Tryouts will be in July of each year. Exact dates will be announced closer to the conclusion of the current club season.
We strive to put 10 athletes on each roster to give ample amount of playing time while also ensuring coaches have options of lineups. We try our hardest to never go above 11 on any individual roster for the regular season.
We will have 9 tournaments scheduled for our teams. The tentative tournament schedule can be found on the tournaments page.
With the amount of great competition and opportunity we are fortunate to have in our state, most tournaments we participate in will be within the state of Florida. They may require, on average, 1.5 hours of driving time from our home gym. This can include Tampa, Orlando, Ocala, and Gainesville. We will also be having one out of state tournament that is TBD.
We know that out of state tournaments are a large cost that is not included in season fees. Due to this fact and that we try to limit additional costs for families, we will be traveling to only one out of state tournament this season for select teams.
We understand that family schedules can be busy, and conflicts may arise. If a parent can’t attend a tournament, we encourage families to consider allowing their athlete to travel with a trusted teammate’s family for the weekend.
If that’s not possible, please notify your coach as early as possible so the team can adjust lineups and prepare accordingly.
Practices are held typically either from 5:30-7:30 pm or 7:30-9:30 pm. They are held on either Monday/Wednesdays, Tuesday/Fridays, or Tuesday/Thursdays.
Days and times are determined based on gym availability, coaches availability, tournament schedule, and other teams’ schedules. Practices may be held at either of our facilities, New Hope or East Point.
While we encourage parents to attend practices and be a part of their athlete’s journey, we also want to ensure that every athlete has a focused and supportive environment to learn, grow, and take risks.
To protect this space, we kindly ask that parents refrain from distracting athletes during practice, including during water breaks. Athletes are expected to remain engaged from the moment they step onto the court until they are officially dismissed by their coaches.
Your support from the sidelines means the world, and helping us maintain a focused training environment is a key part of your athlete’s development.
While we do our best to maintain a consistent practice schedule, occasional adjustments may be necessary—especially around three-day tournaments or to accommodate travel logistics.
Most changes will be communicated well in advance, but there may be rare instances of last-minute updates due to factors beyond our control, such as changes in gym availability. all changes will be communicated via the team BAND.
Our goal is to maintain low costs compared to clubs in the Tampa Bay area to better serve the community and give more athletes opportunities to compete at a higher level. To do this, we have two levels of teams.
Our Blue (regional) level teams have a season tuition of $3500, while our Smack and Navy (national) level teams have a season tuition of $3850. (Our 14 Navy team has a season tuition of $3700 as the team has ultimately decided not to travel to DC.)
Yes, our goal is to get your athlete in the gym. We work with families to provide payment plan options. If our standard payment plan option does not fit your needs we may give additional options on a case-by-case basis. These decisions will be made when signing our financial agreement.
Given that we travel outside of Tampa, additional expenses may include gas/flights, hotel stays, food, tournament entry for spectators, etc. Families find that carpooling, sharing rooms, and snack bags help minimize these costs.
We have one team per age group for 13u – 18u, that are all considered either “BLUE” or “NAVY” based on tournament schedule and skill level. We have two teams per age group for 16u – 18u, the upper team being designated as “SMACK.”
Team placements will be based on skill level and overall fit, with the goal of placing each athlete in the best environment to grow, compete, and succeed.
While teams are tiered based on age and skill, most teams will participate in the same tournament events, often competing in different divisions suited to their level. This allows our club to travel and grow together while ensuring appropriate and competitive play for every team.
