BOYS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS

Join the Upstate Falcons for an elevated basketball experience. It doesn’t matter where you are in your basketball journey, the Upstate Falcons have developed a strong training program and team community.

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Coaching Staff

JV Boys Head Coach - Travis Hendley

Middle School Boys Head Coach - Dan Poff

For information on our coaching staff, please visit https://www.upstatefalcons.com/coaches

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Tryout Information

DATE: September 17th

TIME:• Middle School Boys: 5:45 PM–7:00 PM• Junior Varsity Boys: 7:00 PM–8:30 PM

LOCATION:Francis Asbury United Methodist Gym1800 E. North St, Greenville, SC 29607

REGISTER FOR TRYOUTS:https://registration.teamsnap.com/form/67156

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Registration Fees

Junior Varsity Boys

• Season Registration fee (online) = $400 - must be registered by September 23rd

• Fundraising due on Nov 7 = $150

• Total $400 + $150 = $550 (in full or installment plan: $250 due at registration, with the remaining balance divided into three monthly payments)

Middle School Boys

• Season Registration fee (online) = $375 - must be registered by September 23rd

• Fundraising due on Nov 7 = $150

• Total $375 + $150 = $525 (in full or installment plan: $250 due at registration, with the remaining balance divided into three monthly payments)

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What to Expect

PracticesPractices begin October 6. Prior to the start of the game season, practices will generally be held on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, subject to gym availability.UniformsThe Uniforms will be provided within the cost of the registration. The uniforms are the property of the Upstate Falcons and reused each year to keep costs low for each family. If a jersey is lost or damaged, you will need to cover the cost of the replacement. $80 for jersey tops and $50 for jersey shorts.Games & TournamentsRegular season games will begin in mid-November and conclude in mid-February, followed by postseason play from mid-February through mid-March.

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Tournaments/Post Season

We will continue seeking additional opportunities to compete throughout the season. Please reserve the dates below for tournaments currently on our schedule, with the understanding that additional tournament opportunities may be added as they become available.

• Thanksgiving Tournament (MSB) — Nov 20–22

• Christmas Tournament (JVB) — Dec 21–23, Greenville, SC

• Greenville County JV Championship (JVB) — Feb 6 & 13, Greenville, SC

• Palmetto Tournament (All Teams) — Feb 18–20, Easley, SC

• Gatlinburg Homeschool National Championship (All Teams) — Mar 8–12, Gatlinburg, TN

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Other Important Dates

• October 20 - Parent Meeting

• October 24 - Shoot-a-thon & Family Fun Night - Parent-Player Scrimmage

• November 21 – 6:00-8:00 PM Teamsgiving Dinner 

• December 2 - Fountain Inn Christmas Parade

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Fundraising

Fundraising plays an important role in supporting our program and helping us keep costs affordable for families. We aim to make fundraising simple, effective, and fun. If you have ideas for future fundraising opportunities, we'd love to hear them.Our primary fundraiser will be the Shoot-a-thon on October 24th as part of Falcons Fun Night. We look forward to a fun evening of competition, fellowship, and support for the program.

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Additional Items

Handbook - Please review our Handbook (https://www.upstatefalcons.com/handbook)

Due October 20:

• Sports Physical (dated within one year)

• Birth Certificate

Please email paperwork to Alisa Lilley at alisa.lilley@hotmail.com

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Questions

If you have any questions, please contact us at central@upstatefalcons.com.