EPD Basketball Just Around Corner

Effingham Park District basketball is right around the corner. The dates to come in and register are Saturday, October 13 and Saturday, October 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The EPD office also is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. if wanting to sign up ahead of time.

Those participating need to be signed up by October 20 to guarantee a spot on a team and avoid the $10 late fee. The grades, fees and starting dates are as follows:

1st-2nd Grade Boys -- Tuesday evening beginning November 6, $25 in-district, $57 out-of-district

3rd-4th Grade Boys -- Thursday evening beginning November 8, $30 in-district, $62 out-of-district

5th-6th Grade Boys -- Saturday morning beginning November 10, $30 in-district, $62 out-of-district

1st-2nd Grade Girls -- Tuesday evening beginning November 6, $25 in-district, $57 out-of-district

3rd-4th Grade Girls -- Thursday evening beginning November 8, $30 in-district, $62 out-of-district

5th-6th Grade Girls -- Saturday morning beginning November 10, $30 in-district, $62 out-of-district

7th-8th Grade Co-ed -- Saturday morning beginning December 1, $30 in-district, $62 out-of-district

The EPD basketball program will use parent volunteer coaches. Parents who volunteer to coach a team will be exempt from basketball league fees. Let the office know if interested. The EPD office is located at 1906 South Fourth Street, phone 342-4415. Registration forms also can be found on the website at www.effinghamparkdistrict.org. Payment can now be made by MasterCard, VISA and DISCOVER.