Season: Winter (January – February)
Email: RecAdultBB@somdmontgomery.org
Overview: SOMO’s Recreational Adult program welcomes athletes from ages 20+ and Unified Partners of high-school-age or older. We play 5v5 full-court basketball with the emphasis on fun, recreational play coupled with low-key skills development.
| Coaches | – Head Coach – Dave Ficca |
| Season Dates & Times | Practices: Saturdays starting 1/6/2024 to 2/24/2024 Time: 12:15 to 1:30 pm Qualifiers: No Qualifiers for this sport State Games: No State Games for this sport |
| Medical & Volunteer Expiration Date | Sport’s End of Season Date: 2/24/2024 The expiration date on an athlete’s Medical form, or a Volunteer’s certification, must be after the above date to participate in the upcoming season. Check athlete status here. Check volunteer status here. |
Equipment: SOMO provides all equipment.
Uniform Requirements: Athletes should wear appropriate athletic apparel and tennis shoes. SOMO provides basketball pinnies that athletes can wear over their clothes during training and competition.
Practice Overview:
Location: Blessed Sacrament Church Gym, 3630 Quesada Street, NW, Washington, DC 20015
Timing: Practice occurs on Saturdays during January and February.
Activities: The emphasis is on recreational play, much like a pick-up basketball game. Teams are formed at each practice based on the athletes and Unified Partners who attend that day.
Exhibition Game Celebration: Each season ends with Exhibition Game Celebration. At the celebration, we recognize our athletes and volunteers. There is music, a parade of athletes, refreshments and often an appearance by SOMO’s Joy Cheerleading Team.
Participation in Other SOMO Sports: Basketball players can participate in other SOMO sports so long as the athlete can maintain full practice participation in all of their sports.
Athlete Participation Contract: Not Required
Volunteers: Our largest volunteer need is for Unified Partners who can work and play with the athletes. Volunteers at SOMO events are eligible for SSL hours. There are also volunteer opportunities for Coaches. If you are interested in volunteering, please reach out to the program’s Head Coaches at the email address at the top of the page.