Here is some important information about our Boys Travel Basketball Program:

• All tryouts for 2024-2025 season will be held at Madonna University, 36600 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150. Players need to enter through the entrance facing I-96.

*Please arrive 15 minutes before the session.  All players must be registered to participate in tryouts using the link on the NBA website (or through community listserv).  All players should bring their own basketball and water bottle. There is no cost for tryouts.

*No player will be allowed to attend a tryout designated for a different grade level. Tryout participation is mandatory for ALL players (including returning players).

*Parents are welcome to watch the tryouts, but video or photos will not be permitted due to privacy concerns.

*Returning players should not wear any Northville travel basketball apparel during tryouts.

• Eligibility: Our program is dedicated exclusively to players who either live within the Northville School District map or attend Northville Public Schools. To be clear, if your child attends a private school (OLV, Northville Christian, etc) AND you live in the Northville School District Map they are still eligible and we welcome their participation. Players cannot "play up". They can only participate on the team formed for their current grade. All teams are grade-based regardless of age.

• Philosophy: NTBA is a Northville community-based, competitive, developmental program that aims to provide equal playing time for all players. That said, factors that may influence playing time include: court awareness, practice commitment (attendance/work ethic), attitude, game situations, etc.

• Practices: 

  • In season (early November through mid/late March for 3rd-6th grades and January through mid-March for 7th and 8th grades) = Most teams practice 2x per week 

  • Practice facilities will be in Northville, Livonia, Novi, South Lyon, or Plymouth

• Games: 

  • Big Cat League  (Two games played on Sundays in Novi, Milford, or South Lyon)

    • 3rd & 4th: Games begin in early January and run through early March

    • 5th & 6th: Games begin in early December and run through mid-March

    • 7th & 8th: Games begin in early January and run through mid-March

• Tournaments:

  • Entry fee included for all teams to participate in the NBA annual tournament at NHS (February 8)

  • Coaches will schedule tournaments at their discretion (for an additional cost)

  • Most tournaments are in the Metro Detroit region, but some could require overnight stays

  • The majority are one-day events on Saturdays although some coaches may choose two-day tournaments when schedules allow

  • Tournament costs are not included in the cost estimate below

• Total cost: $775 for 3rd-6th grade teams and $675 for 7th-8th grade teams, which includes….

  • Uniforms (Reversible jersey top/bottom, reversible practice jersey top, shooter shirt)

  • Big Cat League Fees

  • Gym space rental for approx 30 practices 

  • Insurance coverage per player

  • Team entry to NTBA-hosted basketball tournament at NHS

  • Participation in the Northville Holiday Lighted Parade

  • Partnership with Get Skillz Basketball, MakeShots, and Hoop Drillz for 3 training sessions on fundamentals incorporated into the season during practice times

  • Access to Northville High School Basketball program through special team nights and locker room access

• Team Selection Process:

• Evaluations of players are done by board members and previous coaches within our program.  Board members and coaches do not evaluators their own child.

• Players are evaluated on fundamentals (shooting, ball handling, rebounding) and competitive game situations (3v3 or 5v5 depending on court space and number of players).

• Results will be compiled and the group will meet to discuss team formation.  We expect teams to be fully formed within 7 days.

• Shortly after tryouts, coaches will be determined.  Please show interest in being a head coach or assistant coach during your registration process.  Once coaches are chosen, they begin calling players to offer a spot on the team.  If the player chooses to accept an offer, full payment via Venmo @NBAHoops will be expected within 24 hrs to secure the spot.  The orange team will be formed first, then calls will start to be made to form the Black team.

• For those that do not make a team, the cut email from NTBA will go out to players immediately after all teams at that grade level are formed.  This will happen within 1 week of tryouts or sooner.

• Once the team is formed…

  • Families will have the opportunity to view sizing options for uniforms and revisit the sizes chosen during registration to make any needed changes. 

  • Coaches will begin working to secure gym space/scheduling practices.

  • Coaches will discuss expectations with players and families, along with important dates to add to the calendar.

Thank you for your support!  Go Northville!

Northville Basketball Association Board: northvillebballassociation@gmail.com

   Brian Calka
   Teri Chrzanowski
   Chris Clay
   Jeff Fry
   Joe Johnson
   Kristy Kenneally
   John Kulish
   Deni Pejanovic
   Kevin Roach
   Jeff Spaude