basketball
Kindergarten-1st Grade
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
This co-ed league is open to boys and girls in kindergarten and first grade. The fundamental skills of basketball will be taught through drills and practices for two weeks and games for six weeks.
Parents will be contacted by coaches with information about practice days/times in early October.
Practices: Weekdays starting the week of October 20 for two weeks – days/times TBD by coaches.
Games: Saturday mornings starting November 1 through December 13, 2025 (no games Nov. 29/Thanksgiving weekend).
Volunteer coaches are needed! Please consider volunteering.
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Registration Deadline: Oct. 8, 2025
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Registration Fee: $50 District residents; $60 Out of District residents
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2nd/3rd Grade Basketball League
Program open to BOYS and GIRLS in 2nd – 3rd grade to teach the fundamental skills of playing basketball thru drills and games. New in 2026 – We will co-op with Pecatonica which will allow us to move away from co-ed play and create separate girls and boys teams.
Practices: Weekday evenings starting mid January 2026. Days/times TBD by coaches.
Games: Saturday mornings starting January 31, 2026 thru March 7, 2026. Game locations will alternate between Pecatonica High School and two Winnebago locations – WMS with lowered hoops or Simon Gym.
Volunteer coaches are needed! Please consider volunteering!
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Registration Deadline: January 5, 2026
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Registration Fee: $55 District residents; $65 Out of District residents
Art Sadtler Basketball League
Registration is now open. Registration closes 11/15/25.
2026 Game Days: 2- 3 games will be played at WMS
Game Dates – Saturdays – 1/10/25 – 2/28/26
Tournament follows for two weeks in March
- 4th Grade Girls Only Team
- 4th Grade Boys Only Team
- 5th Grade Girls Only Team
- 5th Grade Boys Only Team
- 6th Grade Boys Only Team (no 6th grade girls team)
Volunteer coaches needed at all levels. Coaches will choose practice days/times. Please contact WPD with coaching interest and/or questions.
Art Sadtler League is for girls and boys who are interested in playing basketball in a girls only/boys only league. The league will consist of different school teams from around the area. Players will still be playing for the Winnebago Park District with practices here in Winnebago gyms. Games will be held in various locations in Rockford with two-three Home games in Winnebago.
Registration Deadline: November 15, 2025
Registration Fee: $105. Includes a jersey and practice times.
How to Register: Click below to download PDF registration form. This form must be filled out and returned to the WPD office with payment to guarantee your player’s spot. PLEASE MAKE CHECKS OUT TO WINNEBAGO PARK DISTRICT.
The registration form above includes a $5.00 processing fee. Thank you.