Posted: October 15, 2015 Youth & Teen Volleyball Registration is now open for Winter Youth and Teen Sports programs in the City of Gaithersburg. Winter offerings include basketball and volleyball. Gaithersburg Sports leagues offer one practice and one game per week, allowing youth and their families time for other activities. Additionally the City is offering Start Smart™ programs for 4 and 5 year olds in basketball. Start Smart is an international program designed to introduce youth, along with their parents, to the world of sports. The registration deadline is November 12. The City cannot guarantee entry into a program for registrations received after November 12. Start Smart programs are limited to the first 20 participants and registration is on a first come, first served basis. Winter Youth and Teen Sports offerings include: Start Smart Basketball for Youth Ages 4 & 5 and Their Parents Hoop Dreams Instructional League Grades K – 2 Basketball Boys and Girls Grades 3 – 6 Teen Basketball Boys and Girls Grades 7 & 8 Middle School Volleyball Boys and Girls Grades 6 – 8 High School Volleyball Recreational League Boys and Girls Grades 9 – 12 High School Volleyball Competitive League Girls and Boys/Coed Grades 9 – 12 A special registration night will be held at Dick’s Sporting Goods store in Rio Washingtonian Center on Thursday, November 5 from 4 to 8 p.m. All Gaithersburg Sports participants, whether registering that evening or having done so previously, can enjoy special discounts on equipment and apparel during the event. Register online and view complete program details here, fax your registration to 301-948-8364, or visit the Activity Center at Bohrer Park, 506 South Frederick Avenue next to Gaithersburg High School. For questions please contact the Sports Division. The City is also seeking volunteer coaches for these sports programs. Gaithersburg certifies all coaches through the National Youth Sport Coaches Accreditation Program. Background checks will be conducted.

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