Portage Youth Basketball

The Portage Youth Basketball League brings together teams from around Portage County to compete in recreational basketball. The league starts at Kindergarten and runs through 6th Grade.

  • Registration opens in the middle of August. 
  • Practice days vary depending on the league. 
  • Games for all leagues with take place on Saturdays.
  • We will be participating in the Junior Cavs Program again this year. Every player will receive a Junior Cavs jersey and two complimentary tickets to a game.
  • Contact Kent Parks & Recs office 330.673.8897 with any questions or concerns about the leagues.

Cost: $60 Residents/$70 Non-residents

Registration:

  • Deadline is October 2nd @ 5 PM or until full
  • $20 late fee assessed for all registrations after this date
  • Registration can be completed online, over the phone at 330.673.8897, or in person at our office (497 Middlebury Road).

Schedule:

10/12/2026 - 12/19/2026
  • Practices will be Monday through Thursday
  • Kindergarten will be 6:15 - 7:15 PM
  • 1st Grade will be 7:15 - 8:15 PM
  • Practice dates and times will vary by team
  • All games will take place on Saturdays (11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19)
    • Kindergarten: 11:00 AM & 12:00 PM
    • 1st grade: 9:00 AM & 10:00 AM

There will be separate leagues for Kindergarten & First Grade at this age level.

Cost: $75 Residents/$85 Non-residents

Registration

  • Opens August 24th, 2026
  • Deadline is October 2nd @ 5 PM or until full
  • $20 late fee assessed for all registrations after this date
  • Registration can be completed online, over the phone at 330.673.8897, or in person at our office (497 Middlebury Road).

Location:  St. Patrick's & Kent Rec

Schedule

10/19/2026 - 3/6/2027

  • Practices start October 19th.
  • Practices will be Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays between 6:00-8:30 PM
  • All games will take place on Saturdays (1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6)
  • Practice dates and times will vary by team

There will be separate leagues for Boys & Girls at this age level.

Cost: $100 Residents/$110 Non-residents

Registration

  • Registration will open on August 14th, 2026
  • Deadline is October 10th @ 5 PM or until full
  • $20 late fee assessed for all registrations after this date
  • Registration can be completed online, over the phone at 330.673.8897, or in person at our office (497 Middlebury Road).
  • Teams may be co-ed if we do not receive enough registrations for girls teams.

Location: Kent State Recreation and Wellness Center for Games on Saturday.

Schedule

10/19/2026 - 3/6/2027

  • Practices will be Monday through Thursday at local elementary schools between 5:15-8:15 PM
  • Game times will vary on Saturdays between 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 1/9, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/20, & 2/27)
  • Games on Saturdays, practice dates and times will vary depending on grade level and team.
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Contact Us

Kent Parks & Recreation
497 Middlebury Road
Kent, OH 44240

Phone: 330.673.8897