Thank you for considering registering for Crusader Youth Basketball (CYB). We look forward to meeting you soon. Below is the information about the skills evaluations. The purpose of the assessment is to determine if multiple teams are needed within a grade level, as well as evaluate the skill level of each participant to try and ensure teams are placed at the appropriate competition level. There is no cost for the evaluation, but players need to register.  We highly encourage players to attend both assessments. 

Dates:  August 10 & 24, 2025

Times:

11:00 - 12:15:  2nd - 4th grade boys

12:30 - 1:45:  5th - 6th grade boys

2:00 - 3:15:  7th - 8th grade boys 

3:30 - 4:45:  3rd - 8th grade girls

Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of the tryouts

What to Bring:

• Water bottle
•  Do NOT bring your own ball (basketballs will be provided)
• Athletic shorts/top and tennis shoes

Payment:  Payment for the program will be collected once the teams are created. 

Once the player has been assigned to a team we will then ask for payment as a form of commitment to the program this year.  Payment will be collected via our webpage and team management site.

Assessment Composition: The assessment will be 95% competition-based to assess how players perform in game-like situations (1-on-1, 2-on-2, 3-on-3, 4-on-4, advantage/disadvantage situations, and 5-on-5). Skills evaluated during competitions include:

• Defense: On-the-ball defense, 1 pass away, 2 passes away, help defense/rotations, scrambles, trapping, rebounding
• Offense: Effective ballhandling, shooting ability (making shots, getting in position for quality shots, catch and shoot, pull-up jumpers, finishes in the paint, effective range), decision-making/effectiveness in attacking the paint, offensive rebounding, passing ability, court vision, and ability to run the floor hard (transition offense)
• Sportsmanship & Coachability

Entrance into Edgewood:  All participants and parents/guardians are to enter and exit the building through the Alumni Hall Entrance (Old Commons Entrance off the large parking lot).

Check-In Procedure: Check-In will occur in Alumni Hall upon entrance at the first table.   please register in advance.

Uniform Confirmation Table:  This year, we’ll be ordering all new uniforms for every player. The WYBL requires teams to have either two separate sets (home and away) or a reversible uniform, so we’re moving forward with a fresh set for all. Uniform sizing will take place on the day of tryouts.

Parent/Guardian Meeting: Parent/guardian meetings will occur once all participants have been checked in. This will take place in Alumni Hall.

Payment:  Payment will be collected once the teams are formed in September. Once the player has been assigned to a team we will then ask for payment as a form of commitment to the program this year.  Payment will be collected via our webpage and team management site.

Tentative Schedule:

September / October:  Teams will be finalized and created.  Strength and Condition training will also start at Edgewood and also IPT.

October / November: Teams will begin practice.

November / December:  Tournaments / Game Play will begin

Feb / March:  Season Ends