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Program Comparison Summary

The below table provides both a summary and comparison of the various basketball programs that the Mahtomedi Baketball Association offers.  In addition, following you will find a link for additional detailed information on the programs and a link to the registration page.

MBA Program Comparison for 2021-2022

Youth (K - 2) In House (3rd - 8th) Travel (4th-5th) Travel (6th - 8th) HS Rec (9th-12th)
Registration Fees $ 60 $165 $525 $525 $165
Registration Open mid August mid August mid August mid August mid November
Registration Close 12/12/21 9/25/21 9/19/21 9/19/21 mid December
Player Evaluations None TBD - this is to aid in forming balanced teams 9/26/21 9/26/21 None
Team Gender Girl & Boy Specific (1st and 2nd), Co-ed (K) Girl & Boy Specific Teams Girl & Boy Specific Teams Girl & Boy Specific Teams Girl & Boy Specific Teams
Typical # Players per Team Up to 9 Players Usually up to 10 players 10 Players (See Rules) 9 - 10 Players (See Rules) Minimum 7 players. Players may not be on a HS Basketball Team
Playing time per game Equal Equal >40% >30% Equal
Playing time over season Equal Equal >40% >40% Equal
Player Cuts No No Yes Yes No
Length of Season January-February Late October - Late February/Early March Late October - Early March Late October - Early March Early Dec - Late February
League Games Not applicable ~10 None None Combined 9/10th and 11/12th
Number of Tournaments Not applicable Not applicable 10 tournaments 10 tournaments Not applicable
Weekend Commitment 1 session per week One game per Saturday 10 full weekends 10 full weekends TBD - Saturdays
Additional Tournaments Not applicable Not included Can add at the discretion and expense of the team. Can add at the discretion and expense of the team. Not applicable
Practices 1 per week One weekday afternoon or evening practice each week Two weekday afternoon/evening practices Two weekday afternoon/evening practices 1 per week Dec - Early March
Coaches volunteer selected based on application/interview. volunteer selected based on application/interview. Grades 4th-8th: Typically returning coach from previous year. Board may modify if beneficial to program. Volunteer selected based on application/interview. Grades 5: Typically returning coach from previous year. Board may modify if beneficial to program. Volunteer selected based on application/interview. Grades 6th-8th: Typically returning coach from previous year. Board may modify if beneficial to program. Adult coach (21 yrs or olders) at all practices & games
MBA Tournament Work Shifts Not required Not required Parents are required to work at the MBA tournament. Parents are required to work at the MBA tournament. Not required