PARA Opens Registration For New Tuscaloosa Basketball Association

TUSCALOOSA, AL — Tuscaloosa County Park & Recreation Authority on Monday announced the roll out of The Tuscaloosa Basketball Association (TBA). The new association will aim to build upon PARA's existing basketball program by following a club model similar to its Tuscaloosa United Soccer Club, which organizes players according to school zone.

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PARA Program Supervisor Jeremy Spain said the Tuscaloosa Basketball Association Developmental League will work with high school head coaches who will begin implementing their philosophies in players at age 5 — a concept that is wholly new to the area.

"This is going to make a huge difference going forward in developing players’ skills and techniques, allowing them to get familiar with the sport and coaching methods prior to entering middle and high school," he said.

PARA then pointed out the TBA will consist of three leagues: Developmental, Recreational, and Competitive, which will be known as the Capstone League.

Developmental League

• Will consist of divisions Grade K-1 coed, Grade 2/3 boys, and Grade 2/3 girls.
• The league will work closely with the high school head coach in each school zone to have an active role in the development of players through clinics, high school and middle school gym time, and TBA nights at home basketball games.

Recreational League

• For those who want to continue playing basketball but are not yet ready for a competitive league, or Capstone League.
• Will consist of Grade 4/5 boys, Grade 4/5 girls, Grade 6/7 boys, and Grade 6/7 girls with the option of team or free agent registration.

Capstone League

• Will be broken down into Grade 2/3, Grade 4/5, and Grade 6/7 and will be team registration only, with no free agents.

PARA says registration is now open through Oct. 22 and those interested can click here to sign up.

The cost of participation, which includes clinics and a two-way jersey, is $100 per player for K-1 coed and $130 per player for all other age groups.

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