A new opportunity has arrived for young female athletes in the Butte area with the launch of Headframe HOOPS, an all-girls travel basketball club.

The club is set to offer players in fourth through eighth grades a chance to develop their skills, compete at a high level, and be part of a supportive athletic community.

Headframe HOOPS isn’t just focused on winning games. Its mission goes far deeper. The club aims to teach players the fundamentals of basketball while instilling values like teamwork, sportsmanship, respect and accountability. The program emphasizes growth not only as athletes but as individuals, preparing them for success on and off the court.

“Our vision is to teach the fundamentals and strategies that build consistency at each level,” said Bryan Arntson, head Butte High girls’ basketball coach and director of Headframe HOOPS. “We want to create a culture of unity, where program goals come before personal goals. We’re also committed to providing positive and passionate coaching to help these young athletes grow not just as basketball players but as leaders within the community.”

Headframe HOOPS is kicking off its inaugural season with several key events:

Parent Meeting: Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Butte High School Old Gym.

Player Evaluations: Oct. 20 and 27 at Butte High’s Richardson Gym. Athletes are required to attend at least one of these dates,and no cuts will be made. Fourth- and fifth-grade players will go from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Players in sixth through eight grades will go from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

First Practice: Practices begin the week of Nov. 3.

While the cost to join Headframe HOOPS is $300, the club is committed to ensuring that no girl is left out due to financial barriers. Scholarships are available for those in need, ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to participate.

“Basketball has the power to teach so many life lessons,” Arntson said. “We want to make sure every girl who’s interested has a chance to be a part of this program, no matter her family’s financial situation.”

For more information on Headframe HOOPS, visit their Facebook page, attend the parent meeting or contact Mara Osborne at (406) 799-6165 or mara.osborne@enell.com.

Click here to register online.