GIRLS AAU TRAVEL BASKETBALL PROGRAM
For players who have played on or plan on playing at the High School Level. The emphasis of this program is to develop and build on the fundamental basketball skills while working on individual defense and team offensive and defensive strategies. The Huskies Basketball Team is committed to providing an enjoyable and positive experience for athletes while developing their endurance, skill, physical ability and mental stamina through a supportive and wholesome social outlet that encourages excellence, teamwork, and camaraderie. This is a sixteen week commitment: March through June.
TRYOUTS for March - June Season
Contact Divine Jackson at djackson@midymca.org for more info.
Players are eligible to attend both tryout sessions. Teams will be formed based on playing ability, age, position, athleticism and potential. Players not selected for travel teams will be offered on the practice squad. Teams will be formed following the 2rd tryout session.
Note: No one can tryout who is still participating in high school sports. Anyone unable to tryout due to participating in high school sports will be afforded an opportunity to tryout once eligible.
Prior to tryouts you will be contacted with your specific tryout session. These will include:
•Girls Session: 7-8:30 pm
•Try-out fee: $0 (updated 3.15.23)
TRAVEL TEAMS:
U13 & U14 Teams
Players selected for travel teams will have practices on Tuesday &/or Thursday night and will compete in 5 regional tournaments. This is a 16 week commitment: March thru June. $525 paid in three installments.
Financial Assistance is available. Please inquire at the Y Membership Services Desk for an application.
-
Includes practice shirt, uniforms & five tournaments.
-
Practices begin Late March 28 and will be held on Tuesday &/ or Thursday nights.
-
Practices are 1 1/2- 2 hours
-
Practice locations: Northern Middlesex YMCA
-
Medical Release Form (due at tryout)
-
All Hooper’s must be current members of the Middlesex YMCA to register for the basketball team.
-
Bring medical release and tryout fee paid receipt to tryouts
AGE GROUP DEFINITION:
13 and Under Division
Players who were born on or before August 31, 2010
14 and Under Division
Players who were born on or before August 31, 2009
TOURNAMENT DATES
FIVE (5) two-day tournaments throughout April and June. Dates & Locations TBD.
TENTATIVE TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE