Residents are invited to participate in the city of Marietta's 2007-2008 basketball program, which includes youth and adult leagues.

Registration for the Youth League is open to boys and girls ages 6-14 Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration for the Youth League begins August 20 and ends September 13.

One-hour practices for the Youth League begin the week of October 8 Monday-Thursday at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. The Youth League's season runs from November 3 through late January. All regular season games will be played at Marietta City Schools and Marietta city recreation centers. Marietta's Youth Basketball Program is a member of the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA.

Registration for the Adult League begins September 10 and ends October 12. The Adult League is open to recreational division teams including company/corporate teams, church teams, and community recreational teams.

Games will be played on Tuesday or Wednesday nights beginning October 29 at the Marietta Sixth Grade Academy gym and/or Lawrence Street Recreation Center. The entry fee is $450 per team and due at registration.

Registration for both leagues is held at the Marietta Parks, Recreation and Facilities Department located on the third floor of Marietta City Hall, 205 Lawrence Street.

For more information, call 770-794-5601.