Frequently asked questions
Missouri Valley Blazers Basketball Club Frequently Asked Questions
What's New:
2010 Season Tryout Information!!!
January 29, 2010
TRYOUT
TIME IS FAST APPROACHING--COME BE A PART OF WHAT WE ARE DOING. FOR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT DOUG MURDOCK AT (816) 914-2050.
Current News
Mandatory Coaches Meeting
January 29, 2010
Please mark your calendars. Our next coaches meeting is Sunday January 31st, 6:30 pm at Ophelia's on the Square. We will be firming up plans for the year, so if you cannot be there, please make sure someone can represent your team. See you there!!!
Student/Athlete News:
"Excellence in the Classroom and on the Court"
January 29, 2010
Each
week the Missouri Valley Blazers coaches recognize a player for outstanding
academic achievement. Be sure to check-out her profile by clicking on her
name. "Jane Doe"
Frequently Asked Questions
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- What is AAU ... ?
- How does my daughter get on a Missouri Valley Blazers team ... ?
- How many teams are there ... ?
- How is the age group determined ... ?
- What is involved in the commitment to a Missouri Valley Blazers team ... ?
- What about the time involved ... ?
- What's the cost ... ?
- Is there fund raising involved ... ?
- What are the goals ... ?
What is AAU ...?
- The Amateur Athletic Union is a national organization dedicated to amateur sports and physical fitness programs. Look on our links page for websites that will explain the national and local associations.
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How does my daughter get on a Missouri Valley Blazers team ...?
- Register on our contact page and come to the tryouts. Tryouts are in early September for our Fall/Winter session and early March for our Spring/Summer session and each player has a chance to make one of the teams. No player is guaranteed a spot on a team.
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How many teams are there ...?
- There can be as many as 3 teams (i.e., Elite, Select, and Competitive) per age group that are selected by ability level during the tryouts. Coaches may also use other settings where they have seen the player as a part of the evaluation process.
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How is the age group determined ...?
- The age as of January 1st, Current Year is the age group for that player.
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What is involved in the commitment to a Missouri Valley Blazers team ...?
- It is expected that a player will make all the games and practices. There are always conflicts but absences disrupt the team and are unfair to the player's, coaches, and teammates. Communication with the coaches is crucial about these items.
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What about the time involved ...?
- There normally may be at least two practices during the week. Teams will play in 6 to 10 weekend tournaments and 2 leagues, depending on team selection.
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What's the cost ...?
- The club fee is determined by the team you make. Each team will present a cost sheet at their first parent meeting.
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Is there fund raising involved ...?
- Each team does its own fundraising and will have opportunities to participate during Missouri Valley Blazers Organizational fund raisers held during the season. Other fundraising activities can be accomplished through parent meetings and ideas.
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What are the goals ...?
- For the players to grow as people and players, for the team to play as well as it can, and for everyone to have some fun.
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