Staff Report / lakelandlocal.org

The City of Lakeland Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Department has announced that registration for the Youth Basketball League at the Kelly Recreation location will begin a late registration period tomorrow, October 1. Late registration will close on October 11. For those wishing to avoid any late fees, it is recommended to register today for either the Kelly Recreation or Simpson Park locations.

Practices for the Kelly Recreation youth basketball league are set to start in late October, with games scheduled for Saturdays beginning in November. Detailed information about the leagues and a link to register online can be found at Lakelandgov.net/YouthBasketball.

Source: City of Lakeland Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Department | Facebook

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228 S. Massachusetts Ave. Lakeland, Florida 33801

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