Redmond Select Boys’ Basketball Program

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Redmond Select Boys Basketball (RSBB)?

Redmond Select is a non-profit organization that provides an opportunity for boys in grades 5-9 to develop basketball skills and play basketball in a competitive environment. Redmond Select is a participant, with other local high schools, in the Eastside Travel League and a development program for Redmond High School Boys’ Basketball.

Who is eligible for Redmond Select?

Redmond Select has teams for grades 5-9. Players must live within Lake Washington School District’s Redmond High School boundaries. You can find out your home high school at the LWSD site: http://busroutes.lwsd.org/elinkrp/ (login as “guest,” enter your address and select grade 12). On an exception basis, players may seek a variance into the program per Eastside Travel League requirements. Very few, if any, variances are granted by the League. Requests for variance must be made prior to tryouts.

When are Tryouts?

Tryouts for Redmond Select Teams are in September. Pre-registration and participation in Open Gyms prior to tryouts is encouraged.

What are Open Gyms?

Open Gyms are offered in August and September as a way for boys to prepare for try-outs, coaches to preview players, and for the organization to promote the program and recruit new players. Open Gyms include a mix of individual drills and scrimmage.

What is the Game Schedule?

Redmond Select (grades 5-9) participates in the Eastside Travel League, which includes 16 games scheduled weekends (typically one game Saturday and one game Sunday) December-February with post season tournament in March.

Redmond Select also hosts a Holiday Tournament scheduled over the Christmas/New Years Holiday Weekend, and participate in 2-4 pre-season Tournaments in November (including Thanksgiving weekend).

What is the Practice Schedule?

Teams practice October through end-of-season, 1-3 times per week based on gym availability. Practice times and day-of-week may vary week-to-week. Efforts will be made to schedule practices and communicate changes in a timely manner.

What level of commitment is required?

Expectations are that Redmond Select Basketball will be players’ #1 sport priority in the regular season (Dec-Feb). Redmond Select also recognizes that many of our players are multi-sport athletes participating in fall sports whose schedules compete with the pre-season (Oct-Nov) practice and tournament schedule. We understand that Players need to finish up their commitment to these fall sports. Players will not be penalized for missing practices and games in Oct-Nov. although players attending on a regular basis will probably be better prepared for early season games.

Players anticipating more than a few absences from practices and games during pre-season and regular season must identify potential conflicts during try-outs.

How much does Redmond Select cost?

A non-refundable registration fee of $350 is required to cover the cost of tournaments and league games, uniforms, gym time, equipment, insurance, marketing and administrative activities. Players must purchase an AAU membership at a cost of approximately $15.

Individual and team expenses may be offset by fundraisers and individual contributions. Scholarship funds are available from Redmond Select and may be requested through the League President.

How can I get more information about RSBB?

If you are not already on the RSBB email distribution list, e-mail your contact information (player’s name & current grade, home school, address, email and phone #) to: firth3@comcast.net to get on a general distribution list for RSBB activities.

Check out the RSBB web site: http://www.redmondselect.com/home for additional information about the program

Who do I contact if I have additional questions?

League President Gary Guenther by phone (425-736-2030) or email (garyg@gvakm.com)

Secretary Julie Firth by phone (425-885-2807) or email (firth3@comcast.net)