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Online registration for 2008 / 2009 IBA Traveling, In-House, and Little Dribblers programs begins August 25 and runs through September 15. For details or other registration options, visit the program links on the left nav bar.
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WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL HOME OF THE IRONDALE BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION (IBA)
We hope this site provides you with everything you need to know about all the IBA's programs and activities. The intent of the IBA is to provide the Irondale community with the opportunity for boys and girls to learn the game of basketball, develop fundamental basketball skills, teamwork, good sportsmanship and most of all -- to have some FUN! Questions, feedback, or just need to reach us? Contact us at irondalebasketball@hotmail.com.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: NEW FIRST TRYOUT DATE AND TIME FOR 5th GRADERS!
Because of a scheduling conflict with one of our schools' 5th Grade Laurentian trip, we are moving our first 5th grade tryout for both boys and girls.
HERE'S THE NEW TRYOUT SCHEDULE for ALL 5th Graders
5th Grade Boys:
MONDAY 9/15, 6:00-7:30PM AND Friday, 9/26, 5:45-6:45pm
5th Grade Boys:
MONDAY 9/15, 6:00-7:30PM AND Friday, 9/26, 5:45-6:45pm
OTHER SESSIONS
Additionally, the warmup session schedule for 9/15 is modified to accomodate this new tryout. The girls warmup session will be moved to 7:45 - 9:15pm.
TRYOUTS FOR ALL OTHER GRADES REMAIN AS SCHEDULED on 9/22(GIRLS), 9/23 (BOYS), and 9/26 (BOTH).
All warmup sessions and tryouts are at Highview Middle School.
Remember, both tryouts are MANDATORY. All questions regarding tryouts should be directed to IBA Traveling Directors:
Drew Grahek, Boys Traveling Program, 651-636-5769
Brad Carr, Girls Traveling Program, 612-532-7072
REGISTRATION BEGINS August 25 for ALL 2008/2009 IBA Youth Basketball Programs
Program Changes Include NEW 4th Grade Traveling Program, Little Dribblers (1st and 2nd Grade) Moving to Fall, and More Time and Opportunities to Register
The IBA offers three Basketball programs for both boys and girls, Little Dribblers (1st and 2nd Grade), In-House (3rd - 8th Grade) and Traveling (4th - 8th Grade). All are instructional programs and are designed to help players learn and develop basketball skills and sportsmanship, and offer a fun sense of belonging.
The Little Dribblers program moves to Fall this year with six fun Saturday morning sessions from September 20 – October 25 designed to introduce players to basketball. The In-House program runs from November – February and is less competitive and intense than the Traveling program. The Traveling program offers a higher level of competition, includes a tryout process, runs from late October – March, and for the first time this year, will include 4th Grade teams.
Postcard reminders will be arriving in mailboxes the week of 8/18, and notices will be published in both local newspapers. In addition, flyers will go home with many students the first week of school, and posters will be on site at all area learning facilities.
Beginning August 25, registration information and print-friendly versions of our registration packs can be obtained either on this website (click on the program links on the left nav bar) or by visiting the Pike Lake Education Center during office hours.
REGISTRATION:
Registration begins AUGUST 25, 2008 and runs through SEPTEMBER 15, 2008. Players can register one of four ways:
1. Online registration August 25, 2008 thru September 15, 2008.
2. In-person registration: Pike Lake Education Ctr, 2101 NW 14th St in New Brighton, during office hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-3:30pm, August 25-September 15 AND Monday-Thursday 4:30-8:30pm, September 2-September 15 OR Highview Middle School during Registration Nights/Warm-ups, September 9, 11, and 15 from 6:00-9:00pm
3. Mail-in registrations: Send in your completed forms and your payment BY SEPTEMBER 15 to: Pike Lake Education Center, C/O Irondale Basketball Association, 2101 NW 14th St, New Brighton, MN 55112
REGISTRATION NIGHTS/WARM-UP SESSIONS:
Three optional pre-tryout warm-up/open gym sessions are scheduled. All sessions are at the Highview Middle School. On-site registration is also available from 6:00 – 9:00pm on all practice session nights.
GIRLS:
Tuesday, September 9, 6:00-7:30pm
Thursday, September 11, 6:00-7:30pm
Monday, September 15, 7:45-9:15pm
BOYS:
Tuesday, September 9, 7:45-9:15pm
Thursday, September 11, 7:45-9:15pm
Monday, September 15, 7:45-9:15pm
TRAVELING TRYOUTS:
MANDATORY for placement on a traveling team. All tryouts are at Highview Middle School. Gyms will be posted.
GIRLS:
Grade 4: Monday, 9/22, 7:00-8:30 AND Friday, 9/26, 5:45-6:45pm
Grade 5: Monday, 9/15, 6:00-7:30 AND Friday, 9/26, 5:45-6:45pm
Grade 6: Monday, 9/22, 7:00-8:30 AND Friday, 9/26, 6:45-7:45pm
Grade 7: Monday, 9/22, 8:30-10:00 AND Friday, 9/26, 7:45-8:45pm
Grade 8: Monday, 9/22, 8:30-10:00 AND Friday, 9/26, 8:45-9:45pm
BOYS:
Grade 4: Tuesday, 9/23, 6:00-7:30 AND Friday, 9/26, 5:45-6:45pm
Grade 5: Monday, 9/15, 6:00-7:30 AND Friday, 9/26, 5:45-6:45pm
Grade 6: Tuesday, 9/23, 6:00-7:30 AND Friday, 9/26, 6:45-7:45pm
Grade 7: Tuesday, 9/23, 7:30-9:00 AND Friday, 9/26, 7:45-8:45pm
Grade 8: Tuesday, 9/23, 7:30-9:00 AND Friday, 9/26, 8:45-9:45pm
DATES/TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE VERIFY TIMES ON SIGNS POSTED AT ALL AREA SCHOOLS.
QUESTIONS? PLEASE CALL:
Drew Grahek, Boys Traveling Program, 651-636-5769
Brad Carr, Girls Traveling Program, 612-532-7072
Brad Boleman, In-House Director, :763-218-8345
Larry Wimsett, President, 651-633-7735
Karin Martinek, Registration, 651-226-8621
INTERESTED IN COACHING A TRAVELING TEAM? Here's some information on how it works
The Irondale Basketball Association is dependent on volunteer coaches to be successful! Traveling coaching applications are reviewed every year and selection of coaches takes place by board approval, following the conclusion of tryouts and the formation of teams. Selection of coaches is based solely on experience, qualifications, and prior year feedback if applicable. Parents/family members and non-family members will all receive equal consideration.
It all starts by filling out our Traveling Coach Application. Click here for a copy. Send it in BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2008 to receive consideration for the 2008/2009 season! Our PO Box is on the form. And thanks for applying--we appreciate your support!
Questions? Contact our Traveling Directors for more information:
Drew Grahek, Boys Traveling Program, 651-636-5769
Brad Carr, Girls Traveling Program, 612-532-7072
Got your calendar handy? The 2008-2009 Season Is underway!
Here's our preliminary calendar, but WATCH THIS SPACE for more information and updates as we get ready for another great season of basketball!
| IBA 2008-2009 EVENTS AND KEY DATES last update 8/30/08-check back regularly for changes/updates to our event schedule |
| DATE |
EVENT |
PLACE |
TIMES |
| Aug 6 |
IBA Board Meeting |
Family Service Center, Room 218 |
7:00-8:30pm |
| Aug 25 – Sept 15 |
REGISTRATION for 2008-2009 IBA Season, ALL PROGRAMS Registration pack available online by August 25, 2008 |
Register one of 4 ways: Online, by mail, in person at Pike Lake Education Center OR at Highview Middle School during Tryout Warmups (9/9,11,15) |
| Sept 3 |
IBA Board Meeting |
Freedom Park |
7:00-8:30pm |
| Sept 9,11,15 |
GIRLS AND BOYS Tryout Warmups and Registration Nights |
Highview Middle School |
GIRLS 6-7:30pm
BOYS 7:45-9:15pm |
| Sept 20 – Oct 25 |
Little Dribblers 1st and 2nd grade program (NEW to Fall!) |
Moundsview Community Center |
Saturdays, 9:00am-Noon |
| Sept 22,26 |
GIRLS Traveling Team Tryouts
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Highview Middle School |
See the "Registration Begins ...!" article above for tryout times for each grade |
| Sept 23,26 |
BOYS Traveling Team Tryouts
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Highview Middle School |
See the "Registration Begins ...!" article above for tryout times for each grade |
| Oct 6 |
Traveling coaches meeting |
Highview Middle School |
TBD |
| Oct 8 |
IBA Board Meeting |
Freedom Park |
7:00-8:30pm |
| Oct 11 |
All coaches clinic |
Highview Middle School |
9:00am-Noon |
| Oct 13 |
All coaches certification |
Highview Middle School |
TBD |
| Oct 18 |
Referee clinic |
Highview Middle School |
9:00am-Noon |
| Oct 27 |
In House practices start |
Various area schools on Saturdays -schedules will be posted by early October |
| Nov 1 – Feb 7 |
In House games begin |
Various area schools on Saturdays -schedules will be posted by early October |
| Nov 12 |
IBA Board Meeting |
Freedom Park |
7:00-8:30pm |
| Dec 10 |
IBA Board Meeting |
Freedom Park |
7:00-8:30pm |
| Jan 7 |
IBA Board Meeting |
Freedom Park |
7:00-8:30pm |
| Jan 9 - 11 |
Irondale Great Shoot Out – GIRLS |
Irondale High School, Highview Middle School |
All weekend |
| Jan 21 |
IBA Board Meeting |
Freedom Park |
7:00-8:30pm |
| Jan 30 – Feb 1 |
Irondale Great Shoot Out – BOYS |
Irondale High School, Highview Middle School |
All weekend |
| Feb 7 |
In House Tournament |
Highview Middle School |
All day |
| Feb 11 |
IBA Board Meeting |
Freedom Park |
7:00-8:30pm |
| Mar 11 |
IBA Board Meeting |
Freedom Park |
7:00-8:30pm |
| Apr 15 |
IBA Board Meeting |
Freedom Park |
7:00-8:30pm |
| May 13 |
IBA Board Meeting |
Freedom Park |
7:00-8:30pm |
Practice
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