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
Thursday, September 30th at 6:00 pm, check-in time: 5:30 pm
Salem Community Center
22601 Lutheran Church Rd
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).
- Wear basketball shoes to evaluations.
- Do NOT bring basketballs, backpacks, or bags please. Only closed bottled drink if desired.
- 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 Sunday, September 26th). Players cannot 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
COACH INFORMATION
3 - 4 Grade Division – need 0 coaches. Thank you Coaches Montes, Young, Collins & Carrington for volunteering!
5 - 6 Grade Division – need 1 coach. Thank you Coaches Nguyen, Therrien, Cardon & Ayala for volunteering!
7 - 8 Grade Division – need 2 coaches. Thank you Coaches Hanzlik, Ramos, & Mattoo for volunteering!
CARPOOL REQUESTS
We can no longer guarantee carpool requests for 1st, 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 Sunday evening, October 3rd 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 5 pm on Sunday, October 3rd.
A Post-Evaluation email will be sent by 10 pm Friday, October 1st with additional information on the 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 7-8 pm or 8-9 pm or Wednesday evenings either 6-7 pm, 7-8 pm, or 8-9 pm.
Please bring a basketball to your team practices. Basketball Size: grades 3-6 play with a 28.5 size basketball, and grades 7-8 play with a 29.5 basketball.
If you need a new basketball, shoes, etc., take advantage of savings offered by DICK'S Sporting Goods by clicking HERE.
SKILLS TRAINING
For those signed up for skills training in addition to the league, the first skills training will start Monday, October 4th at 6:00-7:00 pm at Salem Community Center and continue every Monday through November 1st.
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, October 5th. First week games will be loaded in the app by Wednesday evening, October 6th. The full schedule will be loaded in the app by Friday evening, October 8th.
Games for grades 3-8 will be played at Salem Community Center, Creekside Park Junior High in The Woodlands or Tomball area schools. This season is a combined season with Woodlands/Klein Youth League. REMINDER: all practices will be at Salem.
All games are on Saturdays:
Regular season schedule includes 4 doubleheader weekends.
First game: Saturday, October 9th
Additional regular season league game dates: October 16, 23, 30
Single elimination playoff tournament: November 5-6
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.
REMINDER:
The Alodia website is your PRIMARY VEHICLE AFTER EVALUATIONS for season information, updates, and announcements. It is very important to check the Fall 2 Information page regularly: alodiasports.com, Click Youth Leagues -> Tomball -> Fall 2 Information (available Sunday, October 3 by 3 pm).
We will rarely send group emails so please check this page on a regular basis.
OTHER PROGRAMS AVAILABLE
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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!
