Hours 8:30 AM - 5 PM

Monday - Friday 
(419) 882-1500

7060 Sylvania Ave.

Sylvania, Ohio 43560

Basketball

Fall & Winter — Boys & Girls Basketball Programs

Wildcat & Cougar Travel Basketball Programs

The Wildcat & Cougar travel basketball program is for boys & girls who are entering grades 4-6 and reside within the Sylvania Recreation District. Teams will participate in a Northwest Travel Basketball League. We strive to provide a quality travel basketball program to players who have the interest, dedication and abilities to develop through quality instruction, training and expanded number of games against high-caliber opponents.

*ALL INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

2024/2025 Boys Junior Cougar & Wildcat Tryouts

Players must pre-register online by: September 22, 2024

  • Fee if selected:  $300 per player
  • Tryout Location:  Sylvania Sports & Exhibition Center @ Tam-O-Shanter
  • 4th Grade Boys: Monday, September 23, 2024 (7:15pm-8:45pm)
  • 5th Grade Boys: Monday, September 30, 2024 (5:30pm-7pm)
  • 6th Grade Boys: Monday, September 30, 2024 (7:15pm-8:45pm)
2024/2025 Girls Junior Cougar & Wildcat Tryouts

Players must pre-register online by: September 22, 2024

  • Fee if selected:  $300 per player
  • Tryout Location:  Sylvania Sports & Exhibition Center @ Tam-O-Shanter
  • 4th Grade Girls: Monday, September 23, 2024 (5:30pm-7pm)
  • 5th Grade Girls: Monday, October 7, 2024 (5:30pm-7pm)
  • 6th Grade Girls: Monday, October 7, 2024 (7:15pm-8:45pm)

Our program focuses on the enjoyment of playing basketball in a controlled setting, as well as fundamental training through the drills necessary to properly develop. Boys and girls who live within the Sylvania School District and are currently enrolled in Kindergarten are eligible. The program will operate at the Sports and Exhibition Center at Tam-O-Shanter.

Kindergraten Basketball (Fall Session)

Dates: October 23 – November 13, 2024 (4 sessions)
Grade: Kindergarten
Location: Sports and Exhibition Center at Tam-O-Shanter
Day of Week: Wednesday
Time: 5pm-6pm session OR 6pm-7pm session  ( limit 30 participants per session)
Fees: $60 includes t-shirt / $10 additional after deadline
Deadline: October 18, 2024 (or until all spots are filled)

Kindergraten Basketball (Winter Session)

Dates: January 23 – February 13, 2025 (4 sessions)
Grade: Kindergarten
Location: Sports and Exhibition Center at Tam-O-Shanter
Day of Week: Thursday
Time: 4pm-4:50pm OR 5pm-5:50pm (limit 30 participants per session)
Fees: $60 includes t-shirt / $10 additional after deadline
Deadline: January 17, 2025 (or until all spots are filled)

Our program focuses on the enjoyment of playing basketball in a controlled setting, as well as fundamental training through the drills necessary to properly develop. Boys and girls who live within the Sylvania School District and are currently enrolled in 1st – 4th grade are eligible. The program will operate at the Sports and Exhibition Center at Tam-O-Shanter.

Fall Session

Dates: October 19 – November 24, 2024 (6 games)
Grade: 1st & 2nd Grade Leagues (Saturdays) / 3rd Grade League (Tuesday & Saturday) / 4th Grade League (Tuesday & Saturday)
Location: Sports and Exhibition Center at Tam-O-Shanter
Games: Saturday / Sundays are Possible
Time: 9am-5pm (Saturday) / 12pm-5pm (Sunday) / 5pm-9pm (Weekdays)
Fees: $70 includes t-shirt ($10 additional after deadline)
Deadline: October 4, 2024

Winter Session

Dates: January 11 – March , 2025 (8 games)
Grade: 1st & 2nd Grade Leagues (Saturdays) / 3rd Grade League (Tuesday & Saturday) / 4th Grade League (Tuesday & Saturday)
Location: Sports and Exhibition Center at Tam-O-Shanter
Games: Tuesdays and/or Saturdays
Time: 8am-7pm (Saturday) / 5pm-9pm (Tuesday)
Fees: $90 includes t-shirt ($10 additional after deadline)
Deadline: December 13, 2024

Teams will be organized based on the Elementary or Junior High District school district in which children reside depending on grade level and number of registrations. Special requests can be taken into consideration, however cannot be guaranteed. There can be no more than two players from the same Junior High District on a Winter League roster. This program is open to Sylvania Recreation District residents only.

Separate Leagues for each grade level will be organized if registration numbers allow.

Fall Session

* 7th/8th Graders that make their Junior High school team are not eligible. 

Dates: November 24 – Late-January (6 games) / Single-elimination post-season tournament for all teams.
Grade: 5th-8th Grade Girls / 5th – 8th Grade Boys
Location: Sports and Exhibition Center at Tam-O-Shanter & Sylvania Junior High Schools
Games: Primarily Sunday Afternoons / Wednesday evenings.
Time: 12pm – 9pm (Sunday) / 5pm-10pm (Wednesday)
Fees: $80 includes jersey ($10 additional after deadline)
Deadline: November 8, 2024

Winter Session

* 7th/8th Graders that make their Junior High school team are not eligible. 

Dates: February 2 – Mid March, 2025  / Single-elimination post-season tournament for all teams.
Grade: 5th-8th Grade Girls / 5th – 8th Grade Boys
Location: Sports and Exhibition Center at Tam-O-Shanter & Sylvania Junior High Schools
Games: Primarily Sunday Afternoons / Wednesday evenings.
Time: 12pm – 5:30pm (Sunday) / 5pm-9pm (Wednesday)
Fees: $80 includes jersey ($10 additional after deadline)
Deadline: January 17, 2025

Practices: There are No Practices for this Program
Details: 6-week program that includes a 6-game regular season.

Date: January 24 – March 10, 2025 (6 Games)
Games: Fridays (possible Mondays)
Time: 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Grade: 9th-12th
Location: Sports & Exhibition Center @ Tam-O-Shanter
Fee: $80 – includes t-shirt jersey
Deadline: January 10, 2025

The program begins in late January and runs through early March. Teams will be organized based on the school High School District in which children reside. Special requests can be taken into consideration, however, can not be guaranteed. No team registrations – Volunteer coaches are needed. For more information contact our office at 419.882.1500.

Stay Active! Keep moving and stay fit. Come to open gym at the Sports & Exhibition Center at Tam-O-Shanter and have fun while playing basketball. BRING A FRIEND!

  • Who: We offer Junior High, High School and Adult sessions
  • Where: Sports & Exhibition Center at Tam-O-Shanter
  • Fee: $5 per person *Schedule is posted bi-weekly*

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(419) 882-1500

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Sylvania, Ohio 43560

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