Travel Basketball

The FYBA Travel Basketball Program is designed for players seeking a higher level of competition and skill development. Players are selected through an evaluation process and placed on teams based on skill level, competitive balance, and developmental readiness. The program focuses on advanced instruction, team concepts, and competitive game experience to help prepare players for future levels of basketball.

Boys and girls in grades 3rd–8th are eligible to participate.

Players are evaluated and placed on teams based on skill level, competitive balance, and developmental readiness.

Registration typically opens early July.

Player evaluations are held in September, with 2026-2027 season evaluations scheduled for the following dates:

Girls Evaluations: September 12-13, 2026

Boys Evaluations: September 19-20, 2026

Please note that players are required to attend both evaluation sessions.

Practices begin in October. Tournament play typically runs from November through March, with the season concluding at the State Tournament.

Teams typically practice twice per week.

Practice days vary by team and may include Wednesdays and Fridays.

Practice times are determined by the head coach, with most teams starting between 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM and occasional 8:00 PM starts.

Teams compete in weekend tournaments throughout the season.

Most tournaments are local, although occasional overnight travel may be required.

The season concludes with participation in the State Tournament.

Players are required to have the following items:

• Jersey
• Shorts
• Practice Jersey
• Basketball for practices

Uniform costs are separate from registration fees. 

Try-on Session and Ordering info will come out after teams are announced.

Returning players retain their jersey number from the previous season, while new players are assigned a jersey number.

Jersey number requests are not accepted.

Each family is required to complete approximately 8 volunteer hours per season, regardless of the number of players registered within the household.

Volunteer opportunities are limited to our two annual tournament weekends and are typically posted approximately two weeks in advance:

• Boys Tiger Classic: December 5–6
• Girls Tiger Classic: February 13–14

There are no additional volunteer opportunities offered outside of these tournament weekends. Families who prefer not to fulfill the volunteer requirement may select the volunteer buyout option during registration, which will be added to their registration fees.

Basketball Size by Grade Level

• Boys & Girls (Grades 3–4): 27.5" basketball
• Girls (Grades 5–8): 28.5" basketball
• Boys (Grades 5–6): 28.5" basketball
• Boys (Grades 7–8): 29.5" basketball

• Develop players at a higher competitive level based on ability
• Improve advanced basketball skills and game understanding
• Prepare athletes for middle school, high school, and future competitive play
• Provide structured coaching and consistent development standards
• Compete against stronger regional competition
• Foster accountability, commitment, discipline, and teamwork
• Build team strategy, execution, and competitive resilience

To have an enjoyable basketball season

To develop personal confidence and self-esteem

To enhance basketball fundamentals and overall athletic skills

To understand the value of teamwork and shared goals

To demonstrate sportsmanship, respect, and positive behavior