Welcome to the 2024 Spring Season of Alodia’s Magnolia Competitive Basketball League!

MORE SPOTS ARE AVAILABLE! Fantastic news – there are still openings in all divisions! Extend the excitement by inviting friends to join!

NOTE: Grades 1-2 will receive a separate email overview.

We're happy to have you join us! Below is important information for a successful season:  

STAY CONNECTED:

Alodia Website (primary source): Visit alodiasports.com for essential season updates. Navigate to Youth Basketball Leagues -> Magnolia -> Spring 2 Information (available by 3 pm on Tuesday, April 9th).

SportsEngine Team Management App: Download for communication, game details, and team rosters (available by 5 pm on Friday, April 12th).

Social Media: Like 'Alodia Sports Academy' on Facebook and follow 'Alodia Basketball' on Instagram for updates and photos.

IMPORTANT DATES & SEASON INFORMATION:

Evaluations:

• Thursday, April 11 at 5:30 pm (check-in starts at 5:00 pm)
• Bear Branch Junior High, 31310 FM2978, Magnolia, TX 77354
• All players should attend evaluations (including coach's child)
• NO basketballs needed at evaluations
• Wear basketball shoes
• Players are free to leave after they are evaluated
• Exception: If unable to attend and to be drafted, you MUST email info@alodiaconsulting.com (subject line: 'MAGNOLIA Evaluation Info') by Friday, April 5th, with player details including:
• Height, weight, previous playing experience, previous all-star experience with Alodia, skill level with shooting, ball handling and rebounding.

Coach Information:

• 3-4 Grade Division needs 3 coaches - Thank you Coach Buescher.
• 5-6 Grade Division needs 4 coaches - No Coaches have currently volunteered.
• 7-8 Grade Division needs 3 coaches - Thank you Coach Nicholas.

WE NEED COACHES! Why Coach?

• Impact your child's and others' youth sports experience.
• HALF-OFF league registration ($110 value refunded after week 4).
• FREE skills training for your child ($120 value).
• FREE Alodia dri-fit shirt.
• A crucial component of the league's success is our volunteer coaches!

Carpool Requests:

• No guarantee for 1st or 2nd round draft picks to be on the same team due to the negative effect on competitiveness of the league.
• If both players are in the top 2 rounds of the draft, we will work to have practice on the same night but play for a different team.

Location:   

• Practices: Bear Branch Junior High, 31310 FM 2978, Magnolia, TX 77354
• Games: at Bear Branch Junior High or Magnolia area schools

Pre-Season Information:

• Post-Evaluation email with additional season information and app information will be sent by 3 pm, Friday, April 12.
• Rosters will be updated in the app by 5 pm, Friday, April 12.
• Coaches will contact you with team name, practice information, etc. by 3 pm, Saturday, April 13.
• Practices at Bear Branch Junior High on Tuesday (6:30-7:30 or 7:30-8:30 pm), or Wednesday (5:30-6:30 pm or 6:30-7:30 pm or 7:30-8:30 pm).
• Reminder: Bring a basketball to practices (28.5-inch for grades 3-6, 29.5-inch for grades 7-8).
• See Academy Offer below for April 12-14 if you need a basketball, season apparel, or any other sports apparel/equipment!

Skills Training (as part of Combo Package):

• Starts Wednesday, April 17, 5:30-6:30 pm.
• Location: Bear Branch Junior High
• Additional sessions on Wednesdays: April 24, May 1, 8, 15.
• Reminder: Bring a basketball (28.5-inch for grades 3-6, 29.5-inch for grades 7-8)

Game Schedules:

• First week schedule will be posted on the website and in the app by 5 pm Monday, April 15.
• Full schedule will be posted on the website by 10 pm Tuesday, April 16.
• Full schedule will be loaded in the app by 10 pm Friday, April 19.
• Season consists of 5 weeks of games on weekends:
• 3 doubleheader Regular Season Saturdays: April 20, 27, May 4
• 1 doubleheader Interleague Exhibition against Tomball League and/or Woodlands/Klein League: Saturday, May 11
• Single Elimination Playoff Tournament and All-Star Games: May 17-18

Uniforms:

• Reversible jerseys distributed 30 minutes before your first game (colors this season are: royal blue, lime green, and white).
• Home team wears lighter color; visiting team wears darker color.
• See Academy Offer below for April 12-14 if you need a basketball, season apparel, or any other sports apparel/equipment!

On-Site Issues:

• Resolve with on-site Alodia supervisors promptly.
• Follow up via email if not resolved. 

Facilities: Please maintain cleanliness at Bear Branch Junior High and other local facilities. 

Sponsors: Check out sponsors' offers on the league information page. Please support those who support Alodia!

REMINDERS:

• Post-Evaluation email will be sent by 3 pm, Friday, April 12.
• Alodia Website season information page will be available by 3 pm, Tuesday, April 9. This page is your primary source for updates/announcements during the season.
• We'll rarely send group emails, so check the information page regularly.
• SportsEngine Team Management app will be available by 5 pm, Friday, April 12.

OTHER PROGRAMS AVAILABLE:

• Summer Camps – 7 Weeks of Summer Camp at Magnolia Junior High. Early Bird Registration available NOW! Click HERE to register!

Thank you for reading to the end! Please feel free to reply to this email with any questions.

Your support is very much appreciated, and we're excited to have you in our Alodia family for a great season on the court!