EVAA In-House Basketball

In-House Basketball 2024-2025 season

Welcome to the EVAA In-House Basketball program! The In-House program is excited for the upcoming basketball season in 2024-25.

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Kindergarten Program ~ $60 per session...

The Kindergarten Program introduces the basic skills and fundamentals of basketball. It is meant to be a fun introduction to the sport. There are 2 sessions, one in the Fall (Saturdays in Nov-Dec) and one in the Winter (Saturdays in Jan-Feb). You may sign your son or daughter up for either Fall or Winter, OR both sessions!

Boys and girls are combined.
Session 1 (FALL) - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 12/7, 12/14, and 12/21. The time for these sessions will be at 8 am at Oak Ridge Elementary.
Session 2 (WINTER) - 1/4, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, and 2/22. Times are yet to be determined.
*Sessions over Martin Luther King Jr. (1/18) and Presidents' Day (2/15) weekends may not have practice. It will depend on instructor/gym availability.
Kindergarten Coordinator needed to lead and organize stations for each session - EMAIL tmadden@evaasports.org if interested in being the lead!
Parents and Coaches will help run stations under the directions of the Kindergarten Coordinator.
Players will receive an EVAA shirt with their name on it.
Program Fee: $60 per session
May sign up for one or both sessions. Session 1 is NOT needed to participate in session 2.
CLICK HERE for Kindergarten rules
This program runs on volunteer coaches so please volunteer if you are interested in coaching in any capacity.

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1st Grade In-House Program

At the 1st Grade level we focus on the basic skills and fundamentals of basketball. In the Fall (Nov-Dec), players will be put onto teams and meet twice a week. During the weeknight practice all teams will practice together so that all players can work on a particular skill each week. Saturdays will be game days. The first 20-30 minutes on Saturdays will feature a “warm up” team practice followed by a 20-30 minute game.

All Saturday games for the Boys will take place at 9 am while Girls games will be at 11 am. These will be at Oak Ridge Elementary. A game schedule will be shared once teams are formed. If your player wants to continue to work on their basketball skills you can sign them up for Skills Sessions in the Winter (Jan-Feb). These start in January and will be held every Saturday. Times and location are yet to be determined. You may sign your son or daughter up for the Fall session (which has games), Winter Session (which is just skills, NO games) OR both sessions.

FALL Program fee: $90 for the In-House season ( November - December)
WINTER Program fee: $60 for Saturday Skills Sessions on the following dates - 1/4, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, and 2/22.
- Sessions over Martin Luther King Jr. (1/18) and Presidents' Day (2/15) weekends may not have practice. It will depend on instructor/gym availability.
This is a developmental league where scores will NOT be kept. Rules will be taught as the games are being played.
Boys and girls are separated.
Depending on numbers on the GIRLS side, 1st graders may be combined with 2nd graders.
No game on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
Players will receive an EVAA reversible jersey for In-House in the Fall.
Players will receive an EVAA t-shirt for Saturday Skills Sessions in the Winter.
CLICK HERE for 1st-Grade rules.
This program runs on volunteer coaches so please volunteer if you are interested in coaching in any capacity.
Practices Times:
- At this time I can only provide an example of the practice schedule from LAST YEAR (2023). Gym dates, times, and locations are assigned by the district and I do not receive these until much closer to the start of the season. Below is an example of the practice times that 1st Graders had LAST year. Practice days of the week/practice times/ gym locations may vary from week to week depending on how much time we are allocated. I try my best to make it consistent so that teams always practice on the same day each week but it can change based on gym and coach availability.
- I try to schedule 1st Grade practices for the first time slot 6:15-7:15 on Mondays and Tuesdays. Due to Election Day (Tuesday, November 5th) this will not be possible. Last year 1st and 2nd Grade Girls practiced at the same location during the same time slot.
- 2023
  - ALL 1st-Grade GIRLS will practice together. Gym times and locations are as follows…
  - Wednesday: 11/8 from 6:15 pm - 7:35 pm
    - Diamond Path Elementary
  - Wednesday: 11/15 from 6:15 pm - 7:35 pm
    - Greenleaf Elementary
  - Tuesday: 11/21 from 6:15 pm - 7:35 pm
    - Practice this week will be held at Dakota Ridge Elementary.
  - Tuesday: 11/28 from 6:15 pm - 7:35 pm
    - Practice this week will be held at Dakota Ridge Elementary.
  - Tuesday: 12/5 from 6:15 pm - 7:35 pm
    - Practice this week will be held at Dakota Ridge Elementary.
  - Tuesday: 12/12 from 6:15 pm - 7:35 pm
    - Practice this week will be held at Dakota Ridge Elementary.
  - ALL 1st-Grade BOYS will practice together. All practices will be at Oak Ridge Elementary. The schedule is as follows....
    - Monday: 11/6 from 6:15 pm - 7:10 pm
    - Monday: 11/13 from 6:15 pm - 7:10 pm
    - Monday: 11/20 from 6:15 pm - 7:10 pm
    - Monday: 11/27 from 6:15 pm - 7:10 pm
    - Monday: 12/4 from 6:15 pm - 7:10 pm
    - Monday: 12/11 from 6:15 pm - 7:10 pm

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2nd Grade In-House Program

At the 2nd Grade level we continue to focus on the basic skills and fundamentals of basketball. In the Fall (Nov-Dec), players will be put onto teams and meet twice a week. During the weeknight practices all teams will practice together so that all players can work on a particular skill each week. Saturdays will be game days. The first 20-30 minutes on Saturdays will feature a “warm up” team practice followed by a 20-30 minute game.

All Saturday games for the Boys will take place at 10 am while Girls games will be at 11 am. These will take place at Oak Ridge Elementary. A game schedule will be shared once teams are formed. If your player wants to continue to work on their basketball skills you can sign them up for Skills Sessions in the Winter (Jan-Feb). These start in January and will be held every Saturday. Times and location are yet to be determined. You may sign your son or daughter up for Fall session (which have games), Winter Session (which is just skills, NO games) OR both sessions.

FALL Program fee: $90 for the In-House season (November - December)
WINTER Program fee: $60 for Saturday Skills Sessions on the following dates - 1/4, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, and 2/22.
*Sessions over Martin Luther King Jr. (1/18) and Presidents' Day (2/15) weekends may not have practice. It will depend on instructor/gym availability.
This is a developmental league where scores will NOT be kept. Rules will be taught as the games are being played.
Boys and girls are separated.
Depending on numbers on the GIRLS side, 1st graders may be combined with 2nd graders.
ALL 2nd-grade GIRLS will practice together.
ALL 2nd-grade BOYS will practice together.
No game on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
Players will receive an EVAA reversible jersey for In-House in the Fall.
Players will receive an EVAA t-shirt for Saturday Skills Sessions in the Winter.
CLICK HERE for 2nd-Grade rules
This program runs on volunteer coaches so please volunteer if you are interested in coaching in any capacity.
Practices Times:
- At this time I can only provide an example of the practice schedule from LAST YEAR (2023). Gym dates, times, and locations are assigned by the district and I do not receive these until much closer to the start of the season. Below is an example of the practice times that 1st Graders had LAST year. Practice days of the week/practice times/ gym locations may vary from week to week depending on how much time we are allocated. I try my best to make it consistent so that teams always practice on the same day each week but it can change based on gym and coach availability.
- I try to schedule 2nd Grade practices for the second time slot 7:15-8:15 on either Mondays and Tuesdays. Due to Election Day (Tuesday, November 5th) this will not be possible. Last year 1st and 2nd Grade Girls practiced at the same location during the same time slot (6:15-7:15).
- 2023
  - ALL 2nd-grade GIRLS will practice together. Gym times and locations are as follows…
  - Wednesday: 11/8 from 6:15 pm - 7:35 pm
    - Diamond Path Elementary
  - Wednesday: 11/15 from 6:15 pm - 7:35 pm
    - Greenleaf Elementary
  - Tuesday: 11/21 from 6:15 pm - 7:35 pm
    - Practice this week will be held at Dakota Ridge Elementary.
  - Tuesday: 11/28 from 6:15 pm - 7:35 pm
    - Practice this week will be held at Dakota Ridge Elementary.
  - Tuesday: 12/5 from 6:15 pm - 7:35 pm
    - Practice this week will be held at Dakota Ridge Elementary.
  - Tuesday: 12/12 from 6:15 pm - 7:35 pm
    - Practice this week will be held at Dakota Ridge Elementary.
  - ALL 2nd-grade BOYS will practice together. Practices will be held at Oak Ridge Elementary on the following dates...
    - Monday: 11/6 from 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm
    - Monday: 11/13 from 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm
    - Monday: 11/20 from 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm
    - Monday: 11/27 from 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm
    - Monday: 12/4 from 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm
    - Monday: 12/11 from 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm

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3rd Grade - 6th Grade In-House Program

Everyone will be part of the SOUTH SUBURBAN YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE (SSYBL)
- EVAA has teamed up with Apple Valley, Farmington, Rosemount, Eagan, and Mendota Heights to offer a more competitive environment for players to play basketball without the level of commitment of the traveling program.
- Our goal is to continue to teach and advance one’s basketball skills and along the way teaching more team development.
- This age group will have a 1 hour Saturday session on the following dates in the FALL: 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 12/7, 12/14, and 12/21. These sessions will help build the skills they need for their In-House season.
- Saturday sessions will serve as their 'try-out'. Coaches will run these sessions and place kids on teams based on these Saturday sessions.
- All Skills Sessions for the BOYS will take place at Oak Ridge Elementary* at the following times...
  - 12 pm: 3rd Boys (Practices)
  - 1 pm: 4th Boys (Practices)
  - 2 pm: 5th Boys (Practices)
  - 3 pm: 6th Boys (Practices)
    - *If the district provides a different location I will make sure to send a message to all families.
- All Skills Sessions for the GIRLS will take place at Diamond Path Elementary* at the following times...
  - 9 am: 3rd Girls (Practices)
  - 10 am: 4th Girls (Practices)
  - 11 am: 5th/6th Girls (Practices)
    - *If the district provides a different location I will make sure to send a message to all families.
- Teams will be chosen by the 4th week and the remaining weeks will feature team practice time.
- Beginning in January teams will have at least 1 weeknight practice as well as a Saturday game. The season will end with the SSYBL Tournament over the weekends of February 15th and 22nd.
- All SSYBL games will be played on Saturdays in January - February at area schools, starting on January 4th. Times and locations will be announced by mid December.
- Games are officiated by a referee service.
- Seeded End of the Year Tournament over the weekends of February 15th and 22nd.
Program fee: $150 for combined Skills and In-House Seasons (Must do both Skills AND In-House).
Saturday Skills Session dates: 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 12/7, 12/14, and 12/21.
Boys and girls are separated.
Players will receive an EVAA t-shirt for Saturday skills sessions and an EVAA reversible jersey for the SSYBL season.
TENTATIVE Practice Times for Winter Practices***
- Beginning in January - 3rd Grade GIRLS - Mondays or Tuesdays (6:15 pm)
- Beginning in January - 3rd Grade BOYS - Tuesdays or Thursdays (6:15 pm)
- Beginning in January - 4th-Grade GIRLS - Mondays or Tuesdays (7:15 pm)
- Beginning in January - 4th-Grade BOYS - Tuesday or Thursdays (7:15 pm)
- Beginning in January - 5th/6th Grade GIRLS - Monday or Wednesdays (7:15 pm)
- Beginning in January - 5th Grade BOYS - Wednesdays or Thursdays (7:15 pm)
- Beginning in January - 6th Grade BOYS - Wednesdays or Thursdays (7:15 pm)
***Gym dates, times, and locations are assigned by the district. I do not receive this information until much closer to the start of the WINTER session. The days of the week and times listed above are what I try to stick to when putting together our practice schedule, however I do work with the coaches and try to schedule days of the week that work with their schedule. Without these volunteer coaches we would not be able to have teams so I want to make sure they are able to attend all of the practices.
The dates/times/location may vary from week to week depending on how much time we are allocated. I will do my best to stick to the above schedule but please understand that things may not work out so consistently due to school concerts, snow days, gym availability, etc..

CLICK HERE for SSYBL Rules

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Thank you for being part of the Eastview Basketball program! If you have any questions, please contact either of the In-House directors: Tom Madden (tmadden@evaasports.org) or Jeremy Opsahl (jeremy.opsahl@gmail.com).