IDCS Basketball Tryouts

IDCS basketball tryouts are open to students in Grades 4-8. Students interested in trying out must meet all eligibility requirements and have all required forms submitted before their scheduled tryout date.

Tryout Schedule

Boys Basketball
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Date: Monday, November 1, 2026
3:15 to 4:30 PM

Please note: Students may not remain at school after dismissal to wait for tryouts unless they are enrolled in Extended Day. If practice begins at 3:15 students will be dismissed to the Gym/Cafeteria. Parents/guardians may not attend tryouts.

Requirements to Try Out

Before participating in tryouts, students must:

• Be enrolled in Grades 4–8
• Have a zero balance in ProCare
• Be meeting expectations for academic completion/eligibility
• Submit all required consent forms before the tryout date:
  • Academic Eligibility (Gr. 7-8)
  • Concussion and Head Injury (Consent)
  • IDCS Athletic Handbook (Consent)
  • Sports Physical Form (upload to ParentSquare)
  • Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness (Consent)

If Your Child Makes the Team

Students selected for the basketball team are expected to make a commitment to the full season.
Season Dates: October 29, 2026 - February 7, 2026
Participation Fee:
Players are expected to:

• Attend all required practices and games
• Maintain their academic responsibilities
• Demonstrate commitment to the team
• Have absences approved/excused by the coach
• Have reliable transportation and be picked up promptly following all practices and games

Parent/guardian commitment and support throughout the season are also expected.

Mandatory Pre-Season Parent Meetings

A parent/guardian of each selected player must attend the appropriate pre-season meeting.
Girls Basketball Parent Meeting
Coaches will communicate the date/time of the required Parent meeting. 
Boys Basketball Parent Meeting
Coaches will communicate the date/time of the required Parent meeting. 

Practice Schedule

Girls Basketball

Practices begin November 3, 2026

• Mondays: 3:15–4:30 p.m.
• Tuesdays: 3:15–4:30 p.m.
• Fridays: 3:15–4:30 p.m.

Boys Basketball

Practices begin October 29, 2026

• Wednesdays: 4:15–6:00 p.m.
• Thursdays: 4:15–6:00 p.m.
• Fridays: 4:30–6:00 p.m.

Players should expect to practice at least three times per week.

Please review the attached IDCS Athletic Handbook, Concussion and Head Injury Consent, Cardiac Arrest Consent, and Consent to Participate in IDCS Athletics and be sure to upload your child's most recent physical in the attachment section below.

Team Selection 
IDCS basketball programs strive to balance competitiveness with player development at both the Varsity and Junior Varsity levels. Due to limited roster spots, not all students who participate in tryouts will be selected for a team. Coaches evaluate student-athletes throughout the tryout process using a variety of factors, including basketball skill, effort, work ethic, potential, previous performance, attitude, coachability, and overall contribution to the team. These factors are considered collectively when making roster decisions.

The Head Coach has final discretion over roster selections and determines which student-athletes are selected for the team. All roster decisions are made with consideration for the goals, needs, and overall development of the basketball program.

Questions?

Please contact Mr. Cyr at joec@idcs.org with any questions regarding basketball tryouts or the upcoming season.