Grades 5-8 Information
*TENTATIVE* Tournament Schedule
March 29th: Upstate Tip-Off -- Herkimer, NY
April 11th: Battle in the Boro -- Whitesboro, NY
April 18th-19th: Zero Gravity Battle for the Belt -- Halfmoon, NY
April 26th: Valley Hoop Fest -- Herkimer, NY
May 16th-17th: Zero Gravity Rumble for the Ring -- Saratoga Springs, NY
May 30th-31st: Buckets on the Boardwalk -- Wildwood, NJ
Cost
$550 which includes
- 6 tournaments
- Under Armour Reversible Uniform
- Practice weekly (some weeks twice a week)
- 'Media Day' with photographer/videographer Josh Graz, who has been contracted to do work for Adidas, the San Antonio Spurs, Therabody, etc. The players will get professional photos of themselves and with their teammates.
- Warm Up Shirt
If anyone has financial issues, please come see one of us. We have scholarships available.
*TENTATIVE* Practice Schedule
Practices will be held once a week at Herkimer starting the first week of March.
Once tournaments start, practice will be held twice a week during tourney weeks.
Coaches
5th Grade : Greg Griffin
6th Grade : Matt Doyle
7th Grade : Tyrese Harris
8th Grade : Damien Call
(Click on their name for bio)
If warranted, 2 teams may be created for a specific grade level. That team's coach will be revealed to parents for that team.
FAQ
When will teams be announced?
Team rosters will be announced within the next 10 days following the conclusion of evaluations. Players who are selected will be contacted by email with detailed next steps.
How many kids will be on each team?
Each team will have 9 players. This smaller roster size allows for more individualized coaching, increased playing time, and a stronger focus on player development during both practices and games.
