Our travel program is for boys and girls in grades 4th through 8th grade looking to play in a competitive basketball league against teams from other towns.  Our teams participate in the MetroWest Youth Basketball League.  Participation in the Metrowest League through WYBA is open to all players who live in Wayland and students attending Wayland Schools. More information on the Metrowest Youth Basketball League is available at www.metrowestbball.com.

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Registration and Fees

With all members required to purchase our new uniforms last season, the Travel program fee has been reduced to $375 for the 2024-2025 Season. Fees cover expenses for participation in a pre-season tournament, gym time for 2 practices per week ,1 game per week from November through March, Metrowest Youth Basketball League fees, referee fees, team equipment, as well as a practice jersey and shooting shirt for players to keep. The fee DOES NOT cover uniforms this season. Families will instead be given options to purchase a full or partial uniform (shorts or jersey) during the registration process. All fees will be refunded if a player chooses not to participate in our WYB programs.

Team Formation

Thank you to all of our volunteers that helped with evaluations. Evaluations are complete for the 2024-25 season and travel team placement will be communicated by the end day October 13th.

Team Formation Schedule

WYBA will conduct 2 MANDATORY, 1-hour evaluation sessions for all registered players, grades 4^th - 8^th. The two selected weekends are below. Each grade, separated by gender, will be assigned a 1-hr slot on either Saturday or Sunday for both weekends. Please note, to be considered for the Travel program you must be registered prior to the second evaluation date on September 29th. Anyone registering after evaluations start will only be considered for the In-Town program.

 

Saturday, September 28 @ Wayland High School Fieldhouse

4-5pm Boys 3rd Grade

5-6pm Girls 3rd & 4th Grade

6-7pm Girls 5th & 6th Grade

7-8pm Girls 7th & 8th Grade

 

Sunday, September 29 @ Wayland High School Fieldhouse

4-5pm Boys 4th Grade

5-6pm Boys 5th Grade

6-7pm Boys 6th Grade

7-8pm Boys 7th Grade

8-9pm Boys 8th Grade

 

Saturday, October 5 @ Wayland High School Fieldhouse

4-5pm Boys 4th Grade

5-6pm Boys 5th Grade

6-7pm Boys 6th Grade

7-8pm Boys 7th Grade

8-9pm Boys 8th Grade

 

Sunday, October 6 @ Wayland High School Fieldhouse

5-6pm Girls 4th Grade

6-7pm Girls 5th & 6th Grade

7-8pm Girls 7th & 8th Grade

 

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Practice and Game Schedule

Practices begin in November and occur twice a week on weeknights.  Practice nights vary by team and are determined after teams are formed based on gym and coach availability.  Games start in early December and are played on Sunday. Games run through March including playoffs.  Travel to games can range from next door in Weston to about an hour away. Typically there is a game the second weekend of Winter break and both weekends of February Break.

 

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Volunteer Coaches

We are a volunteer based organization that is supported by parents and other volunteers passionate about youth development through basketball.  If you are interested in coaching a travel team, please contact our Travel Commissioner at mw@waylandbasketball.org.

 

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Team Formation Guidelines

1. WYBA conducts evaluations with the goal of placing players at a level that will best support their development.  All players registered for the Travel and In Town programs will be evaluated and given a recommendation for league placement.  Our travel league is our most competitive program. Based on evaluations some players who participate in evaluations will NOT be placed on a travel team.  All players not placed on a travel team will have the opportunity to participate in our In-Town program and receive a partial refund to reflect the difference in program fees.
2. There will be evaluations for all teams if there are a sufficient number of players with which to field a team.  If there are not a sufficient number of players with which to field a team, fees will be refunded.
3. Only players who have registered will be allowed to attend evaluations. There are no exceptions to this rule.
4. Players must attend both of their assigned 1-hr evaluation sessions. Failure to attend a session may impact a player’s placement on a travel team. Players who fail to attend any of the sessions WILL NOT be placed on a travel team. Exceptions may be made in extenuating circumstances.
5. Players who are unable to participate in evaluations due to injury must still attend evaluations.  If there is a spot on the team after evaluations, the player may be evaluated by a WYBA board member/representative and placed on a team based on the evaluation.  No spots are held for injured players.
6. Evaluations will be conducted by independent evaluators that are not associated with WYBA or the grade level being evaluated. WYBA coaches may assist with the evaluation process but will not evaluate players that they may coach.
7. The previous season’s end of year player evaluations will be taken into account as part of team formation.
8. Previous placement on a Travel team does not guarantee placement on a future team.

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