General Information

• The Highland Youth Basketball travel program covers grades 3 – 6 and the recreational program covers grades K  – 3.
• Players must have a verified home address in the Highland Local School District.
• The program is designed to accomplish four main goals for players:
  •  Create a love for the game of basketball
  • Learn to be good teammates.
  • Develop fundamentals
  • Prepare for 7th grade basketball try-outs

Travel Program

• Try-outs are held mid-late September.
• Teams will have the option to begin practicing the first week of October.
• Team will have two 90-minute practices per week
• Teams in grades 4 – 6 will also have one 60-minute shooting session every other week as SWISH365.
  
• Each grade is expected to form at least two teams of 8-10 players per team.
  • Typically there will be an A Team and a B Team.  These teams will compete in the Cleveland Community League (CCL).
    • The CCL regular season begins in December.
  • If there are enough players with skill levels able to compete, additional teams may be formed.  These teams may compete in either the CCL or the Ohio Xtreme Basketball League. 
    •  The regular season for Ohio Xtreme Basketball may begin in either November or December.  This will be determined on a team-by-team basis.
  • Games are on Saturdays and Sundays at various locations, including: Berea, Brunswick, Medina, Copley, and Cloverleaf areas.
  • Tournaments
    • The fees include one tournament – The Highland Veterans’ Day Classic held in November
    • Teams may choose to participate in additional tournaments.  This will be determined on a team-by-team basis and the players will be responsible for the additional tournament fees and registering for those tournaments.  Typical costs per tournament $200 - $225 per team divided by the number of players on the team.
    • Most tournaments include three game minimum.
  • Uniforms
    • Uniforms are purchased separately from the registration fee.
    • Uniform design/style is currently based on a three-year rotation so the players can wear the same uniform year after year.
    • Shooting shirts are purchased each year.  These are selected by the Highland High School Varsity Team and are consistent throughout Highland's entire basketball program.
    • Uniform cost may vary, but will range from $90-$100.
    • Spirit wear will also be available for purchase.
    • See more information on the UNIFORM page.
  • Cost
    • Cost per player, excluding uniforms, is expected to be $200 - $225 and will be confirmed annually prior to try-outs.
    • Fees are remitted through the RAH website following notification of acceptance to a team.
  • Coaching
    • Interested in coaching?  Send an email to [email protected]