St Louis Park Basketball Association

Below is our COVID Mitigation Plan for the 2021-22 season. It is simplified from last year, but continues to lean heavily on guidelines set forth by the St. Louis Park School District, the Minnesota Department of Health, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Note: this document will be updated as new guidelines and recommendations are released.)

Out of an abundance of caution, we've sadly cancelled our October 14th Season Kickoff Event for this year. We'll be sharing season information via email in the coming weeks. Practices start the week of 10/24!

A few quick notes as you review the teams below:

• Traveling basketball is a competitive environment, and multiple factors are considered when placing players on certain teams: tryout evaluations, prior-year feedback from coaches (if applicable), size and athleticism, and the position needs of each team.
• Coaches for each team will be finalized and announced in the coming weeks. Coaches will likely reach out to each team directly via email.
• Practices are tentatively slated to begin the week of 10/24. In general, you can plan on two practices per week.
• The tournament schedule for the season is also being finalized, but the first tournament of the season will likely be the weekend of 11/13 and 11/14. For most teams, a tournament the following weekend – 11/20 and 11/21 – is also scheduled.

See below for the schedule and information about player evaluations for the 2021-2022 season.

• Saturday, 9/18: 10:30-12:15 – 3rd grade – SLP High School Activity Center (enter on south side of building; player will exit on west side of activity center)
• Saturday, 9/18: 10:30-12:15 – 4th grade – SLP High School Activity Center (enter on south side of building; player will exit on west side of activity center)
• Saturday, 9/18: 12:30-2:30 – 5th grade – SLP High School Activity Center (enter on south side of building; player will exit on west side of activity center)
• Saturday, 9/18: 12:30-2:30 – 6th grade – SLP High School Activity Center (enter on south side of building; player will exit on west side of activity center)
• Monday, 9/20: 6:30-8:30 – 7th grade – SLP Middle School
• Monday, 9/20: 6:30-8:30 – 8th grade – SLP Middle School

Important details:

• You must be registered to try out for traveling basketball.
• Plan to arrive 15 minutes early to get checked-in.
• If a player is exhibiting ANY symptoms of COVID-19, he should stay home.
• Per instructions from the St. Louis Park School District, masks are to be worn by everyone who enters the building. As of right now, players will be allowed to remove their masks (should they so choose) after gearing up and prior to stepping on the floor. If we receive further direction or instructions, families will be notified via email prior to the day of evaluations.
• Coaches, evaluators, and volunteers will wear masks at all times.
• Players should bring their own water bottles.
• Players should not bring their own basketballs.
• Please bring your volunteer check for $200. This check will be held as we determine what if any parent volunteer needs we have this year. Checks should be made out to SLPBTBA.
• The evaluations are designed to determine a player’s ability and readiness for traveling basketball. As in past years, it is possible that not all players are placed on a team, either due to current ability level or insufficient numbers for a team.
• Teams will be announced between Sunday, September 26 and Saturday, October 2.  

Registration for the 2021-2022 basketball season is now open!

We’re excited to get back in the gym and gear up for the upcoming season. We are currently in the process of registering for tournaments, with the goal of securing 11 tournaments for 5th-8th grades, 10 tournaments for 4th grade, and 7 tournaments for our 3rd grade team.

Player evaluations are tentatively scheduled for mid-September and our all-team Season Kickoff and practices are slated for late October. The season typically runs through early March (depending on grade level).

As always, we are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all our players, coaches, and volunteers.  We’re closely watching the continuing evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic and will follow the best recommendations from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as the St. Louis Park School District. We will adjust our health protocols for the season as necessary over time.

Our main registration page and FAQ page provide much more information on the season. Questions can be directed to registration@stlouisparkbasketball.com. We're looking forward to seeing your son on the court in October!