Programs
Winter Youth Basketball in Bluffton is for participants ages 4-16. Registration will run from September 1st- October 9th ($70). Late Registration will run from October 10th- October 16th. Playing ages are as of September 1, 2026. Games and practices will be held at either Buckwalter Recreation Center or Bluffton Center in Bluffton. We do not guarantee days of the week or location for games or practices.
Evaluations will be held at Buckwalter Recreation Center on the dates below. Evaluations are only for participants that will be 7+ years old as of Sept 1, 2026, as well as participants that are 7+ years old and have not played basketball with Beaufort County Parks and Recreation in the last 2 seasons. If a participant is not 7 or older on September 1st, 2026, they do not need to attend evaluations.
SILVER (more instructional): Wednesday, October 14th or Monday, October 19th
5:30pm-6:45pm for 7-8 Boys and Girls
6:45pm-7:45pm for 9-16 Boys and Girls
GOLD (more competitive): Tuesday, October 20th
5:30pm for 7-8 Boys
6:30pm for 9-10 BOYS AND GIRLS
7:30pm for 11-12 Boys
Practices will begin the middle of November. Games will begin early January. You should hear from your coach no later than November 18th. If you do not hear from your coach please contact the main office at 843-255-6710. Jersey and shorts will be provided to each participant.
If you are interested in coaching, please contact Darrell Ketola at 843-255-6714 or dketola@bcgov.net
Evaluations will be held at Buckwalter Recreation Center on the dates below. Evaluations are only for participants that will be 7+ years old as of Sept 1, 2026, as well as participants that are 7+ years old and have not played basketball with Beaufort County Parks and Recreation in the last 2 seasons. If a participant is not 7 or older on September 1st, 2026, they do not need to attend evaluations.
SILVER (more instructional): Wednesday, October 14th or Monday, October 19th
5:30pm-6:45pm for 7-8 Boys and Girls
6:45pm-7:45pm for 9-16 Boys and Girls
GOLD (more competitive): Tuesday, October 20th
5:30pm for 7-8 Boys
6:30pm for 9-10 BOYS AND GIRLS
7:30pm for 11-12 Boys
Practices will begin the middle of November. Games will begin early January. You should hear from your coach no later than November 18th. If you do not hear from your coach please contact the main office at 843-255-6710. Jersey and shorts will be provided to each participant.
If you are interested in coaching, please contact Darrell Ketola at 843-255-6714 or dketola@bcgov.net
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Bluffton |
| Program Subcategory | Youth Sports |
| Program Code | - |
| Online Registration | Yes |
| Enrollment Begin Date | 9/1/2026 |
| Enrollment End Date | 10/16/2026 |
| Instructor(s) |
Darrell Ketola
|
| Gender | Any Gender |
| Grade Minimum | |
| Maximum | |
| Age Minimum | 4 years Enforced - As of date 9/1/2026 |
| Maximum | 16 years Enforced - As of date 9/1/2026 |
| Standard Fee | Residency Restriction | Membership Restrictions | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Late Fee
Available from 10/10/2026 until 10/16/2026
|
-None- |
-None-
|
$90.00 |