Panther Rec Basketball
Spring Lake Parks Recreational program is focused is on teaching basketball fundamentals, promoting team play, improving individual skills, and having fun in order to promote the lifelong enjoyment of the game of basketball.
The Spring Lake Park Panther Basketball Club is a nonprofit organization that provides youth in Spring Lake Park School District, the opportunity to learn and enjoy the game basketball.
Ages
Our rec program runs from 2nd to 8th grade. Teams are formed by grade.
When
Registration opens in September and practices for girls start in November and games in December. The boys season has practices starting in December and games starting in January. Girls season ends in February and boys season ends in March.
Where
Practices are generally held at SLP facilities. Games will be played at various facilities in the north metro. (SLP, Blaine, Coon Rapids, Anoka)
Practices
Teams practice 2-3 times a week leading up to games. Once games start teams usually practice once a week.
Games
Teams will play 15-25 games during the season. Games usually fall on a weekend and kids will play two games, both games are played on the same day. The season builds to an epic end of year tournament.
Jerseys
Reversible jerseys are provided as part of player registration fees. Players are allowed to keep their jerseys at the end of the season.
Scholarships
The Spring Lake Park Panther Basketball Club (SLPPBC) strives to make it economically possible for players to participate in our programs. To accomplish that goal, the SLPPBC offers financial aid to eligible participants.
Deadline for submitting a scholarship application for the 2025 girls rec basketball season is September 8, 2025.
Deadline for submitting a scholarship application for the 2025 boys rec basketball season is Nov 10, 2025.
See our complete policy here with application instructions:
Contact Information for Rec Basketball:
If you have questions on the SLP Rec basketball program, reach out to one of our Rec Directors.
2025 Girls Rec Basketball
Registration Closes September 24th.
This is registration for the 2025 Girls Rec basketball season with Spring Lake Park Panther Basketball Club.
If you are using a scholarship, please do not register until you have your scholarship code. Refunds will not be given.
Grades 2 - 8
Register2025-26 Boys Rec Basketball
Registration closes November 24th
Registration for the boys Rec basketball program with Spring Lake Park Panther Basketball Club
If you are using a scholarship, please do not register until you have your scholarship code. Refunds will not be given.
Grades 2 - 8
Register