FARMINGTON — Registrations are being taken for an entry-level basketball program sponsored by the Farmington Recreation Department.

Registration deadline is Wednesday, Jan. 14.

The five-week program is for boys and girls in first second grade or who are 6 years old. It introduces them to the sport in a noncompetitive format.

Each child will begin to learn the rules and fundamental skills of basketball through drills, fun games, contests and controlled scrimmages. Players will gain a basic understanding and working knowledge of the game.

The intent is for a pressure-free atmosphere to learn and enjoy the game. There will be no team assignments, playing schedules to follow or trophies to win. Players will use the most appropriate youth-size basketballs and the rims at the Community Center Bjorn Gymnasium will be set at 8 feet to encourage shooting success for all.

Director Kim Richards has many years of basketball coaching experience. She has been the director of the Junior Pro Basketball program for the past 23 years, as well as the 1991 travel team coach and a three-year student volunteer coach.

Players will meet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays starting Jan. 14,  in Bjorn gymnasium at the Farmington Community Center.

Registration is $25 for residents of Farmington, Farmington Falls, West Farmington and Fairbanks. All others, including those whose parents do not pay property taxes to the town, pay $30.

A souvenir T-shirt will be provided to each participant at no extra cost.

Registration forms are available at the Recreation Department Office in the Farmington Community Center at 127 Middle St.

For more information, contact the Farmington Recreation Department at 778-3464.