Teams

House –

1st/2nd Grade

This is an introductory program.   Players are put on teams based on request, their school or proximity to other players.   At this level coaches simply work with the players on fundamental skills and to a lesser extent game play.   Players will compete each Saturday morning in a skills competition followed by a non-scored regular game.  Play is at 8 foot baskets.

3/4th Grade

This is a transition year where coaches begin teaching the players the rules of the games.   At this level coaches not only continue to help develop skills, but game play training is involved as well.  Players will compete each Saturday morning in a skills competition followed by a scored regular game.  Games are structured to allow equal playing time and provide structured breaks for coaches to move players in and out of the game.  Play is at 9 foot baskets.

5/6th and 7/8th Grade

This next level becomes less on teaching of the rules and more on further development of fundamental skills.   Players will compete each Saturday in a competitive game.   Games are structured to allow equal playing time and provide structured breaks for coaches to move players in and out of the game.  Play is at 10 foot baskets.

9th - 12th  Grades

At this point, participation is for recreational purposes and skills are reinforced and maintained with less effort on developing new skills.   Players will compete each Saturday morning in a competitive game that closely follows standard basketball rules.  Play is at 10 foot baskets.

Travel –

Elk River Boy’s Youth Basketball Association (ERBYB) Traveling Program focuses on the more competitive fourth through eighth grade student athletes, who make a larger commitment of time and effort. Traveling teams are formed through a tryout process that creates a minimum of two teams, which are tiered to form an “A” and “B” team. If there are both a sufficient number of interested players and talent, a third tier, or “C” team may be added. The ERBYB traveling season begins in mid October, and runs through the end of March. Traveling teams typically practice twice weekly, and will play in approximately 10 weekend tournaments over the course of the season.

Time Commitment

Inherent to the success of the ERBYB Traveling Program is the level of dedication and commitment of the participants. Participation in the ERBYB Traveling Program DOES REQUIRE A GREATER LEVEL OF COMMITMENT than ERBYB House League basketball. We strongly recommend both parents and potential players to consider their schedules and conflicts before trying out for traveling basketball. If players and parents have a clear idea of the level of obligation the Traveling Program demands, and are able to plan ahead to meet those obligations, it alleviates the stress caused to both the player and the team when a player misses practices, games or even tournaments. Please keep in mind that attendance at practice is as important as tournament games. Participation in another non-school traveling program during the season should be secondary to Travel Basketball.

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