Introduction to Competitive Basketball is designed to introduce competitive basketball to boys in 6th grade. This is not a recreational league. Try-outs will be held (February 9th at SSHS 11:00- 12:30 pm) and the best 10 players will be selected to participate. The team will compete in regional Western Slope tournaments.

General Information

January 6 - Registration Opens

March 2 - Registration Closes

Season runs mid-February through early April.

Click HERE for more information on 970 Hoops.

Team Structure/Try-outs

Try-outs will be regionalized to the Yampa Valley (Steamboat Springs, North Routt, South Routt, Hayden, Craig). Try-outs will be held and the best 10 players will be selected to participate. Decisions on cuts will be made by the HAB coaching staff.

* Registering for try-outs does not guarantee a spot on the team.

(February 9th at SSHS 11:00- 12:30 pm)

Tournaments/Games

The team will participate in FOUR AWAY regional tournaments. It is HAB's goal that the team participate in tournaments where the participants can have a fun and competitive experience that creates confidence for future competitive basketball experiences.

March 13-15 Glenwood Tournament - hotel rooms have already been blocked out for us.

3 more tournaments - dates TBD

Practice

Practices will be run by HAB skill development coaches and team coaches. Participants can expect two practices per week during the season at Yampa Valley regional schools.

Program starting dates Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th of Febuary

6th grade boys

Location: SSMS

Time: 3:30-5:00

MONDAY & WEDNESDAY

Participant Commitment

Participants will be expected to attend the majority (80%) of practices and skill development sessions. Participants will be expected to attend all tournaments.

Parent Volunteers

Parents volunteers are a crucial asset to the Competitive program's success. Parents will have the opportunity to volunteer in multiple capacities.

- Travel Coordinator

- Team Coordinator/Administrator

Cost: $450 (Payment Plan available)

What's Included in the Cost?
- Two practices per week
- HAB Skill Development Coaching - 970 Hoops
- Away Tournament Entry Fees
- Gym Use Fees (Practices, Scrimmages, etc.)