The tryout process is conducted by hired evaluators not affiliated with the EBA. Results of the evaluations will be posted on the EBA website at the conclusion of tryouts on Sunday September 28th (6th-8th grade), and Sunday evening October the 5th for 5th graders. An additional session will be scheduled for 6th-8th graders on October 4th for final team assignments, which will be posted on the EBA website. These team assignments are made by the traveling coaches involved. Practices will begin in 3rd or 4th week of October. The chart below designates how the teams will be described for the 2008/2009 season;

5th Grade A B C (total of three teams)

6th Grade A B C (total of three teams)

7th Grade A B C (total of three teams)

8th Grade A B C (total of three teams)

Those that are not selected for a traveling team will provided an excellent opportunity for further development in the Edina Basketball House League Program.

The EBA believes in equitable playing time for all participants in traveling basketball. Our coaches will make all decisions relating to playing time as a game strategy component. Players that fully participate in practices will be assured a minimum of 40% playing time in each tournament.

FIFTH GRADE TRAVELING BOYS BASKETBALL- 2008/2009 SEASON

The EBA will be offering a “no cut” policy for any fifth grade basketball player desiring to play traveling basketball. Players not qualifying for the teams listed above will be placed on a team that will play fewer tournaments and will be lead by paid coaches with basic skill development as the primary focus.

Our intent is to select one ‘A’ team for the more advanced/experienced players, one ‘B’ team for those that grade out accordingly, and 1 ‘C’ teams for developing players. Due to the heavy time obligation required for traveling basketball, we ask that players in fifth grade choose either the house or traveling program, but not both. These teams will be coached by parent volunteers approved by the EBA.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to call Mark Boone @ 612-554-1289.