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Travel Basketball Information

2023 Boys Travel Basketball Tryouts

This year's travel basketball tryouts will be held starting November 5th

Tryout Details
Players are expected to attend both sessions.  Players should wear a reversible, numbered rec basketball jersey to each tryout session, and bring their own basketball.  If a player does not have a jersey, one will be provided for use during the tryout, however the supply is limited.  Parents are asked to attend a brief introductory meeting to get an overview on the program. 

Other Important Information:

  • Pre-registration is required for all participants and is available via: Mandatory Pre-Registration Form
  • All parents are requested to review the Parent Code of Conduct prior to completing registration.  Practices will start following team announcements in preparation for league play on or around December 1st.
  • All Travel Basketball players in 4th through 6th grades are required to participate in the Recreation Basketball Program conducted by the USCAA.  Registration for Recreation Basketball is anticipated to be open starting in November for the season starting in early January and continuing into the first week of March.
  • While the program budget has yet to be finalized, fees are estimated to be approximately $200-250/player.  This cost is separate and in addition to costs for the Recreation Program mentioned above.

Tryout Schedule

Sunday, November 5th at Upper St. Clair High School
12:15-1:30: 8th Grade Tryout #1, includes parent meeting at 12:15
1:45-3:00: 7th Grade  Tryout #1,includes parent meeting at 1:45
3:15-4:30: 6th Grade Tryout #1, includes parent meeting at 3:15
4:45-6:00: 5th Grade Tryout #1, includes parent meeting at 4:45

Tuesday, November 7th at Eisenhower Elementary School
6:15-7:30: 6th Grade Tryout #2
7:45-9:00: 8th Grade Tryout #2

Thursday, November 9th at Fort Couch Middle School
6:15-7:30: 5th Grade Tryout #2
7:45-9:00: 7th Grade Tryout #2

Sunday, November 12th at Upper St. Clair High School
12:15-1:45: 3rd Grade Tryout, includes parent meeting at 12:15
2:00-3:30: 4th Grade Tryout, includes parent meeting at 2:00

Reminders and Links:

Please remember to review and complete each of the following registration/participation requirements:

Teams are anticipated to be announced by November 15th and will begin practices the following week.

Any questions can be directed to the USC Boys Basketball Commissioners at BoysBasketball@uscaasports.org


Rec Basketball Information

REC BASKETBALL REGISTRATION WILL OPEN BEFORE THE END OF NOVEMBER

2023-24 USC Recreation Basketball Information


Panther Families,

Season will begin in January 2024 and this year registration will be completed through the USCAA (www.uscaasports.org)

1st/2nd Grade Coed Basketball

3rd/4th Grade Boys Basketball

3rd/4th Grade Girls Basketball

5th/6th Grade Boys Basketball

5th/6th Grade Girls Basketball

High School Boys Basketball (Limited to the first 120 players to register)


Travel Basketball Registration Listing

2024 USCAA BOYS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS

Dear Coaches:                                                                                         
Attached you will find an Application Form and Rules of Eligibility for the 32nd annual Upper St. Clair Athletic Association’s Boys Basketball Tournament to be held as follows:

5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Grade “A” Tournament
Wednesday, January 17th through Sunday, January 28th
5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Grade “B” Tournament
Wednesday, January 17th through Sunday, January 28th
3rd and 4th Grade Open Tournament 
Wednesday, February 28th through Sunday, March 3rd


All age groups will start at the same time and all divisions will have the championship games completed by the final day of the tournament. Below are some tournament specifics:
  •   Entry fee for all grade levels is $275 per team.  
Registration inquiries should be directed as follows:
Phone: Mike McKenzie-412.736.8664
Checks should be made payable to the USCAA and sent to: Venmo @UCSAA
Mike McKenzie
2593 Siesta Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
  • Round robin for all age groups.  
  • Guaranteed 3 games.
  • We encourage you to get your application and payment in as soon as possible.  
 
  • Only teams sponsored by local townships or school programs will be welcome. Teams formed and organized only by parents will not be accepted into the tournament. The same holds true for AAU and/or All-Star teams where players come from more than one township.
  • We encourage you to enter your team in the correct tournament. Purposely putting an “A” team in a “B” tournament will do nothing but ruin the competitive nature of the games and defeat the tournament’s purpose. It will also jeopardize future teams from your school district participating in the tournament.
  • The final decision for placement of the team will be made by the Tournament Director. Placement should be consistent with your regular season placement – teams that have participated as A teams, or are made up primarily of players who participated on A teams, will not be permitted to enter the B tournament.
  • Teams that do not comply may be removed from the tournament at any time prior to the conclusion of the Championship Game and no refund will be provided. Additionally, it will jeopardize future participation for teams from that community or school district.
  • Team roster forms are also included here and should be sent in with the application. Coaches must be able to produce copies of birth certificates if requested. Failure to supply them immediately will result in the game being forfeited. Once the tournament begins, there can be no roster changes. 
  • No player may participate on more than one team in any of the annual Upper St. Clair tournaments regardless of classification.  
  • Weather delays and cancellations are possible. The tournament schedule may be reduced or altered to assure completion of the tournament. All efforts will be made to complete the tournament. Upper St. Clair is not responsible for forfeits by other organizations.
  • The tournament committee will only reschedule games canceled due to inclement weather.  Additionally, the tournament committee has the right to alter schedules in the consolation rounds to avoid teams from playing repeat opponents or teams playing other teams from the same community or school district.
  •  Any coach, player or spectator from a participating team acting in an unruly fashion or moving onto the playing area will be asked to leave the premises immediately. Refusal to abide will result in forfeiture by his/her team with NO REFUND and it will jeopardize future participation for teams from that community or school district.
  •  We will provide two paid referees per game.
  • All players on the team must live in the SAME SCHOOL DISTRICT/ TOWNSHIP. 
Age restrictions as follows
8th grade – not have reached 15th birthday by 6-30-23
7th grade – not have reached 14th birthday by 6-30-23
6th grade – not have reached 13th birthday by 6-30-23
5th grade – not have reached 12th birthday by 6-30-23
4th grade – not have reached 11th birthday by 6-30-23
 
  • Players can play UP in grade but never DOWN in grade. Players on any A Team cannot participate on any B Team (unless prior approval has been given).
  • Awards are purchased based on a maximum of 10 players per team.
  • Team players and two coaches are admitted free for their games. All other spectators will be charged an entry fee. Tournament passes will be made available.
  •  Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase at the tournament site.
  • For further information, contact:
USCAA Boys Basketball Commissioners:
Jay Sukernek – (412) 334-0975  
Mike McKenzie – (412) 736-8664 


3rd Grade - OPEN Division

Registration closes on 01/07/2024 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 01/17/2024 to 01/28/2024
$275.00

4th Grade - OPEN Division

Registration closes on 01/07/2024 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 01/17/2024 to 01/28/2024
$275.00

5th Grade - A Division

Registration closes on 01/07/2024 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 01/17/2024 to 01/28/2024
$275.00

5th Grade - B Division

Registration closes on 01/07/2024 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 01/17/2024 to 01/28/2024
$275.00

6th Grade - A Division

Registration closes on 01/07/2024 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 01/17/2024 to 01/28/2024
$275.00

6th Grade - B Division

Registration closes on 01/07/2024 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 01/17/2024 to 01/28/2024
$275.00

7th Grade - A Division

Registration closes on 01/07/2024 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 01/17/2024 to 01/28/2024
$275.00

7th Grade - B Division

Registration closes on 01/07/2024 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 01/17/2024 to 01/28/2024
$275.00

8th Grade - A Division

Registration closes on 01/07/2024 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 01/17/2024 to 01/28/2024
$275.00

8th Grade - B Division

Registration closes on 01/07/2024 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 01/17/2024 to 01/28/2024
$275.00

Rec Basketball Registration Listing

2023-2024 Rec Basketball Registration

Divisions will include:

Coed: Grades 1-2 (Registration to open before the end of November, program to start January 2024)

Girls: Grades 3-6 (Registration to open before the end of November, program to start January 2024))

Boys: Grades 3-6 (Registration to open before the end of November, program to start January 2024)

Boys: High School (Registration open, program begins December 3rd)

Coed: 1st & 2nd Grade

Registration closes on 01/08/2024 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 12/15/2023 to 02/28/2024
$65.00

3rd & 4th Grade Boys

Registration closes on 01/08/2024 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 12/15/2023 to 02/28/2024
$85.00

3rd & 4th Grade Girls

Registration closes on 01/08/2024 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 12/15/2023 to 02/28/2024
$85.00

5th & 6th Grade Boys

Registration closes on 01/08/2024 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 12/15/2023 to 02/28/2024
$85.00

5th & 6th Grade Girls

Registration closes on 01/08/2024 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 12/15/2023 to 02/28/2024
$85.00

About the Program

The travel portion of the program provides players who have advanced skills and abilities the opportunity to participate in a competitive environment. Players will be evaluated at tryout sessions and rosters are limited. Some players may not be placed on a team. Travel basketball starts in 3rd grade and goes through 8th grade. Two travel teams are selected for each grade. Travel basketball teams participate in a league and in tournaments. The travel basketball season starts in November and runs through March. To qualify for travel basketball, in addition to other requirements, a player must register and participate fully in recreation basketball. 

Contact

Upper St. Clair Athletic Association

P.O. Box 12551 
Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania 15241

Email: [email protected]

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