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REC Registration & Program Details

2025/26 WINTER REC BASKETBALL SEASON

We have an exciting year planned and are looking forward to seeing returning players and new players alike.  We’re excited to welcome you to the 2025-26 Woodcliff Lake Boys & Girls REC Basketball Season. REC is for players of all ages and skill level and is designed for the kids to have fun and learn at the same time. We highly encourage the parents to participate and support your children by coaching, working with them at home, or simply coming to the games to cheer them on.

FAQ:

** What is the difference between REC & TRAVEL BASKETBALL? **

  • REC is for players of all skill level.  It is designed for the kids to learn the game, receive in game experience, build skill and have fun. REC is equal playing time for all kids when playing games. Time commitment is 2x a week – typically 1x during the week and 1x on the weekend.  

  • TRAVEL requires TIME, COMMITMENT and has a high level of COMPETITION. The travel program we use is the Bergen Travel Basketball League (BTBL) which sets up different divisions and has many different towns to play against.  There is a significant demand of time and commitment required to play Travel basketball. Travel can have multiple practices and games in a week.  Travel is not equal playing time. Think of travel as a watered-down version of being on a high school sports team. There are tryouts to make the team with outside evaluators and the travel teams are trying to win games.

** Who coaches REC & TRAVEL BASKETBALL? **

  • The answer for both is PARENT VOLUNTEERS. In order for both programs to succeed, we need parents to continue to volunteer their time to coach. Even if you don’t have a large basketball background, we are here to help! WCL Hoops is fortunate to have a dedicated board of parent volunteers, and can provide support to help get parents up to speed on coaching.
 

Below you will find some details about the program for each grade level and registration. Please note that the schedules are subject to change depending on the number of players that register. The season officially starts at the beginning of January


REGISTRATION

  • Please go to wclhoops.com or register via this LINK.  
  • Cost $195 a child
    • For those of you who have 3 or more children participating in the REC program at the same time, there will be discounts provided at registration. 
  • REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON 11/30/25.

PARENT COACHES

During registration, you will be asked if you or your spouse/partner are willing to assist by coaching. We need everyone’s help to keep this program going, so we appreciate your volunteering.  We cannot begin the season until we’ve confirmed coaches for each team/grade.

Kindergarten – 1st Grade

  • Saturdays @ Woodcliff Lake Middle School
    • Girls 9am - 10am
    • Boys 10am - 11am
  • Boys and girls are divided into separate teams
  • Sessions are typically run by outside coaches who focus primarily on skill development and rules of the game
  • 1-2 parents per team are assigned to coach/assist with the 1-hour sessions (please volunteer)
  • Scrimmages will be played later in the season if the coaches determine its practical and beneficial for the players
  • Baskets are lowered to 8-8.5’
  • Ball Size: 25.5 inches – size 4

2nd Grade

  • 1-hour weekly sessions on Saturdays
  • Saturdays
  • Boys 9am @ Dorchester Elementary School
  • Girls 11am @ Woodcliff Lake Middle School
  • Boys and girls are divided into separate teams
  • Sessions are typically run by outside coaches who focus primarily on skill development and rules of the game
  • 1-2 parents per team are assigned to coach/assist with the 1-hour sessions (please volunteer)
  • Scrimmages will be introduced sooner than in K-1. Some games vs neighboring towns may be scheduled throughout the season to give kids exposure to competition and other players
  • Baskets are lowered to 8-8.5’
  • Ball Size:  27.5 (size 5) or 28.5 (size 6) depending on skill level. (the bigger the ball, the more skilled the child.)

3rd - 8th

  • 2 grades (i.e. 3rd and 4th) are combined when creating the teams, which are determined through a fair/even drafting process by the parent coaches
  • Rough Schedule - Subject to Change
  • Boys
    • 2 practice/game sessions per week
    • 3rd/4th
      • Tuesdays evenings
      • Saturdays @ Dorchester
    • 5th/6th
      • Tuesdays evenings
      • Saturdays @ WCLMS
    • 7th/8th
      • Thursdays evenings
      • Sundays @ WCLMS
  • Girls
    • 2 practice/game sessions per week
    • 3rd/4th
      • Wednesdays evenings
      • Saturdays @ Dorchester
    • 5th/6th
      • Wednesdays evenings
      • Saturdays @ WCLMS
    • 7th/8th
      • Wednesday or Thursdays evenings
      • Saturdays @ WCLMS
  • Games have referees, scorekeepers, etc. and culminate in an end of season tournament
  • Games vs neighboring towns will be added, pending approval from both town boards

IMPORTANT

  • INSTAGRAM: Please follow WCL basketball on Instagram at @WCL_Basketball, as we plan to be active with program information here
  • WEBSITE: Please also check the website, www.wclhoops.com, for ongoing updates.
  • EMAIL: Please note a new shared email address for all inquiries: HoopsWCL@Gmail.com
  • VOLUNTEERS: Get involved!  If you would like to coach, assistant coach, or get involved with WCL Hoops in other ways, please let us know!
  • ELIGIBILITY: All Travel players are required to participate in the REC program, unless also playing on the middle school team.

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