Rogers Area Youth Basketball Association (RAYBA) Traveling Program focuses on the more competitive fifth through eighth grade student athletes, who make a larger commitment of time and effort. Traveling teams are formed through an evaluation process that creates a minimum of two teams, which are tiered to form an “A” and “B” team. If there are both a sufficient number of interested players and talent, a third tier, or “C” team my be added. The RAYBA traveling season begins in mid October, and runs through the end of March. Traveling teams typically practice twice weekly, and will play in approximately 8 to 10 weekend tournaments over the course of the season.

Time Commitment

Inherent to the success of the RAYBA Traveling Program is the level of dedication and commitment of the participants. Participation in the RAYBA Traveling Program DOES REQUIRE A GREATER LEVEL OF COMMITMENT than RAYBA House League basketball. We strongly recommend both parents and potential players to consider their schedules and conflicts before trying out for traveling basketball. If players and parents have a clear idea of the level of obligation the Traveling Program demands, and are able to plan ahead to meet those obligations, it alleviates the stress caused to both the player and the team when a player misses practices, games or even tournaments. Please keep in mind that attendance at practice is as important as tournament games. Participation in another non-school traveling program during the season should be secondary to Travel Basketball.

For the 2008/2009 season, there will be 2 teams of 8 - 10 players. The exact number on each team will be at the coach's discretion.