2024-2025 Youth Basketball - Winter 2024

The Paola Recreation Commission is happy to offer youth basketball programs for boys and girls in grades 3rd to 6th. Teams will practice up to two times per week starting in December and play games on Saturday’s & Monday's starting in January and ending in February. Each team will be scheduled to play one or two Monday evenings throughout the season. Teams will play a 7-game regular season schedule, followed with an end of season league tournament that could be played over multiple days.

*Teams in all age divisions will play in a league with the Osawatomie and Louisburg Rec Commissions, so there will be some travel required for games. 

The PRC will provide each participant with a uniform shirt.  All participants will be required to wear proper gym shoes.  The PRC will provide teams with practice equipment (basketballs, cones, etc.)

Program Information

• Practice: Starts the week of December 2nd
• Game Dates: Jan. 11th - Feb. 22nd
• Boys & Girls Divisions Offered

2024 Turkey Basketball Skills Competition - Winter 2024

Put your basketball skills to the test and compete against others in the FREE PRC Turkey Basketball Skills Competition on Saturday, Nov. 23rd at 1:30 PM at the Paola High School Gym.  Participants will test their skills in dribbling, passing, and shooting against others in their age group for the chance to win a holiday turkey and be crowned the champion in their age division.  There will be boys’ and girls’ divisions in the following grades: 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, and 5th/6th.

Program Information

• Event Date: Saturday, Nov. 23rd
• Time: Check-in starts at 1pm; Competition begins at 1:30pm
• Location: PHS Main Gym
• Divisions: Boys & Girls divisions in 1st-2nd, 3rd-4th & 5th-6th Grade

Late Fall 2024 Shortened Adult Cornhole League - Fall II 2024

The PRC is excited to offer a shortened late fall season over the holiday's for all cornhole enthusiasts. The season will consist of a 4-week regular season followed with an end of season tournament. Teams will play five-to-six, single games each night.  All games will be played on Wednesday evenings at the Roth Outdoors Archery Range in Paola. Boards will be provided. Teams are encouraged to bring their own bags to throw. Prizes awarded to the top teams in each division at the end of the tournament.

Late Fall 2024 Season Information

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, November 13th

Program Dates: Wednesday Evenings, November 13th - December 18th (No Games on Nov. 27th)   

• 4-week season plus end of season league tournament

 Divisions: Competitive and Intermediate

• Competitive - Teams with an average player PPR of 6.01 and higher with a max of 8.0
• Intermediate (Recreational) - Teams with an average player PPR no higher than 6.0

Location: Roth Outdoors Archery Range

Fee: Competitive Division - $80; Intermediate Division - $50

In order for the teams to be put on the schedule, you will need to register your team in the Scoreholio App as well.  Please click on the division link you would like your team to play in:

Intermediate Division: https://share.scoreholio.com/MVRnsdzt4Nb
Competitive Division: https://share.scoreholio.com/fspQxZh53Nb

Holiday Music Bingo - Winter 2024

Get in the holiday spirit and join the PRC for a fun afternoon participating in the 2024 Holiday Music Bingo event!! We’ve partnered with Nancy Gagnebin to bring her famous music bingo format to have a fun, family event on Sunday Dec. 8th. $3 per player get you bingo play, snacks and refreshments, and a chance to win a prize!! There will also be a self-serve ice cream bar for everyone to make their own sundae’s.  Space is limited, so please register online to secure your spot. This event is for all ages!!

Event Date: Sunday, Dec. 8th

Time: 2-3:30 PM. Doors will open at 1:30 PM.

Location: Paola High School Commons Area

Fee: $3/player (Gets you bingo play, snack/refreshments, and a chance to win a prize)

Winter Wonderland Pickleball Tournament - Winter 2024

Join the Paola Recreation Commission for our Winter Wonderland Pickleball Tournament!

• Date: December 14th
• Time: Games will begin at 8am depending on your division
• Location: Firehouse Gym, Paola, KS
• Divisions: Men's, Women's, and Mixed Doubles
• Format: Unsanctioned, open to all ages

Whether you're a seasoned player or just looking for some fun, this tournament is perfect for everyone! Come enjoy the competition, festive atmosphere, and plenty of pickleball action.

Prizes will be awarded to top teams in each division.... Along with a gift for all that sign up!

We look forward to seeing you there!