SALEM -– Organizers of the Mt. Abram Jr. Basketball Program have announced that the program is back. Nearly 25 boys grades six through eight from throughout MSAD #58 community participated last year gaining instruction in basketball skills, mental aspects of the game, strategic game instruction and other facets.

There is a $20 fee for this program, which is expected to start Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. It will run Wednesdays and Fridays for the first two weeks, after which it will move to Wednesdays only.

Last year, the athletes were taught by both adult instructors and some of the top varsity stars from the Mt. Abram High School boys’ basketball team. Students were eventually split into teams where they competed in competitive games, all played at Mt. Abram High School.

Western Maine Sports director David Hart leads this program along with independent coach Scott Dixon of Avon who is in charge of the coaching and skill development staff.

Organizers say that they’re also looking for competitive teams from other communities to participate in either 14U, sixth through eighth grade, or high school aged games in February or March.

“The Mt. Abram faculty, staff, administration and student athletes from MTA, along with the support from the Kingfield Recreation Department and others have all been very instrumental with making this program possible,” Hart said. “Without them, this could never exist.”

For answers to any questions, email davehart@live.com or visit westernmainesports.com.