Welcome to the 2024 Fall 1 Season of Alodia’s Woodlands/Klein Competitive Basketball League (WCBL)!

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 -> Woodlands/Klein -> Fall 1 Information (available by 5 pm Wednesday, August 28).

SportsEngine Team Management App: Download for communication, game details, and team rosters (available by 5 pm Wednesday, August 28).

Social Media: Like 'Alodia Sports Academy' on Facebook and follow 'Alodia Basketball' on Instagram for updates and photos.

IMPORTANT DATES & SEASON INFORMATION:

Evaluations:

• Tuesday, August 27 at 5:30 pm (check-in starts at 5:00 pm)
• Creekside Park Junior High, 8711 Creekside Green Drive, The Woodlands, TX 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
• Exception: If unable to attend and to be drafted, you MUST email wcbl@alodiaconsulting.com (subject line: 'WCBL 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:

• 3-4 Grade Division needs 1 coach - Thanks Coach McGrath, Harmatuk, Plaza and Wheeler for volunteering.
• 5-6 Grade Division needs 2 coaches - Thanks Coach Harmatuk and Calabio for volunteering.
• 7-8 Grade Division needs 3 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:   

• Practices: Creekside Park Junior High, 8711 Creekside Green Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77375
• Games: at Creekside Park Junior High or Woodlands area schools

Pre-Season Information:

• Post-Evaluation email with additional season information and app information will be sent by Friday, August 30.
• Coaches will contact you by 3 pm, Friday, August 30.
• Rosters will be updated in the app by 5 pm, Wednesday, August 28.
• Practices at Creekside Park Junior High on Tuesday (7-8 or 8-9 pm), or Wednesday (6-7 pm or 7-8 pm or 8-9 pm).
• 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 Tuesday, September 3, 6-7 pm.
• Location: Creekside Park Junior High
• Additional sessions on TUESDAYS: September 10, 17, 24, October 1
• Reminder: Bring a basketball (28.5-inch for grades 3-6, 29.5-inch for grades 7-8)

Game Schedules:

• First week schedule will be posted on the website and in the app by 5 pm Monday, September 2.
• Full schedule will be posted on the website by 10 pm Tuesday, September 3.
• Full schedule will be loaded in the app by 10 pm Friday, September 6.
• Season consists of 5 weeks of games on weekends:
• 3 doubleheader Regular Season Saturdays: September 7, 14, 21
• 1 doubleheader Interleague Exhibition against other Alodia League locations: September 28
• Single Elimination Playoff Tournament and All-Star Games: October 4-5

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 Creekside Park Junior High and other local facilities. 

Sponsors: Check out sponsors' offers on the league information page. Please support those who support Alodia!

REMINDERS:

• Post-Evaluation email will be sent by Friday, August 30.
• Alodia Website season information page will be available by 5 pm Wednesday, August 28. This page is your primary source for updates/announcements during the season.
• We'll rarely send group emails, so check the information page regularly.
• SportsEngine Team Management app will be available by 5 pm, Wednesday, August 28.

OTHER PROGRAMS AVAILABLE:

• Woodlands/Klein Fall 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!