4-6 Travel Basketball
25-26 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 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.
If you have any questions please reach out to our travel coordinators.
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 December - April. The start and finish 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 dependant. Typically teams practice 2-3 times per week, and 1 - 1.5 hours per session.
Games
How many games will they play? What days of the week?
This varies by grade and group. Typically 4-6 tournaments and 12-20 games. Tournaments are held Saturdays and Sundays.
Jerseys
Are jerseys provided or are they purchased separately?
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 please make sure it's clean and in good shape and let the travel coordinator know what the number is. 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 are additional cost. GRABA sells these items at cost during registration.
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.
25-26
Tryout Registration is Open for 4th, 5th, & 6th Graders!
Tryout will occur Mid-October & will appear on your Family Calendar once you are registered. Registration closes 10/13. Due to team and tournament constraints, there are no late registrations.
Once rosters are set an "Offer" email will be delivered to pay for the 25-26 Travel Season. Fees won't be due until the beginning of December.
FEES FOR 25-26
4th Grade - $297
Payment Plan: $99 down & $99/mo for 2 Months.
5th & 6th Grade - $396
Payment Plan: $99 down & $99/mo for 3 Months.
Please reach out to the respective travel coordinator with any questions.