Tryout Question and Answers
Is it to late to tryout? No we are still looking for players for teams.
Do you have cuts? We try and find a level for all or most players but the answer is yes we do make cuts.
Do Teams Travel? With the exception of Nike Affiliated Elite Travel Teams most teams play locally at Hardwood, Courtside or Sacramento area. We are a travel program but teams travel to us here at Hardwood Palace. Often times we play Bay Area, Sacramento, Reno and Local teams here at Hardwood.
How long is the season? Preseason Nov-Dec /Winter Season Jan 7th-Mar 10th, Spring Mar 11-May 27th
Teams stay the same Winter-Spring. If we lose a player or 2 off of winter teams for baseball we back fill player to open spots from our spring tryouts.
How much is it? Cost is $350 Jan 7th-Mar 11th Includes, Coaches stipend, Tournaments, Practices and Training: (Not including uniform for new players) Spring is $400 and includes travel tournament Reno, Bayarea Ect...
How many days per week do they practice? 1-3 Practices per week Depending on Level of Team
How many tournaments or games do they play in?
- Preseason 6-9 Games
- Winter season 14-18 Games
- Spring season 14-18 Games (with some Travel)
When are Games? Games are on Sat and/or Sun (with a couple of Friday Games) the times are posted Thursday before each weekend on the YBA website (Click Here to find out how to get game times)
How can I help? We are looking for Sponsors, Volunteers, Coaches and Trainers with College, High School or middle school coaching experience please let me know if you can help.
Please feel free to ask and questions or contact me with any concerns.