NEPA Flames Girls Travel Basketball Club
Who: NEPA Flames Girls AAU Travel Teams
What: Tryout for NEPA Flames Girls AAU program at Riverfront Sports
REGISTRATION DEADLINE for Grades 4th through 8th: February 19th (Any registration after that date will have a $25 late fee added)
Where: Practices will be held at Riverfront Sports, University of Scranton, Clarks Summit University, Moosic Youth Center, Lackawanna College, Johnson College, Scranton High School and Dunmore Community Center.
All TOURNAMENT GAMES will be played in Scranton or within a two-hour radius in such location King of Prussia, Manheim, Syracuse
When: The Spring Season Runs From tryouts until the end of May
2021 Tryouts Dates & Times
FLAMES:
4th – 5th Grade
Thursday, February 25th from 7:15pm – 8:45pm
Saturday, February 27th from 9:00am – 10:30am
6th – 8th Grade
Saturday, February 27th from 3:45pm – 5:15pm
Monday, March 1st from 7:15pm – 8:45pm
For Girls 9th, 10th & 11th Grade All players will try out for NEPA Elite and NEPA Flames and have the option of trying out for both or letting the coaching staff know ahead of time if they are only trying out for NEPA Elite or NEPA Flames.
Girls 9-10-11th Grade (FALL 2020)
Tryout dates will be in March – dates and times to be determined.
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 $40.00. A late tryout fee of $65 will be charged instead of the original registration fee if payment is not received one week in advance. We ask that each player attends both tryouts if applicable. If you can’t make the second tryout, please inform the coaches at the first tryout. We also ask that each player wears a shirt or a jersey with your name on back if possible
YOU MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED BEFORE TRYOUTS ARE SCHEDULED.
Cost: If you make the team the cost will be $550.00 if you are a new or returning player. An extra uniform is available for $50.00 We understand that this a big expense, but your daughter will receive the following.
- 7 Tournaments
- Two practices per week
- 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.
Coaches will be on hand at tryouts to determine if a potential player has the necessary fundamental skills or raw talent to succeed in our AAU Program. Selections will be based on coach’s evaluation of performance during the tryout period. Our goal is to make you a better player. A regular AAU roster consists of 15 players. It is our intention to have only 10 or 11 players on each team, to allow us to give you the most game experience possible. Coaches and staff decisions are final as to which players will be on which teams. There is NO MANDATORY FUNDRAISING you may choose to sell advertising if you want.
2021 NEPA Flames Tournaments
TBA
TBA
These tournaments are run by an outside organization. Links to their schedules will be posted here when available.
Away Tournament Hotels
Please contact Michele Hughes at info@apex-events.com or call 570-709-2478 for tournament hotel information.
Practice Gym Locations
Backcourt Hoops
5 West Olive Plaza
Scranton, PA 18508
Clarks Summit University
538 Venard Road
South Abington Township, PA 18411
Dunmore Community Center
1414 Monroe Avenue
Dunmore, PA 18509
Johnson College
3427 N Main Avenue
Scranton, PA 18509
Lackawanna College Student Union (Old CYC)
500 Jefferson Avenue
Scranton, PA 18510
Moosic Youth Center
606 Main Street
Moosic, PA 18507
Throop Civic Center
500 Sanderson Street
Throop, PA 18512
University of Scranton
800 Linden Street
Scranton, PA 18510
West Scranton High School
1201 Luzerne Street
Scranton, PA 18504
West Scranton Intermediate School
1401 Fellows Avenue
Scranton PA 18504