Try Out Information

TryOut and Registration Information

TRYOUT INFORMATION  FOR 

FALL/WINTER 2024-2025 

Date & Times for "To-Be" Grade Level & Tryout Results: 

If you are currently in 5th Grade you would be registering for 6th Grade.

Dates & Times are subject to change due to any conflicts that may occur at one of these locations. The email registered will be used to notify of any changes.

Grades: 3rd-8th grades

Attendance:  Parents are allowed to stay, but will be asked to stay in hallway during tryouts. This allows for the players to be focused on the drills and instructions of the development team for optimal performance. Incoming 3rd grade parents are allowed to observe tryouts.

Where: Tryouts will be held at either Westside High School or Westside Middle School.

Tryout Fee: There is no fee for tryouts;

Fall/Winter Setup/Fee's: There is a $200 non-refundable fee payable within 5 days of your player being selected to the club for the Fall/Winter Season. This fee will go towards the balance for the overall Club fee for the season. Club fees are subject to change:

2nd Grade Girls and Boys $325

3rd Grade Girls and Boys $325

4th Grade Girls and Boys $400 4 Tournaments

5th Grade Girls and Boys $400 4 Tournaments

6th Grade Girls and Boys $400 4 Tournaments

7th Grade Girls and Boys $450 6 Tournaments

8th Grade Girls and Boys $450 6 Tournaments

ALL PAYMENTS WILL BE MADE THROUGH TEAMSNAP. 

Uniforms, practice jerseys and backpack are not included in the fee's.

These can be purchased at our fitting. Fitting will be scheduled after tryouts.

Important Info & FAQ's:

• Team Assignments

  • Players will initially be assigned to their grade level when making the program.

  • Grade level coaches will conduct workouts through out the summer and fall to create leveled teams. We will have players placed based on ability level by September 1st. 

  • Summer fee's are different than fall and winter dues.

  • If a player elects to not do any summer activities, the player is guaranteed a spot on a team for the Fall & Winter Season.

  • While we do not foresee many changes to team assignments to start Fall. As a club we do need to reserve the right to re-evaluate any and all development of a player that may occur over the summer. This evaluation also helps with any attrition to the club or new players to the club that may occur and help us maintain the best "FIT" as we enter the Fall season.

  • During the 1st week of Fall practices, the development team and any other evaluators selected may evaluate the players and if necessary make roster changes to ensure the proper "FIT" for each player and the proper setups for teams as they enter the Fall season.

  • The club also reserves the right to evaluate the development of a player during the Fall season that may require a better "FIT" for the Winter Season and make any necessary changes.

  • The Warrior Development team will be involved in this process and where necessary the Warrior Director will make any final decisions.

• • Practices: 2nd and 3rd Grade Teams will Practice once a week. 4th - 8th Grade will Practice twice a week.

• • League/Tournaments: 

  2nd/3rd Grade Teams will play OSA Pella League and their end of session tournaments.

                  4th-8th Grade Teams will play OSA Pella League and their end of session tournaments.

Black and Red Teams will play OSA.

White and Great Teams will play Conqueror

Girls teams will have a choice between Conqueror and OSA Pella League

                  4th-8th Grade Teams will also have the ability to add additional tournaments to their budget.

• "FIT":

  • It is imperative to make every attempt to not focus too much on the label of RED/BLACK/WHITE and GREY.  Based on the progress and development of the team, some teams may find themselves playing in the same divisions for league and tournament play. Team assignments are fluid and are not based solely on tryouts; but also with any feedback provided on the player development, effort, skill level, attitude, attendance, and when able performance from prior season play. Players are always being evaluated for future considerations and the best "FIT".

The concept of "FIT" is something we as a club strive for to make sure players are on a team where their current skillset are appropriate and will develop at a rate for their ability. All kids develop and learn differently, so embracing the "FIT" mindset and helping to make the experience the best for them helps with the players continued development.

For instance: A player that is not ready or struggles with a certain skillset needed for higher level play will see their playing time affected because that level is not in line with their development. In these instances the growth of the player more often than not will be delayed and frustration from player and parent starts to increase, their lack of fun also increases, and the love for the game diminishes. We do not want that experience for any player.

On the other side: If a player is playing at a level where they are not challenged, this too delays their potential development and leads to an unenjoyable experience for everyone.

Another reason why "FIT" based on their skillset and player attributes for the respective team is key and a heavy influence for team assignments and any possible movement that may be implemented.

• Will we know what team we are after tryouts?

  • Yes, our intention is to get results posted in the following days after the tryout.

• Who will be our coach?

  • Depending on the grade, most coaches are volunteers and are placed based on team assignment during tryouts. Jr Warrior director has final say on coach placement.

• What Grade Level Do I sign up for?

  • Tryout grades are for the grade your son/daughter will be going into for the next school year. Not their current grade.

• Do I have to register before hand?

  • Pre-tryout registration is strongly encouraged to help make tryouts and team placement a smooth process.

• Do I have to use Team Snap?

  • Yes, the registration link will require you to sign up free with Team Snap, the official communication tool used by the Jr. Warriors. If you already have a Team Snap account, simply sign up with that email and password.

• What do I need to bring to tryouts?

  • Please bring a water bottle to tryouts.

• How do we know if tryouts change?

  • The weather in Nebraska during March can be interesting, If a date or time should change, you will be informed via the Jr. Warrior Website and through email.

• I am interested in helping to coach, what do I do next?

  • Please reach out to RJ for more information, juniorwarriorsbasketball66@gmail.com