Programs & Fees
Competitive youth basketball for 5th and 6th grade boys and girls in Pillager School District 116. Tryout sign-up is free. Season registration — jersey size and the $300 fee — is sent to families after teams are placed.
Who We Serve
PYBA runs competitive travel basketball for 5th and 6th graders this season. Players are placed by the grade they are entering in the fall and split into boys and girls divisions. Depending on how many athletes register, a grade may field both an A and a B team.
Our first full PYBA season. Players sign up for tryouts on this website — tryout sign-up is free. Teams are selected at tryouts, split by grade and by boys/girls, with A and B teams where numbers allow.
- Tryout sign-upFree
- Season fee (if selected)$300
- Tournaments5 included
- Volunteer rebate−$50
Other grades: Pillager Community Education runs programming for younger grades. PYBA is focused on 5th and 6th grade this season — contact Community Education for other options.
Tryouts & Key Dates
Everything happens in September and early October. Sign-ups close before tryouts, so register early.
Open Gym — Sept 13
6:00–7:30 PM. Optional, but a good chance to get shots up before tryouts.
Open Gym — Sept 20
6:00–7:30 PM. Same format as the week before.
Sign-Up Deadline — Sept 23
Registration closes Wednesday, September 23. Players must be signed up to try out.
Tryouts — Sept 27
5th grade boys & girls 11:00 AM–12:30 PM, 6th grade boys & girls 1:00–2:30 PM, Middle School and High School gyms.
What Your Registration Covers
PYBA is a registered nonprofit. Trying out is free — the $300 season fee applies only to players who make a team, and covers the real cost of running a season.
Tournament Entry
Five tournaments for each team, with more possible if your team wants them.
Gym Time
Practice and tryout space in the Pillager Middle School and High School gyms.
Equipment
Game and practice balls purchased by the association for every team.
Insurance
Coverage through Secura for players, coaches, volunteers, and the spaces we use.
Screened Coaches
Every coach is approved by the board and background checked before taking a team.
Uniform
Uniform details are being finalized — watch this page for confirmation.
The Volunteer Rebate
PYBA runs on parent help. Volunteer four hours during the season and $50 comes back to you — per child in the program.
Four Hours
Work concessions, keep the book, help set up a gym, or pitch in at a tournament we host.
Per Child
The rebate applies to each registered player, so families with two athletes can earn it twice.
$50 Back
Rebates are issued after the season once volunteer hours are confirmed.
How Registration Works
Four steps, about ten minutes total.
Fill Out the Form
Player details, grade, and a parent contact. One form per player.
Pay Through Zeffy
Zeffy charges no processing fees, so 100% of your fee reaches the program.
Come to Tryouts
Board members check players in at the gym. Evaluators place athletes into teams.
Meet Your Team
We email your coach, practice night, and gym once rosters are set.
We’re Looking for Coaches
PYBA is building its first coaching staff. If you want to lead a team, applications are open now — every coach is reviewed by the board and background checked before being approved.