Fall 2026 Travel Team Tryouts

Join Sharks Basketball Academy This Fall

Train, compete, and develop with one of the most structured and competitive basketball programs in the Chicagoland area. Sharks Basketball Academy is holding Fall 2026 Travel Team Tryouts for multiple grade levels.

Our fall season is designed to help athletes build strong fundamentals, gain competitive experience, and prepare for winter basketball tryouts and league play.

This Tryout Fills Up Fast

Tryout Dates & Times

Tuesday, July 28

3rd–5th Grade Boys: 5:00 PM – 6:10 PM
6th–7th Grade Boys: 6:10 PM – 7:20 PM
8th–9th Grade Boys: 7:20 PM – 8:30 PM
10th/11th/12th Grade Boys: 8:30 PM – 9:40 PM

Thursday, July 30

3rd–5th Grade Boys: 5:00 PM – 6:10 PM
6th–7th Grade Boys: 6:10 PM – 7:20 PM
8th–9th Grade Boys: 7:20 PM – 8:30 PM
10th/11th/12th Grade Boys: 8:30 PM – 9:40 PM

Sunday, August 9

3rd–5th Grade Boys: 11:00 AM – 12:10 PM
6th–7th Grade Boys: 12:10 PM – 1:20 PM
8th–9th Grade Boys: 1:20 PM – 2:30 PM
10th/11th/12th Grade Boys: 2:30 PM – 3:45 PM

Location

Melrose Park Civic Center
1000 25th Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60160

Fall Season Details

Season Start

Week of August 17th

Tentative Season End

October 25th

Program Includes

12–16 game season
2 practices per week
Full uniform set
Competitive team environment
Structured player development
Professional coaching staff

About Our Fall Basketball Season

Our fall basketball season is designed to provide athletes with a strong foundation and competitive advantage heading into the 2026–27 basketball season. Players will experience a fast-paced, physical style of basketball while improving their confidence, basketball IQ, and overall skill development.

Sharks Basketball Academy offers one of the most structured and well-organized travel basketball programs in the Chicagoland area, helping athletes prepare to compete at the next level.

Which Program Is Right For Me?

Travel → Feeder → School → Rec

More training. More competition. More opportunities.

Register for Tryouts

All players must complete registration before attending tryouts.

Registration Includes

Official player evaluation
Opportunity to earn placement on a Fall travel basketball team
Practice jersey included

Tryout Registration

All players must complete the registration form before attending tryouts.

Registration Includes:

Official tryout evaluation
Opportunity to earn placement on a Spring AAU travel team
Practice jersey included

What to Expect at Tryouts

Skill evaluations
Competitive drills and scrimmages
Coaching staff assessments
Team placement decisions communicated after tryouts