FAQ
If this is the first time you have a player in our program let us start by saying welcome!
Your youngster is getting ready to start a great experience. During your players time with IYAA they will learn valuable skills on the court and off. They join the ranks of thousands of alumni dating back over two decades.
We get a number of questions from new parents and so we put them together in this simple FAQ. Please read through this before calling or emailing because often the answer is right here.
Q: Will my child play against kids their own age?
A: In elementary school yes, but when they move to middle school we group the kids all together. They will also play with players of the same sex.
Q: When will games and practices be?
A: Games are on Saturdays I am sorry but it is not possible for us to determine the time of games before registreation is finished. The time of games obviously depends on the number of teams and we do not block off particular times for specific age groups. Practices are much harder to determine because the coach of each team gets to choose the times. Please see the answer below about coaches.
Q: What size ball will my player use in the league?
A: Middle school boys play with a size 29, all others in the league play with a 28.5.
Q: When will practices/games start, or when will practices/games be scheduled?
A: Games will start in January. Practices will usually start the first or second week of December. You will get a call from your coach near that time to talk to you about the practice schedule. Coaches get to schedule the practices and the amount of them per week. I am sorry we can't even guess if there will be one or two per week and what nights. Usually, coaches will work with the parents to make sure all players get a chance to practice.
Q: Where will the games and practices be held?
A: Games are played at the Independence Schools middle school campus usually. Practices are held usually at the players elementary school.
Q: What are the costs?
A: Our fee is $115. This includes the regular season (eight games if we get no weather), mid season tournament, post season tournament, practices and a reversible uniform shirt.
Q: Are there any scholarships?
A: We do have a limited number of scholarships. To apply for one of them you need to go to this website before registering your child.
Q: Why are the uniform shirt sizes only adult sizes?
A: We order youth and adult sizes. Please make sure you give you coach the correct size for your player because there is a charge to get a replacement.
Q: I have registered my player, when will I hear from my coach?
A: We close registration late in early November and then assemble teams at that time. Usually by the first week in December you will be getting a call or email from your coach. At that time the coach will talk to you about practice times and locations.
Q: My player is trying out for the middle school team at his school. What should I do?
A: Many players will tryout for the program at the middle school and my be cut after the IYAA registration is closed. We highly recommend you register your child now and if he/she makes the middle school team we will refund your registration fee. Do not wait till after they are cut and ask to register then because registration will be closed.
Q: How do I volunteer to be a coach or assistant coach?
A: First, thanks so much for offering to coach. We need great folks to make this work. When you register your player it will ask you if you would like to help by being a coach or assistant coach. Also, please fill out our coaches signup form by clicking here.
Q: How do I request a specific coach/team?
A: I am sorry but we do not allow for folks to request a specific coach/team. With that said, if your player was on a team last year they will get to stay on that team this year. If your player is just coming into the league they will be placed on a team based on many factors including geography (to their school) and league needs.
Q: What height is the basket rims in the league?
A: 1st & 2nd grades goal height is 8feet tall. We play our 1st & 2nd graders in Pioneer Ridge small gym since we can raise and lower the goals. The goal height for 3rd graders thru middle school is 10 feet.
Q: What is the refund policy?
A: We offer a full refund if requested before the players uniform is ordered. After the uniform is ordered there is no refund available.