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DSA is looking for basketball coaches for the 2009-2010 season. Anyone interested in coaching please contact George Magas at george@magascpa.com for additional information. We are in need of coaches for both Rising Star boys and girls teams and I-270 boys teams.  Please send email and resume to george@magascpa.com by September 26th 2009 for consideration.  We are currently looking for coaches in the following age groups:

I-270 Boys
Bantams: Ages 9 & 10 (11 year old players are eligible provided they do not turn 11 before 9/1/09)
Juniors: Ages 11 & 12 (13 year old players are eligible provided they do not turn 13 before 9/1/09)
Seniors: Ages 13 & 14 (15 year old players are eligible provided they do not turn 15 before 9/1/09)

Rising Star Boys
5th Grade (3rd and 4th Grade boys are eligible to play) Team will exist only if we have enough try out for the I270 Bantam Team.)
6th Grade
7th  Grade
8th  Grade

Rising Star Girls
6th  Grade
7th  Grade
8th  Grade

DSA competes in two leagues: I-270 Sports Club and Montgomery County Recreation Department, Rising Star League

The following is a breakdown of the natural progression of kids through the program:

5th grade plays I270 Bantams
6th grade plays Rising Star
7th grade plays I270 Juniors
8th grade plays Rising Star
9th grade plays I270 Seniors

All 3rd, 4th and 5th grade boys must try out for the I270 Bantam team. If we have enough kids that try out, DSA will consider sponsoring another team in the Montgomery County 5th grade Rising Star league.

All kids must try out for their league according to their grade. For example, if an 8th grader tries out for the I270 Senior team and makes the team, he must also tryout for the 8th grade Rising Star team. If he makes the Rising Star team, then his priority is the 8th grade Rising Star team although he can play both leagues.

Another example - a 6th grader tries out and makes the I270 Junior team. He must try out for the 6th grade Rising Star team also. If he makes the 6th grade Rising Star team then his priority is the 6th grade Rising Star team but he can play in both leagues.

DSA Participates in the I-270 Sports Club Basketball League. There are three teams having the following age groups: Bantams - 8-10 years old, Juniors - 11-12 years old, and Seniors - 13-14 years old. The coaches, with their assistant and independent evaluators, hold tryouts for the three age groups. Tryouts begin late September each year. Regular season games begin in mid November and playoff games are scheduled for March. The I-270 Sports Club has separate Board of Directors that includes the DSA Basketball Commissioner. The registration fee goes to the I-270 Sports Club and not to DSA. However, it is DSA who pays for practice gym rental, basketballs, and other operating costs. Uniforms are provided and must be returned following the last game.  These expenses are offset through sponsors, a rebate from the I-270 Sports Club, Hoopsters League and the Hornets Summer Basketball Camp.

Players and parents must understand that I-270 has no "must play" rule. Although coaches are encouraged to play all players as much as possible, there is no minimum playing time. The I-270 league is very competitive and has a history of developing the future stars for high school and college programs.

The I-270 league will start on November 14, 2009.

I-270 Tryout Dates

 

DSA sponsors Rising Star teams for boys and girls in grades 6, 7, and 8th. The Montgomery County Recreation Department runs the Rising Star Basketball League. The Damascus coaches, with their assistant and independent evaluators, hold tryouts for the six teams beginning in October each year. Games begin in January lasting through March. Uniforms are provided and must be returned following the last game. The fee covers league fees, gym rentals and other associated operating expenses.

Players and parents must understand that Rising Star has no "must play" rule. Although coaches are encouraged to play all players as much as possible, there is no minimum playing time. The league is very competitive, but typically has a wide range of talent.

Rising Star Basketball Inclement Weather Number 240-777-6889

Rising Star Tryout Dates

DSA Basketball has an instructional basketball league that teaches younger players the basic fundamental skills of basketball, rules of the game and sportsmanship. The league is run during the winter, with practices beginning in December and scrimmages in January and February. Players who are in 1st, 2nd and 3rd grades are eligible to register. The league lasts 12 weeks and each participant receives a basketball and Hoopsters T-shirt. The league is taught by the DSA coaches and parents who strive to create a structured learning yet energetic environment. The registration fee covers gym rental, a basketball and a Hoopsters T-shirt. The Hoopsters program is a fundraiser for DSA Basketball. The Hoopster Basketball League will be held December through February. Registration takes place in October and November. More information to come. Please contact James Fowlkes at Hoopstersbasketball2010@yahoo.com

Online Registration:
Online registration and payment at: https://www.abooma.com/YAARegistration/Welcome?org=2

If you have trouble with online registration, please use the form below:
Hoopsters Basketball Registration Form

Sponsors are needed for the D.S.A. Basketball Program. We are seeking support in achieving our goal for the youth in the Damascus community who are willing to dedicate themselves to the sport of basketball.

Sponsor Letter