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BPTBL offers a wide variety of programs for boys and girls in the Brooklyn Park community. These include a Winter traveling basketball season, a FREE Fall Camp, a FREE Spring Camp, Spring teams, and Summer camp opportunities.
BPTBL’s core program is the Winter season. Player registrations for the Winter season are taken from mid-August to mid-September. The season begins in October and goes through the middle of March. BPTBL sponsors teams in grades 4 through 8 for boys and girls. Teams play a schedule of approximately 25 - 35 games, and practice about twice per week. Teams play, on average, every other weekend. Traveling teams’ games are held on weekends, throughout the Metro area, and occasionally at out-state locations. Many of BPTBL’s Traveling teams rarely venture more than 20 miles from Brooklyn Park.
BPTBL also sponsors a Fall FREE Camp for entry-level players in grades 3-8. This introductory-level camp is held in September.
Since 1998 we have offered a FREE Spring Camp. This "camp" is designed to give 3rd-5th grade players a small taste of what Traveling basketball is all about.
Some players also participate on Spring basketball teams. BPTBL helps to provide facilities and equipment for players and coaches who wish to continue playing basketball into the Spring & Summer. In addition, BPTBL provides opportunities for players to attend basketball camps in the Northwest suburbs.
As you can see, BPTBL offers a comprehensive, year-round basketball program to the community. Read the BPTBL Mission Statement
Success of the Program
BPTBL’s programs have been extremely successful. It is not uncommon for BPTBL to have several teams ranked among the top 5 statewide in the different grades. Past BPTBL athletes have gone on to referee, coach or play college and professional basketball. More importantly, participants in BPTBL programs are extremely satisfied with their experience. Over 95% of participants renew their participation each year. More importantly, BPTBL participants excel in the classroom. Last year 96% of BPTBL participants maintain a "B" or higher GPA. This is a real tribute to the students, who must learn to juggle a sports schedule with their academic responsibilities. Players who attain a B average (2.66 GPA or higher) during the Winter season are awarded a Brooklyn Park Traveling Basketball Academic All-Star t-shirt.
Need for Volunteers
BPTBL is a non-profit, volunteer-operated program. It is always in need of additional help. The organization always has room for people who would like to contribute to its success. Please see the list below detailing the volunteer opportunities available within the BPTBL programs.
Contacts for Program
If you would like additional information on BPTBL email us at bphoops@gmail.com
Volunteer Opportunities
Listed below are a few of the volunteer opportunities available to anyone associated with BPTBL.
* Assisting with Player Registration Process
* Assisting with/at the Tip-Off Meeting
* Coordinate BPTBL Logo’d clothing sale
* Gym Time Coordinator
* Volunteer Coordinator / Assistant
* Tournament Director / Assistant
* Equipment Manager / Assistant
* Concessions Coordinator / Assistant
* Spring League Coordinator
* BPAA Liason
* Serve as a BPTBL Board of Directors Member - 2 year terms
* President (elected in odd number years)
* VP Administration (elected in even number years
* VP Operations (elected in odd number years)
* Treasurer (elected in odd number years)
* Secretary (elected in even number years)
* Player Agent (Appointed by current President)
* Lead a Fund Raising Project for BPTBL
Another Way You Can Become Involved
* Attend Monthly General Meetings, meeting dates and times are published on our website.