COVID-19 Guidelines - Details can be found via this link: https://www.wayzatabasketball.org/covid-19
Refund Policy Update - In the event that a portion or the entire 20-21 season is cancelled or suspended, the WBBA will issue a prorated refund based on the WBBA costs incurred through the date of cancellation or suspension. The WBBA is a not for profit organization, which uses player registration fees to cover all expenses related to operating the House, Travel and Southwest basketball programs. These expenses include, but are not limited to, renting gym space, paying referees, buying uniforms, and registering for tournaments. Any refunded amounts will be program-specific and each family will be notified how much will be refunded and when payments will be issued after the WBBA conducts a thorough accounting of the incurred costs.
August 1 - Registration Opens
September 27 - Registration Ends
September 28 - Late Registration; fees go up an additional $25
October 1 - Final Registration Closes
Week of Nov 1 - Practices start
Nov 14 - Referee Clinic from 10-Noon, Wayzata High School (gyms 7 and 8)
Dec 4 - Games Start for grades 2-5
Dec 4 - Picture Day for House Teams
The 1st grade house league is designed to introduce the kids to the game of basketball, with an emphasis on teaching fundamental skills and team play. Having fun and exhibiting good sportsmanship are always the priorities.
League Coordinator: Kari Underwood, house1@wayzatabasketball.org
Season: 11/6/2021- 2/26/2022.
Practices: All 1st grade practices will be 45 minutes long, on Saturdays with start times varying between 8:00-2:00. The first part of the season the focus will be on developing basketball skills and building team skills. The second part of the season will consist of drills and introduction to 3 on 3.
Games: There will be no 5 on 5 games, just 3 on 3 games starting in January within the time frame of the 45 minute practice. There is NO season-ending tournament in 1st grade.
Coaches: House basketball does rely on volunteers for coaching. Please consider coaching and indicate it during registration if interested. At the beginning of the year coaches will be given examples of practice plans, as well as some drills they can use to help the kids develop their skills.
Team Formation: The 1st grade league does not have player evaluations and children are grouped by school when possible. Coaches and teams will be formed by Monday, October 18 with practices scheduled to start November 7. We will not take play-with requests.
Uniform: All players will receive a reversible jersey. Please indicate size in your registration.
The 2nd grade house league is designed to introduce the kids to the game of basketball, with an emphasis on teaching fundamental skills and team play. Having fun and exhibiting good sportsmanship are always the priorities.
League Coordinator: Kari Underwood, house1@wayzatabasketball.org
Season: Week of November 1 - February 26.
Practice Schedule: Practices start the week of November 1 and will take place one night a week, on random nights each week, for approximately 1 hour between 6-9 pm. Practice night requests are not accepted. An additional practice will be scheduled during the day on Saturdays November 6, 13 and 20 until games begin in December. Week night practices will be scheduled by the association through Sportsengine as the season progresses.
Games: Games will start December 4 and run through February 26. Games will be played 4v4 with referees monitoring game play and doing some teaching. There will be no 5 on 5 games for 2nd grade. Score will not be kept. Saturday game and practice schedule will be set at the start of the season by the association and entered into SportsEngine by the coach. There is NO season-ending tournament in 2nd grade.
Coaches: The Wayzata House basketball program relies on parent volunteers. Please consider volunteering to coach your child's team and indicate it on your child's registration. Head coaches will be provided sample coaching plans and drills in addition to a Wayzata coaches shirt.
Team Formation: There are no player evaluations for 2nd grade. Teams are grouped by school as much as possible and will be handled on a first come first serve basis, per registration submissions. Coaches and teams will be formed and notified of their rosters by Monday, October 18 with practices scheduled to start the week of November 1 for 2nd grade. Please see each grade's page for more details about the league, rules, etc.
Uniform: All players will receive a reversible jersey.
The 3rd grade house league is designed to introduce the kids to the game of basketball, with an emphasis on teaching fundamental skills and team play. Having fun and exhibiting good sportsmanship are always the priorities. Kids entering the 3rd grade House program come to the league with various levels of experience.
League Coordinator: Kari Underwood, house1@wayzatabasketball.org
Season: The season runs November 5 - March 5/6.
Practice Schedule: Practices start the week of November 1 and will take place one night a week, on a random night each week, for approximately 1 hour between 6-9 pm. Practice night requests are not accepted. An additional day-time practice will be scheduled on Saturdays November 6, 13 and 20.
Game Schedule: Games start Saturday, December 5 and run through February 27. Each team has one game a week and start time varies between 8-4 pm. Games will be played 5 on 5.
House Tournament: 3rd Graders will participate in an end of the year tournament. This is scheduled March 5-6. Seeding will be dependent upon standing in league play.
Coaches: The Wayzata House basketball program relies on parent volunteers. Please consider volunteering to coach your child's team and indicate it on your child's registration. Head coaches will be provided sample coaching plans and drills in addition to a Wayzata coaches shirt.
Team Formation: There are no player evaluations for 3rd grade. Teams are grouped by school as much as possible and will be handled on a first come first serve basis, per registrations. Play with requests will not be considered. Coaches and teams will be formed and notified of their rosters by Monday, October 18.
Uniform: All players will receive a reversible jersey.
Coaches and teams will be formed and notified of their rosters by October 18.
Coaches meeting and equipment pickup is October 21.
Practices start the week of November 2 and will take place one night a week, on random nights each week, between 6-9pm. Practice night requests are not accepted.
Games start Saturday December 5 and run through February 27. Each team has one game each week and it varies anytime between 8-4.
Photos will be Saturday December 5 prior to team's games at East Middle School.
End of year tournament is March 6-7.
All players will receive a reversible jersey.
Additional Info
1st-3rd Grades
League Coordinator: Kari Underwood, house1@wayzatabasketball.org
4th-5th Grades
League Coordinator: Todd Ullom, housedirector@wayzatabasketball.org
Participation
The number of teams in each grade level will be determined by the number of players who register (paid registration). The house league provides a roster spot for all registered players residing in the Wayzata School District who wish to play. For players residing outside of the Wayzata School District, those registrations will be handled on a case-by-case basis and will not preclude a Wayzata School District child from participating.
All WBBA teams and programs are organized based on grade levels. Our policy is that players must participate at their grade level. "Playing up" is not permitted without advance approval of the WBBA Board of Directors. Exceptions to this rule will be rare.
Violations to this policy may result in dismissal from the program without refund.
Play-with Requests
The only play-with requests that will be considered for the 2020-2021 will be with coaches and their sons, and sibling sets within a grade. No other play-with requests will be considered.
Coaching
If you or someone you know is interested in coaching, please indicate it during the registration process. The WBBA is dependent on head/assistant coaches, as well as team parents, to make the season a success. Please don't hesitate to apply. Assistance in structuring your season and practice plans will be offered if requested.