4-6 Travel Basketball
26-27 Season
Welcome to GRABA Travel Basketball! Travel ball is a more competitive brand of basketball than our GRABA House League. Your player will represent Grand Rapids in area tournaments from Duluth, Brainerd, Bemidji, Pequot Lakes, and more!
Registration is open for our FREE tryouts. There is NO OBLIGATION to play if you sign up for tryouts. We recommend, that if you're interested, to sign up which allows us to communicate dates and times of tryouts and informal gym times.
Teams must have at least 8 players and a maximum of 10.
If you have any questions please reach out to our travel coordinator.
Fee Increase for 26-27
The GRABA board works hard to maintain fees and have as close to 100% of registration fees go directly back to the program that parents are registering for. For the past 4 years we have had a usage agreement with ISD318 for discounted facility rental.
GRABA was notified 6/10/26 that the agreement will be phased out and gym fee's for the travel program will rise 33%-40% and in order to continue with the program we will have to raise rates by approximately 10%.
If anything changes before or during the season we will pass any savings back to our families. Thank you for your understanding.
Tryouts & Evaluation Process
Tryouts use a combination of drills & live gameplay to evaluate each player objectively on athleticism, skills, decision-making, and character.
Tryouts are run by the GRABA Board with the exception of where a board member has a player competing for a roster spot. In those cases the board member(s) will not participate in the selection process, but may be asked to coach during tryouts.
Ages
What aged players are appropriate for this program?
This season is for boys & girls in 4th-6th grade. GRABA has a separate registration for 7th & 8th graders.
When
What time of the year does this program run?
Travel seasons typically run November - April. The start and finish dates depend on tournaments & State Qualifications.
Where
Where are practices and games typically held?
Practices are held primarily at the 3 main elementary schools: East, West, & Cohasset. Games are held at regional tournament host sites.
Practices
When are practices and how often are they?
Practice schedules are coach dependent. Typically teams practice 2-3 times per week, and 1-2 hours per session.
Tournaments
How many games will they play? What days of the week?
The number of tournaments varies by grade and class.
Teams within the $297 registration cost tier typically play 4-5 tournaments. Teams within the $396 tier play 6-7 tournaments.
Tournaments are played throughout the state of MN. While we try and reduce the miles traveled as best we can, GRABA is limited in the tournaments played in our region that can accommodate our program.
Jerseys
How do I get a travel uniform?
Matching Jerseys, Shorts, & Shooting Shirt are required for the travel program & available for purchase after tryouts during registration. If you are re-using prior years uniforms, please make sure it's clean, in good shape, and include the number in your registration. If your are new to travel, please request 3 numbers that you are ok using in order of preference.
Please note that the newest shooting shirts feature the new logo not the Thunderhawk from previous years.
Extra Costs
What costs beyond registration fees should be expected?
A travel jersey, shorts, & warmup are required and an are additional cost. GRABA sells these items at cost during registration.
Transportation, meals, & lodging for out of town tournaments.
Playing Time
Is playing time equal as it is in House League?
No, Travel does not require equal playing time. Merit based time is part of the travel experience. However, we STRONGLY encourage coaches to play everyone throughout a tournament at least 40% and to communicate with families if there is a reason for reduced playing time.
Travel ball requires commitment from both parents and players to get the most out of the season. Thank you for committing to Grand Rapids Basketball!
2026 - 2027 | Boys Travel
26-27 Travel Tryout Registration
Fee: Free
Once tryouts are held, individual registration emails will be sent to the selected players.
Registering for tryouts doesn't obligate players to participate in the travel ball season.
4th Grade Tryouts will be held 11/9/2026
5th & 6th Grade Tryouts will be held 10/5/2026
26-27 Boys Team fees
4th Grade - $324
5th & 6th Grade - $432
Payment plans are $108 at registration & $108/mo starting 1/15/2027.
Register2026 - 2027 | Girls Travel
26-27 Travel Tryout Registration
Fee: Free
Once tryouts are held, individual registration emails will be sent to the selected players.
Registering for tryouts doesn't obligate players to participate in the travel ball season.
4th Grade Tryouts will be held 11/10/26
5th & 6th Grade Tryouts will be held 10/5/26
26-27 Girls Team fees
4th Grade - $324
5th & 6th Grade - $432
Payment plans are $108 at registration & $108/mo starting 1/15/2027.
Register