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Welcome to the 2024 Winter 1 Season of Alodia’s Tomball Competitive Basketball League (TCBL)!
MORE SPOTS ARE AVAILABLE! Fantastic news – there are still openings in all divisions! Extend the excitement by inviting friends to join!
NOTE: Grades 1-2 will receive a separate email overview.
We're happy to have you join us! Below is important information for a successful season:
STAY CONNECTED:
Alodia Website (primary source): Visit alodiasports.com for essential season updates. Navigate to Youth Basketball Leagues -> Tomball -> Winter 1 Information (available by 5 pm Friday, November 8).
LeagueApps Play App: Download for communication, game details, and team rosters (available by 5 pm Friday, November 8).
Social Media: Like 'Alodia Sports Academy' on Facebook and follow 'Alodia Basketball' on Instagram for updates and photos.
IMPORTANT DATES & SEASON INFORMATION:
Evaluations:
- Thursday, November 7 at 5:30 pm (check-in starts at 5:00 pm)
- Tomball Junior High, 30403 Quinn Rd, Tomball, 77375
- All players should attend evaluations (including coach's child)
- NO basketballs needed at evaluations
- Wear basketball shoes
- Players are free to leave after they are evaluated
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Exception: If unable to attend and to be drafted, you MUST email tcbl@alodiaconsulting.com (subject line: 'TCBL Evaluation Info') ASAP with player details including:
- Height, weight, previous playing experience, previous all-star experience with Alodia, skill level with shooting, ball handling and rebounding.
Coach Information:
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3-4 Grade Division needs 1 coach - Thanks Coach Durbin, McKennon, and Fleck for volunteering.
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5-6 Grade Division needs 1 coach - Thanks Coach Anderson, Montes, Mann, Michalak, Chenier, and Butcher for volunteering.
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7-8 Grade Division needs 2 coaches!
WE NEED COACHES! Why Coach?
- Impact your child's and others' youth sports experience.
- FREE skills training for your child ($120 value).
- FREE Alodia dri-fit shirt.
- A crucial component of the league's success is our volunteer coaches!
Carpool Requests:
- No guarantee for 1st or 2nd round draft picks to be on the same team due to the negative effect on competitiveness of the league.
- If both players are in the top 2 rounds of the draft, we will work to have practice on the same night but play for a different team.
Location:
*Monday Team Practices - Tomball Junior High, 30403 Quinn Rd, Tomball, 77375
*Wednesday Team Practices - Salem Community Center, 22601 Lutheran Church Road, Tomball, 77375
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Games: at Salem Community Center or Tomball area schools
Pre-Season Information:
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Post-Evaluation email with additional season information and app information will be sent by Friday, November 8.
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Coaches will contact you by 5 pm, Friday, November 8.
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Rosters will be updated in the app by 5 pm, Friday, November 8.
Practices:
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Mondays at Tomball Junior High (7-8 or 8-9 pm) or
- Wednesdays at Salem Community Center (6-7 pm or 7-8 pm or 8-9 pm).
- Practice schedules will be in email sent by Friday, November 8.
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Reminder: Bring a basketball to practices (28.5-inch for grades 3-6, 29.5-inch for grades 7-8).
Skills Training (as part of Combo Package):
- Starts Monday, November 11, 6-7 pm.
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Location: Tomball Junior High (for all Skills Training sessions)
- Additional sessions on Mondays: November 18, *Skip November 25 due to Thanksgiving*, December 2, 9, 16
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Reminder: Bring a basketball (28.5-inch for grades 3-6, 29.5-inch for grades 7-8)
Game Schedules:
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First week schedule will be posted on the website and in the app by 5 pm Monday, November 11.
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Full schedule will be posted on the website by 10 pm Tuesday, November 12.
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Full schedule will be loaded in the app by 10 pm Friday, November 15.
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Season consists of 5 weeks of games on weekends:
- 3 doubleheader Regular Season Saturdays: November 16, 23, (*Skip November 30), December 7
- 1 doubleheader Interleague Exhibition against other Alodia League locations: December 14
- Single Elimination Playoff Tournament and All-Star Games: December 20-21
Uniforms:
- Reversible jerseys distributed 30 minutes before your first game.
- Home team wears lighter color; visiting team wears darker color.
On-Site Issues:
- Resolve with on-site Alodia supervisors promptly.
- Follow up via email if not resolved.
Facilities: Please maintain cleanliness at Salem Community Center, Tomball Junior High and other local facilities.
Sponsors: Check out sponsors' offers on the league information page. Please support those who support Alodia!
REMINDERS:
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Post-Evaluation email will be sent by Friday, November 8.
- Alodia Website season information page will be available by 5 pm Friday, November 8. This page is your primary source for updates/announcements during the season.
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We'll rarely send group emails, so check the information page regularly.
- LeagueApps Play app will be available by 5 pm, Friday, November 8.
OTHER PROGRAMS AVAILABLE:
(click on underlined programs below for more information & registration)
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Tomball Winter 2 Youth League – Coming Soon!
Thank you for reading to the end! Please feel free to reply to this email with any questions.
Your support is very much appreciated, and we're excited to have you in our Alodia family for another great season on the court!
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