ERAA Basketball
Web Page Last Updated: August 29, 2024
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES:
September 15: Basketball Board Meeting @ Jerry's
October 20: Basketball Board Meeting @ Jerry's
October 26 & 27: Travel 833 Jamboree
November 6: Travel Individual & Team Photos
November 17: Basketball Board Meeting @ Jerry's
December 4 : In-House Individual & Team Photos
December 15: Basketball Board Meeting @ Jerry's
East Ridge Basketball Programs
| Lil Raptors | In-House | Travel | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade Level: | K - 2nd Grade | 3rd - 8th Grade (minimum age is 2nd grade) | 3rd - 8th Grade |
| Season: | November - January | Late October - Mid February | Late October - Early March |
| Games: | No Games. This program is designed to introduce basketball to our young players | League play on Saturday mornings or afternoon | All games are part of weekend tournaments. 3 game guarantee for each tournament, and most tournaments have switched to a one day format |
| Tournaments: | N/A | All teams participate in an end of the year tournament in mid February | Teams play in ~ 10 tournaments per year with one out of town tournament. There is also an opportunity to p lay in the Grade State tournament at the end of the year |
| Playing Time: | N/A | Equal playing time | Grades 3-6: Equal playing time over the course of a year Grades 7-8: Earned playing time based on effort, attitude, skills/results, practice attendance and participation |
| Uniforms: | Little Raptors T-shirts and a custom Raptor basketball are given out | Reversible Team Jersey & Shorts | Full uniform to be purchased by player (reversible jersey, shorts and shooting shirt and/or Hoodie) |
| Coaches: | Parent Volunteers | Parent Volunteers | Parent Volunteer to coach. But must interview for position and ERAA staff selects coaches. Occasionally we may hire a non-parent coach |
| Registration: | July - September | July - August | June - July |
| Volunteer Requirements: | None | None | One 4 hour shift per player (max 8 hours per household). There is a $200 volunteer buy out option at registration |
| Practices | Once a week at an 833 district school. Times vary between 5:30-8:00pm. | Twice a week at an 833 district school. Times vary between 5:30-10:00pm (5th grade and up may have practices scheduled until 10pm) | Two or Three a week at an 833 district school. Times vary between 5:30-10:00pm. (5th grade and up may have practices scheduled until 10pm) |
Questions about ERAA Basketball?
Scott Polifka
Director of ERAA Basketball
Basketball Board Meetings
Board meetings are open to the public.
The board meets once a month on the 3rd Sunday of each month at Jerry's in room #1 from 8-9pm.
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/hhx-bdca-fkj
Dial option: (US) +1 413-276-6165 PIN: 990 978 918#
Eligibility for Participation in ERAA Basketball
The policy of the ERAA is that a player should reside within the East Ridge High School attendance boundary in order to participate in sports programs administered by ERAA. Players who do not meet this criterion but still wish to participate in ERAA basketball will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Contact the ERAA Basketball Director for more information.
To check your address for boundary map, please click here
Basketball Sizes
Boys
3rd and 4th grade - 27.5 inch (Size 5)
5th/6th grades - 28.5 inch (Size 6)
7th grade and up - 29.5 inch (Size 7)
Girls
3rd and 4th grade - 27.5 inch (Size 5)
5th grade and up - 28.5 inch (Size 6)
ERAA Boys Youth Night Photos
Travel and In-House
ERAA Girls Youth Night Photos
Travel and In-House
East Ridge Athletic Association | PO Box 25181 | Woodbury, MN 55125