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Hive Pack Hoops
2024-2025 Winter Team
Tryouts

We'd like to invite boys and girls entering 1st through 8th grade to join us this August for our Winter Team Tryouts. See details below!

Tryouts Prep
Mini-Camp

Thursday, August 1

Sunday, August 4

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Grant Ragan Elementary School (Waukee)

RECENT CHANGE!!!

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4:45-6:00 - Entering 1st, 2nd, 3rd

6:10-7:25 - Entering 4th

7:35-8:50- Entering 5th, 6th, 7th

RECENTLY SPLIT INTO THREE, INSTEAD OF TWO!!!

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$90 for both nights (PLUS Tryout fees are covered)

$65 for one night (Tryout fees are also covered)

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Over the course of two 75-minute sessions get introduced to our principles of play and many of our core activities, including all of the activities planned for our tryouts. 

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While the mini-camp is certainly not a requirement in order to attend tryouts, or be selected for one of our winter teams, we do feel it's a great way to ensure you're as comfortable as possible during out tryout process. It's also a perfect opportunity for families to see our coaches interacting with players and get a glimpse of what our practices and training will entail.

Tryout Details

Cost

$15

(It is NOT necessary to register/pay for this, if you're signed up for mini-camp.)

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Location

Trailridge School (Waukee)

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Dates

***Some grade levels may be combined if registration numbers allow.***

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Tuesday, August 6​

Entering 1st/2nd Grade - 5:10-6:10 (Mandatory Parent Meeting 6:00-6:10)

Entering 4th Grade - 6:20-7:20 (Mandatory Parent Meeting 7:10-7:20)

Entering 6th Grade - 7:30-8:30 (Mandatory Parent Meeting 8:20-8:30)

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Wednesday, August 7​

Entering 3rd Grade - 5:10-6:10 (Mandatory Parent Meeting 6:00-6:10)

Entering 5th Grade - 6:20-7:20 (Mandatory Parent Meeting 7:10-7:20)

Entering 7th Grade - 7:30-8:30 (Mandatory Parent Meeting 8:20-8:30)

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Sunday, August 11 (MAKE-UP DATE)​

Entering 1st/2nd/3rd Grade - 6:10-7:10 (Mandatory Parent Meeting 6:00-6:10)

Entering 4th/5th/6th/7th Grade - 7:30-8:30 (Mandatory Parent Meeting 7:10-7:20)

Winter Teams
& Tryouts

Frequently-Asked Questions

What is the timeline for roster selection?

All registered participants will be contacted by Tuesday, August 13 and informed on their status with the program for the 2024-2025 winter season. From the time of that contact, families who have been offered a spot will have 48 hours to accept or decline a position in the program.

What is the structure of Hive Pack winter teams?

Each team will consist of 8 players and at least two parent coaches, mentored by Coach Matt. In special circumstances, an exception may be made to allow for a team of either 7, or 9.

 

In the event that we don't have enough registered players to complete a team of 8, the existing families may be given an opportunity to find additional interested families who could attend a secondary tryout and be invited to complete the roster and allow the team to go forward.

How much does it cost to play on a Hive Pack winter team?

Final costs will be determined by the time of tryouts, however, families can expect to pay in the ball park of $1200. This cost covers five months of twice-weekly practice & player development, a specific number of tournament and/or league games, high-quality reversible game uniform & additional apparel, two practice jerseys, full electronic access to professional team & individual pictures, access to our program's group messaging and calendar platform, and more. 

When and where do teams practice?

Each of our winter teams will have two 75-minute practices each week. These practices will typically take place at one of the northern Waukee Schools elementary buildings, or at the Torstenson Family Gym located near the corner of Ashworth and Ute in southern Waukee. 

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A tentative weekly schedule for these practices will be introduced at the mandatory parent meeting during tryouts, but the final schedule will ultimately be determined based on the number of teams involved. 

What is the competitive level of the teams?

One of the best things about Hive Pack Hoops is the ability to offer competitive opportunities to players at all developmental levels. Some of our teams compete exclusively in tournaments against the best competition in the state, while others learn the game and develop in local leagues against other new-to-hoops players.

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The competitive level of each team's schedule is determined based on an evaluation of their developmental level as a team. In general, we have "tournament" teams, that play in approximately 10 weekend tournaments throughout the season, and we have "league" teams, that play in local weekend league games, then additionally get entered into a couple of local tournaments that meet their competitive needs. 

More questions? Reach out to Coach Matt and have additional information added to this section! 

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