Tryout Information
Tryout Expectations and Commitments
The program is designed for girls who want to play basketball at a high level. Summer League, tournaments and practices are all at a competitive level. Practice and game conflicts should only be due to sickness, school, religion and/or family functions. If you decide to have your daughter tryout for the Junior Raider program please try to minimize all other conflicts.
The program is designed for girls who want to play basketball at a high level. Summer League, tournaments and practices are all at a competitive level. Practice and game conflicts should only be due to sickness, school, religion and/or family functions. If you decide to have your daughter tryout for the Junior Raider program please try to minimize all other conflicts.
Tryouts for the 2023/2024 season will be held at Longfellow Middle School. Please bring a ball, water and wear a shirt with a number on it.
Current 3rd graders - Class of 2032 Future 4th Grade team: April 17 - 5:30-7
Current 4th graders - Class of 2031: Future 5th grade team: April 19 - 6-8
Current 5th graders - Class of 2030: Future 6th grade team: April 17 - 7-8:45
Current 6th graders - Class of 2029 Future 7th grade team : April 18 - 6-8
Current 7th graders - Class of 2028 Future 8th grade team: April 18 - 6-8
Note: There is NO tryout fee.
*** Optional parent meeting April 13 - 6:30pm at Tosa East Learning Center
This meeting is to go over our program philosophy, season commitment for summer and winter sessions, fees and player expectations for the year.
Cost:
If offered a roster spot total fee would be $425. This fee is payable in two installments- $150 for summer session and $275 for the winter season. If you are a new player that needs to order a jersey and shorts, that fee would be $50 in addition to the summer fee. Shooting shirts (optional) would be an extra $20- with name on back.
Parent Meeting
An optional parent meeting will be held on April 13 at 6:30pm in the Learning Center (the open area of tables outside the office) at Tosa East. We will go over the program, the season, and answer questions.
Current 3rd graders - Class of 2032 Future 4th Grade team: April 17 - 5:30-7
Current 4th graders - Class of 2031: Future 5th grade team: April 19 - 6-8
Current 5th graders - Class of 2030: Future 6th grade team: April 17 - 7-8:45
Current 6th graders - Class of 2029 Future 7th grade team : April 18 - 6-8
Current 7th graders - Class of 2028 Future 8th grade team: April 18 - 6-8
Note: There is NO tryout fee.
*** Optional parent meeting April 13 - 6:30pm at Tosa East Learning Center
This meeting is to go over our program philosophy, season commitment for summer and winter sessions, fees and player expectations for the year.
Cost:
If offered a roster spot total fee would be $425. This fee is payable in two installments- $150 for summer session and $275 for the winter season. If you are a new player that needs to order a jersey and shorts, that fee would be $50 in addition to the summer fee. Shooting shirts (optional) would be an extra $20- with name on back.
Parent Meeting
An optional parent meeting will be held on April 13 at 6:30pm in the Learning Center (the open area of tables outside the office) at Tosa East. We will go over the program, the season, and answer questions.
Tryout and Grade Level Philosophy
The Jr. Raiders Girls Basketball program is dedicated to raising and empowering young basketball players. And as a feeder program for Wauwatosa East High School, we work to not only build a love for the game, but also prepare the girls for competitive play at the high school level.
With this in mind, we look to build the girls’ skills and confidence over time in the program, providing a “step-up” approach that increases competitively as they progress.
For the 4th – 6th grade teams, we teach the fundamentals of the sport and focus on whole team development. We provide a balanced environment that caters to every skill level. Our goal is not to cut players at these levels and do our best to create balanced teams.
As the athletes progress, we begin to prepare and transition them for a higher level of competitive play.
For the 7th & 8th grade teams, we move to a “select” model where our goal is to split the teams into A and B levels, applying cuts if numbers exceed roster maximums. This allows the club to build skill levels that successfully transition to a high school program, while providing team options that are more aligned with individual needs and level of play. Our coaching philosophy follows this step-up approach.
The Jr. Raiders Girls Basketball program is dedicated to raising and empowering young basketball players. And as a feeder program for Wauwatosa East High School, we work to not only build a love for the game, but also prepare the girls for competitive play at the high school level.
With this in mind, we look to build the girls’ skills and confidence over time in the program, providing a “step-up” approach that increases competitively as they progress.
For the 4th – 6th grade teams, we teach the fundamentals of the sport and focus on whole team development. We provide a balanced environment that caters to every skill level. Our goal is not to cut players at these levels and do our best to create balanced teams.
As the athletes progress, we begin to prepare and transition them for a higher level of competitive play.
For the 7th & 8th grade teams, we move to a “select” model where our goal is to split the teams into A and B levels, applying cuts if numbers exceed roster maximums. This allows the club to build skill levels that successfully transition to a high school program, while providing team options that are more aligned with individual needs and level of play. Our coaching philosophy follows this step-up approach.
