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.
Youth (K - 2) | In House (3rd - 8th) | Travel (4th-5th) | Travel (6th - 8th) | HS Rec (9th-12th) | |
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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 |