Bend hoops Premier Travel Teams

Bend Hoops will offer individuals the chance to play on competitive travel teams in the SPRING of each year. Teams will practice 14x and play in 4 out of town tournaments (playing 13 to 14 games). While winning is important, it is a process and the focus will be on the effort, not the results. Each individual selected will be challenged to expand their understanding of the game of basketball while being pushed to enhance their individual skill and physical development. Teams will typically practice 2 nights per week at Bend Hoops (part of what you pay for- is 14 practices) and each team play in 4 weekend tournaments throughout the Pacific NW (it is anticipated that two tournaments will not required an overnight stay and 2 tournaments will require a 1 night hotel stay). Kaya Crump is the basketball director for Bend Hoops and he will oversee every practice and will coach 1 or 2 teams.

** For out of town tournaments, the family is responsible for all of the child’s travel related costs such as gas, hotel, meals and any other expenses associated with out of town travel.

Parent Testimonial

“Just wanted to say thanks for a great spring season.  It was a lot of fun to watch the team at the tourneys and to see them continue to improve. I know speaking for my son that he had a great time and really enjoyed the practices and the games…he was sad to see it end.”

Parent Testimonial

“I just wanted to say thank you for letting my son be a part of your group. He had a blast and learned so much in those 2 months! Please pass my appreciation on to the other coaches too. This is an awesome program!”

Tryout dates and registration for 2020 Travel Teams

Players must be registered to attend tryouts. Register by clicking the appropriate link below.

• 5th/6th grade boys tryouts will occur on Thursday March 12th from 4:30pm to 6:00pm. To register, click here.
• 7th/ 8th grade boys tryouts will occur on Tuesday March 10th from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. To register, click here.
• 7th/8th grade girls tryouts will occur on Tuesday March 10th from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. To register, click here.
• High School Girls tryout will occur on Tuesday March 10th from 8:30pm to 10pm. To register, click here.
• High School Boys tryout will occur on Tuesday March 10th from 8:30pm to 10pm. To register, click here.

* If high school players are in the play-offs, they do not have to participate in the tryout, but must let Bend Hoops know in advance if they intend to play on a Bend Hoops spring travel team.*

Details

If selected to one of our Spring Travel teams, after the tryouts, players must pay a one time payment. This fee includes everything for the spring season including practices, tournament fees, coaching and does not include hotels rooms, food and travel fees. *Fees* A participation fee of $675 must be paid in full at the time of the team registration (after you have made the team). Fees include all tournament registrations, uniform tops, and coaches stipend for practices and tournaments. Fees DO NOT include travel expenses for tournaments. For further explanation of fees, please email info@bendhoops.com. If you make a team please expect the following.

• We will announce tryout results on Wednesday March 18th.
• Individual must pay the entry fee by Friday, March 20th by 4pm. You may pay using the links below, or stopping by during open gym hours with a check or cash. 
• 5/6th grade boys can pay by clicking here.
• 7/8th grade boys can pay by clicking here.
• 7/8th grade girls can pay by clicking here.
• HS girls can pay by clicking here
• HS boys can pay by clicking her
• Players will be able to use the Bend Hoops gym during ‘Open Gym’ hours during the 7 week season with no charge. We encourage them to come work on their individual skills during the season.

Coaches for Spring Travel teams 2020

Bend Hoops is actively looking for coaches to lead our travel teams at all practice and at games. If a parent or volunteer decides to coach a team, they may chose to either have the participation fee waived for 1 child, or receive a  stipend of similar value. If you are a parent or volunteer interested on coaching please contact us by emailing us at info@bendhoops.com. If your child is trying out for a team you’d like to coach, your child will need to first make the roster.

• 5th/6th grade boys head coach will be: (5th & 6th)
• 7th/8th grade boys coaches will be: (7th – Byron Jenson) & (8th – TBD)
• 7th/8th grade girls coaches will be: TBD
• H.S. girls coach will be: TBD
• H.S. Boys coach will be: (Eric Robinson)

Practices for Spring Travel teams 2020

Team practices start on March 31st, and go through May 14th, 2020 (7 weeks). There are 14 total team practices that last 90 minutes each. All practices at bend Hoops on the main court. Two teams will likely be practicing in the gym at the same time.

• 5th/6th grade boys practice March 31st: (3:15pm – 4:45pm)
• 5th/6th grade boys practice April – May: (3:45pm – 5:15pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays)
• 7th/8th grade boys practice March 31st: (7:00pm – 8:30pm)
• 7th/8th grade boys practice April – May: (4:30pm – 6:00pm on Tuesdays) and (5:15pm – 6:45pm on Thursdays)
• 7th/8th grade boys practice May: (5:15pm – 6:45pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays)
• 7th/8th grade girls practice : (TBD)
• H.S. girls will practice: (TBD)
• H.S. Boys will practice March: (8:30pm – 10:00pm)
• H.S. Boys will practice April: (8:00pm – 9:30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays)
• H.S. Boys will practice May: (6:45pm – 8:15pm on Tuesdays) and (6:30pm – 8:00pm on Thursdays)

Tournaments for Spring Travel teams 2020

Teams will participate in 4 away tournaments. Be prepared to stay 1 Saturday overnight for each tournament. Guaranteed 14 games.

• First tournament: April 18th/19th, 2020 (2 day; 4 games guaranteed) – Corvallis/Albany/Lebanon – OAB
• Second tournament: May 2nd/3rd, 2020 (2 days; 3 games guaranteed.) – Salem – HOOP
• Third tournament: May 9th, 2020 (1 day; 2 game guarantee) – Eugene – OAB
• Final tournament: May 16th/17th, 2020 (2 days; 4 games guaranteed) – Salem -OAB

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Men’s Basketball

• 3.3% of senior HS players end up on teams in college
• 1.3% of senior basketball players in college are drafted by an NBA team
• .03% of HS basketball players will be drafted by an NBA team

Women’s Basketball

• 3.7% of senior HS players will play college basketball
• .9% of college senior players will be drafted by a WNBA team
• .02% of HS seniors playing basketball will be drafted by a WNBA team