The remainder of this note is lengthy and includes very important information for the upcoming season (some new!).
Please read to the bottom!
Thank you in advance!
*IMPORTANT DATES &
SEASON INFORMATION*
EVALUATIONS
Wednesday, January 18th at 6:00 pm, check-in time: 5:30 pm
Salem Community Center
22601 Lutheran Church Road
Tomball, TX 77377
Grades 3-8. Everyone must attend evaluations if at all possible!
*see below for exception
WHAT TO EXPECT? At check in, players will receive a number to pin on their backs and play a few minutes of 2-on-2 basketball. This allows the coaches to evaluate their skill level before the draft takes place following evaluations (for coaches only).
- Do NOT bring basketballs.
- Wear basketball shoes to evaluations.
- Players are free to go home after they are evaluated.
*If an emergency comes up and you’re not able to attend, you MUST email tcbl@alodiaconsulting.com, subject line ‘TCBL Evaluation Info’, with the following information as soon as possible (no later than Friday, January 13th). Players cannot be drafted on a team unless a self-assessment is sent!
- Name and grade
- Height and weight
- Previous playing experience
- All-Star nomination in previous seasons?
- Assessment of skills – scoring, rebounding, ball handling, etc.
COACH INFORMATION
3 - 4 Grade Division – need 0 coaches. Thank you Coach Ayala, Smith, Newitt, Moude, Harris, Dawson, Creekmore, Gogan, and Tapscott for volunteering!
5 - 6 Grade Division – need 1 coach. Thank you Coach Hatten, Ayala, Newitt, Lewis, Cardon, Martin, Murray, and Castille for volunteering!
7 - 8 Grade Division – need 0 coaches. Thank you Coach Williams, Harris, Becnel, and Whitmill for volunteering!
WHY COACH?
Impact your child's and others' youth sports experience. AND receive HALF-OFF league registration ($110 value refunded after week 4 of the season), receive FREE skills training for your child ($120 value), and receive a FREE Alodia shirt.
A crucial component of the league's success is our volunteer coaches! Thank you!
CARPOOL REQUESTS
We can no longer guarantee carpool requests for 1st or 2nd or 3rd round draft picks due to the negative effect on the competitiveness of the league. If both players are in the first 3 rounds, we will work to have practice on the same night but play for a different team. Thank you for your understanding so that the league can continue to deliver a quality experience for everyone.
ROSTERS, TEAM & PRACTICE INFORMATION
You will hear from your coach no later than Friday evening, January 20th regarding what team you are on and when practices will be.
Rosters with team names and practice times will be updated on the SportsEngine app by 10 pm on Friday, January 20th.
A Post-Evaluation email will be sent by 10 pm on Friday, January 20th with additional information on the SportsEngine app and other season information. Please be on the lookout for this email and check junk folder too - it has very important season information. It will also be posted on the website.
All practices will be held at Salem Community Center on Monday evenings from 7-8 or 8-9 pm or Wednesday evenings from 6-7, 7-8, or 8-9 pm or Friday evenings 6-7 or 7-8 pm.
Please bring a basketball to your team practices. Basketball Size: grades 3-6 play with a 28.5-inch basketball, and grades 7-8 play with a 29.5-inch basketball. If you need a new basketball or have other shopping to do, see below coupon from Academy Sports + Outdoors good January 20-22 ONLY!
SKILLS TRAINING
For those signed up for the combo program of skills training in addition to the league, the first skills training will start Monday, January 23 from 6:00-7:00 pm at Salem Community Center and continues every Monday through February 20th.
NOTE: Team practices will NOT be held on Mondays from 6:00-7:00 pm.
GAME SCHEDULES
Game schedules will be posted in document form on the website by 10 pm, Tuesday, January 24.
First week games will be loaded in the app by Wednesday evening, January 25.
The full schedule will be loaded in the app by Friday evening, January 27.
Games for Grades 3-8 will be played at Salem Community Center or Tomball area schools.
REMINDER: all practices will be at Salem Community Center.
5 weeks of games on weekends:
3 doubleheader Regular Season Weekends (6 games total): Saturdays, January 28, February 4, 11
1 doubleheader Interleague Exhibition Weekend (2 games total): Saturday, February 18 - Tomball teams play Woodlands/Klein teams
Single elimination playoff tournament and all-star games (1 to 4 games): February 23-25
UNIFORMS
Jerseys will be distributed 30 minutes before the 1st game. Each player will receive a reversible jersey with colored print. Home teams wear the light color and visitors wear the dark color each week.
REMINDERS:
The Alodia website is your PRIMARY VEHICLE AFTER EVALUATIONS for season information, updates, and announcements. It is very important to check the Winter 2 Information page regularly: alodiasports.com, Click Youth Leagues -> Tomball -> Winter 2 Information (available Friday, January 20th by 10 pm).
We will rarely send group emails so please check this page regularly.
Information on the SportsEngine app will be sent in the Post-Evaluation email.
OTHER PROGRAMS AVAILABLE:
(click underlined links below)
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Ganon Baker Clinic - We are flying in Ganon Baker - World Renowned Trainer! January 16th evening at Salem Community Center - Prepare for the youth league season!
- Tomball Spring 1 Youth League - Registration opens Tuesday, January 24th for early bird pricing! Season begins week of March 6th.
We always like to hear from you! Please reply to this email with any questions.
Thank you for your support of Alodia’s TCBL. We are glad to have you in our Alodia family and excited to be on the court for another great season!
