What does a typical season schedule look like?
Fall AAU
In the Fall, most of our teams play in around 5 tournaments and practice 2 times a week. Tournament times are never released until a couple of days prior to an event. Practice times will be released after tryouts.
Spring AAU
In the Spring, most of our teams play in around 6-9 tournaments and practice 2 times a week. Tournament times are never released until a couple of days prior to an event. Practice times will be released after tryouts.
**May vary depending on level and grade of team.
What does a typical season cost?
Fall AAU
There are a variety of factors that make up the pricing for our teams, so each team is usually different. In the Fall you can expect to pay in the $550-$800 range.
Spring AAU
There are a variety of factors that make up the pricing for our teams, so each team is usually different. In the Spring you can expect to pay in the $650-$1000 range.
**May vary depending on level and grade of team.
Where do the Ducks practice?
The main sites for our South Shore Ducks teams are Thayer Sports Center in Braintree, MA and Starland Sportsplex in Hanover, MA. Our Metrowest teams practice out of the Mansfield Sportsplex.
What if my child does not make a team, are there other options?
Yes! We offer camps and clinics year round. Our D-League is popular in the Spring and Fall for players that do not make a team or cannot commit to an AAU season.
Where are the tournaments?
The tournament locations can vary for each event and are never announced until the schedule is released. For our local teams, locations are usually within a 75 minute drive from the Hanover area. Our College Showcase teams, UA Rise, ZG XL & National Teams teams do out of state travel.
If my child made a team in a previous season, do they need to try out again?
Yes. In order to give everyone an equal opportunity to make a team, we require ALL players to attend our tryouts.
How many players are on a roster?
On a normal roster, there are typically 10-12 players.