2004 / 2005 Youth Basketball Program The Lompoc Parks and Recreation is entering its 24th year of Youth Basketball, offering five divisions with athletes ages 4 yrs old through 2nd grade coed teams, and 3rd – 8th grade girls. The season begins late October for the youngest athletes and December for the upper divisions, ending the season off in mid – February. The league originated in 1981 when Vince Elizondo, (Director of Parks and Recreation Department) led efforts to recruit and train volunteer coaches, officials and scorekeepers as a foundation for a successful program. Since then, the league has grown to well over 400 participants in the program. Without the many coaches, officials, scorekeepers, sponsors and of course our parents and basketball fans, this program would not be what it is today. Our goal for the Youth Basketball program is to allow a safe, fun and affordable opportunity for all youth to participate. Local businesses throughout the community have played a vital role on keeping the registration cost affordable for all families. The team names that are reported weekly in the Lompoc Record are those businesses that have donated in many different ways and deserve your THANK YOU! Please support them, for they have supported Youth Programs in the community. Registrations will be taken till October 2nd, 2004 at the Anderson Recreation Center located at 125 W. Walnut, Lompoc. For more information, please contact Mario Guerrero Jr. Recreation Supervisor at 875-8095.