About the BullDawgs

The BullDawgs Basketball Club, coaches and players are members of the AAU (Amateur Athletic Union). The AAU is one of the largest sports organizations in the United States. The difference between AAU basketball and other basketball leagues is based on the use of full high school rules. No developmental limitations are placed on the game such as participation and no-press/fast-break rules. This promotes competitive play and the broadest exposure to fundamentals and advanced techniques of the game.

We will base our roster on grade versus age based. Current players of teams moving up will be given 1stconsideration during tryouts. Prior commitment, attended practices and tournaments will also play a factor in the final roster. We are not a recreational team. The teams are composed of  9-11 Boys and Girls that love basketball and who want to develop their skills and understanding of the game. All emphasis will be on basic fundamental skills and team work. We emphasize development of the individual player.

Every effort will be made to ensure players have an opportunity to demonstrate their basketball abilities during the tryout period and will be evaluated on as ball handling, shooting, and passing along with demonstrating a positive attitude, work ethic, knowledge of the game and satisfactory academic performance. If a player does not make one of the teams, they are encouraged to continue to develop their abilities and try out again in the future.

This 2010 season we anticipate having the following

High School Girls Divisions

Junior Varsity:

Varsity White:

Varsity Blue:

Varsity Black:

Teams will have team practice, along with group training sessions to increase strength, speed and conditioning.

Middle School Divisions:

Girls Divisions:

Boys Divisions:

Teams will have team practice, along with group training sessions to increase strength, speed and conditioning.

Practice/Training

Teams will practice at least 3 hours a week. Practices and Training program will be added after the team is established. Practice times to be scheduled based upon availability of gyms, Coach’s and trainers

AAU Registration and Membership:

All players must have a current AAU “Added Benefits” membership in order to participate in any BullDawgs tryout, practice or game.  AAU membership runs annually from September 1st through August 31st.

All players added in the Spring along with High School players returning/selected to the AAU High School Tournament team, will receive an AAU Card which covers them for tournaments, practices and league play.

Fundraising and Sponsorship

Through out the season the BullDawgs will be running tournaments to minimize costs to players. Additional ideas for fundraising and sponsorships are always welcome. Please ask for a “Sponsor Packet” if you know of someone or company that would be interested.

Sponsor Packet

Tournaments

Players are expected to commit to 6-8 tournaments over the course of the program season. Some tournaments will be local (within the bay area) and others will be out-of-town (Sacramento, Reno, etc.) and may require an overnight stay.  The coach and Team Manager will select the appropriate number and location of tournaments after receiving input from parents as to player availability for tournaments under consideration. Once tournament schedule is finalized, it is expected that players will attend all tournaments and be ready to play.

Click here for the proposed Schedule

(Possible league play may be played in place of tournament. Availability information for the next 4 months will be needed as soon as possible. Tournament dates are subject to change.)

Forms and information:

BullDawgs Handbook

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