- What ages do we accept?
- We accept players ages 5 to 18.
- Do we offer programming for boys and girls?
- Yes, we offer playing opportunities for both boys and girls.
- Do we offer league play?
- Yes, we host our competitive youth leagues in the winter and summer.
- When does league play occur?
- Winter league runs from December through February; Summer league runs July through August.
- Do we offer travel basketball?
- Yes.
- How many players are on each team?
- We try to keep our rosters between 10 and 12 players per team.
- When does the travel basketball season start?
- The travel basketball season has different starting times depending on age and gender, Grades 2nd – 8th starts in DecemberGrades 9th – 12th start in late February.
- How far do teams travel?
- Most teams travel time is usually no more than 2 hours. There are occasions where teams travel further based on placement of ability.
- Where are the games played?
- League games are played in one of the seven city of Tampa gyms and travel team game vary depending where the event is hosted. Please visit our list of frequented venues for these locations.
- How many games are played?
- League games are eight per season plus payoffs. Playing one game per week. Travel teams play at least three games per event.
- How often do teams practice?
- Practice is usually twice a week in season for about 75 minutes each session.
- How much does it cost?
- Each player must have a recreation card from the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation department. For players living in the city limits the annual fee is $15. If a player lives outside the city limit of Tampa the annual fee is $30. The monthly gym fee is $35.
- Are scholarships available?
- Full and partial scholarships are available. Families needing scholarship help should speak to the coach or send an email to the Team Tampa director.
- Are there any extra fees for travel?
- There is additional cost of a travel uniform package which is approximately $150.00.
- How are the travel teams determined?
- Travel Teams have tryouts approximately 4 weeks before the season starts for grades 4-8 while the high school divisions have tryouts after the high school basketball season is over.
- What happens if I don’t make a travel team?
- If you don’t make a travel team, you will automatically be enrolled in our league program.
- Do I need to live in the city of Tampa to play on a travel team?
- No, players on the travel team can be from anywhere in the Tampa Bay area.
- What is the policy about playing time?
- Playing time is determined by each coach. Team Tampa Basketball encourages that each player receive roughly equal playing time during the regular season of league games. This may vary due to a number of factors including attendance at practices, positional needs, competition, fouls, injuries and other factors. Players may play more in some games and less in others. During the playoffs of league games and the tournament season, coaches may "play to win," but all players are expected to meaningfully participate.
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