Somerville Police is now operating from the Emergency Services Facility. We will begin leaf collection on Monday, October 27. Brush pickup is suspended until December.

Winter basketball league

This entry-level leagues is open to students in grades 3 to 8 and offers intertown games in partnership with recreation departments from surrounding towns. Local travel is required.

About the program

  • Teams are organized by gender and grade level
    • Grades 3 to 4
    • Grades 5 to 6
    • Grades 7 to 8
  • Registration is first come, first served
  • Players will be waitlisted if a team is full or lacks a volunteer coach

Practices

  • Begin in December
  • Held 1 night per week for 1 hour
  • Locations: Somerville Middle School or Van Derveer Elementary School

Games

  • Held on Friday evenings or on Saturdays
  • Game schedule will be shared in late December
  • Local travel is required

2026 season

  • Dates: January 9 to February 28, 2026
  • Times: to be confirmed

Registration

  • Deadline: November 1, 2025
  • Fee: $80 (includes team jersey, distributed by coaches)
  • Eligibility: Participants must live in or attend school in Somerville
  • Register online
  • Note: Space is limited

Volunteer coaches needed

All new coaches must:

  • Complete the Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y Certification
  • Submit a fingerprint/background check
  • If interested, email KGerndt@SomervilleNJ.org

Scorekeepers and timers

We are looking for reliable and enthusiastic individuals to serve as scorekeepers and timers. We will accept applications until November 15.

Contact

Kathy Gerndt
Director of Recreation

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