2025 - 2026 Youth Basketball Season
Vandalia Butler Optimist Youth Basketball Leagues
Registration for the 2025-2026 season is now closed.
Kindergarten/1st Grade Instructional Basketball
This fun, beginner-friendly program introduces young players to the fundamentals of basketball. Through skill stations and games led by the boys’ high school basketball team, participants will learn basic skills, rules, and teamwork in an encouraging environment. Program fee includes a program shirt.
Grades: Kindergarten - 1st
Fees: $20 Resident/VRC Member; $25 Non-Resident
Location: Vandalia Recreation Center Gymnasium
Activity # Day Date Time
380413-00 SAT Jan 10 - Feb 7 10:30 - 11:30 am
Youth Basketball Registration Options
1. Register in person at the Recreation Center Front Desk. Payment is required when registering.
2. Register Online
Basketball Official Information
Looking to earn some extra money? Basketball referee may be the job for you! If you are interested, contact Maecie Burkhardt at mburkhardt@vandaliaohio.org or 937-415-2339. MUST be 14 years old!
Please consider being a team sponsor for our youth sports in 2025-2026. Contributions help keep costs affordable for our local families. We are working to increase sponsor visibility. Let's be partners and provide great opportunities for kids in our community! Click here to view the Youth Sports Sponsorship Form.
Youth Athletics Scholarship
The Vandalia Parks and Recreation Department administers a Youth Scholarship Fund for Vandalia-Butler students who may need financial assistance to access programs such as Youth Sports Athletic Leagues, CampREC Summer Camp, and a Youth Membership at the Vandalia Recreation Center. Click here for more information.
