The Roots winter season runs from approximately November through March (5 months total). 

The exact player fee by team is TBD, but the target range is $1,200–$1,500 for the full 5-month season. This cost covers gym time, practices, games, and tournament play. Final pricing will be confirmed once tournament fees are set.

There will be some additional cost for the basic player uniform set (good for a two-year cycle), and optional additional gear to purchase in the Roots team store for players and families (backpacks, hoodies, etc.). 

Yes, Roots offers scholarships to help cover some or all of the player fee and equipment to ensure that finances are not a barrier for any family. Please reach out to connect@biroots.org for more information.

Game locations depend on team skill level, but most Roots teams will participate in two tournaments per month.

• Port Angeles hosts a series of tournaments that many of our teams attend.
• We also travel to Seattle and surrounding areas for tournaments.
  

Our season goal is to participate in the State Basketball Tournament in Spokane at the end of the season.

Practices are scheduled 2-3 days per week, with each practice lasting 1.5 hours. Specific days and times will be communicated by coaches after teams are finalized. Roots rents space from the BISD Gyms

Yes. 3rd graders are welcome to try out for a 4th grade team. Younger players are always welcome to tryout for older teams based on discussions with the coaches prior to tryouts. Please contact us for prior approval.

Once rosters are set, practice will begin mid to late October.

We intend to field a team at every grade level. Two things can get in the way in a community our size: not enough players in a grade, or no coach available for that level. When that happens, we'll first look at combining adjacent grades or placing players on a team one grade up or down, based on the player's skill and safety. If we still can't field a team for your player, we'll let you know before the season starts.

Our coaches are a combination of paid and parent coaches, all with basketball experience.  All coaches will be mentored by the high school varsity coaches to align Roots programming with a pathway towards high school basketball programs. 

Yes. Many if not most athletes play both Roots and school basketball. Our coaches can adjust practice times as needed and encourage as much basketball as possible. 

Athletes must either live on Bainbridge Island or attend school on Bainbridge Island to be eligible for the winter season. For any other camp, clinic or program, athletes from any location are eligible.  

Roots is a select feeder program, where rosters are limited.  It's designed for kids committed to growing in competitive basketball. Parks and Rec basketball is a great program which is more suitable for those who may prioritize other sports or play basketball casually.