Requests can be made by emailing sports@firstfriends.org.
General Information
Purpose–A fun, fundamental-oriented clinic for boys and girls age 5 to Gr 1 teaching the basics of basketball—passing, shooting, dribbling, proper defensive stance—with a focus on teamwork.
Winter Clinic (Jan–March 2026)
League dates: January 10, 2026 – February 28, 2026.
Clinics: Saturdays at 1:30 pm-2:30 pm or 2:30pm-3:30pm.
Devotional: One of the five stations is a 10-minute devotional time teaching the basics of Christian faith.
Fee: $40 per child (includes t-shirt).
Register: Opens October 28th—Click [HERE] to register online on the website. Click [HERE] to print a registration form (when available)
Questions? Visit the league page or email sports@firstfriends.org.
For full details on refunds, age guidelines, coach volunteering, and more, see [Parent Resources].
Team Roster
Printable Team Rosters/Schedule
Please click on link below to view Team Roster and Clinic Time for each Team. (when available)
K-1 Clinic Roster and Schedule
Coaches Resources
Coaches Needed!
Help make this year’s clinic a success—no experience required! We provide weekly plans and support. Just arrive 15 minutes early each week and plan to attend the Coaches Meeting on Thursday, Jan. 8 at 6pm inside the gym. Please mark on your child’s registration form you would like to coach.
**Please submit all necessary signed paperwork to sports@firstfriends.org
Coaches Application (Click Link)
Coaches Forms (Click Link)
Background Check (Click Link)
Ohio Youth Concussion Test (Click Link)
Lindsay’s Law Required Coaches’ Training Video (Click Link)
Lindsay Law Information Sheet (Click Link)
Parent Resources
When & Where: Jan. 10th – February 28, 2026. Clinics Saturdays (1:30–2:30 pm or 2:30-3:30 pm). Location: First Friends Church, 5455 Market Ave N, Canton, OH.
Refunds: $5 retained for refunds. No refund after second week unless approved for medical reasons; none if removed for disciplinary reasons.
Registration: Opens online October 21, 2025; paper forms available Oct 26th at the Welcome Desk. Office hours: Mon–Fri, 9 am–3 pm. Deadline: Jan 6 or when full. Late registrations accepted if space allows, though t-shirts may arrive late.
Special Requests: One request allowed (e.g., buddy pairing), must be mutual, not guaranteed. View our Policy on Team Rosters.
Picture Day Date: TBA
Equipment: Required gear: tennis shoes.
Lindsay Law Parent Info: Video (Click to Watch), Informational Handout (Click to View), Signature Form (Click to download)
Game Rules: (click to View)
