Registration for our Rec + Academy Leagues (grades 3-6) will open on October 15th and close on November 8th. Please stay tuned for more details.
The Burlington Blast Girls Basketball Program is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt not for profit organization for Illinois School District 301. The mission of the program is to teach, develop, and offer youth players the opportunity to learn fundamental skills and the game of basketball while instilling life-lessons and values such as character, team work, discipline, respect, and sportsmanship in a positive environment.
The Burlington Blast Girls Basketball Program is a volunteer organization with an objective to build and increase a passion for basketball in the district through the successful operation of a model youth basketball program that emphasizes strong fundamentals, a positive learning environment, excellent instruction/coaching, equal and maximum opportunities, effective communication, and transparent administration.
Together, our players, families and volunteers work with a relentless drive to cultivate a safe and disciplined environment so that every child can reach their full potential, develop their talents and increase their skills and knowledge within the game of basketball and more importantly… life.
Central's Girls Varsity Basketball Coach, Mike Carani, will be offering coaching clinics to anyone interested in coaching for the Blast. Travel team coaches clinic will be held in October, and Rec team coaching clinic will be held in December/January (times and dates will be announced soon).