Competitive Travel Team: 4th-8th Grade
The Program:
MMYBL will continue with our competitive travel team for boys and girls in grades 4th-8th. At this level of play, it is expected that players will have a solid understanding of the game including strategy and game rules, and that players are competent in the fundamentals of the game. Emphasis will continue to be placed on mastering the fundamentals of the game while integrating larger offensive and defensive skills and strategies. Unlike our recreational programming, our competitive league will select players and create teams based on skill level. Not all players who sign up will be placed on a team; however, those players who are not selected for a team are encouraged to play on our Recreational teams and/or middle school teams. (While not necessary, those 4th, 5th and 6th grade players are welcome to join the Rec League Assessments on October 15th for team placement.) In this competitive league, playing time will not be equal among all players of the team. Despite being a more competitive level, coaches will focus on creating a fun and supportive environment where every player learns the game, improves upon their individual skills and learns that there is value, fun and achievement in being part of a team.
When & Where:
*Season runs from October 23rd through February 17th*
Practices-
There will be 1-2 weekday practices for each team beginning the week of October 23rd and running through February 17th. Day of the week and location of practices will be announced when MMYBL receives confirmation of gym time from area schools and teams are formed.
Practices will primarily be held at Browns River Middle School, Camels Hump Middle School and Jericho Elementary School.
Games-
One game per week on Sunday mornings/early afternoons starting November 5th and running through mid-February (finishing before February school vacation). There are no games during holiday breaks.
Games are at Essex High School or at MMU District gymnasiums
Registration:
Registration deadline is September 23rd.
Registration Fee (Reversible jersey and shorts included with registration fee) - $150
A deposit of $50 should be made through Venmo (through the registration page) or Cash/Check (at the assessments.)
Final payment for those players assigned to a team will be due by October 23rd. Those players not placed on a team will have their down payment reassigned to the Rec League fee. A refund will be issued to those players who are not assigned a team and who are not playing in the Rec League.
You can follow the link below to sign up
Assessments & Placement:
All players interested in playing at this level of play need to attend assessments. They will be held at MMUHS on the following dates/times based on grade/gender.
BOYS: Saturday 9/30 AND 10/7
2:00-3:30: 4th, 5th & 6th Graders
4:00-5:30: 7th & 8th Graders
GIRLS: Sunday 10/1 AND 10/8
2:00-3:30: 4th, 5th & 6th Graders
4:00-5:30: 7th & 8th Graders
Please have players wear indoor sneakers and bring a water bottle.
Arrive early to check-in.
During the assessments, players will be sized for uniform jersey and will select their top 3 choices for uniform #. Player guardians will need to be available to complete this paperwork via Google Forms in addition to the consent/release form for the larger league to which we place teams into.
Coaching candidates should be available to attend assessments and will be responsible for running skills/drills stations and coaching scrimmages as designed by the Director of the league.
Placement on competitive teams will ultimately be the responsibility of the Director and Assistants although input from coaches can and will be considered