Information sheet for the 2015 - 2016 Season (Boys Competitive Travel Basketball) Tryouts: (details soon)
3rd / 4th / 5th / 6th grade: October 12 and October 15 7th / 8th grade: Early-December
League Play:
Big Cat Basketball League (www.bigcatbasketball.com) All 5/6/7/8 grade games played at South Lyon High or South Lyon East High 3rd / 4th grade games at Novi Middle School 2 games on each playing date for all teams. All games are on weekends.
4th Grade teams – ~ 14 games (exact game schedules will be published by Big Cat League) League Games Begin: January, 3, 2016 Times are estimated based on past League Game Times: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm seasons League Tournament: Mar. 13 and 14 5th / 6th Grade teams – ~ 20 games (exact game schedules will be published by Big Cat League) League Games Begin: December 6, 2015 Times are estimated based on past League Game Times: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm seasons League Tournament: Mar. 13 and 14 7th / 8th Grade teams – ~ 14 games (exact game schedules will be published by Big Cat League) League Game Begin: January 17, 2016 Times are estimated based on past League Game Times: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm seasons League Tournament: Mar. 13 and 14 Note: The season will not conflict with the Novi Middle School basketball program. Some coaches may elect to play in post season tournaments and will advise so at tryouts Playing Time: NO guarantee; at coach’s sole discretion, missed practices may reduce playing time. Expected Practice: Generally, two 90-minute practices per week weeknights and Saturdays. Practice times and locations dependent on gym availability. All practices will be at Novi Schools gym facilities. 3rd / 4th / 5th / 6th grade teams: 7th / 8th grade teams: Estimated Costs: 3rd / 4th grade teams: 5th / 6th grade teams: 7th / 8th grade teams:
Practices to begin in November Practices to begin in January
$300 to $325 / player (includes approximately $90 for uniform) $350 / player (plus approximately $90 if uniform is required) $300 / player (plus approximately $90 if uniform is required)
Costs include estimates for two tournaments. Additional costs may occur, primarily if teams participate in additional tournaments.
Invitation to join a CATS team are processed through our website, and an initial deposit of $250 is required within 72 hours of your acceptance (credit card payments can be accepted on the Novi Cats website). Final payments and uniform ordering will be billed separately.