Important Updates!

Registration for the 2025-2026 season will open soon! Please check back here and follow our GVAA Basketball Facebook page for the latest updates.

*9/8/2025 - Middle School Open Gym registration is now open! You must sign up in order for your athlete to participate!
*9/3/2025 - Middle School Open Gym and Mid-Maryland Tryouts dates have been announced below.

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Season Information

GVAA offers Intramural/Rec, Travel Team, and a K-2 clinic opportunities.

• Intramural/rec teams
  • Divisions
    • Boys grades: 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, 7th/8th, 9th/10th, 11th/12th
    • Girls groups: 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, 7th/8th, 9th/10th/11th/12th (combined)
  • Fees
    • $TBD
  • League Information
    • These teams compete in the Metroball Youth Basketball Association (MYBA), which is made up of teams from Frederick and Carroll Counties.
  • Practices
    • Practices begin mid-November. Until the season starts, every attempt is made to get one evening and one weekend practice a week. Once games start, practices are reduced to one evening per week. On average, practices are 60-75 minutes long.
    • Practice locations are Glade Elementary and Walkersville Elementary Recreation Center.
  • Games
    • A typical season will have 4 home and 4 away games starting in December, plus playoffs ending in early March.
  • Other notes
    • Space is extremely limited, so it is recommended you do not wait to register.
    • Coaches are volunteer parents.
    • A team jersey is included with registration.
• Mid-Maryland (travel) teams
  • Divisions
    • Boys JV (6th/7th grades) and Varsity (8th grade)
    • Girls JV (6th/7th grades) and Varsity (8th grade)
  • Fees
    • Mid-Maryland Travel $TBD
    • If selected, an additional fee ($TBD) will be due prior to the first game.
  • League Information:
    • These teams play in the Mid-Maryland Basketball League and against teams affiliated with Middle School draw areas throughout Frederick, Washington, and Carroll Counties.
    • These are competitive teams selected only through tryouts. More information about tryouts is below
  • Practices
    • Practices begin immediately after team selection. Teams will practice two or three nights per week throughout the season.
    • On average, practices are 60-90 minutes long.
    • Practices are at Walkersville Middle School.
  • Games
    • A typical season is 16+ games, starting in December, plus playoffs, ending in early March.
  • Other notes
    • The same academic eligibility requirements that must be met at the high school level also apply to travel teams.
    • There is no guarantee of playing time for those selected for travel teams.
    • More information is below regarding Mid-Maryland travel teams.
  • Middle School Open Gym begins mid-September, running until travel team tryouts. More information is below regarding Open Gym.
• K-2 Clinic Program
  • Divisions
    • Co-Ed Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd graders.
    • Depending on registration numbers, there are typically two sessions: a "younger" session for K and younger 1st graders, and an "older" session for older/experienced 1st and 2nd graders
  • Fees
    • $TBD
  • Practices
    • During these sessions, young athletes will receive instruction on all fundamental aspects of the game and participate in game situations near the end of the program.
  • Schedule
    • This is an 8-week clinic beginning the first Saturday of January and running through February. Snow dates will be built in.
  • Other notes
    • Coaches are volunteer parents.
    • A team shirt is included with registration.

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Mid-Maryland Travel Team Tryouts

***All tryouts will be at Walkersville Middle School***

GIRLS

• Monday, October 6th, 6:00pm-8:00pm - Grades 6th-8th (all together)
• Tuesday, October 7th, 6:00pm-8:00pm - Grades 6th-8th (all together)

BOYS

• Wednesday, October 8th
  • JV (6th/7th grade) – 6:00pm-7:30pm
  • Varsity (8th grade) – 7:30pm-9:00pm
• Thursday, October 9th
  • JV (6th/7th grade) – 6:00pm-7:30pm
  • Varsity (8th grade) – 7:30pm-9:00pm

Players must register online to participate. Due to limited space, tryouts will be closed to coaches and players only, and parents are asked to drop off and return.

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Middle School Open Gym (combined 6th-8th grades)

The Mid-Maryland coaching staff will hold an open gym for all Middle Schoolers. Attendance is not mandatory. Full-court runs will follow light instruction, drills, and conditioning. Registration and payment of a $20 fee are required.

• Girls Open Gym
  • Mondays/Tuesdays, 6-8 pm: 9/15, 9/16, 9/22, 9/23 (No School), 9/29, 9/30)
• Boys Open Gym
  • Wednesdays/Thursdays, 6-8 pm: (9/17, 9/18, 9/24, 9/25, 10/1, 10/2)