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Program Comparison: Travel, Gopher State (Formally Travel Lite), Recreational

Updated June 28, 2010

Program Comparison

Program Travel Gopher State (formally Travel Lite) Recreational
Program Fees 4th gr $345 - 5th Gr $365 - 6th Gr $385 - 7th Gr $405 - 8th Gr $425 All fees include paid coach 4th - 8th Grade - $315.00 includes paid coach 2nd-6th grade: $130 7th-12th Grade $160
Registration Period Registration Closes Sept. 12th, 2010 Registration Closes Sept. 12th, 2010 2nd-3rd closes Sep 29th, 2010, 4th-8th closes Oct 31st, and 9th-12th closes Nov 22nd, 2010
Player Evaluation Three 90 to 120 minute evaluations by outside evaluators for all travel players. One 90 minute evaluations by outside evaluators for all travel players. No Player Evaluations
Player Placement Girls are placed on teams based on the evaluation results and team composition needs Girls must be able to play at minimum a C Travel level and there must be enough girls for full teams in the grade level. Some girls may be placed in Rec. Anyone can play
Players Per Team 8 to 10 depending on numbers and evaluations 8 to 10 depending on numbers and evaluations 8 to 10 depending on participants
Length of Season Mid October through early March Mid October through early March October through Early March
League Games None Typically 4 Travel league games per month One Game per Week on Saturdays
Number of Tournaments 4th, 5th and 6th grade 6-9 Tournaments 7th and 8th grade 9-10 Tournaments 2-3 tournaments, 5-8 fewer total games than Travel program Possible end of season tournament
Weekend Commitment Typically Saturday & Sunday Games typically on Saturday One game on Saturday
Additional Tournaments Can add up to two at the discretion and expense of the team. Possible 2-3 additional tournaments at the discretion of team. N/A
Practices 2 per week throughout season; mandatory attendance. 2 per week throughout season; mandatory attendance. One practice a week
Coaches All head coaches are selected through an interview process and/ or previous results and feedback with the WGBA. Preference is for the best coach possible. All parent and non-parent Head Coaches to be paid All coaches are parent volunteers.
Wayzata Tournament Work Shifts Parents (except parent coaches) are required to work at the tournament or pay a $75 fee Parents (except parent coaches) are required to work at the tournament or pay a $75 fee N/A
Registration Late Fees $30.00 late fee after registration closes $30.00 late fee after registration closes $30.00 late fee after registration closes
Uniform Costs Jersey - $31, Shorts $11, Shooting Shirt $29, Pants (optional) $16.95 Jersey - $31, Shorts $11, Shooting Shirt $29, Pants (optional) $16.95 Included