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, 9/1, 9/10
Times
- 4th & 5th grade: 6:00 to 7:15 PM
- 6th to 8th grade: 7:15 to 8:30 PM
Evaluations
Evaluation Dates (subject to change)
- 9/13 at North Middle School - please arrive 20 minutes prior to evaluation time
- 2:30-3:30 PM: 4th grade
- 3:30-4:30 PM: 5th grade
- 4:30-5:30 PM: 6th grade
- 6:00-7:00 PM: 7th grade
- 9/15 at North Middle School - please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your time
- 6:15-7:00 PM: 4th grade
- 7:00-7:45 PM: 5th grade
- 7:45-8:30 PM: 6th grade
- 8:30-9:15 PM: 7th grade
- 9/17 at North Middle School - please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your time
- 6:15-7:00 PM: 4th grade
- 7:00-7:45 PM: 5th grade
- 7:45-8:30 PM: 6th grade
- 8:30-9:15 PM: 7th grade
Where
Practices are at Hopkins North Middle School and tournaments will take place around the metro area, all within driving distance. Grades 5-8 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 20265-27 is Hopkins North 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
We are updating our uniforms in 2026 so all players in grades 4-8 will need a new uniform. Uniforms consist of a reversible jersey, shorts and a shooting shirt.
Grade 3 uses reversible jerseys provided by HGBA that are returned at the end of season. Athletes will wear their own shorts (usually black). 3rd grade registration includes a shooting shirt that players get to keep.
Season Cost
3rd Grade - $200
4th Grade - $500
5th Grade - $500
6th Grade - $600
7th Grade - $600
8th Grade - $600
Uniforms - $100 for full uniform (required for 2026-27 season)
**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, for head coach and assistant coach roles. More information is available here (scroll down)
You will need to complete this form to be considered for a coaching position.
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.
2026-27 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 2026-27 HGBA season, Grades 3-8!
3rd Graders - register by 10/22/2026
For 8th Grade, we are collecting info for interested players now, and will inform you of team formation as we get closer to evaluations. 8th graders are eligible to tryout for the high school program.
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