HGBA Season Registration
Hopkins Girls Basketball Association is open to all girls in grades 3 through 8 who attend a school in the Hopkins district (this includes schools that are not Hopkins district public schools).
All skill levels are welcome. HGBA strives to provide opportunity to players who want to participate in our program. To meet this goal, HGBA may need to create combination teams, but at times cuts are necessary. The best way to ensure this goal is met is to help keep participant numbers up so that multiple teams can be formed at each grade level.
We work to keep our program one of the most affordable programs around and to give an opportunity for everyone to join regardless of financial need. Parent, guardian and volunteer help give us that opportunity. We are also seeking local business sponsorship again this year. Full details about the costs of the program can be found on our registration page.
Ages
Girls in grades 3 through 8 who attend a school in the Hopkins district (this includes schools that are not Hopkins district public schools)
When
The season begins with evaluations in September and runs until State in February.
Pre-Eval Clinics
Registration includes 3 pre-evaluation clinics to help you get ready for the season
Location: Tanglen Elementary
Dates: 8/27, 9/4, 9/11
Times
- 4th & 5th grade: 6:00 to 7:15 PM
- 6th to 8th grade: 7:15 to 8:30 PM
Evaluations
The season begins with evaluations in September and runs until State in February.
Evaluation Dates (subject to change)
9/13 9am-2:30pm at Tanglen
9/15 6pm-9:30pm at North Middle School
9/17 6pm-9:30pm at North Middle School
Where
Practices are at Hopkins West Middle School and tournaments will take place around the metro area, all within driving distance. Grades 4-8 will play in 1 overnight tournament, and all other tournaments don't require hotel stays.
Practices
All teams practice twice weekly, Monday-Thursday. Practice days and times are based on gym availability. Home base for HGBA in 2025-26 is Hopkins West Middle School
Tournaments
Weekend tournaments are typically played at different levels (A, B, C)
Grades 4 & 5 will play in 8-9 weekend tournaments
Grades 6, 7 & 8 will play in 10-12 weekend tournaments
*5th-8th graders typically play in one overnight tournament
Many tournaments no longer have gate fees! We will provide details on each tournament as we hear more.
Uniforms
Grades 4-8 will be using the same uniforms as last year. For those new to the program (including all 4th graders) and those needing new sizes, you can purchase jerseys and shorts for $53 each, or $105 for the whole uniform.
Grade 3 uses reversible jerseys provided by HGBA that are returned at the end of season. Athletes will wear their own shorts (usually black).
Season Cost
3rd Grade - $175
4th Grade - $450
5th Grade - $450
6th Grade - $550
7th Grade - $550
8th Grade - $550
Uniforms - $105 for full uniform, $53 each for separate jersey/shorts
**3rd grade uses reversible jerseys provided by HGBA and returned at the end of the year
Extra Costs
Parents should be aware that there are additional costs for participating in the travel program that are their responsibility. Additional costs include uniforms, admission fees for tournaments that don’t operate under the No Gate Fee Model (usually $10 per adult, $5 per student per day), expenses of traveling to and from tournaments, and overnight lodging and food costs for the Rochester Tournament.
Volunteer Requirements
Your help allows HGBA to be one of the most affordable programs around and gives us an opportunity to offer scholarships so that every girl who wants to play has an opportunity to do so.
HGBA’s primary fundraising is in the fall as we host and volunteer at the Fall Breakdown League.
Families are required to work a designated amount of volunteer hours during the Fall Breakdown League held at Royals Athletic Center at Hopkins High School. The amount of hours is dependent upon the number of kids in the program. An e-mail will be sent to all families listing available volunteer spots. In addition, sign-up for shifts will be available at evaluations. We recommend signing up for your shifts as soon as possible.
HGBA requires each family to submit a $200 volunteer deposit check. Once the volunteer hours are fulfilled, the deposit checks will be destroyed.
Frequently Asked Questions
If I don't live in Hopkins, can I play for your team?
Athletes are allowed to participate with only one MYBA member association or school for the winter community-based youth basketball season.
Athletes must try out and compete with the travel basketball association where they attend school (some exceptions are listed below).
If a travel basketball opportunity through an association, school, community education, or similar does not exist in the area representing the youth athlete’s school attendance area, or if the athlete has been cut or restricted from their home association, they may participate with a bordering association. In this situation, the athlete does not need to complete the Player Transfer process.
Full eligibility details can be found here on the MYAS website.
Still have questions? Email us at info@hopkinsgba.org and we'll help you out.
Can parents volunteer to coach?
Yes! We need parent volunteers at all grades, with head coaches for 3-5, and assistants and team parents at all grades 3-8. More information is available here (scroll down)
What is 3rd grade like?
3rd grade developmental program will allow for 3rd graders to engage with HGBA, focusing on the fundamentals of basketball in a fun environment while also gaining valuable game experience.
HGBA will participate in the MYAS 3rd Grade Program. This includes 5 tournaments, played on Saturdays, starting in Dec. This new program ensures competition will be 3rd grade only, and limits the amount of travel for our youngest athletes.
2025-26 Season
Athletes in the Hopkins District free/reduced lunch program are eligible for reduced HGBA fees of 50%. If you qualify, stop your registration now, email info@hopkinsgba.org with your name, player’s name & school and we will send you a discount code.
Register for the 2025-26 HGBA season, Grades 3-8!
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