St. Francis Area Schools

Students are instructed in non-aggressive, self-defense techniques and safety awareness. Personal esteem, respect for others, self-discipline and physical fitness are promoted. At the conclusion of class, students will be eligible to earn a certified belt. Returning students can earn a higher rank belt. On the first night of class, the instructor will explain the Young Americans expectations. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend. Students should wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing such as sweat pants or shorts and a T-shirt. Uniforms are optional and can be purchased from the instructor. It is the responsibility of the parent to transport children from East Bethel Elementary School, St. Francis Elementary School, or other locations, to class.

Our Recreation Basketball program is part of the Twin Cities Youth Basketball League. This league includes teams from Anoka, Blaine, Columbia Heights, Coon Rapids, Davinci Academy, Fridley, Spring Lake Park and St. Francis. This fun yet competitive league introduces the fundamentals of basketball and provides a safe environment for players to improve their game. Participants will be placed on teams, have practices and play games against peer teams. Coaching is done by parent volunteers. Games are hosted by the communities in the league with most of our games being played at Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids and St. Francis schools Teams will have two to three days of basketball per week consisting of two games and 1 or 2 practices. Practices will either be Tuesday or Thursday with games on Thursdays and Saturdays. Recreation practices start on January 7th and games will start the week of January 11th. All practices will be at various St. Francis Area Schools. Grades maybe combined based on enrollment numbers. There is a total of 12 games plus the end-of-year tournament in mid-March. Register by December 19th.

Our Recreation Basketball program is part of the Twin Cities Youth Basketball League. This league includes teams from Anoka, Blaine, Columbia Heights, Coon Rapids, Davinci Academy, Fridley, Spring Lake Park and St. Francis. This fun yet competitive league introduces the fundamentals of basketball and provides a safe environment for players to improve their game. Participants will be placed on teams, have practices and play games against peer teams. Coaching is done by parent volunteers. Games are hosted by the communities in the league with most of our games being played at Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids and St. Francis schools Teams will have two to three days of basketball per week consisting of two games and 1 or 2 practices. Practices will either be Tuesday or Thursday with games on Thursdays and Saturdays. Recreation practices start on January 7th and games will start the week of January 11th. All practices will be at various St. Francis Area Schools. Grades maybe combined based on enrollment numbers. There is a total of 12 games plus the end-of-year tournament in mid-March. Register by December 19th.

Our Recreation Basketball program is part of the Twin Cities Youth Basketball League. This league includes teams from Anoka, Blaine, Columbia Heights, Coon Rapids, Davinci Academy, Fridley, Spring Lake Park and St. Francis. This fun yet competitive league introduces the fundamentals of basketball and provides a safe environment for players to improve their game. Participants will be placed on teams, have practices and play games against peer teams. Coaching is done by parent volunteers. Games are hosted by the communities in the league with most of our games being played at Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids and St. Francis schools Teams will have two to three days of basketball per week consisting of two games and 1 or 2 practices. Practices will either be Tuesday or Thursday with games on Thursdays and Saturdays. Recreation practices start on January 7th and games will start the week of January 11th. All practices will be at various St. Francis Area Schools. Grades maybe combined based on enrollment numbers. There is a total of 12 games plus the end-of-year tournament in mid-March. Register by December 19th.

Our Recreation Basketball program is part of the Twin Cities Youth Basketball League. This league includes teams from Anoka, Blaine, Columbia Heights, Coon Rapids, Davinci Academy, Fridley, Spring Lake Park and St. Francis. This fun yet competitive league introduces the fundamentals of basketball and provides a safe environment for players to improve their game. Participants will be placed on teams, have practices and play games against peer teams. Coaching is done by parent volunteers. Games are hosted by the communities in the league with most of our games being played at Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids and St. Francis schools Teams will have two to three days of basketball per week consisting of two games and 1 or 2 practices. Practices will either be Tuesday or Thursday with games on Thursdays and Saturdays. Recreation practices start on January 7th and games will start the week of January 11th. All practices will be at various St. Francis Area Schools. Grades maybe combined based on enrollment numbers. There is a total of 12 games plus the end-of-year tournament in mid-March. Register by December 19th.