JOY OF THE GAME HOSTS 2014 SPRING TRYOUTS FOR RISING STARS TRAVEL BASKETBALL TEAM
DEERFIELD, IL (FEBRUARY 23-MARCH 12, 2014) - Joy of the Game is hosting 2014 Spring tryouts for the popular Rising Stars Travel Basketball program. Boys and girls at every level, 2nd grade through 11th grade, will once again have the opportunity to join one of the most fun and competitive travel basketball programs based on the North Shore.
The JG Rising Stars travel teams are coached by a team of highly trained staff experts at Joy of the Game. The newly remodeled state-of-the-art courts at JG Sports Center give the teams a home-court advantage, and the teams play in at least six quality tournaments throughout the season. Additionally, Joy of the Game's partnership with the National Collegiate Scouting Association (NCSA) also provides great visibility for recruitment, and many players go on to play for Division I, II, III & NAIA college basketball teams.
"We are really excited for the 2014 season of JG Rising Stars," says Brian Davis, Director of Basketball Operations of Joy of the Game, who has been with Joy of the Game since 1994. "It's fun seeing new talent come in year after year, and watching the players grow and make progress."
Boys 8U-14U tryout information is as follows:
1st Tryout: Sunday, February 23rd
8U-11U (2nd-5th grade): 6-7:30pm
12U-14U (6th-8th grade): 7:30-9pm
2nd Tryout: Wednesday, February 26th
8U-11U (2nd-5th grade): 6-7:30pm
12U-14U (6th-8th grade): 7:30-9pm
Boys 15U-17U tryout information is as follows:
1st Tryout: Sunday, March 2nd
15U-16U (9th-10th grade): 6-7:30pm
17U (11th grade): 7:30-9pm
2nd Tryout: Thursday, March 6th
15U-16U (9th-10th grade): 6-7:30pm
17U (11th grade): 7:30-9pm
For more information on boys' tryouts, view the flyer at http://www.jgrisingstars.com/sitedocs/pdf/rstspring14tryoutscopy2-10328.pdf.
Boys 2nd through 7th grade can register here: https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2159&GroupID=958186.
Boys 8th through 11th grade can register here: https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2159&GroupID=958185.
Girls 4th-8th grade tryout information is as follows:
1st Tryout: Sunday, March 2nd
4th-8th grade: 9-11am
2nd Tryout: Wednesday, March 5th
4th-8th grade: 5:30-7pm
Girls 9th-11th grade tryout information is as follows:
1st Tryout: Sunday, March 9th
9th-11th grade: 10am-12:30pm
2nd Tryout: Wednesday, March 12th
9th-11th grade: 7-9:30pm
For more information on girls' tryouts, view the flyer at http://www.jgrisingstars.com/sitedocs/pdf/rstgirlsspring14tryouts-10335.pdf.
Girls 4th through 7th grade can register here: https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2159&GroupID=976341.
Girls 8th through 11th grade can register here: https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2159&GroupID=976382.
There will also be girls' tryouts at Lake Barrington Field House for the Rising Stars West. Girls 4th through 8th grade are welcome to attend tryouts on Sunday, March 2nd from 1-3pm at the Lake Barrington Field House (28156 W. North Pointe Parkway, Lake Barrington). Second tryouts will be held on Wednesday, March 5th from 7-8:30pm at the same location. Girls can register here: https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2159&GroupID=992912. Boys' tryout information for Rising Stars West will be available soon.
Costs for the season vary based on age and team. General tryout fee is $30 and will go towards the total cost. For more information on the Rising Stars, please contact Joy of the Game at 847-498-6646, or visit www.jgrisingstars.com or www.joyofthegame.com.
ABOUT JOY OF THE GAME
Founded in 1993, Joy of the Game has evolved from a small basketball clinic based in the North Shore of Chicago to the premier basketball facility and teaching center in the Chicago area. Joy of the Game offers a full array of programming that lends itself to players of all ages and skill levels and taught by a top-notch staff of expert, caring and qualified coaches. It is also the home to the nationally recognized Rising Stars travel basketball program. Joy of the Game believes that sports are not only about competition, but are an outlet to teach life's valuable lessons. The ultimate goal of Joy of the Game is to give each player the skills to deal with life's challenges in a positive and fun environment while instilling a sense of pride for his or her individual and team accomplishments. To learn more about Joy of the Game, visit http://www.joyofthegame.com/ or call 847-498-6646.