basketball

Kindergarten-1st Grade

  1. Program open to BOYS and GIRLS in Kindergarten – 1st grade to teach the fundamental skills of playing basketball thru drills and games. 

Registration is Closed for K/1 Basketball. Once we have coaches and practices times parents will be contacted. 

Practices:  Weekdays from 6-8 p.m. Starting November 2024

Games: Saturdays starting November 2, 2024

    • Registration Deadline: Closed

    • Registration Fee:  $50 District residents; $60 Out of District residents

 Art Sadtler Basketball League

2025 Game Days: 2- 3 games will be played at WMS

January 11, 18 & 25

Feb 1, 8, 15, 22

March 1

Tournament in March (first two weeks)

  • 4th Grade Girls Only Team- Coach TBD
  • 4th Grade Boys Only Team- Coach TBD
  • 5th Grade Girls Only Team- Coach TBD
  • 5th Grade Boys Only Team- Yerk/Buhl
  • 6th Grade Boys Only Team- Coach TBD

(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, 2024
Registration Fee: $105 In WPD District $110 out of WPD District.  Includes a jersey and practice time.
How to Register:  Click button and download PDF form below.  This Registration Form must be filled out and returned to the WPD office with payment to guarantee your player’s spot.  

2nd-3rd Grade
Program open to BOYS and GIRLS in 2nd – 3rd grade to teach the fundamental skills of playing basketball thru drills and games.

Practices:  Weekdays from 6-8 p.m. Starting January 2025

Games: Saturdays starting February 2025

  • Registration Deadline: January 13, 2025

  • Registration Fee:  $55 District residents; $65 Out of District residents

Eastland Girls Basketball League

Program open to GIRLS who are serious in developing their basketball skills in grades 5th-8th attending Winnebago Schools. Teams are divided by grade level. 

Practices:  Twice a week in a Winnebago Gym. Dates/Times TBD.

Season Game Dates: Sundays. October 19 – November 23, 2024
Game Locations:  Eastland, Shannon or Lanark

    • Registration Deadline: Closed

    • Registration Fee:  $40 + cost of jersey if you don’t have one already