AAU Basketball FAQs
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What is my child’s age group?
Teams will be formed based on the grades that players are in for such season; there are very limited age restrictions, but generally teams will be formed based on what grade the player is in for that season. Summer league, players will play in their “rising grade”, (the grade in which the student will attend at school the upcoming school year).
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Can my child play AAU with SYA? We live in Ashburn, Chantilly, etc.
Yes. SYA’s mission is to to develop Centreville/Clifton/Fairfax area basketball players. Therefore SYA will only allow “out-of-zip” players to participate on our teams on a case by case basis with the approval of the SYA Travel Commissioner.
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How do I register for AAU?
All players interested in trying out for one of our AAU basketball teams need to register for Summer AAU basketball tryouts. Once evaluations are completed, selected players will be sent instructions on how to complete the AAU registration. Register for AAU tryouts.
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What are the travel requirements?
Each team will determine if they plan to play in any tournaments that involve traveling and overnight stay. Please contact the coach for your child’s team to understand travel plans.
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What is the time commitment?
AAU teams will practice two times a week and play in weekend tournaments. Number of tournaments that teams will play in will vary from team to team.
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Once a player makes a Travel Team are they guaranteed a spot the next year?
No. Players are selected based on ability. The AAU program does everything possible to make the selection process as fair as possible. All positions on all rosters are open to all competitors on a season-by-season basis.
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How are players notified if they make or do not make a Travel Team?
Offers will be emailed to parents if their child makes a team. For athletes who do not make the team, parents will receive and email from the coach. Offers are by far the most difficult part of the season for both the players and coaches.
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Are there any participation requirements for players?
There are no participation requirements for AAU. Playing time will be determined by the coach based on practice participation and effort as well as performance in games.
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How many players are on a team?
AAU teams will typically have 10-12 players.
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Who are the coaches and teams?
Teams will be listed each season when tryouts are occurring as well as the contact information for the coach. If you are interested in coaching an AAU team, please register.
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If I have more questions about the AAU program, how can I get answers?
Please contact SYA Commissioner Justin Leiser.
