Town of Hudson - Division of Recreation

ANNOUNCEMENTS

2025-2026 INSTRUCTIONAL YOUTH BASKETBALL PROGRAMS

These grade-based programs are intended to promote the fundamentals of basketball, but more importantly fun and exercise. All Basketball Programs are open to Hudson Residents and/or Children who attend Hudson Public Schools.

Offerings available for boys and girls in Grades K-8

All programs will take place between November 17th and February 14th.

Please visit our Youth Basketball home page for more information by clicking on the link below...

HUDSON RECREATION YOUTH BASKETBALL HOME PAGE

The Hudson Park Commission/Division of Recreation is seeking individuals for 2025-2026 Fall/Winter part-time seasonal positions.

Positions available may include, but are not limited to Gym Supervisor, Scorekeeper, and Clinician/Instructor for our Basketball program, as well as Program Leaders for single-day and multi-day non-Basketball programs. Programs start in mid-November and continuing through February. For more specific information regarding the positions, please contact Hudson Recreation.

If interested in applying, please click on the link below for an application. Application deadline is Friday, October 24th, 2024 at 4:00pm.

FALL/WINTER 2025-2026 SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION

As we enter October, we know people will start to look for information regarding our upcoming youth basketball season. Details for Kindergarten - Grade 4, and Unified Basketball will be shared in the coming weeks. These programs will continue to be held in-town only and registration will be done through our web site. We would, however, like to share with you changes specific to our Grades 5-8 Basketball programs.

Starting with the 2025–2026 basketball season, teams in our Boys and Girls Grades 5–6 and Grades 7–8 divisions will participate in the Nashoba Youth Basketball League (NYBL).

The NYBL is a recreational league made up of nine member towns: Berlin, Bolton, Boylston, Clinton, Harvard, Hudson, Lancaster, Stow, and West Boylston.

This decision was made after careful consideration of several factors. By combining resources and participants across towns, we can now offer a more diverse and enriching playing experience. Collaborating with neighboring towns helps ensure more consistent team formation and reduces the likelihood of program cancellations due to low enrollment—particularly benefiting our Girls’ divisions. It also contributes to the long-term sustainability of the program.

Please note that participation in the league will involve some travel, as games may be held in any of the towns listed above. However, teams should not have to travel for more than 50% of their games (excluding playoffs).

Season Dates: Practices will begin the week of November 17th. Game will begin on December 6th. The season will conclude by February 14th.
Game Schedule: Regular season games will be played on Saturdays, at times consistent with previous years.
Playoffs: Will be held on weeknights during the week of February 9^th.

The NYBL’s rules closely mirror those of our current Hudson Rec Youth Basketball league. While many towns require their travel players to also participate on their rec teams, the NYBL emphasizes and takes pride in its recreational style of play—perfectly aligning with Hudson Recreation’s philosophy.

📌 Registration Details (Grades 5-8)

Registration must be completed through the NYBL website. A direct link to Hudson’s registration page on the NYBL site is provided below. Registration fee: $130.

Welcome | NYBL 2025-2026 Hudson | Nashoba Hoops

🔗 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 20^th.

📝 Player Evaluations: Will take place in early November. Date and time to be announced.

Hudson Unified Soccer is a collaborative sport program designed to offer all children, regardless of any developmental challenges, a skill-based, competitive team sport plus an interactive social learning experience, especially to those who may not thrive in a traditional sports-league setting. This program is open to children/young adults.

This program will take place on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:00pm-7:15pm at the Quinn Middle School, starting October 14th and ending November 13th with the following exception. The program will not take place on Tuesday, November 11th.

The program is always in need of responsible volunteers to help coach and/or assist in managing program logistics. If you are interested in learning more about the role of a volunteer, please email Dan Hannon at dhannon@townofhudson.org or call 978-568-9642.

Participants MUST at least be in Kindergarten.

LINK TO REGISTRATION

Our 2025 Summer Concert Series Line-up is finally here! Concerts will return to Wood Park starting June 11th and will continue every other Wednesday until August 6th. At 6:30pm the Music Shell will be filled with the sounds of summer for all to enjoy. Grab your lawn chair, swing by and listen for free to all of these amazing bands.

June 11th

The Baratas-Playing covers from the 60's until now.

For music and more: The Baratas

June 25th - CANCELLED. RESCHEDULED TO JULY 30th

Neon Alley-We play neon powered 80’s, Classic Rock, and more. Neon powered means every now and then we change up the arrangements on popular songs to give them something new.

For music and more: Neon Alley

July 9th

The Highland Wood Project-Enjoy live performances featuring our acoustic trio, harmonizing your favorite 60's and 70's hits. The Highland Woods Project always delivers an engaging, memorable music experience. With warm, welcoming humor, they delight their audiences with fun, harmony-infused, nostalgic songs along with the stories behind them.

For music and more: The Highland Wood Project

July 23rd

The Elastic Five -The Elastic Five is a highly versatile and authentic tribute to rock and popular music of the latter 20th century. This quintet features talented musicians and singers who learn the original arrangements of all the songs they play.

For music and more: The Elastic Five

July 30th

Neon Alley-We play neon powered 80’s, Classic Rock, and more. Neon powered means every now and then we change up the arrangements on popular songs to give them something new.

For music and more: Neon Alley

Aug 6th

Holdin' Back the 60's -We feature smooth vocals and harmonies with 60’s instrumentation that will bring you back to an era that remains the benchmark of 20th Century Pop music.

For music and more: Holdin' Back the 60's

Hudson Recreation has 6 Pickle Ball nets at the Riverside Tennis Courts to be used for public play (seasonally). Use of the courts (both Tennis and Pickle Ball) is made available to individuals or organizations who reside in Hudson. When not in use, pickle ball nets are to be placed off the courts along the inside of the fence, closest to the parking lot so that they are always accessible throughout the season. The pickle ball courts can be used for open play with the exception of the days/times that the HHS Tennis Programs are utilizing the courts or when reserved for use by our local Pickleball group: Hudson, MA Pickleball.

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