Backcourt Hoops Bulldogs Boys AAU

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Who: Backcourt Hoops Bulldogs Boys AAU tryouts What: Tryout for Backcourt Hoops Regional Travel AAU Teams. You will play over 30 games receive over 44 hours of practice time from a paid professional coach. 6^th/5^th Graders will Play 24 games and receive over 40 hours of practice time from a paid professional coach

Where: Practices will be held at Backcourt Hoops, University of Scranton, Clarks Summit University, Moosic Youth Center, Lackawanna College, Johnson College, West Scranton High School and Dunmore Community Center. All TOURNAMENT GAMES will be played in Scranton or within a two-hour radius in such location as King of Prussia, Manheim, Binghamton and Allentown.

When: The Spring Season Runs From tryouts until the end of May  

2018 Tryouts Dates & Times

5th and 6th Grade
Tuesday 2/13/18 5:30-7:15pm
Thursday 2/15/18 5:30-7:15pm
(MAKE-UP DATE) Saturday, 2/17/18 5:30-7:15pm
February 20th Parent Meeting 7:20pm

7th and 8th Grade
Tuesday 2/13/18 7:15-9:00pm
Thursday 2/15/18 7:15-9:00pm
(MAKE-UP DATE) Saturday, 2/17/18 7:15-9:00pm
February 20th Parent Meeting: 7:20pm

9th, 10th & 11th

Monday, 3/12/18 7:30-9:15PM (University of Scranton Long Center)
Tuesday, 3/13/18 5:45-7:30PM (University of Scranton Long Center)

Wednesday, 3/14/18 7:30-9:15PM (University of Scranton Long Center)

For Boys 9th, 10th & 11th Grade All players will try out for JB Hoops and Backcourt Hoops they have the option of trying out for both or letting the coaching staff know ahead of time if they are only trying out for JB Hoops or Backcourt Hoops.  

Why: The opportunity to practice and play against players of the same ability and playing experience. To play tournaments in Scranton and other venues within and 2.5 hours of Scranton.

Additional Info The tryout cost is $35.00 dollars. A late tryout cost of $65 will be charged instead of the $35 registration fee if payment is not recieved one week in advance.

YOU MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED 7 DAYS BEFORE TRYOUTS ARE SCHEDULED. If you are not pre-registered you cannot try-out no exceptions will be made.

Cost: If you make the team the cost will be $550.00 if you are a new or returning player. $500.00 for 6^th/5^th Grade.  The cost includes a new uniform this year.  An extra uniform is available for $50. We understand that this a big expense, but your son will receive the following.

• 3 Shootouts 6 Tournaments with a minimum of 33 games
• 44 Hours of practice time
• A paid professional Coach

5^th/6^th Grade

• 3 Shootouts 4 Tournaments with a minimum of 24 games
• 40 Hours of practice time
• A paid professional Coach

This year, we will be using a hotel service to secure hotel room blocks for all Backcourt Hoops teams. To be eligible to play, you must use the room block that is designated. You will need to contact Apex-Events. During larger tournaments, you will have several hotel options to choose from. The goal is to make the hotel reservation process easier for the JB Hoops families and to make your stay more enjoyable, while always keeping price, location and amenities in mind. Tentative  Tournament Schedule  *All schedules are subject to change