Class participants must wear water shoes for the protection of their feet. The YMCA expects to have some shoes available. Participants also must have completed a diabetic education class at the hospital of their choice. The class will progress at each student's pace, and modifications will be shown. It is free for members.
Scholarships also are available.
For more information, call Gibson or Garcia at 374-4651. Boys in grades one through six in the Amarillo-Canyon area can participate. The primary purpose of the program is to teach boys the basic skills of basketball, help them learn to function as a team and to have fun in the process, said Lora Watson, program director. Awards will be given for sportsmanship rather than competitive rankings, she said. The deadline to register is Dec. 22.