Travel Program
Our travel basketball program is for girls interested in an increased level of play, competition, and dedication. Girls are committed to two mandatory practices a week and will play in ten tournaments during each season. Parents are required to complete 3 hours of volunteer time or pay a $200 fee per travel player.
2024-2025 REGISTRATION CLOSES ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH!
Ages
4th thru 8th grade travel teams will be created through a tryout process in September.
3rd grade travel teams will be created at the end of the rec season through a tryout process that takes place in early December. Registration for 3rd grade travel will open in November. Please note - 2nd graders are not permitted to play 3rd grade travel given the limited number of spots vs. number of interested participants.
When
4th thru 8th grade travel runs from early October through the end of February.
- Tryouts for 6-8th grade: 9/9, 9/10, 9/11 from 6:30-8:30pm at WHS.
- Tryouts for 4-5th grade: 9/16, 9/17, 9/19 from 6:30-8:30pm at WHS.
3rd grade travel starts in January and runs through March. Tryout date is 12/8 from 6-8 PM (subject to change).
Registration Fees
3rd grade travel: $215
4th-8th grade travel: $580
Practices
Teams practice at least 2 times a week for 1.5 to 2 hours at schools across the Wayzata district and neighboring area schools as needed.
Games
4th-8th grade teams will play 25-35 games over the course of the season with games taking place on weekends (sometimes Fridays). 3rd grade teams will play a shorter season following the conclusion of the rec season.
Jerseys & Equipment
Uniforms are not included in registration fee and cost approximately $100-$120.
Players must also provide their own basketball.
Extra Costs
Potential additional expenses during the season include:
- Hotel stays - usually optional, however all 5th-8th grade teams participate in a tournament in Rochester, MN which usually involves 1-2 nights of hotel
- Admission fees - some tournaments charge a fee for admission (usually $5-10 per person)
- Some teams may opt into additional tournaments during or at the end of the season - any fees associated would be incremental to WGBA registration fees
Eligibility
The Minnesota Youth Basketball Alliance (MYBA) has established team composition guidelines which designate school attendance as the primary factor when determining the association in which an athlete is eligible to participate. If your daughter attends one of the schools on the drop-down list below, she is eligible to participate for the WGBA.
Some exceptions exist. Athletes attending a private or charter school may choose one of the options listed below:
- Participate with the private/charter school that they attend.
- Participate with the traveling basketball association where the school is located.
- Participate with the traveling basketball association where the athlete resides.
All information on this page is subject to change. If you have any questions, please use the form below.
2024-25 4th-8th Travel
TRYOUT INFORMATION
Grades 6, 7, 8: Sept 9th, 10th, and 11th
Grades 4, 5: Sept 16th, 17th, and 19th
Location: Wayzata High School
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
All players will be required to provide proof of eligibility during the registration process by uploading an image of a current school-issued ID or document that lists the player's name, home address, and school that they attend. Wayzata students should provide a screenshot of their Skyward face sheet. This documentation can also be turned in at tryouts. Players will NOT be placed on a team unless eligibility to participate for the WGBA has been verified prior to the end of tryouts.
Travel registration fee is non-refundable. Players making a team and choosing not to play will lose entire registration fee.
2024-25 3rd Grade Travel
TRYOUT INFORMATION
December 8, 2024
Location: TBD
Time: TBD
All players will be required to provide proof of eligibility during the registration process by uploading an image of a current school-issued ID or document that lists the player's name, home address, and school that they attend. Wayzata students should provide a screenshot of their Skyward face sheet. This documentation can also be turned in at tryouts. Players will NOT be placed on a team unless eligibility to participate for the WGBA has been verified prior to the end of tryouts.
Travel registration fee is non-refundable. Players making a team and choosing not to play will lose entire registration fee.