Denver Parks and Recreation offers year-round basketball programming for kids of all ages and skill levels.  Whether they're repping Junior Nuggets in our winter leagues or working on their game in summer camps and 3v3, there's always a chance to get on the court.



Winter 2026-27 season registration opens on Nov. 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM (noon) MT via our Online Service Center or in person at any Denver Recreation Center

  • WINTER LEAGUES

    DPR Jr. Nuggets recreational teams and leagues are designed to introduce the fundamentals of the game, including: dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense. Skill development is stressed throughout the season and participants will have a basic understanding of rules, sportsmanship, and teamwork.

    Teams participate in DPR regional leagues representing Denver Recreation Centers. Scores and standings are not kept for ages 5-6 and 7-8. Ages 9+ teams participate in single-elimination postseason tournaments tiered by regular season results. 

    Ages: 5-6 (co-ed), 7-8 (boys & girls), 9-10 (boys & girls), 11-12 (boys & girls), 13-14 (boys & girls), 15-17 (boys).

    The age calculation date for the 2026-27 season is Jan. 17, 2027. Please register your child based on their age as of this date. 

    Age overrides (within one year up) are permitted beginning with ages 7-8 divisions, beginning one week after registration opens. Contact your Recreation Center for more infomration. 

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  • DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAM

    Developmental basketball is designed for new or inexperienced participants looking to learn and improve basketball skills in an instructional environment. 

    Each week participants will learn fundamental basketball skills in a practice setting, then participate in an intramural game the same night to apply skills learned. 

    Basic game scoring (team points, team fouls) will be kept. Standings will not be kept, and teams will rotate players each week. Coaches or Officials-in-Training will officiate games. 

    This program emphasizes teamwork, skill development, sportsmanship and camaraderie in a fun environment without the stress or pressure of league play.

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  • 3v3 INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL

    3v3 Intramural Basketball is offered during our Spring, Summer and Fall seasons at select Recreation Centers.

    Participants learn fundamentals including dribbling, passing, shooting and defense in a practice-play format with teams rotating players weekly. 

    Scores and standings are not kept.

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  • RULES

    DPR Youth Sports follows standing NFHS rules, with recreational modifications to promote player safety, education,  and inclusion. Rules are reviewed and amended seasonally.

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