Travel Basketball
TRAVEL TRYOUT SCHEDULE
(TIMES/LOCATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
Players must attend at least one tryout, and we encourage attending both if possible.
Tryouts will be held on: 10/8, 10/9, 10/10, 10/15, 10/16, 10/17, 10/22, 10/23, and 10/24.
Gym locations:
OPS Main Gym - enter through the Center street doors
RDMS - enter directly into the gym through doors located next to the outdoor basketball court
HS Lower Gym - enter directly into the gym through doors located at the south-west corner of the building
| Group | Session 1 | Session 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Girls | ||
| 2nd Grade Girls | Thursday 10/09 7:00PM OPS | Thursday 10/16 6:00PM OPS |
| 3rd Grade Girls | Not required | Not required |
| 4th Grade Girls | Thursday 10/16 7:00PM OPS | Thursday 10/23 7:00PM OPS |
| 5th Grade Girls | Wednesday 10/08 7:00PM HS Lower Gym | Not required |
| 6th Grade Girls | Wednesday 10/15 7:00PM HS Lower Gym | Wednesday 10/22 7:00PM HS Lower Gym |
| 7th Grade Girls | Wednesday 10/15 6:00PM HS Lower Gym | Wednesday 10/22 6:00PM HS Lower Gym |
| 8th Grade Girls | Friday 10/10 7:00PM RDMS | Not required |
| Boys | ||
| 2nd Grade Boys | Thursday 10/09 6:00PM OPS | Thursday 10/23 6:00PM OPS |
| 3rd Grade Boys | Thursday 10/09 8:00PM OPS | Thursday 10/16 8:00PM OPS |
| 4th Grade Boys | Friday 10/17 6:00PM OPS | Friday 10/24 6:00PM RDMS |
| 5th Grade Boys | Friday 10/17 7:00PM OPS | Friday 10/24 7:00PM RDMS |
| 6th Grade Boys | Wednesday 10/15 8:00PM HS Lower Gym | Wednesday 10/22 8:00PM HS Lower Gym |
| 7th Grade Boys | Friday 10/10 6:00PM RDMS | Friday 10/24 8:00PM RDMS |
| 8th Grade Boys | Friday 10/10 8:00PM RDMS | Friday 10/17 8:00PM OPS |
About
OJBB’s Travel Program is open to all boys and girls in grades 2nd – 8th, residing within the township of Oradell. The experience is designed to foster a love for basketball and offered to players seeking a more competitive environment. Players must try out for the opportunity to be accepted into the program.
OJBB Travel teams play in the Bergen Travel Basketball League (BTBL). Practices begin in November and the season concludes with playoffs in March.
The BTBL uses a flighting system for teams to play at their appropriate level of competition. It is common for teams to move flights from season to season. For more details about the BTBL league, visit Bergen Travel Basketball League.
Coaching
Each team is led by a Head Coach and assisted by an Assistant Coach. Additional parent volunteers may be called upon to assist with game logistics, such as bookkeeping and running the clock. Our older age groups are led by hired Coaches.
Travel Team Tryouts
All Players must attend at least one tryout, but it is highly encouraged to make both tryout dates if possible. There will be two 1-hour sessions offered for each grade conducted by independent evaluators.
In certain instances, determined by OJBB, there will be one tryout or no tryout scheduled for a team. This will change on a year-by-year basis depending on player interest.
If a player is unable to tryout due to illness or injury, a doctor’s note will need to be provided to OJBB ahead of the scheduled tryout. OJBB will make a best effort to evaluate the player and place them appropriately within the program.
Every evaluation year is a new evaluation year, which continues to present the fairest possible atmosphere for everyone involved. Evaluations will be presented to the board, and teams will be formed and finalized by OJBB. Players that have made teams in previous years are not guaranteed to make the current team.
Travel Team Formations
Grades with multiple teams will typically be structured as A/B teams based on evaluation results from tryouts.
- Grades 2nd through 4th will aim to have a maximum of 12 players per team.
- Grades 5th through 8th will aim to have a maximum of 10 players per team.
- Teams may be formed with less than the maximum number of players.
Players will be placed on a team based on the evaluations and then placed in the appropriate flight level according to the league. All team assignments are final and players can not request to move to another team.
Joint & Mixed Grade Teams
To maximize placement opportunities, we may form joint teams with River Edge or create mixed-grade teams. Teams require a minimum number of players to accept their invitation and will only be confirmed once that minimum is met.
Fees are collected, and uniforms are ordered after team formations are finalized.
Season and Participation
The travel basketball season will begin with practices shortly after team formation is complete in November.
Practices are closed sessions for players and coaches only, designed to promote focus and team development.
There are no guaranteed minimum playing time requirements, except for specific BTBL rules that apply to 2nd and 3rd grade teams. For all other grades, playing time is based on factors such as player development, game situations, and practice participation.
OJBB asks that parents wait at least 24 hours before addressing concerns with coaches. For significant issues, parents should contact the appropriate Travel Commissioner. Coaches may also escalate concerns to the Travel Commissioner as needed to ensure fair and effective resolution.