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Watertown Adult City League Basketball Draws 32 Teams, Most in Over a Decade

Writer: Steve Jurrens
Steve Jurrens
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Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Adult City League Basketball participation in Watertown has reached its highest level in more than a decade, with 32 teams registered for the upcoming season, according to the October 2026 Recreation and Watertown Family Aquatic Center (WFAC) report presented to the Watertown Parks, Recreation and Forestry Board at noon Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026.


In the written monthly report submitted by Recreation Superintendent Josh Maag, the department highlighted strong fall sports turnout across both adult and youth programs, steady indoor facility usage, and final winterization work at the Watertown Family Aquatic Center.


Alongside the 32-team milestone in Adult City League Basketball, the department reported that its Youth Football program concluded its season on Saturday, Oct. 3, with 265 participants in kindergarten through sixth grade.


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Halloween Roller Skating Party Set for Oct. 30

The Parks and Recreation Department will host its Halloween Roller Skating Party on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, from 7 to 9 p.m. According to Maag’s report, the special event will feature a costume contest and a candy toss.


Facility Updates: Fieldhouse, City Auditorium and Aquatic Center

Indoor recreation facilities are seeing consistent autumn traffic as temperatures cool across Codington County:


·         Free Open Walking: Open walking is available free of charge at both the Watertown City Auditorium and the Watertown Fieldhouse from 8 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday.

·         Facility Rentals and Practices: Both the Fieldhouse and the City Auditorium remain steady with private rentals, birthday parties, and local sports association practices.

·         Watertown Family Aquatic Center: End-of-season cleanup and winterization work is nearly complete at the aquatic center.


Ongoing and Upcoming Fall Programs

The Fall Brochure and Program Guide is currently available online at www.watertownparkandrec.com, with online registration is open for fall and winter activities.

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According to the October report, ongoing and upcoming programming includes:

·         Youth Programs: Boys Travel Basketball League, Girls Basketball Rec League, Basketball Basics, ACE (Agility, Coordination and Exercise), Archery and Tumbling Tykes.

·         Adult Programs: Women's Volleyball League, Indoor Disc Golf League, City League Basketball, Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament, Indoor Soccer League, and Fall Corn Hole League.

·         Special Events: Roller Skating Party and Fun Fridays. 

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