FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. WHAT IS AAU? The Amateur Athletic Union is a National organization dedicated to amateur sports and physical fitness programs. Check out our links for more detailed information.

2. HOW LONG IS THE AAU SEASON (Practices/Tournament)?
Spring Season (March - June): 2 practices/week & 5-8 tournaments weekends. Fall Season (Sept. - Nov.): 1 practice/week & 3-4 tournaments weekends. Typically four games are played/weekend (2 on Sat./2 on Sun). State and Regional Tournaments may require play begin on a Friday evening. Practice sites are determined by the geographic make-up of a particular team and gym availability.

3. HOW ARE THE AGE GROUPS DETERMINED? As of 2008, see age calculator above.

4. HOW DOES MY DAUGHTER BECOME A WILDCAT? Register and come to the tryouts. The WILDCATS have tryouts in February. There is a $25 fnon-refundable fee associated with tryouts. No player is guaranteed a spot on any team.

5. WHERE ARE THE WILDCATS FROM? We have players that come from Waltham, Needham, Ashland, Sudbury, Westford, Wayland, Newton, Acton, Brighton, and many other towns around the Metro West and greater Newton area.

6. WHAT TYPE OF COMMITMENT IS INVOLVED WITH THE WILDCATS?
Each player is expected to make every attempt to attend games and practices. However, there are always conflicts and communication with the coaches is crucial. Advanced warning allows for any necessary adjustments in practice or game routines

7. WHAT ARE THE GOALS OF THE WILDCATS? The WILDCATS support the true spirit of AAU athletics. Our non-parent coaching philosphy and commitment to each individual girl makes our players loyal to our program. As many new programs sprout up and others merge together continually retooling their teams every season (out with the old and in with the new philosophy), the WILDCATS proudly retain our players, establishing a sense of pride in our program.

8. WHO ARE THE WILDCAT COACHES? THERE ARE NO PARENT COACHES IN THE WILDCAT ORGANIZATION.  Our coaches are former collegiate and high school players or coaches. They love the game of basketball and take pride in their desire and tireless dedication to teach it.

9. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BE A WILDCAT? We try to keep fees to a minimum. Factors that influence cost: number of tournaments, practice rentals, uniforms, coaches stipend, insurance, and number of players on the team. Generally. Spring Season fees are generally between $400-$650. Fall Season runs about $250-$350. There is a $25 non-refundable tryout fee and player must register with the AAU: $12-$14. If your team travels to non-local tournaments or qualifies for Nationals, then there will be additional costs including travel, room and board, etc.

10. WHAT ARE THE WILDCAT COLORS? Our team colors are navy blue, vegas gold and white.

 For info contact: coach5@masswildcatsaau.org