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🏀 JR. NBA BASKETBALL IS BACK! 🏀

Get ready to hit the court with Lancaster Rec! Our Jr. NBA Basketball League gives young athletes in grades 3–6 the opportunity to build their skills, grow their confidence, learn sportsmanship, and experience the excitement of weekly games. 💪⛹️

📅 Season: November–January
🏀 Practices: Weekdays
🔥 Games: Saturdays at School District of Lancaster gyms
👟 Open to boys and girls in grades 3–6 (Boys Division I & II, Girls Division I & II)

Whether your child is returning to the court or ready to give basketball a shot, we’d love to have them join us this season!

Registration is open—secure your spot today!
Register for Jr. NBA Basketball > https://ow.ly/aAk250Zycb1

📞 Questions? Give Lancaster Rec a call at 717-392-2115.

🏀 Get Active. Live Healthy. 💙🧡

🏈🔥 REGISTER TODAY – JR. TORNADO TACKLE FOOTBALL! 🔥🏈

Be part of the Jr. Tornado Youth Tackle Football Program and represent Lancaster with pride! Our focus is on learning the game safely, building teamwork, sportsmanship, and self-discipline — all while competing in the Red Rose Midget Football League.

📅 Season: August 4 – November 16, 2026
📍 Location: JP McCaskey | 445 North Reservoir Street

👥 Teams (Age as of 6/1/26):
• B Team: Ages 11–12
• C Team: Ages 9–10
• D Team: Ages 7–8 (must be 7 by 9/1/26)

🏟 Practices begin in early August (St. Joe’s Catholic Fields, then McCaskey East practice fields)
🏈 Games held Saturdays & Sundays (Sept–early Nov)
🏠 Home games at McCaskey Stadium

📲 All season communication will take place through the BAND app.
📄 Players must submit a birth certificate & signed Red Rose Football Contract (doctor-approved physical required).

⏳ Registration deadline: 9/4
🔗 Register now: https://tinyurl.com/JrTornadoTackle

Let’s build the next generation of Tornados! 🌪️🏈

“Hey, McCaskey Fam! School starts in just 2️⃣ weeks for everyone! Can’t wait to see everyone the first day!” 📞🌪️🔴

-𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗥𝗘𝗗

🏆 Congratulations to our June Coach of the Month, Greg Medina! 🏆

We're proud to recognize Coach Greg for his outstanding dedication to our athletes and families. After returning to coach with Lancaster Rec last fall, Greg has once again proven what an incredible volunteer leader he is.

Parents shared why Greg stands out:
✅ Very knowledgeable about the sport
💯 Encourages every player to give 100%
👏 Leads by example through hard work, dedication, enthusiasm, and respect

Volunteer coaches like Greg help create positive experiences that go far beyond the game. Thank you, Coach Greg, for investing your time, energy, and passion into our youth. We appreciate everything you do and are proud to recognize you as our June Coach of the Month! 💙💛

Help us congratulate Coach Greg in the comments! 🎉

Help shape the systems that help every student succeed! The School District of Lancaster is hiring an Assistant Director of Student Services to help lead and strengthen the programs that support students and families across our district.

This leadership role works closely with schools, families and community partners to ensure students receive the services, resources and support they need to thrive, while advancing our commitment to creating a culture of belonging for every learner.

If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and helping shape the future of student support in Lancaster, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information and to apply, visit our website!

McCaskey coach named state's coach of the year after winning PIAA track and field championship It was a stroke of good fortune more than anything else. A distance runner from Solanco, with coaching aspirations, became a teacher in the School District of Lancaster.