Here is an outline of some of the programs we help organize and/or support.

K, 1^st & 2^nd Grade  (December to February)

• Open to any K, 1^st or 2^nd grade student in the Kimberly School District.
• Skills & Drills program run on Saturday's at Woodland.
• Parents are encouraged to attend and help as needed.

3^rd Grade  (December to February)

• Open to any 3^rd grade student in the Kimberly School District.
• Skills, drills & games run on Saturday's at Woodland.
• 2 Traveling Teams.

4^th Grade (November to February)

• Open to any 4^th grade student in the Kimberly School District.
• Skills, drills & games run on Saturday's at Westside.
• 2 Traveling Teams.

5^th & 6^th Grade Heart of the Valley League   (October to December)

• Open to any 5^th or 6^th grade athlete who wants to play.
• Practice two nights per week.  1-2 games per week.
• Home games on Saturday's.  Away games based on gym availability of the other schools.
• Mandatory tryout in order to split all teams as equally as possible. 
• All players given equal playing time.  The objective is to encourage team development and to increase the skill level of all participants.
• The KAYBC sells concessions and collects an entrance fee for all games.  This is an important part of our fundraising to help pay for uniforms, basketballs and tournament entrance fees. Parents are needed and expected to volunteer to help.

 5^th & 6^th Grade Traveling Teams  (January to April)

• See last section titled "Traveling Teams" for more information.

7^th & 8^th Grade JR Gerritts School Team   (Boys: Nov to Dec.  Girls: Jan to Feb.)

• Open to any 7^th or 8^th grade athlete. 
• The program is run by the Middle School.  The Kimberly Varsity Coaching Staff and KAYBC encourage all athletes to participate in this program.
• Advantages of participation include;
  • Develops student athlete accountability as all grades are checked and certain grade levels must be met to participate.
  • School coaches hold tryouts and select teams.  School coaches are supported by the Varsity coaching staff and give the student athletes exposure to coaches other than parents.
  • Skill development occurs 5 days per week with either practice or games.
  • Builds School unity and friendships.  Gives all students a chance to support their team.
  • Fond du Lac and Little Chute will be joining the school league this year to try and increase the level of competition.

7^th & 8^th Grade Traveling Teams (Boys: Jan-April.  Girls: Sept-Dec & March-April)

• See next section titled "Traveling Teams" for more information
• Boys Traveling Teams run from January to April with the JRG school season from November to December.
• Girls Traveling Teams run from September to December with the JRG school season from January to February.  The Girls Traveling Teams then resume from March to April.

Traveling Teams  (September to April with different schedules by grade.)

• Tryouts open to any athlete who wants to play.
• Practice two nights per week.  Weekend tournaments require travel to other schools in Wisconsin.
• Playing time is not split equally but each athlete is given playing time during a tournament weekend.  The objective is to provide a higher level of play while developing teamwork and skills.
• 16-24 players from each grade level will be selected.  The number will vary based on class size and talent as determined by the varsity coaches.  The KAYBC runs several tournaments during the season.  Parents are needed and expected to volunteer to help with selling concessions and collecting entrance fees for all games.  This is an important part of our fundraising to help pay for uniforms, basketballs and tournament entrance fees.  

Advanced Level Teams (May to August)

• Opportunities are available to those athletes who really enjoy the game and want to continue to develop during the summer.  AAU, Players Choice and other opportunities are available.
• The KAYBC will assist those teams who hold open tryouts and allow each young athlete interested in playing an opportunity to make the team.

All programs are annually evaluated with changes made so that we can best serve the youth and parents of the school district.  We encourage you to support our programs and welcome any comments you have to help us keep Kimberly Basketball # 1.

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