fall 2023

Fall season will run from September until early/mid November.

This fall we may have enough kids for 2-3 teams. Teams will consist of 6th and/or 7th graders (5th graders interested in playing may have ability to play up onto a 6th team).

We are considering having 1 team that plays in a weekly league and a separate team that plays in weekend tournaments a minimum of once a month.

Practices will be once during the week on either Monday’s or Wednesday’s, and a potential Sunday practice on weekends there are no games.

The fall season will conclude in time for each child to start their school winter basketball team, or begin practicing with their a Panther Basketball Club winter team.

Please read below and if your child is interested in joining the Panther Basketball Club this fall. If so, please complete the JOIN THE CLUB link above in our menu and so we may begin placing kids appropriately.

League team:

Played at GameON -or- Genesis UMC League (Registration Deadline is September 1st)

Season runs September - mid-November

This team will consist of either all 6th grade, or a combination of 6th and 7th.(5th graders interested in playing may have ability to play up onto a 6th team).

This team may attend 1 tournament at some point during the season, not guaranteed. Occasionally, if we do not have enough players for the 7th grade tournament team we may ask players to guest play with that team.

TOURNAMENT TEAM:

Our tournament team will be a competitive team and consist of all 7th graders, or some 6th graders playing up, depending on availability. (If we have enough 6th graders for a fall 6th only tournament team that may be an option.)

All tournaments are a 3 plus game guarantee. Trophies and medals are awarded to top 3 teams at each tournament. Our goal is to attend 1 tournament per month, or every 3-4 weeks. Currently considering the below tournaments. We will be looking at others also and will notify the team if changed.

DATES: (TENTATIVE) Tournament Name - LOCATION/ALTERNATIVE LOCATION

  • September 23-24: Back to the Hardwood Classic - Ft. Worth

  • October 7-8: Autumn Hoopfest - Lewisville

  • October 21-22: Monster Mash Against Breast Cancer - Ft. Worth

  • November 4-5: Pumpkin Patch Showdown - Lewisville

  • November 11-12: Harvest Hoopfest - Lewisville

All game times/brackets/schedules will NOT be posted until the Wednesday prior to the tournament start date. Please download the OFY App (Opportunity For Youth)

**There is an admission charge to watch games at every tournament above. 

Daily Pass: $15 for adults & $10 for students. Cash only.

Weekend Pass: Two day admission can be purchased for $25 dollars for adults and $15 for students. Cash only.

Each team will need a volunteer to either work the clock or book for each game. For volunteering to do the clock/books your entry fee will be waived/reimbursed for that day.

CLINICS:

We are considering hosting a shooting and/or ball handling clinic this fall. We will notify you if doing so.

COSTS:

**Costs are projected on a minimum of 10 players per team.**

Once costs are finalized they are broken up into monthly payments and setup on auto draft via PayPal links. For new players, jerseys costs are collected up front with 1st months payment.

Uniforms:

Our uniforms are purchased with the goal that ALL players have the same jerseys. This is so all players are able to interchange between teams if ever needing substitutes, and as teams changes season after season.

UNIFORM

Players committing to a team will need to purchase a uniform package. Goal is these uniforms re-used year-after-year until grown out of, or we get new ones every 4th year. (Currently on year 1)

Returning players will NOT need a new one.

League Team (8+ games) 5th/6th grade

  • $150/month - 3 Monthly payments of $150 - Cover gym/coaching/league entry fees

  • $185 - Reversible Uniform Pack (not needed for returning players)

Tournament Team (9-15+ games) 7th grade (some 6th maybe)

  • $195/month - 3 Monthly payments of $195 - Cover gym/coaching/team tournament fees

  • $185 - Reversible Uniform Pack (not needed for returning players)

  • $22 - AAU annual Membership