Don't forget to get your10,000 Shot Club forms completed and turned into one of the coordinators.

You can find more details at

 https://www.flhoopsclub.org/page/show/635105-10-000-shot-club

THANK YOU to all the players and coaches who participated in our pre-tryout clinics this past week.  The players gave it their all! The coaches did an amazing job. A huge thank you to the high school players who helped out at the clinic. We needed your help and the players love having you around!

We can't wait to see everyone at tryouts September 9-12. If you haven't registered yet, please make sure you do by September 8th. 

Calling all Hoops Club teams: If you placed at a tournament (first, second, third, or consolation) or gave back in some way to the community, we want to recognize your accomplishments and acts of goodness. 

Send photos to Andrea at andrea@flhoopsclub.org. 

Hoops Club apparel store is open through December 1st, 2024.

Forest Lake Hoops Club Apparel

If you haven't played traveling basketball before, we're guessing you have some questions about the season. We hope this list helps!

My kid is just now becoming interested in basketball. Do they need to be at a certain skill level to play traveling ball? 
No! We encourage all skill levels to try out. Hoops Club is a great way for kids to develop their skills, have fun, and really grow in the sport. 

What's the commitment for practices? 
Teams practice two to three times per week at area schools (mainly Forest Lake High School and Middle School). We try to schedule earlier practices for the younger kids whenever possible. The latest practice time is 7:30-9 p.m. (again, we try to reserve these later times for seventh and eighth graders). 

How far do you travel for tournaments? 
Teams typically have one out of town tournament determined by their coach (popular spots include Brainerd, Rochester, Duluth, St. Cloud). The remainder of tournaments are in the Twin Cities metro. 

How many tournaments are there? 
Third and fourth graders have eight tournaments total; fifth through eighth grade have 10. Several tournaments are one-day only. 

How long is the season? 
Tryouts are in September. The season runs from mid-October through mid-March. 

How much does it cost to register for the season? 
Season registration is $380 for third/fourth grade and $420 for fifth through eighth. Payment plans are available. 

Will I have to pay to get into tournaments? 
Many tournaments are moving away from admission. The few that still charge at the door collect anywhere from $8-10/person. 

Do I have to volunteer a lot?
Parents are required to fulfill one "dibs" spot per child in our local Freeze basketball tournament, held the third weekend in January. 

When are tryouts? 
Tryouts for the upcoming season are Sept. 9 and 10 for girls and Sept. 11 and 12 for boys. 

What if I have additional questions? 
Contact Neil Cooper, Hoops Club president, or Chris Serritslev, VP, at neil@flhoopsclub.org or chris@flhoopsclub.org.

Hoops Club teams become like family. We hope you'll join us!
 

ARE YOU A TRAVELING TEAM LOOKING FOR A GREAT WINTER TOURNEY? LOOK NO FURTHER. REGISTER YOUR TEAM FOR THE 2025 FOREST LAKE FREEZE TOURNAMENT! REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!!

Saturday, January 18th, 2025 (Boys)
Sunday, January 19th, 2025 (Girls)

LOCATIONS

Forest Lake High School 
6101 Scandia Trail N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
 
Forest Lake Middle School (across Goodview from the high school)
21395 Goodview Ave N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
 
No gate fees!
Excellent facilities!
Great concessions!
Fun activities!

Register through the following links

Forest Lake Freeze Boys | Minnesota Youth Athletic Services (myasrp.com)

Forest Lake Freeze Girls | Minnesota Youth Athletic Services (myasrp.com)
 

10,000 Shot Club: If you'll have a Hoops Club player participating next season, have them track their shots from June through October. Players will be recognized and rewarded at a varsity game during the 2024-25 season: 10,000 Shot Club