FAQ's

1. What is AAU?
The Amateur Athletic Union is a National organization dedicated to amateur sports and physical fitness programs. For more information on the AAU, please go to: aausports.org or  neaau.org

2. How long is the WILDCATS AAU Season?
Our Spring Season usually runs from February to mid June and Fall Season runs from September through November.

3. How many tournaments & practices?
In the Spring, we usually do between 5-8 tournaments and have 2 practices during the week. In the Fall, we do 3-5 tournaments and 1-2 practices/wk.

4. Is there a lot of travel involved with the tournaments?
Not generally. Most tournaments are played locally in Massachusetts but occasionally their may be tournaments in other New England states. The WILDCATS like to do one overnight tournament to allow the players to bond. If a team qualifies for National play and chooses to compete, travel will be required.

5. How do the tournaments work?
There are typically 4 games played per weekend (2 on Saturday and 2 on Sunday). The hosting tournament creates the game schedule. Game times can range from 8am up to 6pm. There usually is no more than a 2-3 game break between games.

6. How are the age groups determined? 
AAU is grade based.  Players will play at grade appropriate levels, unless we do not have a team at that grade.

7. How does my child become a WILDCAT? Register and come to the tryouts. Tryouts are held around January/February for the Spring Season and early September for Fall Season. There is a $25 non-refundable fee associated with tryouts.

At the Younger ages (5th-6th grade), we  believe in a quality play policy. This affords the younger player every opportunity to grow and develop as a basketball player. From 7th-12th grade, we work to prepare the players for the real world: competitive based play.
 
*No player is guaranteed a spot on any team or any specific number of minutes during a game.

8. What type of commitment is involved with the WILDCATS?
Each player is expected to attend practices and games. We understand unforeseen conflicts arise and players play multiple sports. Communication with the coach is crucial. Advanced warning allows for any necessary adjustments in practice or game routines. Each coach will establish team rules for missed practices. With that said, our goal is to maintain the integretiy of our teams with the most committed and focused players.

9. What are the Goals of the WILDCATS?
The WILDCATS support the true spirit of AAU athletics. We stress fundamentals and fair-play  at a competitive level. As many new programs sprout up and others merge together continually retooling their teams each season (out with the old and in with the new philosophy), the WILDCATS proudly strive to retain our players, establishing a sense of pride in our programs.

10. What are the costs associated with the WILDCAT program?
There is a $25 non-refundable tryou fee and players must register with the AAU ($14).
We try to keep fees to a minimum. Factors that my influence cost: practice facilities, number of tournaments, number of players on the roster, coaches stipends, uniforms, insurance & AAU fees.  Uniform costs are a separate fee and are not included as part of the tuition. Spring Season tuition is generally between $500 - $675, Fall Season tuition runs about $375-500. There is a $120 non-refundable deposit required upon accepting a roster spot. This deposit will be applied to the tuition. 

If your team travels to non-local tournaments, events or qualifies for National play, then there may be additional costs including travel, room, board and airfare.

11. What are the WILDCAT colors?
Our colors are navy blue, white and vegas gold.

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