5 Things: Youth Basketball Registration Begins

1. Weather. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout the day, with partly sunny skies and a high near 88, according to the National Weather Service. Calm wind is between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. Showers and a thunderstorm are likely tonight, with a low around 71.

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3. Happening. Youth Basketball registration is now underway. This league is open to all children between the ages of 5 and 14. Cost for Co-ed aged 5 and 6 division is $105 for City of Acworth residents and $125 for non City of Acworth residents. Cost for all other divisions is $155 for city residents and $175 for non city residents.

Register before Sep. 16 and receive a $10 discount. All divisions are open until the maximum number of participants per age group has been met. All registrations received after 5 p.m. on Oct. 21 will be charged a $20 late registration fee.

The fee for all divisions covers a team jersey and team shorts. Skills assessments will be held Saturday, Oct. 22 and Sunday, Oct. 23. Practices will begin the week of Oct. 31. All teams will practice for one hour per week through mid-January. Visit www.acworthbasketball.com to register or call the at 770-917-1234 for more information.

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