Registration opens on August 1 for the 2022-2023 season.

SW 9-12 KEY DATES

SW 9-12th grade teams will be formed after Wayzata High School's Basketball team tryouts are completed. If you are interested in volunteering to be a coach, please indicate your interest on the registration form. If you have questions about the program, please email swdirector9-12@wayzatabasketball.org. 

Sunday, Dec 11 and 18
Team Scrimmages at Wayzata High School, Gyms TBD

9th grade:      3 pm to 5 pm
10th grade:   10 am to 11:30 am
11th grade:   11 am to 3 pm
12th grade :  11:30 am to 1 pm 

SOUTHWEST LEAGUE INFORMATION

Southwest 9-12th Grade: This is a recreational league with game play rules that promote equal playing time. Schools typically participating in this program are Wayzata, Hopkins, Edina, and Minnetonka.

** Practice and game schedules are not available until after registration closes and teams are formed. We do not know how many teams there will be until this is done and are unable to make schedules until we have that information. Thank you.

Number of Teams, Players per Team, and Team Makeup:

The number of teams in each grade level will be determined by the number of players who register (paid registration). Space may be limited, and therefore the number of teams limited, based upon the determination of both leagues. Each team will generally have between 8 and 10 players. 

Playing Time:

This is an equal playing time league enforced by league rules and the use of “equal play scoresheets” at all games. However, playing time may be reduced for a player based upon attendance at practices and/or games, attentiveness during practice, and disciplinary issues.

Player Commitment:

Players are expected to attend all practices and games. Parents should make every effort to ensure this. WBBA understands that occasional conflicts may arise due to religious, educational, health, or family matters. A paid registration is required prior to participation in any practices or games – no pay, no play.

Player Evaluations:  

There are no evaluations or tryouts for SW 9-12. Teams are formed via a serpentine draft by selected coaches. Players past basketball experience such as previous high school or travel participation and # years of SW or organized basketball is a basis for skill level consideration. Teams will have a head coach and one assistant coach (or co-coach). The only play-with requests that will be considered will be with the coaches and their sons, and sibling sets within a grade. NO OTHER PLAY-WITH REQUESTS WILL BE CONSIDERED.

Coach Selection:

WBBA coaches are volunteers (often parents) giving of their time and energy. WBBA provides an equal opportunity to anyone who would like to coach a team. A good understanding of basketball plus good organizational and communication skills are needed. Teams may have a head coach and one assistant coach (or co-coach). A criminal background check will be required of all head and assistant coaches prior to participation in practices/games. 

Practices: Practices will begin in December.

There is generally one practice per week. Possibility of teams sharing gyms if lack of available court time dictates. Practices generally last between 75 and 90 minutes each, and may occur any night Monday through Friday. Players should arrive to practices 5-10 minutes prior (a coach must be present as well). Players who cannot attend a practice due to a conflict are expected to contact their coach in advance. Practice schedules will be communicated by coaches and also posted on the WBBA website.

Games:

There is generally one regular league game on Sundays starting in January. Games may be home or away. Away games involve travel to other communities participating in the league (e.g. Hopkins, Edina, etc.). There may be additional games on a limited basis if gyms are available. These additional games do not count in the official league standings but will be used to break ties for the purpose of seeding teams at the end of season league tournament. Players should arrive to games 15-30 minutes prior based upon the preference of the coach. Players who cannot attend a game due to a conflict are expected to contact their coach in advance. League game schedules and rules will be posted on WBBA website prior to the start of games. SW 9-12 will have preseason scrimmages on Sundays in December at Wayzata High School.

End of Season League Tournament:

An end of season tournament is held in March. There may be multiple brackets (e.g. A, B, C) due to the number of teams and based upon team records.