Welcome to WHBA Season 16 which runs Nov. 19-April 9th. Students in grades 3-8 are invited to play basketball at the WHS Gym on Whitney Avenue. Please wear sneakers and bring a basketball (labeled with the student’s name), if you have one. All registered students are welcome regardless of ability to play or ability to pay.

Season Kickoff Clinics

At the kickoff clinics, parents can ask questions about how to register, and students can check out what practices are like, informally try out for the travel team if interested and have fun:

·       Grades 3-4: Tuesday, November 19, 5:45-7pm

·       Grades 5-6: Monday, November 18, 6-7:30pm

·       Grades 7-8: Wednesday, November 20, 6-7:30pm

Regular Season Practices

There are no practices during the week of Thanksgiving (with the exception of students in grades 5/6, who will practice Monday, Nov. 25) or when school is closed for inclement weather or holidays. Regular practices begin the first week in December and end on a date to be determined by coaches (mid-March or early April):

·       Grades 3-4 – Tuesdays, 5:45-7pm

·       Grades 5-6 – Mondays, 6-7:30pm; Thursdays, 6-7pm (when no games)

·       Grades 7-8 – Wednesdays 6-7:30pm; Fridays, 6-7:30pm (when no games)

Travel Team Games

Coaches will select a group to compete in citywide games. These game days and times are subject to change: Grades 3-4 – usually Thursdays or Fridays at approximately 5:30; Grades 5-6 – usually Thursdays at approximately 5:30; Grades 7-8 – usually Fridays at approximately 5:30.

Registration Open In November – Due by December 2^nd

Register: online at here--use the links on the right side of the page. Registration is due by Dec. 2^nd. There are three steps to register: (1) fill out the medical waiver (please email it to gowhba@gmail.org or turned in to WHS office); (2) fill out online registration form using the links to the right; and (3) pay online or bring payment to the WHS office.

Cost: The cost is $60 for students on the travel teams or $40 for students just practicing. If payment is a hardship, please let us know so we can waive the fee.

Thank you: to all coaches and parents! This is an all-volunteer parent-led program. We need more coaches, especially on Tuesdays—please let us know if you are willing to help out!

Questions? Josiah Brown (josiahbrown@yahoo.com) or Millie VandenBroek (goWHBA@gmail.com)