Question & Answers

Q: What if my child can not make all of the try outs?
A:  Players are only required to make one try out. However it is recommended that players make as many as
possible to give them the best opportunity to be evaluated.  

Q: What type of experience should a player have before trying out for South Shore Patriots?
A:  Players can have wide variety of basketball experience. It is important to remember because we are drawing
from multiple communities AAU is more competitive then town travel teams.

Q: How will the players be selected?
A: Through the try-out process players will be evaluated on their basketball skills, knowledge, athleticism and
attitude. Coaches and evaluators will weigh all these factors in selecting team members.

Q: How many times a week do teams practice?
A: Teams will practice one or two times per week. (Usually two per week)
11u, 12u & 13u practice once a week
14u, 15u, 16u, practice twice a week

Q: How much travel is required to play AAU?
A: Most tournaments will be within one hour of driving distance.  If a team qualifies for the State Tournament or
National Championship then travel may become much more extensive.
Click here for directions  

Q: How does AAU basketball compare to travel team basketball?
A:  The AAU program is much more competitive than a travel team because it involves kids from different
communities playing on the same team resulting in a better talent pool. A Travel team consist of teams from one
town playing teams from other towns.  AAU is also a bigger time commitment with 2 practices during the week and
tournaments on the weekends.

Q: How long is the AAU season?
A: The AAU season runs from April to the middle of June. (Practices start in March)
If your team qualifies for the Nationals or plays in additional tournaments then the season may be extended.


After the teams are selected

Q: My child was cut and I believe my son or daughter was a better player than players who did make
the team.  
A: Deciding who makes each team is not an exact science. Each evaluator/coach will do their best to identify the
top players. It is important to remember all teams need a variety of players to be successful.

Q: My son or daughter is very upset over not making a team; what should I say to him or her?
A: We understand that getting cut from a team is a heartbreaking experience for any child. It is important that you
explain to your child that if they gave their best effort that is what is important. Many good players have been cut
at one time or another, Michael Jordan was once cut from his high school team.  Players should evaluate the
areas that they need improvement in and work at them.

Q: When do we receive a schedule?
A: You will receive a tentative season schedule to let you know which weekend tournaments the teams will be
entered into.
We do not find out the game times until a few days before the tournament.
(All tournaments are open for teams to enter until usually the Tuesday before.
They then make up the schedules and post them Wed. or Thurs.)


Q: When do I have to make payment for playing on the AAU Team?
A: All payment arrangements are made after the team selection and prior to the first practice.


Q: What is the cost to play AAU with South Shore Patriots?
A:       $ 450.00                Minimum:  7  Weekend  Tournaments


*Most other AAU Teams are 650.00+              South Shore Patriots is Non-Profit




What you Need by April:


We will need a copy of each players Birth Certificate.


A signed Registration Form                                                   Registration Form


$ 450.00 Check           Make payable to South Shore Patriots Basketball Club