Grand Rapids Area Basketball Association

2021 Timberrrrr Tournament

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May Announcements

Dear GRABA members,

I wanted to pass along a few opportunities for activities that you can do during the pandemic.

- We have partnered with UMD basketball to provide virtual skills videos for training opportunities this summer. These videos will be free to all GRABA families. Check it out by clicking on the UMD Basketball Opportunity link or by clicking on the Basketball Links Tab.

- We received a promotion from Bob Cahill. Check it out by clicking on the Pokegama Golf Course Opportunity link or by clicking on the Basketball Links Tab. This is a great opportunity for you and your family to get outdoors and have some fun while social distancing.

We hope this information finds you well and get those kids outside shooting hoops!

Sincerely,

Matt Wegwerth

GRABA President

TRAVEL LEAGUE VS. HOUSE LEAGUE

	Travel League	Thunderhawk League	House League
COST	$325	$200	$85
COMPETITION LEVEL	Play to win while developing team and player skills	FIRST play house league THEN travel league	Emphasis on team and player development
GAME LOCATIONS	Most games are located outside the Grand Rapids area	Most games are located within the Grand Rapids area	All games are held at RJEMS
GAMES/TOURNAMENTS	9 weekend tournaments with some 2-day tournaments	5 weekend tournaments	2 games per week; held on Saturdays
PLAYING TIME	Playing time may not be equal	Playing time will be fair	K-6 equal playing time
PRACTICE TIME	2-3 nights per week	2-3 nights per week	1-2 nights per week
LENGTH OF SEASON	5 months (November-March)	3 months (January-March)	K-2: 4-5 weeks; 3-6: 5-6 weeks
UNIFORMS	Parents pay $25, GRABA pays the difference for 1st time GRABA athletes.	Parents pay $25, GRABA pays the difference for 1st time GRABA athletes	Uniforms included with registration

GRABA MISSION STATEMENT, PURPOSE, & PHILOSOPHY

Our mission is to create a fun, fair, and safe basketball environment that focuses on developing respect for others, self-confidence, leadership, teamwork, and basketball skills in our Grand Rapids Area student athletes. We strive to provide the best competition at all grade levels while maintaining the highest degree of participation and sportsmanship.

GRABA Purpose:
To promote, foster and perpetuate the game of basketball at the youth level.
GRABA Philosophy:
Basketball should be a fun and rewarding experience for all: players, coaches, spectators, and referees.

Pokegama Golf Course Opportunity

UMD Basketball Opportunity

GRABA Photos

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

I would like to welcome everyone to the Grand Rapids Area Basketball Association’s website. It is the GRABA board’s hope that this website will provide information that is useful and informative.

Since 1996, GRABA has proudly served all the children, grades K-6, who reside in the Grand Rapids School District. The primary goal of GRABA is to sponsor traveling teams in the GRABA Traveling League and administer the elementary school program in our grades K-2 and grades 3-6 House Leagues.

The GRABA board recognizes there are times when issues arise that may cause concerns. If at anytime any of our members have a concern, we urge them to communicate their concerns with a coach, board member, or the board of directors. The GRABA board meetings are open to the public and attendance is encouraged.

As an organization, we are committed to our children and I entrust that all adults who have a role in mentoring, whether a coach, volunteer, board member, or parent on the sideline, will strive to lead by example. GRABA also supports all athletics and activities in Grand Rapids, and encourages our athletes to play multiple sports. GRABA does not support sport specialization.

Lastly, I wish all of our children and youth a successful year. I ask everyone to remember, winning is important, but it is secondary to our mission of striving to mold our children of today into the mentally sound and well-adjusted men and women of tomorrow.