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For the 2011-2012 season, the Wayzata Boys Basketball Association (WBBA) is offering programs for boys in grades Kindergarden through 12th grade.
NOTE: For players in grades 9-12 who will be trying out for a WHS team, you will need to register to reserve a spot on a WBBA team (whether Travel or Wayzata Southwest) in case they do not make a WHS team. If they make a WHS team, the WBBA will provide a full refund.
The WBBA offers several programs. They are all listed below.
Don't forget to register by September 1st. Pricing on the leagues below will go up! (There is NO early bird pricing for the clinics, or 2nd - 5th grade house leagues.)
| League | Pricing Aug 1 -Sept 1, 2011 | Pricing Sept 2 - end of registration |
|---|---|---|
| 6th - 12th Grade Southwest | $175.00 | $200.00 |
| 4th Grade Travel | $300.00 | $325.00 |
| 5th - 8th Grade Travel | $400.00 | $425.00 |
| 9th Grade Travel | $300.00 | $325.00 |
Focus on fundamental skills-dribbling, passing, shooting, rebounding, and rules of the game, 9 Foot baskets, skills stations, informal team play.
Fee: $50 for each session and includes Wayzata hoops jersey
To Register: Click on the Registration Tab on the left margin and use the Clinic Registration Link.
Lil Shooters Clinics (Winter Session): *Time CHANGE and *Added Session
Saturdays - February 4th - 25th (Four Weeks)
Session One: Kindergarten 12:30 – 1:45
Session Two: 1st Grade 1:55 - 3:10 FULL/Session Two closed
Session Three: 2nd Grade 3:15 - 4:30
Location: Kimberly Lane Elementary 2000 Merrimac Lane North, Plymouth MN 55447
The 2011 2nd grade house league is designed to introduce the kids to the game of basketball, with an emphasis on teaching basketball skills and game fundamentals. We will emphasize team play and individual fundamental skill development for all players. Having fun and good sportsmanship is a priority. League Director: Stewart Cramer Season: All 2nd grade games and practices will be held on Saturdays at Gleason Lake Elementary. The teams will be created by schools and special requests and communicated to the coaches in early November. The season will begin with the first practice on November 12. There is NO season-ending tournament in 2nd grade. Practices: The first two Saturdays of the season (November 12 and 19) are 60-minute practices. Subsequent Saturdays will have both the practice and game on the same day. Each 90-minute time slot on game-day Saturdays will be split between practicing (40 min), skills competition (10 min), and the game (40 min). At the beginning of the year coaches will be given examples of practice plans, as well as some drills they can utilize that will help the kids develop their skills throughout the year. Games: The season will consist of 7 games on Saturdays in December and January. The games will be 5 on 5 and played on 9-foot baskets. Games will be split into four 7-minute quarters with the time stopping at 3:30 each quarter to rotate in the other players. The clock will run continuously except for time outs or there is an injury. We will use mostly 9th grade referees who are players in the Wayzata basketball program - they are instructed to help the players, who are just learning, and to be very reasonable in not calling too many fouls or violations (such as traveling). As the season progresses, the referees will call a few more violations (especially double dribble), so the boys learn the rules of basketball. Playing Time: Each boy will play equal playing time to the best of the coach’s ability. No player will be allowed to play extra time in order to affect the outcome of a game. Game Rules: · The games will begin with four skills competitions, with one game point awarded to the team who wins each competition. Competitions are: Passing, layups, short bank shots, and a dribble relay · The teams will play man to man defense only, no zone defenses allowed · There will be no pressing, double teaming, or switching on defense - players must stay with their player. · We will line up the boys at the beginning of each quarter and substitution so each boy knows who he is to guard. We ask that this be done quickly to avoid unnecessary delays. · Free Throws will NOT be shot in this league - if fouled during a shot, team takes ball out of bounds. · We will keep score, starting with the skills points, but no overtime will be played in the event of a tie. · Even though there are no 3-pointers or free throws, we will still score by 2 points per basket. · Two 60-second timeouts per team per game. · The home team provides the game clock operator.
The 3rd grade house league is designed to continue introducing the kids to the game of basketball, with an emphasis on teaching basketball skills and game fundamentals. We will focus on team play with emphasis on individual fundamental skill development for all players. Having fun and good sportsmanship is always a priority. League Director: Stewart Cramer - wbbahouse@comcast.net Season: The season will begin in November and run through the end of February. It will consist of approximately 9 weeks of games that will all be on Saturdays at Wayzata East Middle School. There will also be an end of the year tournament which will be held on February 24 & 25. Practices: The teams will practice once a week, a 75 minute evening practice rotating Monday-Friday. Players are expected to attend practices on a regular basis to learn the grade appropriate fundamental skills needed to compete in game situations. At the beginning of the year coaches will be given examples of practice plans, as well as some drills they can utilize that will help the kids develop their skills. The teams will have two/three full practices before the season starts. Games: Teams will play a game once a week on Saturdays at East Middle School. The first game of the season will be on December 3. The games will be 5 on 5 and played on 10 foot baskets. Games will be 40 minutes long, 20-minute halves of running time. The clock will stop every 5 minutes (on a dead ball) for substitutions. The clock will run continuously except for injuries, timeouts, and the last two minutes of the game. During the last two minutes of the game, the clock will stop on all dead balls. Playing Time: Playing time is to be evenly distributed among all players who are present at any given game. No player will be allowed to play extra time in order to affect the outcome of a game. Game Rules: · The teams will play man to man defense only, no zone defenses allowed · There will be no double teaming allowed, but switching will be allowed · Free Throws will NOT be shot in this league · In the event of a tie, there will be a two-minute overtime period. In OT, substitutions will be made after one minute. If the game is tied after OT, the game will end on the next scored basket. · Two 60-second timeouts per team per game. One additional timeout will be awarded in OT. · The home team provides the game clock operator.
The 4th/5th grade house league is designed to continue introducing the kids to the game of basketball by teaching basketball skills and game fundamentals. We will focus on team play while also developing individual skills for all players. Having fun and good sportsmanship is always a priority. League Director: Stewart Cramer Season: The season will be continuous and begin in early November and run through the end of February. It will consist of 9 weeks of games that will be on Saturdays. There will also be an end of the year tournament which will be held on February 24 and 25. Practices: The teams will practice once a week, a 75 minute evening practice rotating Monday-Thursday. Players are expected to attend practices on a regular basis to learn the grade appropriate fundamental skills needed to compete in game situations. At the beginning of the year coaches will be given examples of practice plans, as well as some drills they can utilize that will help the kids develop their skills. Games: Teams will play a game once a week on Saturdays at East Middle School big gym. The games will be 5 on 5 and played on 10 foot baskets. Games will be 40 minutes long, 20-minute halves. The clock will stop every 5 minutes (on a dead ball) for substitutions. The clock will run continuously except for injuries, timeouts, and the last two minutes of the game. During the last two minutes of the game, the clock will stop on all dead balls. Game Rules: · The teams will play man to man defense only, no zone defenses allowed · There will be no double teaming allowed, but switching will be allowed · No pressing is allowed except in the last three minutes of the game. The trailing team can press the final three minutes (again, no double teaming allowed). The team that is ahead can only press if the lead is 5 or less. Once the lead jumps over 5, they must fall back to half court. · Free Throws will be shot only during the last 10 minutes of the game on shooting fouls. We will not shoot one and one on the 7th foul. · Fouls will be kept and players foul out of games after 6 fouls. · In the event of a tie, there will be a two-minute overtime period. In OT, substitutions will be made after one minute. If the game is tied after OT, the game will end on the next scored basket. · Two 60-second timeouts per team per game. One additional timeout will be awarded in OT. · The home team provides the game clock operator. Playing Time: Playing time is to be evenly distributed among all players who are present at any given game. No player will be allowed to play extra time in order to affect the outcome of a game.
WBBA participates in this league run by the Eden Prairie Boys Basketball Association
(EPBBA). Wayzata teams compete with one another as well as other southwestern suburban community teams such as Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Hopkins, and Orono. The season runs from November through March. The Southwest registration fee includes a reversible jersey, court time, and the end of season league tournament fee.
Number of Teams, Players per Team, and Team Makeup:
The number of teams in each grade level will be determined by the number of players who register (paid registration) and attend player evaluations. Space may be limited, and therefore the number of teams limited, based upon the determination by EPBBA. Each team will generally have between 8 and 10 players. Late registrants will be admitted on a space available basis but cannot join once games begin without permission from the Southwest director. Teams will be formed as parity teams based upon the results of player evaluations. Players who participate in their middle school basketball program are also eligible to play in the WBBA Southwest league.
Playing Time:
This is an equal playing time league enforced by league rules and the use of “equal play
scoresheets” at all games. However, playing time may be reduced for a player based upon attendance at practices and/or games, attentiveness during practice, and disciplinary issues.
Player Commitment:
Players are expected to attend all practices and games. Parents should make every effort to ensure this. WBBA understands that occasional conflicts may arise due to religious, educational, health, or family matters. A paid registration is required prior to participation in any practices or games – no pay, no play.
Player Evaluations:
Players are expected to participate in player evaluations, unless they have already participated in a tryout for a travel team. Results of the travel tryout will be used to place those players.
A player with an unexcused absence (i.e. no advance notification that a player will be absent due to an unavoidable conflict) from evaluations will be placed on a team on a space available basis. A player who has paid and provided a signed registration form prior to the evaluations and notifies the Southwest director in advance that he cannot attend the evaluations will be placed on a team as if he were present for the evaluations. The player evaluations occur in November, one night per grade; see the WBBA website for dates/times/locations. Coaches will notify players of team placement and initial practice schedule soon after the evaluations.
Coach Selection:
WBBA coaches are volunteers (often parents) giving of their time and energy. WBBA provides an equal opportunity to anyone who would like to coach a team. A good understanding of basketball plus good organizational and communication skills are needed. An optional coaches Website: www.wayzatabasketball.com Email: wayzatabball@yahoo.com clinic is also held prior to the start of the season. Teams may have a head coach and up to 3 assistant coaches (or co-coaches). A criminal background check will be required of all head and assistant coaches prior to participation in practices/games. All coaches are required to participate in two mandatory coaches meetings prior to the start of the season – one conducted by EPBBA (regarding league philosophy and rules) and one conducted by WBBA (equipment handout, WBBA specific information, final background check form collection).
Practices:
There is generally one practice per week beginning in November at Wayzata school gyms. Possibility of teams sharing gyms if lack of available court time dictates. Practices generally last between 75 and 90 minutes each, and may occur on Wednesdays or Fridays due to limited court time. Before games begin, there is the possibility of additional practices on some Saturdays. Players should arrive to practices 5-10 minutes prior (a coach must be present as well). Players who cannot attend a practice due to a conflict are expected to contact their coach in advance. Practice schedules will be communicated by coaches and also posted on the WBBA website.
Games:
There is generally one regular league game each Saturday beginning in December. Games may be home or away. Away games involve travel to other communities participating in the league (e.g. Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Hopkins, Orono). There may be additional games Fridays and/or Saturdays on a limited basis if gyms are available. These additional games do not count in the official league standings but will be used to break ties for the purpose of seeding teams at the end of season league tournament. Players should arrive to games 15-30 minutes prior based upon the preference of the coach. Players who cannot attend a game due to a conflict are expected to contact their coach in advance. League game schedules and rules will be posted at www.epbba.com prior to the start of games.
End of Season League Tournament:
An end of season tournament is held in March, sponsored by the EPBBA. There are multiple brackets (e.g. A, B, C) due to the number of teams and based upon team records.
Super Saver Tournament Option:
Teams are given the opportunity to participate in MYAS Super Saver tournaments on Sundays during the season. These tournaments are a bit more competitive and provide additional opportunity for those players/teams that are interested. Teams sign up for Super Savers on their own, following MYAS guidelines. WBBA will try to group players with like interests – those who are interested in playing in Super Savers plus regular Southwest league, and those who are interested in playing only in regular Southwest league games – without sacrificing the parity team rule. Thus, there is no guarantee that we will be able to form teams this way. There may be an additional cost for participation in Super Savers. The WBBA will fund one (1) of these these Super Savers, but teams may participate in up to four (4) – teams pay for any Super Savers beyond two themselves. Teams may also participate in the state MYAS tournament (either Grade State or Rec State, depending on how team performs during the season), either at their
own cost or as one of their two paid tournaments (but the WBBA will only pay up to the amount of a regular Super Saver).
FEE: $175 early bird if paid by Sept 1st. ON Sept. 2nd, the Fee increases to $200.
WBBA and Minnetonka coordinate this league. Wayzata teams will have an opportunity to compete with one another as well as Minnetonka teams and possibly other southwestern area associations (e.g. Hopkins). Grades 11 and 12 will most likely be a combined league. The season runs from December through March. The Southwest registration fee includes a reversible jersey, court time, and the end of season league tournament fee.
Number of Teams, Players per Team, and Team Makeup:
The number of teams in each grade level will be determined by the number of players who register (paid registration) and attend player evaluations. Space may be limited. Late registrants will be admitted on a space available basis but cannot join once games begin without permission from the Southwest director. Each team will generally have between 8 and 10 players. Teams will be formed as parity teams based upon the results of player evaluations. High school team players are not eligible to participate in the WBBA Southwest league.
Playing Time:
This is an equal playing time league enforced by league rules and the use of “equal play scoresheets” at all games. However, playing time may be reduced for a player based upon attendance at practices and/or games, attentiveness during practice, and disciplinary issues.
Player Commitment:
Players are expected to attend all practices and games. WBBA understands that occasional conflicts may arise due to religious, educational, health, or family matters. A paid registration is required prior to participation in any practices or games – no pay, no play.
Player Evaluations:
Players are expected to participate in player evaluations unless they have already participated in a tryout for a travel team. Results of the travel tryout will be used to place those players. Arrangements may also be made for players cut from high school teams that have previously played on a high school team as well as a player who has paid and provided a signed registration form prior to the evaluations. In these cases, if the player notifies the Southwest director in advance that he cannot attend the evaluations, he will be placed on a team as if he were present for the evaluations. Players that register late, have not paid and do not have a signed registration form before or during evaluations, will be placed on a team on a space available basis. The player evaluations occur in December (usually right after high school team tryouts), one night per grade; see the WBBA website for dates/times/locations. Coaches will notify players of team placement and initial practice schedule soon after the evaluations.
Coach Selection:
WBBA coaches are volunteers (often parents) giving of their time and energy. WBBA provides an equal opportunity to anyone who would like to coach a team. A good understanding of basketball plus good organizational and communication skills are needed. An optional coaches clinic is also held prior to the start of the season. Teams may have a head coach and up to 3 assistant coaches (or co-coaches). A criminal background check will be required of all head and assistant coaches prior to participation in practices/games. All coaches are required to participate in a mandatory coaches meeting prior to the start of the season to go over league philosophy and rules. There may be a separate time/meeting for the purposes of equipment handout and final background check form collection.
Practices:
There is generally one practice per week beginning in December at Wayzata school gyms. Possibility of teams sharing gyms if lack of available court time dictates. Practices generally last between 75 and 90 minutes each, and may occur on Wednesdays or Fridays due to limited court time. Before games begin, there is the possibility of additional practices on some Saturdays. Players should arrive to practices 5-10 minutes prior (a coach must be present as well). Players who cannot attend a practice due to a conflict are expected to contact their coach in advance. Practice schedules will be communicated by coaches and also posted on the WBBA website.
Games:
There are generally 1-2 regular league game each Sunday (primarily afternoons) beginning in January. There is a possibility of midweek or Friday night games based upon gym availability. Games may be home or away. Away games involve travel to other communities participating in the league (e.g. Minnetonka, Hopkins). There may be additional games Fridays and/or Saturdays on a limited basis if gyms are available. Players should arrive to games 15-30 minutes prior based upon the preference of the coach. Players who cannot attend a game due to a conflict are expected to contact their coach in advance. League game schedules and rules will be posted on the WBBA website.
End of Season League Tournament:
An end of season tournament is held in March at Wayzata and/or Minnetonka gyms. There are multiple brackets (e.g. A, B, C) due to the number of teams and based upon team records.
Super Saver Tournament Option:
Teams are given the opportunity to participate in MYAS Super Saver tournaments on Saturdays during the season. These tournaments are a bit more competitive and provide additional opportunity for those players/teams that are interested. Teams sign up for Super Savers on their own, following MYAS guidelines. WBBA will try to group players with like interests – those who are interested in playing in Super Savers plus regular Southwest league, and those who are interested in playing only in regular Southwest league games – without sacrificing the parity team rule. Thus, there is no guarantee that we will be able to form teams this way. There will be an additional cost for participation in Super Savers. Teams will pay for participation in Super Savers at their own cost. Teams may participate in up to four (4) Super Savers. Teams may also participate in the state MYAS tournament (either Grade State or Rec State, depending on how team performs during the season), at their own cost.
FEE: $175 early bird if paid by Sept 1st. ON Sept. 2nd, the Fee increases to $200.
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FEES:
4th Grade: $300 early bird if paid by Sept 1st. ON Sept. 2nd, the Fee increases to $325.
5th Grade: $400 early bird if paid by Sept 1st. ON Sept. 2nd, the Fee increases to $425.
6th Grade: $400 early bird if paid by Sept 1st. ON Sept. 2nd, the Fee increases to $425.
7th Grade: $400 early bird if paid by Sept 1st. ON Sept. 2nd, the Fee increases to $425.
8th Grade: $400 early bird if paid by Sept 1st. ON Sept. 2nd, the Fee increases to $425.
9th Grade: $300 early bird if paid by Sept 1st. ON Sept. 2nd, the Fee increases to $325.
Players that wish to excel in basketball and compete at the highest level within the WBBA Travel Program are selected through an extensive tryout process. FULL
COMMITMENT is expected from Travel players and parents at all levels.
Travel Try-outs Grades 4 -9
MANDATORY PARENT MEETINGS
We will hold a mandatory parent meeting to discuss the upcoming travel season. There will be a 4th grade only Parent Meeting on Tuesday October 25 at Central Middle School Auditorium to answer specific questions for parents who might not have been through the process before. The meeting will run from 6:15 – 7:00 pm. The 5th – 8th grade Parent Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 26 at Central Middle School (Auditorium) from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. This meeting will inform you of the changes and improvements to our program for the upcoming season and answer any questions you might have. Please plan to have at least one parent per player in attendance.
NUMBER OF TEAMS
The number of teams in the travel basketball program will depend on the grade level. The maximum number of teams per grade level will be:
4th grade: 3 teams
5th grade through 8th grade: 4 teams
9th grade: 2 teams
TEAM LEVELS FOR EACH GRADE
4th grade
A LEVEL One team
B LEVEL Two parity teams
5th grade through 8th grade
A LEVEL A teams only play in “A” tournaments
B1 LEVEL B1 teams play a combination of “A” tournaments and “B” tournaments
B2 LEVEL B2 teams play primarily “B” tournaments
C LEVEL C teams play primarily “C” tournaments
9th grade
Blue and White Parity Teams based on evaluations will play a combination of “A”
tournaments and “B” tournaments
NUMBER OF PLAYERS PER TEAMS
4th Grade 10 players on each team
5th Grade 9 on A Team, 9 on B1Team, 10 on B2 Team and 10 on C Team.
6th Grade 9 on A Team, 9 on B1Team, 10 on B2 Team and 10 on C Team
7th Grade 9 on A Team, 9 on B1Team, 10 on B2 Team and 10 on C Team
8th Grade 9 on A Team, 9 on B1Team, 10 on B2 Team and 10 on C Team
9th Grade 10 players on each team
The WBBA reserves the right to make changes to number of players on a team based on the evaluation process, level of play and/or number of players trying out for the travel program.
PLAYING TIME POLICY
The WBBA has established the playing time policy for all travel program players to be an average minimum 10 minutes per game. The 10-minute playing time policy may vary depending on players’ understanding of the game, attentiveness during practice, attendance and disciplinary issues.
PROGRAM COMMITMENT
The WBBA travel basketball program requires a full commitment from travel players and their parents. Parents should make every effort to ensure players attend every practice and game. However, the WBBA understands that occasional conflicts may arise for religious, educational or family matters. Travel teams play a schedule of weekend tournaments, with approximately half the team’s games on Saturday and half on Sunday. Additionally, each FAMILY is required to volunteer a minimum of 5 hours at our Travel Tournament (annual fundraiser) or donate $100.00 to the WBBA. If for any reason, your son cannot commit to the rigorous travel schedule and commitment as outlined above, PLEASE CONTACT BRIAN SWEENEY BEFORE THE TRYOUT PROCESS BEGINS. Any and all commitment and/or volunteer issues to be addressed by the travel director and WBBA President for final direction.
TRAVEL TEAM EVALUATIONS
A mandatory 3 day evaluation process is designed to determine the skills of each player so they can be placed at the most appropriate level for their grade. Evaluations are open to any player in 4th grade through 9th grade; however, there is no guarantee that each player participating in the evaluation process will make a travel team. Tryouts are closed to parents. Results of team formation will be posted on the website as soon as possible after evaluations are completed by player first name and tryout number. Teams might be posted with or without the coach identified. Players not selected for a travel team does NOT need to attend an additional evaluation for placement in the Southwest or House program. The exception to this is at the 4th grade where players not selected for a travel team will be placed on a house team based on information gathered during the tryout process.
EVALUATION WEEK
The tryout schedule for grades 4-8 is set for October 24th through October 28th. The final evaluation schedule will be available by October 1st.
The tryout schedule for 9th grade is set for November 21st and 22nd at EMS.
COACH SELECTION
The WBBA coaching selection committee provides an equal opportunity to anyone who would like to be considered for a coaching position for the travel basketball program. The WBBA strives to select the best qualified candidate either parent or non-parent for the program. Each head coach will select one assistant coach. Criminal background checks are required for all coaches. There will be a mandatory meeting, equipment check out and coaches’ clinic on Sunday, October 30, 2011.
TRAVEL PRACTICES
Grades 4-8
The first travel practices will start the week of November 1, 2011. Each team will practice on average twice a week. Average practice session is 1.5 hours. Players are expected to be at the gym 10 minutes prior to the practice time. Player is expected to communicate with his coaches if he will miss a practice for some reason. Practices will be held Monday through Friday.
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
The travel tournament schedule is as follows:
4th grade will play 7 tournaments and 2 super savers
5th and 6th grade will play 11 tournaments plus a game at the Target Center
7th and 8th grade will play in 12 tournaments
9th grade which will play 8 tournaments
The Head Coach can elect to register and play in 2 additional tournaments at their own expense. The complete tournament schedule will be posted on Saturday, October 29, 2011.