BYBA Classic / Competitive Team Information 2024-25
The Banks Youth Basketball Association and Banks High School Basketball coaching staffs will be forming 5th through 8th grade girls and boys Classic (competitive) teams.
The following information will help answer questions you may have.
OPEN GYM TIMES: (Open gyms are optional. They are just an opportunity for our athletes to dust off their basketball skills before tryouts)
Banks High School Basketball programs are hosting open gym opportunities for girls and boys this year to help prepare players for this upcoming season. We would like to invite all 5th-8th grade girls and boys to attend any and/or all sessions. The first part of open gym will be focused on skill work and the other part will be playing 3 on 3 or 5 on 5 games.
Dates: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: Boys will be in the Middle School gym and Girls will be in the High School gym.
Tryout dates: (Closed tryouts, parents will not be allowed in gym during tryouts.)
BASKETBALL TRYOUTS/EVALUATIONS (attendance is required to be placed on a team)
5th & 6th girls - the week of Nov. 4-8, dates and times TBD @ BMS Gym
7th & 8th girls - the week of Nov. 4-8, dates and times TBD @ BMS Gym
5th & 6th boys - the week of Nov. 4-8, dates and times TBD @ BMS Gym
7th & 8th boys - the week of Nov. 4-8, dates and times TBD @ BMS Gym
Mandatory Parent Meeting: November 7, 7:00 pm @ BMS Gym
Players MUST* be pre-registered and attend tryouts in order to be placed on a team.
*Unless advanced notice is given and alternate arrangements are made.
All Competitive teams will have their official practice starting in November.
Who may try out for Classic Teams? Tryouts are open to all 4th through 8th graders. 4th Graders may try out to make the 5th grade competitive team and should show up on the tryout date. Note: 4th graders will be placed on a 5th grade team only if there are not enough 5th graders trying out.
Who will choose the teams? The high school head basketball coaches are in charge of this process and how it will be organized and run.
What is the cost? New player cost is $225 + $75 new uniform charge. Starting the 2023-24 season, we will be switching to new uniforms for all 5th-7th grade teams. This is due to our older uniform style being discontinued.
Who will coach? Coaches need to apply online at https://clubs.bluesombrero.com/byb. Final coaching decisions will be made by the Banks High School basketball coaches and the BYBA Board.
Commitment level? These teams will play competitive basketball against other classic teams. Therefore, we want players who are committed to working hard, striving to improve, and are team oriented. Players will be expected to attend all practices and games/tournaments.
Practice times? Classic teams will most likely practice 3-4 nights a week. Times will be determined by coaches and gym availability. Flexibility is a must. Once placed on a team, your coach will contact you with practice times.
Games/Tournaments? Teams will participate in several tournaments during the season*. These tournaments occur on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and will be in the greater Portland area and as far away as Seaside and Bend. Some of our teams will participate Pacific Basketball League for boys and girls again this year. This league consists of schools in westside metro area (Beaverton, Hillsboro, Forest Grove) and will have week night games. There may also be occasional pick-up or practice games at various times. Dates and times of games and tournaments will come at a later date. Again flexibility is a must.