Co-Ed Basketball
The courts are calling for a summer of fun and competition! Come join our coed basketball program! Build character and leadership by “Pursuing Victory with Honor” for life skills to use on and off the court. Heatwave is about fairness and respect for all players, regardless of skill.
Dates: June 21 – July 30
Official start of play: Monday, June 21
Locations: Due to program growth, games will be held at the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Multipurpose Center, and Lincoln Middle School.
Ages & Game Times:
11–13: Games are Fridays, evenings after 5 p.m.
14–15: Games are Monday–Thursday after 5 p.m.
16–18: Games are Monday–Thursday after 5 p.m.
Games: Each team will be able to play 1–2 games per week. No games on Friday July 2 and Monday July 5.
Basketball play-offs will occur the last week of Heatwave.
All youth must provide proof of age to participate. Please see registration form for accepted proof of age documents.
Championship Games: Friday, July 30, 2021
Team Registration: In order to register as a team, each team must have a coach who meets City of Gainesville volunteer guidelines. If needed, city staff will help a team find a qualified coach. Does not apply to those registering as an individual player.
Life Skill Classes
Classes will be conducted by coaches 20 minutes prior to the start of every game. All athletes participating in Heatwave must attend.
Pool Parties
Want to cool off and avoid the summer heat? Come to one of our pool parties! Enjoy free swimming, dancing, music and food hot off the grill courtesy of our Gainesville Police Department!
Dates, Time & Location:
- Saturday, June 19: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Dwight H. Hunter Pool, 1100 NE 14th Street
- Saturday, July 17: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Dwight H. Hunter Pool, 1100 NE 14th Street
- Sunday, August 1: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Andrew R. Mickle, Sr. Pool, 1717 SE 15th Street
All dates are subject to change: tentative dates, working with GPD and pool capacities and logistics.