Tonka Rec Basketball League: Grade 3
Practices are one hour in length during a weeknight Games are one hour in length on Saturdays, with varying start times between 8 AM and 6 PM at various Minnetonka schools (posted before Thanksgiving). Important Dates October 4: Registration Deadline October 20 Virtual Coaches Meeting By October 23: Team rosters and practice schedules posted Week of November 2: Start of Practice By November 20: Game Schedule posted December 5: Start of Games December 26 & January 2: No Basketball January 9: Picture Day (Grades 2-8) February 20: Season-ending Tournament |
Registration: Registrations will be accepted on a space-available basis through Sunday, October 4. If your child's age group is in "waitlist" status when you register, it means that teams are full or the registration deadline has passed. Please complete the registration to be placed on the waitlist (your credit card will not be charged unless you are placed on a team). You will be contacted if we are able to get your child on a team. If you register after October 5 and your child is placed on a team, a $30 late fee will be assessed, and player requests may not be available.
Fee: $165 if registered on or before October 4, $195 if registered after October 4.
Open Gym: New this year, we are offering an open gym package for anyone participating in our rec basketball program. This will cost an additional $30 to your registration fee but will allow you to have an unlimited pass to attend all our open gym sessions during the fall and winter months. The usual charge is $5 per person during each session; however, if you register with the open gym package, it will be at a significant discount. This offer is only available to our rec basketball participants. We have 17 sessions of open gym scheduled running on Wednesdays from October 21st to March 3rd (excl. Nov. 25, Dec. 23 & 30). Open gym will be held at Groveland Elementary inside the bleacher gym from 6 – 8 PM.
Team Formation: Teams will be formed based on gender, school, availability of volunteer coaches and teammate/sibling requests. Players may request to be placed on the same team as one other player when registering. Teammate requests will be considered, provided the player you request also requests you. Only one request per player is allowed. Please note that although we try to accommodate these requests, they are not guaranteed.
Coaches Needed!: Have fun coaching your son or daughter and teammates! We'll provide training, resources and support, including a preseason virtual meeting. Coaches should be able to attend most weekly practices and Saturday games. Please note your interest in coaching during the registration process.
Uniform: Players will receive a team t-shirt. Players should wear athletic clothing, non-marking gym shoes and bring a basketball to each practice/game. Grade 3 uses a junior-size basketball (size 5 or 27.5"). Basketballs will be available for purchase at the Minnetonka Community Education Center starting in early September.
Hoop Height: 9 Feet
Refunds: Refunds, minus a $10 cancellation fee, will be given for cancellations received on or before October 4.
Referees Needed! MCE is seeking Adult and Student referees for grade 3-5 basketball games. Please click here to view job description and apply. Applicants must attend a required referee clinic in November. Call or email Andy at Andrew.coutts@minnetonkaschoolsschools.org / 952-401-6831 for more information.
67-136-Boys-3rd
| Date | Time | Location |
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| Sat, Dec 5th 2026 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | TBD |
| Sat, Dec 12th 2026 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | TBD |
| Sat, Dec 19th 2026 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | TBD |
| Sat, Jan 9th 2027 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | TBD |
| Sat, Jan 16th 2027 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | TBD |
| Sat, Jan 23rd 2027 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | TBD |
| Sat, Jan 30th 2027 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | TBD |
| Sat, Feb 6th 2027 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | TBD |
| Sat, Feb 13th 2027 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | TBD |
| Sat, Feb 20th 2027 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | TBD |
67-136-Girls-3rd
| Date | Time | Location |
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| Sat, Dec 5th 2026 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | TBD |
| Sat, Dec 12th 2026 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | TBD |
| Sat, Dec 19th 2026 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | TBD |
| Sat, Jan 9th 2027 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | TBD |
| Sat, Jan 16th 2027 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | TBD |
| Sat, Jan 23rd 2027 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | TBD |
| Sat, Jan 30th 2027 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | TBD |
| Sat, Feb 6th 2027 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | TBD |
| Sat, Feb 13th 2027 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | TBD |
| Sat, Feb 20th 2027 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | TBD |
