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Program Comparison: Travel, Recreational

Travel v. Rec Program Comparison

Program Travel Recreational
Program Fees 3rd grade $xxx, 4th-8th grade $580 2nd-8th grades $220; 9th-12th grade $220
Registration Period Registration for 4th-8th grade closes Friday, September 8th, 2023. 3rd grade travel registration will be coming in December 2023. 2nd-8th grade rec closes Friday, September 8th, 2023; and High School closes Monday, November 27th, 2023.
Player Evaluation Three 2 hour evaluations by WGBA, WBBA, & independent coaches 2nd & 3rd Grade: Attendance during at least one of the scheduled Open Gyms noted in registration
Player Placement Girls are placed on teams based on the evaluation results and team composition needs Anyone can play
Players Per Team 8 to 10 depending on numbers and evaluations 8 to 10 depending on participants
Length of Season October through early March 2nd & 3rd grade runs from October through the beginning of February. 4th-8th grade runs from October through the end of February. High School starts in December and goes through mid March.
League Games None 2nd grade-8th grade recreation has one game per week on Saturdays. High School recreation plays one game on Sundays
Number of Tournaments 10 tournaments per team for every grade level Possible end of season tournament
Weekend Commitment Typically Saturday & Sunday 2th-8th grade recreation plays one game on Saturday. High School recreation plays one game on Sunday
Additional Tournaments Can add up to two at the discretion and expense of the team. N/A
Practices 2 per week throughout season; mandatory attendance. One practice a week, mandatory attendance
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 coaches are parent volunteers.
Parent Volunteer Requirements Parents (except parent head coaches) are required to work 3 hours per travel player at the Wayzata Classic tournament or pay a $200 fee N/A
Uniform Costs Not included Included

Scholarships are available for those in need of support. Please submit your request prior to registration. For more information, see here.