Registration is OPEN for the 2026-2027
Jr. Blue Blue Devils Basketball Season!
Divisions this season include Pre K Ballers, Kinder Hoops, 1st - 2nd Coed, Boys and Girls grades 3rd - 6th divisions. Please see below for more information about our current plans for the season including division info, practice & games dates, times, & more!
Join Our Coaching Team! Youth Sports Volunteers are the heart of our programs. Join our coaching team and help foster a positive and supportive environment for our young athletes. Volunteer coaches who oversee a team will receive FREE player registration, contingent on completion of a background check. Interested in coaching? Please reach out to Stephan Samba, Community Sports Aide, at ssamba@lewistonmaine.gov.
Pre-K Ballers
Dates: Fridays, January 8th - February 12th
Times: Choose between a 4:30pm - 5:15pm or 5:15pm - 6:00pm practice.
Location: Lewiston Armory Gymnasium - 65 Central Ave, Lewiston
Cost: $55.00 Lewiston Resident, $65.00 Non-Resident
Equipment: Comfortable clothes, sneakers, and a water bottle.
Description: Pre-K Ballers Basketball uses a "Smart Start" format to introduce young athletes to basketball through fun skill stations and mini-games. Adult participation on the court is required. Players receive a Lewiston Recreation basketball shirt!
Picture Day: Stay Tuned
Kinder Hoops Basketball
Dates: Saturdays, January 2nd - February 6th
Times: 8:00am - 8:50am
Location: Lewiston Armory Gymnasium - 65 Central Ave, Lewiston
Cost: $55.00 Lewiston Resident, $65.00 Non-Resident
Equipment: Comfortable clothes, sneakers, and a water bottle.
Description: Your child will learn basic basketball skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Each session includes 20 minutes of practice and a 20-minute 4 vs. 4 game. Players receive a Lewiston Recreation basketball shirt.
Volunteer Coaches: Coaches receive weekly practice plans and support from Lewiston Recreation staff. Interested in volunteering? Email Stephan Samba at ssamba@lewistonmaine.gov. As a thank you, coaches get a free registration and a coaching shirt!
Picture Day: Stay Tuned
1st & 2nd Grade Co-Ed Basketball
Practice Dates: Mondays or Tuesdays, December 7th - February 2nd.
Practice Times: Teams will be assigned a 5:00pm or 6:00pm practice time.
Game Dates: Saturdays January 2nd - February 6th.
Game Times: Mix of 9:00am & 10:00am game times.
Location: Practices & home games will be at the Lewiston Armory - 65 Central Ave. We will be scheduling games with Oak Hill / Sabattus Youth Basketball Teams. Teams may be scheduled for one away game in Sabattus.
Cost: $65.00 Lewiston Resident, $75.00 Non-Resident
Equipment: Comfortable clothes, sneakers, and a water bottle.
Description: Twice a week program with practices & games. Game play will be 4 vs. 4 and may progress to 5 vs 5 depending on player development. Your child will learn the FUNdamentals of basketball. Players will receive a Lewiston Recreation basketball shirt.
Volunteer Coaches: Coaches are provided practice plan resources. If you are interested or would like to learn more about becoming a volunteer coach please email Stephan Samba at ssamba@lewistonmaine.gov . As a thank you, coaches get a free registration and a coaching shirt!
Picture Day: Stay Tuned
3rd & 4th Grade Girls Basketball
Team Evaluations: Monday, November 23rd @ 5:00pm at the Lewiston Armory. Evaluations help create balanced teams for the season.
Practice Dates/Times:Teams will receive a practice time of 6:15pm or 7:15pm on either Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday after Team Evaluation Day on November 23rd. Practices will start the the week of November 30th - February 3rd.
Practice Location: Connors Elementary School, 400 Bartlett Street. Stay tuned for practice schedule during school winter break.
Game Dates: Saturdays, January 2nd - February 6th.
Game Times: Between 10:00am - 1:00pm
Games Locations: Lewiston Armory Gymnasium - 65 Central Ave, Lewiston.
Cost: $70.00 Lewiston Resident, $80.00 Non-Resident
Equipment: Comfortable clothes, sneakers, and a water bottle.
Description: Twice a week program with practices & games. Games will be played against other Lewiston Recreation Teams & Oak Hill / Sabattus Youth Basketball. Players will receive a Lewiston Recreation basketball shirt.
Volunteer Coaches: Coaches are provided practice plan resources. If you are interested or would like to learn more about becoming a volunteer coach please email Stephan Samba at ssamba@lewistonmaine.gov . As a thank you, coaches get a free registration and a coaching shirt!
Picture Day: Stay Tuned
3rd & 4th Grade Boys Basketball
Team Evaluations: Wednesday, November 18th @ 5:00pm at the Lewiston Armory. Evaluations help create balanced teams for the season.
Practice Dates/Times: Teams will receive a practice time of 6:15pm or 7:15pm on either Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday after Team Evaluation Day on November 18th. Practices will start the the week of November 30th - February 3rd.
Practice Location:Connors Elementary School, 400 Bartlett Street. Stay tuned for practice schedule during school winter break.
Game Dates: Saturdays, January 2nd - February 6th.
Game Times: Between 11:00am - 2:00pm
Games Locations: Lewiston Armory Gymnasium - 65 Central Ave, Lewiston.
Cost: $70.00 Lewiston Resident, $80.00 Non-Resident
Equipment: Comfortable clothes, sneakers, and a water bottle.
Description: Twice a week program with practices & games. Games will be played against other Lewiston Recreation Teams & Oak Hill / Sabattus Youth Basketball. Players will receive a Lewiston Recreation basketball shirt.
Volunteer Coaches: Coaches are provided practice plan resources. If you are interested or would like to learn more about becoming a volunteer coach please email Stephan Samba at ssamba@lewistonmaine.gov . As a thank you, coaches get a free registration and a coaching shirt!
Picture Day: Stay Tuned
5th & 6th Grade Girls Basketball
Team Evaluations: Monday, November 23rd @ 6:00pm at the Lewiston Armory. Evaluations help create balanced teams for the season.
Practice Dates/Times: Tuesday, Wednesdays, Thursday, December 1st - February 4th. Teams will be assigned a practice time after team evaluations between 5pm - 8:30pm
Practice Location: Geiger Elementary School - 601 College Street or Farwell Elementary School - 84 Farwell St. Stay tuned for practice schedule during school winter break.
Game Dates: Saturdays December 12th - February 6th.
Game Times: To be determined.
Games Locations: Home Games will be played at Lewiston Middle School - 75 Central Ave. Lewiston Teams will have away games in other towns such as Sabattus, Lisbon, Monmouth, Winthrop, Maranacook, & others.
Cost: $70.00 Lewiston Resident, $80.00 Non-Resident
Equipment: Comfortable clothes, sneakers, and a water bottle.
Description: Twice a week program with practices & games. Teams will play against neighboring Recreation Departments and Youth Organizations. Families should expect to travel to games outside of Lewiston. Players will receive a Lewiston Recreation basketball shirt.
Volunteer Coaches: Coaches are provided practice plan resources. If you are interested or would like to learn more about becoming a volunteer coach please email Stephan Samba at ssamba@lewistonmaine.gov . As a thank you, coaches get a free registration and a coaching shirt!
Picture Day: Stay Tuned
5th & 6th Grade Boys Basketball
Team Evaluations: Wednesday, November 18th @ 6:00pm at the Lewiston Armory. Evaluations help create balanced teams for the season.
Practice Dates/Times: Tuesday, Wednesdays, Thursday, December 1st - February 4th. Teams will be assigned a practice time after team evaluations between 5pm - 8:30pm
Practice Location: Geiger Elementary School - 601 College Street or Farwell Elementary School - 84 Farwell St. Stay tuned for practice schedule during school winter break.
Game Dates: Saturdays December 12th - February 6th.
Game Times: To be determined.
Games Locations: Home Games will be played at Lewiston Middle School - 75 Central Ave. Lewiston Teams will have away games in other towns such as Sabattus, Lisbon, Monmouth, Winthrop, Maranacook, & others. Families please be prepared to travel.
Cost: $70.00 Lewiston Resident, $80.00 Non-Resident
Equipment: Comfortable clothes, sneakers, and a water bottle.
Description: Twice a week program with practices & games. Teams will play against neighboring Recreation Departments and Youth Organizations. Families should expect to travel to games outside of Lewiston. Players will receive a Lewiston Recreation basketball shirt.
Volunteer Coaches: Coaches are provided practice plan resources. If you are interested or would like to learn more about becoming a volunteer coach please email Stephan Samba at ssamba@lewistonmaine.gov . As a thank you, coaches get a free registration and a coaching shirt!
Picture Day: Stay Tuned
PRE-SEASON CLINICS: Looking to get your player on the court early? Register them for our Pre-Season Basketball Clinics! Click here for more information & to register!
FREE Girls & Boys Basketball Clinics with Bates College!
- Girls Clinic 1st - 8th grade on Saturday, November 7th
- Boys Clinic 1st - 8th grade on Saturday, November 28th
- For more information and to pre-register click here!