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Program Information!
The AEYBA provides a competitive playing environment for all of its players. We consider our “Team” to include players, coaches and parents. Before you commit to any one of these roles, we urge you to review the Team Expectations below. You should become a member of the AEYBA Team only if you are able to make the commitment expected by the AEYBA. Our past experience has proven that those unwilling to make the commitment do not have a positive experience, while those willing to make the expected commitment have a very positive experience.
We have been asked repeatedly how the AEYBA Program works: How do we play with different teams each week? How do we divide teams? Why don’t we play our “A” team every week? Why do you have different coaches? The Team Expectations below provide some basic information regarding the AEYBA program.
The following link (Program Expectations- PDF format) provides more detailed information and defines more completely, the serious commitment necessary for successful participation in the AEYBA Program. Click to download the most recent Adobe Reader.
Practices
All players are expected to be at all practices and games.
Practices are twice each week for at least 1½ hours.
Playing time at every level is dependent upon effort in practice.
We practice an entire grade at the same time.
Fees
Membership fee of $50 and purchase of raffle tickets of $100. Contact us if you require financial assistance or payment terms.
In addition, all parents are required to volunteer time at fundraisers & tournaments sponsored by AEYBA. Four (4) hours per player is required.
Lost uniforms require a $25 payment.
Fundraising
As a non-profit organization, AEYBA relies solely on contributions to support its activities. There are 4 primary ways that the organization raises money.
Player Fees: Each player is expected to pay an annual fee of $50 to help defray the cost of uniforms and team supplies. Contact a Board member regarding financial assistance.
Tournaments: AEYBA hosts up to four tournaments each year for girls and boys teams in two different age groups (typically, 4th-6th Grade and 7th & 8th Grade). Proceeds from entry fees and concessions go toward various AEYBA expenses. Parent volunteers are encouraged to check with their team's coaches.
Annual Raffle: Each year, AEYBA players are asked to sell a minimum of 2 raffle tickets ($50 ea.). These tickets qualify purchasers to win a variety of prizes that are raffled at the Annual AEYBA Fundraising Party.
Each ticket entitles the purchaser to attend the party with one guest, and covers the cost of all food, beverages and door prizes. Major prizes typically include plasma screen TV's, and several cash prizes. In 2007, over $6,000 worth of cash and prizes were given away. The party is traditionally held in March.
Corporate/Personal Donations: Through the generosity of local businesses and individuals, AEYBA has been the beneficiary of thousands of dollars in charitable donations and numerous donations of goods and services in support of AEYBA activities.
Tryouts
AEYBA wants to support every child that is interested in basketball. To that extent, we do not hold tryouts unless the number of participants exceeds the coach/player ratio we try to maintain.
In the unfortunate event we cannot accept all who register, tryouts will be held so that we can maintain the quality of instruction we have worked hard at obtaining.
Tryout dates will be posted if tryouts are required and the dates are established. Again, registration results will dictate the need for tryouts.
Registration
AEYBA
c/o Bob Hein
1434 East Gunn Street
Appleton, WI 54915
NBA.com
Player/Parent Open Night
Need to find out more about the AEYBA program and/or wish to register? We will be holding informational meetings for girls and boys on the following dates.
Girls: October
Boys:
3rd - 6th grade October
7th - 8th grade December
All meetings will be held from 6:30pm - 7:30pm at the Appleton East High School.
