***Important***
Tryouts on Sunday, 6/15/19 were cancelled due to numbers. There were no new registrations so teams have already been decided. Grades 4-6 will not have cuts. Teams will be posted towards the end of the week.
FAQ
Q.) Why does LARA "cut" players in 7th & 8th but not in 4th - 6th?
A.) LARA believes it is important that every kid that wants to play basketball has the opportunity and there is no alternative in the younger grades outside of "traveling". Once kids reach 7th & 8th grade they have the option to play "school ball".
Q.) $400.00 seems like a lot of money to play basketball and more than years past.
A.) LARA believes it is important to keep costs as low as possible. We do not "make" money on registrations. Any money that LARA makes generally comes from fundraisers and tournaments. Basketball orders uniforms every 2 years. 2 years ago, with uniforms, the cost was $390.00. This year is a uniform year and the cost has increased $10.00 to $400.00. Next year if your child does not need a uniform the cost will be lower. LARA does have a "payment plan" allowing you to make 3 payments so you do not have to pay the $400.00 at once. LARA also has a scholarship program for all sports.
Q.) What are the next steps I need to take as a parent?
A.) As mentioned, teams will be posted on the website later this week with an email sent out stating this. After that you will be contacted by either Matt Lasiuta (boys) or Amanda Farrell (girls) or your child's coach with further instructions.
2019 - 2020 Boys
Traveling Basketball Teams
Boys 4th
Coach Peter Leadholm
Green Team
Levi Goehring
Noah LaJoye
Emmitt Lawrence
Luke Leadholm
Noah Leonhardt
Camden Meissner
Cole Orpin
Miles Pearson
Crosby Underhill
Boys 5th
Coach Joe Bjelland
Green Team
Parker Anderson
Nick Bjelland
Cody Dwyer
Eli Katusky
Owen Murphy
Leo O'Malley
William Pearson
Trenton Travis
Boys 6th
Coach Art Underhill
Green Team
Colton Beaver
Colton Betts
Zander Bleymeyer
Alexander Johnson
Kellen Meissner
Blake Norelius
Jack Storlie
Cohen Underhill
Boys 6th
Coach TBD
Gold Team
Ethan Durheim
Jacob Grabow
Wardell Haywood
Steven McGeary
Chase Miller
Daniel Wright
TBD
TBD
Boys 7th
Coach Matt Lasiuta
Green Team
Carson Drury
Biruk Killeen
Jackson LaJoye
Luke Lasiuta
Karson Mahoney
Dylan Marshall
Lucas O'Malley
Will Walker
Marshall Woods
Boys 8th
Coach Mike Rowe
Green Team
Jack Bjelland
Judah Goehring
Ian Larsen
Gavin Lewis
Benjamin Paulsen
Patrick Rowe
Zander Schmidt
Jacob Showers
Xavier Taylor
Dominic Torrez
2019 - 2020 Girls
Traveling Basketball Teams
Girls 4th
Coach Jason Hall
Green Team
Claire Beaver
Neve Colucci
Abigail DeWitt
Madison Eagle
Annika Hall
Kaylinn Kelley
Hazel Nugteren
Lilly Smith
Girls 5th
Coach Brian Bistram
Green Team
Luciana Asleson
Brittney Bistram
Izabel Isaacson
Molly Wehrenberg
Sophia Wille
TBD
TBD
TBD
Girls 6th
Coach Chad Goehring
Green Team
Claire Gilman
RaeAnn Goehring
Gabriella Hammond
Lauren Kowarsch
Kayla Larsen
Ella Leadholm
Sophie Strubb
Kamryn Tharaldson
Girls 8th
Coach Aaron Aldrich
Green Team
Eva Aldrich
Madelyn Anderson
Josie Bagnariol
Addyson Barrett
Meghan Lowrey
Sydney Maki
Courtney Preston
Abigail Smith
Abigail Sufka
Abby Zins