Tournament Program

Basics of TOurnament Teams

• Competitive, school-based program; boys grades 4-8 and girls grades 5-8

• Season: end of October – early March

• LOHS Coaches run evaluations, select teams

• Boys' teams split evenly grades 4-5; by skill level grades 6-8

• Girls' teams split by skill level in grades 5-8

• Volunteer coaches grades 4-5; paid non-parent head & assistant coaches grades 6-8 (based on coach availability)

• About 25 practices (2+ per week), 24+ games 

• All practices in the Lake Oswego area 

• 100% weekend games, roughly every other weekend

• Tournament play in the Greater Portland Metropolitan area, with a few exceptions for certain grades/teams

Sample Schedule

Playing time

• Players in 4th & 5th will play a minimum of 50% of the game

• Players in 6th-8th will play a minimum of 30% of the game

• Minimums subject to player attendance and grade-appropriate behavior (effort and focus)

• LYB expects basketball to be primary sport for the season

• Missing practices due to other activities may affect playing time

Evaluations and team formation

• Two – 60 to 75 minute evaluation sessions (Oct. 12th &  19th) - see home page for evaluation schedule

• Players are expected to attend both evaluation sessions

• LOHS basketball staff conducts evaluations, selects teams (with assistance from paid, non-parent, Laker Youth coaches)

• Evaluations are closed to parents

• Target roster size: 9-10 players (8 or 11 possible under certain circumstances)

• Cuts are possible

• Results will be posted to the website the Wednesday after the second tryout at 5pm. 

• Bib numbers will be used

Base Fees

Player Fees (paid at registration)

Tournament & Team Fees (paid via Team Snap post team placement)

Uniform: Reversible Jersey*, Shorts, Shooting Shirt

*Note:  there is a new reversible jersey this year and all players (even returning) will be required to purchase a new jersey.

Other Costs

Tournament Admissions

Out of Town Travel

Refunds

• Full Refund if a player is not placed on a team OR elects not to play prior to team placement

• $100 Refund for a player who elects not to play following team placement but PRIOR to the team's first game

• No Refund for a player who elects not to play after the team's first game OR for games and/or practices cancelled by school districts, either Lake Oswego or opponents'

Fee Waivers/Reductions

Please see the LOSD Website for Waiver form and information