Season FAQs
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When are tryouts?
August 25th. Information can be found on the Tryout tab.
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How much does the program cost?
The cost of registration for per player for the 2024-2025 basketball season for
– Boys will be $350 plus volunteer fee (see note below)
– Girls $250 plus volunteer fee (see note below).
**New players will also need to purchase a player’s pack and a uniform (2023-2024 cost for both was $140, 2024-2025 prices coming soon).
The volunteer fee will NOW be a refundable $100 per family (instead of per child). Volunteer opportunities will be in the season and reimbursed at a rate of $20 per hour. In order to receive your volunteer fee back, you must complete 5 hours without a no show for your volunteer shift.
Included in the cost is:
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Basketball League league participation fees for winter season
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Tournament entry fees for the winter season
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Practice Space
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Insurance
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Equipment
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How much are uniforms? Do I need to purchase one every year?
Uniforms do not need to be purchased every season. Only purchase when needed. 2024-2025 season pricing will be available soon.
Uniforms are a separate cost and prices for the 2023-2024 season were:
– Reversible Game Jersey – $45
– Reversible Game Shorts – $45
– Player’s Pack – $50 (backpack, practice jersey and warm up top)
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How many practices are there and where are they held?
There are usually two practices per week (where and when are determined by age, coaches’ schedules and gym availability). Practices are held at Waukesha are schools. Currently at Banting, Hadfield, Heyer, STEM-Whitter and Waukesha South. Times are 4:30 – 6:00, 6:00 – 7:30 and 7:30 – 9:00. Traditionally, younger grades are in the first two time slots with older grades in the second two.
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How many games are there and where are they held?
Depending on grade and gender, each team will play between 30-45 games. Teams receive the same budget. Coaches working with board support, plan out the use of that budget. Some teams will play in 2 leagues, some will play in 1 league and tournaments and some will play in only tournaments. Schedules are shared on team snap. Families are responsible for driving to games, carpooling with teammates is encouraged and often planned on team’s chat on Team Snap.
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How long is the season?
Practices generally start around October 20th with league games starting early/mid November. The end of season league tournament as well as other state tournaments at each grade level typically occur in early to beginning to mid-March.
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If my family is going through a rough time financially or has other extenuating circumstances, is there a payment plan that can be worked out?
YES! Please contact the club’s board and a plan will be worked out; wsbasketballclub@gmail.com. This plan will include additional volunteering at league games.
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