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, September 9 at 6:00pm, check-in time: 5:30pm
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
At check in, players will receive a number to pin on their backs and play a few minutes of 2-on-2 basketball to let the coaches evaluate their skill level before the draft takes place following evaluations (for coaches only). Players can leave after they are evaluated.
- Please wear basketball shoes to tryouts.
- Do NOT bring basketballs, backpacks, or bags please. Only closed bottled drink if desired.
- Players temperatures will be taken at check-in. No masks required for players.
- No more than 2 spectators per player during this time. Masks are required per Harris County order for parents/guardians.
*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, September 4). Players can not be drafted on a team unless a self-assessment is sent!
- Name and Grade
- Height & Weight
- Previous Playing Experience
- All Star Nomination in previous seasons?
- Assessment of Skills –scoring, rebounding, ball handling
WE NEED ADDITIONAL COACHES!!
Why coach? A coach’s child gets FREE skills training ($115 value)!
If you can volunteer to coach, please send us an email at tcbl@alodiaconsulting.com, subject line ‘TCBL Coach’ to let us know that you will coach, your child's grade level and name. If you thought you let us know about your desire to coach and are not listed below, please email us again to verify we have your information!
3 - 4 Grade Division – need 3 coaches. Thank you Coach Welchel, Cardon, and Terry for volunteering!
5 - 6 Grade Division – need 0 coaches. Thank you Coach Montes, McPhail, Ellington, Hearne, Gouard and Sellier for volunteering!
7 - 8 Grade Division – need 0 coaches. Thank you Coach Seabrook, Wiggins, Edmonds, Ellington, Upton, Nicholas, Fennel, and Fowler for volunteering!
CARPOOL REQUESTS
We can no longer guarantee carpool requests for 1st or 2nd 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.
PARENT SCOREKEEPER VOLUNTEERS
Please be on the lookout for an email being sent prior to the games on how to keep stats, so we can have the stats as accurate as possible. This is extremely important to review on the correct way to keep points while doing the scorebook during games.
ROSTERS, TEAM & PRACTICE INFORMATION
Rosters with team names and practice times will be posted on the website on Sunday, September 13th by 5pm.
You will hear from your coach no later than Sunday evening, September 13th regarding what team you are on and when practices will be.
Please bring sanitized basketballs to your team practice. Basketball Size: grades 3-6 play with a 28.5 size basketball, and grades 7-8 play with a 29.5 basketball.
SKILLS TRAINING
For those signed up for skills training in addition to the league, the first skills training will start Monday, September 14th at 6-7 pm at Salem and continue every Monday through October 19th. NOTE: Team practices will NOT be on Mondays from 6-7 pm.
GAME SCHEDULES
Game schedules will be posted on the website by Tuesday, September 15th by 10 pm. All games are on Saturday.
First game: Saturday, September 19.
Additional regular season league game dates: September 26, October 3, 10, 17.
The schedule includes doubleheader and single game weekends. The season will end with a single elimination playoff tournament on October 22-24. Games for grades 3-8 will be played at Salem Community Center or a nearby Tomball school.
UNIFORMS
Jerseys will be distributed 15-30 minutes before the 1st game. Each player will receive a reversible jersey with colored print. Home teams wear the lighter color and visitors wear dark color each week. Please try to wear shorts to match your jersey.
SCORING STATS AND STANDINGS
These will be updated each week and posted on the website every Tuesday at 3 pm.
PHOTO DAY- Saturday, September 26
Please check the website for upcoming schedules and details for photo day.
REMINDER:
All information going forward will be updated on the website: alodiasports.com - Click Youth Leagues -> Tomball -> Fall Information. Or click HERE
We will rarely send group emails so please check this page on a regular basis.
*MORE NEWS!*
Referral Program - Save money on future Alodia programs!
ADDITIONAL OPENINGS are still available for the Fall league and we could use your help to help make this season even better than the previous 90+ seasons. Tell your friends or family that haven’t previously played with Alodia to join us for the season! For every registration that includes your name as a referral, you receive $20 OFF PER REGISTRATION towards any program in the future with our referral program.
Columbus Day Camp - We’re excited to offer Columbus Day Camp - October 12th. Come join us on the hardwood for a FUN filled day of hoops! Half day and full day session is available! Click HERE for more information on 2020 Columbus Day Camp.
Need additional training? Basketball Schools are BACK - We're excited to bring basketball schools back. Small group training with Coach James - sessions begin Tuesday, September 8th. Click HERE for more information on Basketball Schools.
Additional Alodia Gear is Available!
All players receive a league reversible jersey. You can show support for your player by wearing custom Alodia gear (shorts, chairs, hoodies, hats, etc.)! alodiagear.com or click HERE.
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’re glad to have you in our Alodia family and excited to get back on the court for a great season!
