Manchester Parks & Rec is excited to announce it is taking on management of the immensely popular Manchester Basketball League, founded by Manchester Youth Sports Executive Director Chris Morgan five years ago. This no-cut, recreational league has served upwards of 400 youth each year while keeping costs affordable for families.
“Parks & Rec is extremely grateful to Chris for building this outstanding program and for supporting us as we take it on,” says Mark Gomez, Chief of Parks & Rec. “We are also thankful for the support of the Manchester School District and Board of School Committee, whose collaboration on use of school gyms will keep barriers to participation low.”
“When I founded the Manchester Basketball League five years ago, my goal was simple: give every kid who wanted to play basketball an opportunity to play, especially those who didn’t make their school teams,” Morgan says. “My hope is that through the City’s resources, access to school facilities, and ability to reach families throughout Manchester, the program can grow substantially and provide opportunities for even more children.”
Manchester Youth Sports is continuing its broader mission of developing and supporting youth athletic opportunities throughout Manchester. Manchester Parks & Rec shares this mission and looks forward to future collaborations.
Founded in 2021, the Manchester Basketball League has provided an opportunity for children of all skill levels to play organized basketball. Under Parks & Rec, this program will be re-branded as the Manchester Rec Basketball League. Coaches will continue to emphasize skills development, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Players will be evaluated and teams selected to promote balanced competition.
The league is open to children who reside in Manchester and are currently in grades one through eight. Teams will be sorted into multiple divisions by age and sex.
Players can register at manchesternh.recdesk.com.
In addition, Parks & Rec will be hiring youth and adult officials, scorekeepers, and building managers for the league. Those who are interested can apply at manchesternh.gov/Departments/HumanResources/Employment.
League contact: Nick Provencher, 603-624-6444