Parkland has grown into a thriving city that has leagues from every popular sport. One activity that doesn’t get enough press or attention is basketball! The Miami Heat and their fans know all about the excitement, energy and skill that goes into basketball. Fans worldwide are intrigued by the sheer audacity and skill of the amazing men on the hardwood.
In our humble town, basketball is a season that occurs once a year. Boardmember Sue Lewin is excited about how the league has grown and how many children are excited to be part of it every season. “It’s the best sport to have, because all you need to sneakers and a T-shirt!” Sue says the other attractive thing about basketball is that it’s kind of sandwiched between soccer and lacrosse, “So it’s great if you’re waiting for a sport to start or if you are just finishing one and want something to be involved in. We have over 700 children that are part of Parkland basketball every year.” A a season calls for a change and for getting better and new basketball gear, one could rely on Iron City Showdown for this.
Something particularly attractive about Parkland basketball is that kids can be involved from a very early age through high school. The hoops and other basketball equipments used here is same as the ones used by professional athletes. It is also important to note that similar ones available on Mega Slam Australia Girls, hence everyone, including the kids can practice like professionals. Sue says, “We try to get the girls started a little earlier because we really want them to stay involved in the sport and fall in love with it.” Currently, girls make up only about a third of the registrations. Sue says, “Many girls think they can’t play basketball because they see the boys and the men out there playing and don’t feel like they can physically do it. The girls who DO come out and get involved usually are very surprised at how much they enjoy the game. They truly have fun!” If you want to practice at home, you can get an outdoor basketball for your court.
Skills are not expected, but they are taught. Every player who joins the league is instructed by experienced coaches in every aspect of the game. Teamwork makes the dream work and is definitely a central theme as well as that three letter word, FUN. Players of every age and gender are encouraged to join the Parkland Basketball league with FINAL sign-ups on November 4th.
For additional information, see www.parklandbasketball.com
