TAP Basketball
Programs
Program Offerings
Recreation Programs
TAP is carried by its rec programs. These are open to any players from grades 1-12. All skill levels are welcomed and encouraged to play.
Grades 1-4
Instructional programs are offered for students in grades 1-4. The purpose of this program is to encourage players to enjoy the game of basketball. We focus on the basketball fundamentals of dribbling, shooting, passing, defense, and most importantly, having fun. These groups meet once a week on Saturdays at Hawthorne Brook Middle School. The divisions are broken down in the following ways.
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Boys Grades 1-2
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Girls Grades 1-2
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Boys Grades 3-4
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Girls Grades 3-4
Cost: $110
Grades 5-8
Recreational programs are offered for students in grades 5-8. The purpose of this program is to bring more structure and competitiveness to the game of basketball while also keeping it fun. Players are placed on teams. Each team will practice once a week and play one game each Saturday in Pepperell or Ayer.
The divisions are broken down in the following ways.
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Boys Grades 5-6
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Girls Grades 5-6
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Boys Grades 7-8
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Girls Grades 7-8
Cost: $125
High School
High School recreational programs are offered to any high school player. The purpose of this program is to give high schoolers a chance to keep playing basketball in a structured setting. Players are placed on teams. Each team will play one game a week on Saturday. There are no practices in the high school division. The divisions are broken down in the following ways.
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Boys Grades 9-12
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Girls Grades 9-12
Cost: $115
Travel Programs
TAP also offers travel basketball programs for grades 4-8. This is a more competitive program and teams will play neighboring towns. Players need to tryout for these teams. Games are held on Sundays. Players can expect to have at least one practice per week at one of the local schools.
Tryout Dates for 2024/25 season
October 7
Boys 4th/5th: 6pm-7pm at Hawthorne Brook
Boys 6th/7th: 7pm-8pm at Hawthorne Brook
Boys 8th: 8pm-9pm at Hawthorne Brook
October 8th
Girls 4th/5th/6th: 6pm-7pm at Hawthorne Brook
Girls 7th/8th: 7:15-8:15pm at Hawthorne Brook