All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Sign up now for SYCC Summer Pony League basketball

Summer basketball

Boys and Girls

3rd-5th Grade (incoming)
June 24-July 3
Location: Stockert Youth Center
Time: 5-6:30 p.m. Monday-Thurs
What: Youth Basketball Clinic and 3-on-3 tournament (June 24-July 3)
This program will focus on building fundamentals with real game time action.
Sign up at SYCC today and throughout the first week.
Cost: $35

6th-8th Grade (incoming)
July 1-July 18
Location: Stockert Youth Center outdoor court
Time: 6:00 pm; Monday-Thurs
What: Summer basketball for youth ages 6th-8th grade
This program will focus on fundamentals and games every night.
Sign up at SYC today and throughout the first week
Cost is $35

9th Grade and Up (incoming)
July 1-July 31 (end date subject to change)
Location: Stockert Youth Center outdoor court
Time: 8:00-10:00; Monday-Thurs
What: Men’s summer basketball league for ages 9th grade and up. Games every night.
Sign up now and throughout first week
Cost to be determined at interest meeting
Interest meeting will be June 25 at 6:30 p.m.

**Rain location to be announced if available

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