Winter 2026–27 Travel Team Tryouts

Join Sharks Basketball Academy This Winter

Train, compete, and develop with Sharks Basketball Academy this winter. Sharks Basketball Academy is holding 2026–27 Winter Travel Team Tryouts for multiple grade levels.

Our winter program is designed to help athletes build strong fundamentals, gain competitive experience, and continue developing their skills in a structured and competitive basketball environment.

This Tryout Fills Up Fast

Tryout Dates & Times

Friday, October 2

3rd–4th Grade Boys: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
5th–6th Grade Boys: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
7th–8th Grade Boys: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Sunday, October 4

3rd–4th Grade Boys: 12:00 PM – 1:10 PM
5th–6th Grade Boys: 1:10 PM – 2:20 PM
7th–8th Grade Boys: 2:20 PM – 3:30 PM

Location

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

Winter Season Details

Tryout Date

Friday, October 2nd & Sunday, October 4th

Season
Winter 2026–27

Program Includes

Competitive travel basketball
Structured player development
Professional coaching
Team practices
Competitive game experience
Development of basketball fundamentals & IQ

About Our Winter Basketball Program

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