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Cody Skarning - Commissioner
PROGRAM FOCUS
This program is open to players who live in Edina and/or attend school in Edina. The focus of the Kindergarten House program is on learning the proper techniques of basketball (dribbling, passing and shooting) and having fun; not on games. During each session, the basics of basketball will be taught and explained. Some scrimmages may be run at your coach’s discretion.
REGISTRATION
Registration opens September 1, 2021 and runs through October 7, 2021. CLICK HERE to register.
Fees: $120
Late Registration: After registration closes, late registrations may be accepted, however a $25 late fee will be charged. Any registrations after the close of registration will be placed on a waitlist. Any kids on a waitlist are not guaranteed team placement.
Refunds: Refunds are available until registration closes but are subject to a $25 admin fee. After registration closes, refunds will be granted at the discretion of the EBA (minus the $25 admin fee and any applicable late fee).
IMPORTANT DATES
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September 1
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Registration Opens
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October 7
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Registration Closes
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October 22
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Late Registration Closes
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Week of November 8
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Rosters Posted
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Late November/Early December
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First Week of Practice
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Late February/Early March
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Final Week of Season
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TEAMS
Once registration is closed, teams will be formed. Typically, there are 8-10 players on a team, although at times there may be a need to have more.
In forming the team, the EBA will honor one (1) mutual play-with request per player. Only mutual (both players request each other) play-in requests can be honored. Multiple play-with requests or “daisy chain” requests cannot be honored.
Once all play-with requests are satisfied, teams are formed by taking into consideration where the child attends school. Please note, this does not mean that every player on every team will be from the same school, but we will make every effort to ensure multiple kids from the same school are on a given team.
Late registrations are added to teams to round out rosters. There is no mutual play-with request for late registrars.
COACHES
The Kindergarten League coaches are parent volunteers. Ideally each team will have two coaches, a head coach and an assistant coach. Parent coaches will be coaching their child’s team. Please consider volunteering your time and talents as a head or assistant coach. CLICK HERE to register as a coach.
Per Edina Parks & Recreation Department rules, all coaches are required go through a background check and complete an online video regarding concussion management.
SEASON LENGTH
The season will begin in late November/early December and run through late February/early March.
PRACTICES
Practices will be scheduled throughout the season on Friday evenings.
GAMES
There are no official games in Kindergarten, but coaches can scrimmage against the other team present at practice during the 2nd half of practice time. CLICK HERE for game rules.
HOOP HEIGHT
Both Boys and Girls = 8 feet
UNIFORMS/BASKETBALL
Each player will receive a basketball jersey. Players will be given a Kindergarten appropriate basketball (25.5 inches). The kids are expected to bring their basketball to practices.
PARENT RESPONSIBILITY
While your child is practicing/playing, you are responsible for the actions of your other children. Do not let them freely roam the schools. They should be with you at all times.
ROSTERS & SCHEDULES
Please use the dropdowns on the EBA's website (under the TEAMS tab) for all rosters. Schedules will be posted on the team pages.
PHOTOS
The EBA will coordinate a photo day during the season.
CLINICS
Joe Burger Clinics for Boys - CLICK HERE for more information.
Jaime Gaard Chapman Clinics for Girls - CLICK HERE for more information.
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