If you have applied to be a parent coach please register your child as normal and if you are selected to be a coach then you will receive a full registration credit. Go to the Coach's Corner page for more information.
Volunteer Requirements: All Shifts will be 3 hours
5th-8th Grade - $400
3rd & 4th Grade - $200
Volunteer Shifts Required:
5th-8th - with one child 2 shifts; more then one child 3 shifts max
3rd & 4th Grade - 1 shift
**If you do not complete your volunteer hours you will be invoiced either 5th - 8th graders $400 or 3rd and 4th graders $200. If you do not pay this invoice you will not be able to register for the next season until it has.**
Volunteer Opportunities:
The BBA hosts two home tournaments in February. One for the girls and one for the boys in 3rd - 8th grade. . There are many different shifts to choose from to fulfill your required shifts for the season. More information will come out about how to sign up.
BBA will not turn away any youth that wants to play Brainerd Basketball. The BBA does offer Registration scholarships to offset the registration fees.
This is confidential process, please contact Ellen Thomes to start the process ellen@brainerdbasketball.com
Teams will also work with families to ensure transportation for weekend tournaments if there is a need for this assistance.
This program is for boys and girls that are interested in playing at a higher competitive level.
Each team will attend up to 7 tournaments including our home tournament the Paul Bunyan Classic.
All registered players will be evaluated and placed on a team by the Brainerd High School varsity coaching staffs. Depending on the number of players, each grade level will be split up into A, B and C teams which will play in tournaments that fit their competitive levels
BBA 2023-2024
5th - 8th:
Tune up to Tryouts: Mon Oct 23rd and Tues Oct 24th @FMS
5:15-6:45PM 5th & 6th
7:00-8:30PM 7th & 8th
Please bring a basketball and water bottle
Parent Meeting: Monday, October 23rd @FMS 7:45PM
Tryouts: 5th-8th
Sun Oct 29th @FMS Gym
Times:
Please bring reversible numbered jersey, basketball & water bottle
NO PARENTS ARE ALLOWED IN THE GYM DURING TRYOUTS. Please drop your child at the door and they will come out when their tryout is over.
Teams, coaches and the will be announced on Saturday, Nov 4th.
Practices start the week of Nov 6th
Cost: $400
Register today to avoid a $100 late fee if you register after 10/15! (Only pertains to 5th-8th grade)
After tryouts and teams have been selected your coach or manager will notify you as to the location of the tournaments and if it is a one or two day tournament.
5-8 Boys Schedule:
5-8 Girls Schedule:
We would really like to encourage all parents to attend our parent meeting on the 24th.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Tim Bauman or Ellen Thomes.
***If there is a schedule change your coach or manager will let you know ASAP***
Parent Meeting
Tues Oct 23rd @FMS Cafeteria
7PM
Guest Speaker: TBD
ALL parents are highly encouraged to attend
Brainerd Basketball Association Travel program is a continuation of basketball which will focus on skill development and competitive game play. The travel program for 3rd grade and 4th grade starts after the BYAA season is complete with tournaments starting in January and wrapping up the beginning March.
3rd grade - 3 away tourneys and home tourney
4th grade-3 away tourneys, home tourney and MYAS State
There will be a player skills clinic and team selection practice to evaluate all players and place them equally by skill level on a team. The evaluation and team selection will be done by the 3rd and 4th grade Travel Program Volunteer Head Coaches.
3rd & 4th: (This is not the BYAA in house league)
The season is fast approaching!
3rd & 4th Grade Travel
Registration deadline is Dec 1st
Skills clinic: TBD
Practices start the week of Jan 4th
3rd grade - 3 away tourneys and home tourney
4th grade-3 away tourneys, home tourney and MYAS State
Skills Clinic: TBD
Practices begin the week of January 2nd
Cost: $200
The registration deadline is Saturday, December 1, 2023