How do you join an AAU basketball team?

Go to www.aausports.org and click JOIN AAU to get your membership cards. Youth athlete cards are $14 and non-athlete (coach) cards are $16 – for a 1 year membership. Two and three year memberships are also available.

What age can you start AAU basketball?

AAU Basketball is an option for boys and girls. For boys, they can start playing in the 7 and under age group and can compete up until the 12th grade or 19 and under division. For girls, they can start playing when they are in the 2nd grade and can compete up until the 12th grade or 19 and under division.

How much does AAU cost?

AAU basketball does not come cheap. Depending on the team, families can expect to pay $400 to $4,000 per summer to play, including uniforms. That does not include transportation to and from practice or games, hotel rooms, food, gas or admission for those not playing.

What are the age groups for basketball?

By using the Youth Basketball Player Segmentation Model, the rules and standards are specific to four age groups: ages 7-8, ages 9-1, ages 12-4 and grades 9-12. As players grow in their development, the guidelines adjust with them to keep them on track for success, growth and enjoyment.

Is it hard to get into AAU basketball?

AAU basketball is VERY competitive, so players and teams will come across other AAU programs with players that are better than them. EVERY player and team will inevitably have to deal with some adversity, and if you play AAU basketball long enough, there will be quite a bit of it.

Do AAU teams travel?

Some players might be talented enough and have the means to travel throughout the summer as part of an elite AAU team. The rest stay home and play when they can, whether at an open gym or in outdoor pickup games at a local park or residence.

Are AAU teams worth it?

If you are looking to play basketball at the next level, however, AAU is something that is certainly worth it. On top of providing additional opportunities to showcase your abilities, the competition at AAU tournaments is often even higher than that of traditional high school games.

Can a 5 year old play basketball?

Children can start learning the very basics of basketball from kindergarten to third grade. However, 5-6 year olds still are not ready to play on a team. During this time period parents and teachers can teach them to throw, bounce, and catch the ball.

Is there a basketball team in Naperville IL?

The Illinois Rockets has been the premier youth travel basketball club in the Naperville area and Chicago’s western suburbs since 2000. Our coaches emphasize quality skill development and prepare our players for the next level! ACCOUNT LOGIN.

Are there any youth basketball leagues in Illinois?

Find the best kids basketball leagues, courts, camps and tournaments in the state of Illinois for boys and girls. Below is the most up-to-date list for 2021 Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer, indoor and outdoor youth basketball leagues, camps and tournaments, arranged from the highest to least populated cities and towns in IL.

Where are the Illinois Rockets basketball club located?

The Illinois Rockets has been the premier youth travel basketball club in the Naperville area and Chicago’s western suburbs since 2000.

How long does a youth basketball league last?

It is split into 3 divisions, for advanced, intermediate, and beginner basketball players. Games are played on Sundays, and seasons run for 12 games over 6 weeks (2 games per Sunday). This group runs youth basketball leagues for both boys and girls, from 4th grade through to High School. Leagues are played in the Fall and the Spring.