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	Run and Jump Clinic - True Performance

Girls Travel Program 2009-10

Program Summary

UPDATE: The Travel tryouts for the all Girls teams aged 10 through 14 have now been completed. All participants should have been contacted; if you have not been contacted, contact Kate Sciorra at katewing33@gmail.com.

In our Winter program, CYA offers those players with a higher skill level an opportunity to participate in the county-wide Fairfax County Youth Basketball League (commonly known as Travel or Select). Travel coaches are re-selected each summer through an interview procress. During tryouts held in early October, the coaches select 10-11 players per team from among all those who participate in at least 2 tryouts. The number of teams per age group is determined by the talent available at tryouts (with a maximum of 3 teams per age group). Practice begins as soon as the teams are selected. This program requires a greater time commitment from participants for practice (2-3 hours per week) and games (1-2 per week); most games are played at gyms across Fairfax County (often outside the Chantilly area) and in Falls Church, Arlington, or Alexandria.

Girls programs are offered at the ages of 10 and under, 11 and under, 12 and under, and 14 and under (note that the Girls 14 and under league is predominantly 8th graders). The placement of players is generally determined by their age as of 1 October, with two grade exceptions allowed per team. In addition, all CYA players must reside in Fairfax County and, by FCYBL rules, are limited to our allocated zip codes (22033, 20151, 20171, 22124, and 20120), with 2 zip code exceptions allowed per team.

Age is determined by the player’s age as of October 1st 2009. For example, a player who is 11 as of 11:59 PM on September 30th would normally try out for the 11 and under team. However, each team is allowed a maximum of 2 age exceptions for those players who are older than others in their grade (for example, a player who is 12 as of 11:59 PM on Sept. 30th but in 6th grade could try out for the 11 and under team).

Note that FCYBL also strictly limits the number of players aged 9 years and below who can be selected to the 10 and under teams. For that reason, a separate tryout will be held for 4th graders prior to the Girls 10 and under tryouts; at this 4th grade tryout, a limited number of players will then be invited to participate in the 10 and under tryouts.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Online registration will begin on September 15, 2009 (accessed through the link in the top left corner of the main CYA web page, www.chantillyyouth.org). In addition, there will be at least one walk-in registration at Chantilly HS (cafeteria) in September on a date to be announced. The registration deadline for Travel basketball is October 1st in order for CYA to conduct tryouts and select the teams the first two weeks of October. After October 1st, individuals can still try out for Travel teams by attending at least 2 of the tryouts but they will have to register for House. All those trying out for Travel must be registered for either House or Travel by the second night of tryouts for their age-level. If a player does not make a Travel team, they will automatically be moved to the House program.

The basic registration fee is $135.50. In addition, Travel players pay a $50.00 supplemental fee after they are selected to a team--this covers the extra gym space in the Fall and Winter. Anyone in grades 8 and below who registers after October 18th will pay a $25.00 late fee.

Travel Program 2008-09

Frequently asked questions

Please check the Frequently Asked Questions here to find out more about the Travel program. Answers to the following questions can be accessed by clicking Continue below.

1. What is the difference between House and Travel basketball?
2. 12. How are the Travel teams selected?
3. How do I sign up for CYA Travel Basketball?
4. What is the cost to register?
5. I want to register online but do not want to pay by credit card. What should I do?
6. How old does my child have to be to play CYA Travel Basketball?
7. Are there any residency requirements to play CYA Travel Basketball?
8. When does registration start and end?
9. When and where are the tryouts held?
10. When does the season start and end?
11. When and where are Travel practices held?
12. Where and when are the Travel games held?
13. My child tried out for Travel basketball but was not selected. What happens now?
14. How are the Travel coaches selected?
15. My child wants to play for a particular coach. Can this be done?
16. How many Travel teams does CYA have at each age/gender level?
17. How is it determined how many Division 1 and how many Division 2 Travel teams CYA will field at a given age group?
18. How are kids notified as to whom has been selected for the Travel teams?
19. Some kids who tried out for Travel basketball have been notified but my child has not. What should I do?
20. Is there a minimum playing time rule for Travel basketball?
21. How can I find out where my child’s games are being held and when?
22. How can I check on game scores and standings?
23. How are the assistant coaches selected?
24. My child’s coach says he/she needs volunteers to serve as a building director. What is a building director and how do I become one?
25. My son or daughter plays another sport in the Fall? What do I do about conflicts with the Travel teams tryouts or practices?
26. If I have questions about my child’s team or the Travel program, whom can I ask?

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Basketball Run and Jump Clinic

True Performance - New Lower Rate

True Performance and CYA Basketball have worked to put together a "run and jump" clinic designed to improve the stamina and physical performance of athletes participating in youth basketball. This clinic will begin on August 31st and run through November 7th on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

What: Performance training emphasizing vertical jump, speed, power and strength

When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-6 PM for ages 8-11, 6:30-8 PM for ages 12-15

Where: Hoop Magic Sports Academy

Cost: $125 per month per athlete for ages 8-11, $188 per month for ages 12-15

Registration: Online at www.TrueAP.com or in person at first session. Use promotion code CYA.

IMPORTANT: This clinic emphasizes the improvement of physical skills and strength needed to be a top basketball player. It does not focus on technical basketball skills such as shooting, ball handling, defense, etc.

Please understand that this clinic is run by a private for profit organization (True Performance) and not by CYA. Participation by CYA athletes is strictly voluntary.

For a flyer, please download the PDF file on the left side of this page or click here: True Performance clinic.