Minnesota Comets Tryout Information
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Session I Tryouts
Date:
March 21st, 2010
Location:
St. Cloud Whitney Center
Directions:
1529 Northway Dr, St Cloud, MN

  Girls 6th grade: 10am - 12pm
  Girls 7th grade: 10am - 12pm
  Girls 8th grade: 10am - 12pm

  Boys 6th Grade: 1pm - 3pm
  Boys 7th Grade:
1pm - 3pm
  Boys 8th Grade:
1pm - 3pm

Session II Tryouts
Date:
March 28th, 2010
Location:
St. Cloud Apollo High School
Directions:
1000 44th Ave N, St Cloud, MN 56303

  Boys 9th Grade:                             9am - 10:30am
  Boys 10th & 11th Grade:               10:30am - 12pm (Elite-Invite Only)
  Girls 14U & 15U (9th & 10th Grd.): 12:30pm - 2pm
  Girls 16U/Jr Eligible (11th Grd.):    2pm - 3:30pm
  Boys: 10th & 11th Grade:                3:30pm - 5pm

Playing Fees
The fee arrangements are based upon the club’s administrative expenses as well as the number of practices and tournaments. These playing costs will include practices, tournaments, uniforms and coaching fees.

GIRLS:
$475.00 (Team Blue/White/North 5 In-State Tournaments)
$700.00 (Team Gold 7 In/Out-State Tournaments)

BOYS:

$475.00 (Team Blue/White/North 5 In-State Tournaments)
$700.00 (Team Gold 7 In/Out-State Tournaments)

$900.00 (Team Elite 9 In/Out-State Tournaments-Elite Exposure Events)

Important Tryout Information

When attending a Comets tryout, each athlete is REQUIRED to bring a COPY of their BIRTH CERTIFICATE, and FULL PAYMENT. Please bring a reversible numbered jersey to help identify you during tryouts. Please make your check or money order payable to CMBC Inc. The payment, birth certificate, registration/ parent permission, MUST all be collected the day of your tryout. You will not be allowed to participate without them. Athletes not making a team will receive a full refund by U.S. Mail.

GIRLS: Each athlete is required to play at their respective age level.
The age level is determined by the athlete’s age as of September 1, 2009.

BOYS: 2008 AAU Boys’ Basketball Age/Grade Determinations:
• 11 & Under/5th Grade: Born on or after September 1, 1998.
   Exception: A player who is in the 5th grade and born on or
   after September 1, 1997 can participate in this division.
• 12 & Under/6th Grade: Born on or after September 1, 1997.
   Exception: A player who is in the 6th grade and born on or
   after September 1, 1996 can participate in this division.
• 13 & Under/7th Grade: Born on or after September 1, 1996.
   Exception: A player who is in the 7th grade and born on or
   after September 1, 1995 can participate in this division.
• 14 & Under/8th Grade: Born on or after September 1, 1995.
   Exception: A player who is in the 8th grade and born on or
   after September 1, 1994 can participate in this division.
• 15 & Under/9th Grade: Born on or after September 1, 1994.
   Exception: A player who is in the 9th grade and born on or
   after September 1, 1993 can participate in this division.
• 16 & Under/10th Grade: Born on or after September 1, 1993.
   Exception: A player who is in the 10th grade and born on or
   after September 1, 1992 can participate in this division.

Note: Teams in the 5th - 8th grade divisions are limited to a maximum of three players on their roster who qualify under the grade exception
for that division.
All teams will consist of 10 - 12 players. Teams will
be formed at the conclusion of the tryouts. They will be based on each athlete’s talent and experience for that respective age level.

All athletes should plan to attend the scheduled tryout. There will be no make up tryout session.

Parents and Guardians will need to attend a short informational meeting held during the scheduled tryout session.

The athletes will be notified by thier coach. NOT all athletes are guaranteed to be placed on a team. If you do not make a team, you are encouraged to try out again the following year.