, and teams will travel to other area towns to play. Practices begin in November, and games begin in December. The players will be shooting at a regulation height hoop at this level, 10 feet. Games will be held on Saturday at the Weare Middle School and at area town gyms. They play four 8-minute quarters at this level. The year ends with a tournament and awards night.

7-8 Grade Merrimack Basketball League A Division

This is a very competitive program, and teams travel to other towns in the area. The fundamentals stressed accentuate team play that seeks to stretch the player in their knowledge and skills. This program begins in November with practices and games begin in December. Commitment to this level program includes additional practices and discipline. Those players who have higher skills are chosen for the program. The season ends with a league wide competitive tournament and awards night.