Boys and girls will have the opportunity to participate on a St. Michael school team against other 4th and/or 5th graders. We will participate in the SSYO Conference. All league games will take place on Saturdays. However, there may be games during the week. Depending on the number of players, teams will be equally divided. In fourth grade the playing time is equally divided. In fifth grade the playing time is equally divided in league play, but not in tournament play; however, no player shall sit out for an entire tournament. Teams will have a minimum of 2 practices per week, either at St. Michael or at one of the local public schools in Prior Lake. There will be a minimum of 13 and a maximum of 20 games for the school team.
The players who participate on the school teams will also have the opportunity to participate on a St. Michael traveling basketball team. Depending on the number of interested players, there may be tryouts to fill the 10-12 spots on the team. Participants in the tryouts will be evaluated by one outside evaluator (typically a Prior Lake High School coach) and the athletic director of St. Michael. In the event that there is a large number of participants, the players will be split into two different teams based on ability. This is contingent on there being enough players, coaches, and different ability levels within the league so the teams will not play against each other.
If selected to play for the traveling team, your child will have one additional practice each week. Playing time for the tournament team is not equal; however no player shall sit out for an entire tournament. These teams will participate in catholic school tournaments, community travel tournaments that do not allow all-star teams, or MYAS Super Savers on weekends when they do not have league games but school play will take precedence over the traveling team. The coach of the traveling team will be selected from the coaches of the school and will be determined before the start of the season so that all families and coaches can be informed.
Each team will need a team parent who will be responsible for communicating with the parents regarding the schedule of practices and games, and any tournaments and any changes. This person will also be in charge of disseminating information regarding locations and directions to games. All of this information will be made available by the athletic director.
Sixth Grade:
Boys and girls will have the opportunity to participate on a St. Michael school team against other 6th graders. We will participate in Metro League sponsored by MYAS and other area schools from the Tri-County Conference and SSYO Conference. School teams which enter the Metro League will play games on Saturdays. There will be approximately 5 weekends Boys and girls will have the opportunity to participate on a St. Michael school team against other 6th graders. We will participate in SSYO Conference. All league games will take place on Saturdays. However, there may be games during the week. In sixth grade playing time is equally divided as possible in league games. Teams will have a minimum of 2 practices per week, either at St. Michael or at one of the local public schools in Prior Lake. There will be a minimum of 13 and a maximum of 20 games for the school team.
These players who participate on the school teams will also have the opportunity to participate on a St. Michael traveling basketball team. Depending on the number of interested players, there may be tryouts to fill the 10-12 spots on the team. Participants in the tryouts will be evaluated by one outside evaluator (typically a Prior Lake High School coach) and the athletic director of St. Michael. In the event that there is a large number of participants, the players will be split into two different teams based on ability. This is contingent on there being enough players, coaches, and different ability levels within the league so the teams will not play against each other.
If selected to play for the traveling team, your child will have one additional practice each week. In sixth grade, playing time for the tournament team is not equal; however no player shall sit out for an entire tournament. It will depend on the skills of the individual player and the level of competition of the opposition. Playing time will also be affected due to attendance and cooperation at practice, attitude toward the team, dedication to the sport, and violations of the player’s code of conduct and grades and school discipline. These teams will participate in catholic school tournaments, community travel tournaments that do not allow all-star teams, or MYAS Super Savers on weekends when they do not have league games but school play will take precedence over the traveling team. Tournaments will be determined at the time that teams are formed.
Each team will need a team parent who will be responsible for communicating with the parents regarding the schedule of practices and games and any changes. This person will also be in charge of disseminating information regarding locations and directions to games. All of this information will be made available by the athletic director.
Seventh Grade:
Boys and girls will have the opportunity to participate on a St. Michael school team against other 7th graders. We will participate in the SSYO Conference. In seventh grade playing time is equally divided as much as possible. Teams will have a minimum of 2 practices per week, either at St. Michael or at one of the local public schools in Prior Lake. There will be a minimum of 13 and a maximum of 20 games for the school team.
These players who participate on the school teams will also have the opportunity to participate on a St. Michael traveling basketball team. Depending on the number of interested players, there may be tryouts to fill the 10-12 spots on the team. Participants in the tryouts will be evaluated by one outside evaluator (typically a Prior Lake High School coach) and the athletic director of St. Michael. In the event that there are a large number of participants, the players will be split into two different teams based on ability. This is contingent on there being enough players, coaches, and different ability levels within the league so the teams will not play against each other.
If selected to play for the traveling team, your child will have one additional practice each week. In seventh grade, playing time for the tournament is not equal; however no player shall sit out for an entire tournament. It will depend on the skills of the individual player and the level of competition of the opposition. Playing time will also be affected due to attendance and cooperation at practice, attitude towards the team, dedication to the sport, and violations of the player’s code of conduct and grades and school discipline. These teams will participate in catholic school tournaments, community travel tournaments that do not allow all-star teams, or MYAS Super Savers on weekends when they do not have league games but school play will take precedence over the traveling team. Tournaments will be determined at the time that teams are formed.
Each team will need a team parent who will be responsible for communicating with the parents regarding the schedule of practices and games and any changes. This person will also be in charge of disseminating information regarding locations and directions to games. All of this information will be made available by the athletic director.
Eighth Grade:
Boys and girls will have the opportunity to participate on a St. Michael school team against other 8th graders. We will participate in the SSYO Conference. In eighth grade, playing time is not equal. This includes Tri-County Conference games and tournament games. Teams will have a minimum of 2 practices per week, either at St. Michael or at one of the local public schools in Prior Lake. In addition, they will participate in the Blues Classic sponsored by St. Michael. This event will take place on the second weekend of December. There will be a minimum of 13 and a maximum of 20 games for the school team.
These players who participate on the school teams will also have the opportunity to participate on a St. Michael traveling basketball team. Depending on the number of interested players, there may be tryouts to fill the 10-12 spots on the team. Participants in the tryouts will be evaluated by one outside evaluator (typically a Prior Lake High School coach) and the athletic director of St. Michael. In the event that there is a large number of participants, the players will be split into two different teams based on ability. This is contingent on there being enough players, coaches, and different ability levels within the league so the teams will not play against each other.
If selected to play for the traveling team, your child will have one additional practice each week. In eighth grade, playing time for the tournament team is not equal; however no player shall sit out for an entire tournament. It will depend on the skills of the individual player and the level of competition of the opposition. Playing time will also be affected due to attendance and cooperation at practice, attitude toward the team, dedication to the sport, and violations of the player’s code of conduct and grades and school discipline. These teams will participate in catholic school tournaments, community travel tournaments that do not allow all-star teams, or MYAS Super Savers on weekends when they do not have league games but school play will take precedence over the traveling team. Tournaments will be determined at the time that teams are formed.
Each team will need a team parent who will be responsible for communicating with the parents regarding the schedule of practices and games and any changes. This person will also be in charge of disseminating information regarding locations and directions to games. All of this information will be made available by the athletic director.
