Mayor Mauro G. Tucci is pleased to offer youngsters in grades K through 2 the opportunity to register for our new Spring K2 Hoops Program.  “This program is designed to teach youngsters the fundamentals of the game in a fun, social environment,” stated Mayor Mauro G. Tucci. The fee for this program will be $60.00 per child.  K-2 Hoops will begin March 30, 2022 .  This program will be instructed by Nutley’s own Blaze Hoop Crew. 

Carol Blazejowski, one of the most legendary trailblazers in women’s basketball will be instructing this program.  Blazejowski’s athletic accomplishments are numerous. She was named an All-American in 1976, 1977, and 1978, and won the first Wade Trophy for the Women’s Basketball Player of the Year in 1978.  She was the U.S. Olympic team women’s basketball captain in 1980 and holds the men’s and women’s collegiate single game scoring record in Madison Square Garden with 52 points.  She was inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in 1999, the James A. Naismith National Basketball Hall of Fame in 1994, and the Montclair State University Athletic Hall of Fame in 1989.

Three sessions will be available for Nutley youngsters.  A kindergarten co-ed session will be available Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m, a 5:00 p.m. session will be available for girls only in grades first and second and a 6:00 p.m. session will be available for boys only in first and second grade.

See printable flyer for detailed information. If you need further information, please contact the Recreation office at (973)284-4966, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m