Tournament Teams 5th- 8th Grade
Tournament teams are for those players wanting to only play in weekend tournaments. Tournaments normally consist of two skill level brackets teams can choose to enter and can include competition from around the state and country. Some tournaments are qualifiers for the State Middle School Basketball Championship at the end of the season. Tournament games a played in 20 min. half's and are typically faster paced games since Timeouts are limited and there are no quarter breaks. Tournament rules vary by tournament but typically are OSAA rules. Teams will practice 2-3 nights a week for 2 hours and play in 4-7 tournaments through out the season that are selected by the coach and/or team. All 5-8th graders must come to assessments to and after assessments those coaches wishing to play Tournament Basketball will select players wanting to playing tournament basketball based on the assessment scores. Tournament Teams will only be available when there are qualified coaches and players to form a team.
Uniforms: Once players have been accepted to a Tournament team, players will purchase their uniforms through MYS at the designated cost.
Practice: 2-3 weeknights for 2 hours.
Assessments: All 5th to 8th grade registrants for Recreational or Tournament Teams are required to attend a assessment session.
What to bring to Assessments: All participants should bring clean gym shoes and water.
What to do when you arrive at Assessments:
Check-in at registration desk to receive assessment number.
Check-in at uniform desk to confirm size of uniform.
Team Selections: All teams will be selected following assessments, coach interviews and selections.