MPDSL 2023 Basketball Leagues

The Metro Parks disABILITIES Programs are a collection of recreation-based programs designed for individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental disABILITIES.  Programs include Sports Leagues, Day Programs, Art Programs, Community Events, and more.All funds are collected and distributed by the Friends of Metro Parks disABILITIES & Magic Program.

Metro Parks disABILITIES Programs

Come & join the MPDSL Basketball Leagues on Fridays & Saturdays January-March 2023.
Fridays 10-12 @ Bellevue CC
Saturdays 1-5 @ Bellevue CC

Bellevue Regional Community Center

<p>Come and join the MPDSL Basketball Leagues beginning in January and running through early March.  These leagues are FREE to all registered athletes thanks to the support of local businesses and volunteers.  You can use this form to sign up for multiple leagues at the same time.  </p><p>Friday Basketball Leagues will be held from 10:00am-12:00pm at the Bellevue Community Center located at 7638 A Hwy 70 S, Nashville, TN 37221.  This league will begin on Friday, January 6th and run through Friday, March 3rd.  January 7th &amp; 14th we will have Basketball Clinics &amp; Player evaluations.  After January 28th, we will divide players into teams and games will begin on Friday, January 20th.  All teams will be Co-ed, and we will divide teams into similar ability levels to compete.  </p><p>Saturday Basketball Leagues will be held from 1:00pm-5:00pm at the Bellevue Community Center located at 7638 A Hwy 70 S, Nashville, TN 37221.  This league will begin on Saturday, January 8th and run through Saturday, March 4th.  January 7th &amp; 14th we will have Basketball Clinics &amp; Player evaluations.  After January 15th, we will divide players into teams and games will begin on Saturday, February 5th.  All teams will be Co-ed, and we will divide teams into similar ability levels to compete.  Saturday Leagues will also include Inclusion Basketball if we have enough Inclusion players and volunteers.  These teams will include athletes with and without disABILITIES who will play alongside each other in friendly competition.  Athletes can participate in the Traditional &amp; Inclusion Leagues on Saturdays as long as they are prepared and able to play 2 games.  </p><h3><strong>Athletes &amp; Partners</strong></h3><p>This year, we will have both an Adult League and a Youth League. All participants under the age of 18 must have a guardian present. </p><p>Adult League Athletes with disABILITIES must be 18 years of age or older with a valid sports physical completed within the last 3 years.  Inclusion partners must be 18 years of age or older and have a signed volunteer form to participate.</p><p>Youth League Athletes with disABILITIES must be between 13 - 21 years of age or older with a valid sports physical completed within the last 3 years.  Inclusion partners must be 13 -18 years of age or older and have a signed volunteer form to participate.</p><p> All athletes should come wearing athletic shorts and tennis shoes.  We will provide jerseys each week, and will collect and wash them at the end of each game day. </p><h3><strong>Volunteers</strong></h3><p>Volunteers are the backbones of what make our leagues run effectively.  We are in need of volunteers to serve as coaches, scorekeepers, and officials.  If you are willing to volunteer in any of these capacities, please use this form to sign-up.  Volunteers can come just 1 day or each week.  We can also fill out any paperwork to verify service hours for school or other needs except court ordered community service hours. </p><h3> <strong>Sponsors &amp; Partners</strong></h3><p>Our Basketball Leagues are provided free of charge to all of our athletes thanks to the generosity of our Sponsors.  Our sponsors include The Friends of Metro Parks disABILITIES &amp; Magic Programs, Dave &amp; Busters @ Opry Mills, Dick&#x27;s Last Resort of Nashville, Tin Roof, and the Law Firm of Johnson, Scruggs, &amp; Barfield.  If you are interested in sponsoring the Metro Parks disABILITIES Sports Leagues, please contact Glen Adkins (golden.adkins@nashville.gov) or Dana Allen (dana.allen@nashville.gov) by calling the disABILITIES Office at 615-862-8489. </p><p>And a Special Thank You to our Partners at McCabe Park Community Center &amp; Coleman Park Community Center for providing us space to practice &amp; play!</p>

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