There’s few things better than a game of basketball amongst friends. From heart-pounding action on the court to the benefits it reaps far after the final hoop has been made, basketball can be a tremendous tool for social, mental, and physical health alike. If you’re hoping to enjoy some hoops action this fall, the Capital City has you covered with the return of the City of Trenton’s Basketball Clinic and Open Gym.

Beginning in the month of November, the City of Trenton’s Department of Recreation, Natural Resources, and Culture will once again be hosting Trenton’s Annual Basketball Clinic and Open Gym. As the fall season gets underway, this comprehensive program offers community residents a wonderful way to get active, make new friends, and of course, make your basketball skills the very best they can be. These programs are open to players of all skill levels, so whether you’re a novice or an on-court sensation, all are welcome to be a part of the fun.

For youth looking to better their basketball skills this autumn, basketball clinics offer participants an educational, hands-on approach to the gym. This year’s free clinics will be held at Trenton’s West Ward Recreation Center, located at 351 Prospect St, Trenton, NJ 08618. Participants can look forward to basketball clinics each Saturday, beginning on November 2nd and concluding on December 21st. Clinics are broken up by age and will be offered at the following time slots:

• 1st grade through 4th grade: 1:15pm to 2:30pm
• 5th grade through 8th grade: 2:45pm to 4:00pm

Youth basketball clinics are co-ed and available to students of all experience levels.

For those looking for a more casual approach to the game, the City of Trenton is also pleased to announce this year’s open gym, available for both youth and adult participants. Open gyms will be available to residents on Saturdays and Sundays, beginning on November 2nd and concluding on December 22nd. Guests can take advantage of the open gyms at the Samuel Naples Community Center, located at 611 Chestnut Ave, Trenton, NJ 08611, as well as the West Ward Recreation Center, located at 351 Prospect St, Trenton, NJ 08618. The schedule for the open gym hours are as follows:

• SATURDAYS:
  • Youth Open Gym: 1pm to 5pm
  • Adult Open Gym: 5pm to 8pm
• SUNDAYS:
  • Youth Open Gym: 1pm to 3:30pm
  • Adult Open Gym: 3:30pm to 6:00pm

For more information on this and other opportunities offered by the City of Trenton’s Department of Recreation, Natural Resources, and Culture, please visit their website, linked here: Trenton Recreation. You can also follow along with upcoming events in the community by keeping up with the City of Trenton on Facebook, linked here: City of Trenton – FB. If you have any questions or would like any help getting started, please contact the Department of Recreation, Natural Resources, and Culture at (609) 989-3860 for further assistance. This year’s Basketball Clinic and Open Gym is certain to be a slam dunk, so be sure to mark your calendars now!

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