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Tonka Rec Basketball League: Grade 3


Youth Recreation / Basketball -
Fall 2025

Improve your individual and team skills while being introduced to more game strategies with Tonka Rec Basketball.
 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 5 PM at
various Minnetonka Schools (posted before Thanksgiving).

Important Dates
October 5: Registration Deadline
October 21: Virtual Coaches Meeting
October 27: Coaches notify players of team assignment
Week of November 5: Start of Practice
By November 21: Game Schedule posted
December 6: Start of Games
December 27 & January 3: No Basketball
January 10: Picture Day (Grades 2-8)
February 21: Season-ending Tournament 

Please click here for more information and FAQs


Registration: Registrations will be accepted on a space-available basis through Sunday, October 5. 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: $149 if registered on or before October 5, $179 if registered after October 5.

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"). Minnetonka 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 5. 

Referees Needed! MCE is seeking 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@minnetonkaschools.org / 952-401-6831 for more information.

56-136-Boys-3rd
TBD
Saturdays, Dec 6 - Feb 21
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  No Class Dec 27 & Jan 3


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Grades   3rd

Price: $ 159 00
56-136-Girls-3rd
TBD
Saturdays, Dec 6 - Feb 21
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  No Class Dec 27 & Jan 3


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Grades   3rd

Price: $ 159 00