Welcome to ARAA Basketball
Commissioner - Dan Webster
the 2008/2009 ARAA Basketball season
We want to thank all that came out to support our program at The Penalty Box last winter. Part of the money from that night is paying for the open gym time this summer. Keeping your kids playing and practicing will keep their skills sharp. There are several opportunities in the community for the remaining spring and summer months to help your kids focus on developing their talents.
Open Gym Times at Fred Moore Middle School (7-9PM)
June - Mon 6/15, Wed 6/17, Mon 6/22, Wed 6/24, Mon 6/29
July - Tues 7/7, Thurs 7/9, Tues 7/14, Tues 7/21, Thurs 7/23, Tues 7/28, Thurs 7/30
**Mondays and Wednesdays for June, Tuesdays and Thursdays for July < no open gym for Thursday 7/16> **
Clinics
Just Added Click Sparder Camp K-3 (June 22 - 26) or Sparder Camp 4-8 (July 6 - 10) for camps in Andover.
**Sparder Camps will offer rebates for volume participation from our association on the 4-8 grade camps**
Click Minnesota Timberwolves Clinic on July 14-16 from 9:00AM-2:30PM for boys and girls (ages 7-14)
Click Paul Broberg’s 6th Annual Boy’s Summer Basketball Camp (July 6-10) for boys (grades 3-12) at Anoka HS
Click St. Cloud State University Summer Camps for information on SCSU camps click one of the camps directly
Boys Basketball Team Camp- Click for a printable brochure
Session 1- June 13th and 14th
Session 2- July 11th and 12th
Session 3- July 20th
Green Lake Boys Basketball Camp- Click for a printable brochure
June 7 - June 12
SCSU Girl’s Basketball Camp-previously Green Lake Girl’s Basketball Camp- Click for a printable brochure
June 14th - June 18th
Girls Basketball Team Camp- Click for a printable brochure
June 23rd - June 24th
Boys and Girls Day Camp - Click for a printable brochure
July 6th - July 10th
Join the 10,000 Shot Club
Click here for information on a summer program to keep your skills sharp by shooting baskets.

Click here for information on the 3rd Annual Basketball/Football Golf Tournament fundraiser!!!!
ARAA Basketball Committee
Registration
Girls and Boys Registration
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Grade |
Type |
Registration |
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| Girls |
3rd - 12th |
House |
Online - July 1, 2009 - August 7, 2009 |
Girls compete with the Andover league |
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On site at Central Park Wed. July 15, 2009 6-8 PM |
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On site at Central Park Thu. July 30, 2009 6-8 PM |
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On site at Central Park Sat. August 8, 2009 (time TBD) |
this is late registration and will include a $20 late fee |
| Girls |
4th - 8th |
Traveling |
July 1, 2009 - August 7, 2009 |
Exact dates for tryouts will be designated for August |
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On site at Central Park Wed. July 15, 2009 6-8 PM |
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On site at Central Park Thu. July 30, 2009 6-8 PM |
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On site at Central Park Sat. August 8, 2009 (time TBD) |
this is late registration and will include a $20 late fee |
| Boys |
3rd - 6th |
House |
July 1, 2009 - August 7, 2009 |
Exact dates for tryouts will be designated for August |
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On site at Central Park Wed. July 15, 2009 6-8 PM |
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On site at Central Park Thu. July 30, 2009 6-8 PM |
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On site at Central Park Sat. August 8, 2009 (time TBD) |
this is late registration and will include a $20 late fee |
| Boys |
4th - 8th |
Traveling |
July 1, 2009 - August 7, 2009 |
Exact dates for tryouts will be designated for August |
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On site at Central Park Wed. July 15, 2009 6-8 PM |
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On site at Central Park Thu. July 30, 2009 6-8 PM |
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On site at Central Park Sat. August 8, 2009 (time TBD) |
this is late registration and will include a $20 late fee |
| Boys |
7th - 12th |
Jr/Sr House |
October 1, 2009 - November 13, 2009 |
Online registration runs until November 13. Please register early. You must register during this time to be placed on a team. Those 9th - 12th grade players making the high school team will receive a FULL REFUND. This league competes against the Andover league and plays in Andover. Practices/Games begin in January. All new families are required to attend an orientation meeting prior to the season. |
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On site at Central Park - Thu. October 22, 2009 (time TBD) |
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K-2 |
Development |
October 1, 2009 - November 13, 2009 |
Online registration runs until November 13. Please register early. This as a developmental program that plays on Saturday mornings starting in January. |
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On site at Central Park - Thu. October 22, 2009 (time TBD) |
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Basketball Clinics and Activities
· Click Paul Broberg’s Summer Basketball Camp for information on this summer camp at Anoka High School.
· Click Sparder Camp K-3 (June 22 - 26) or Sparder Camp 4-8 (July 6 - 10) for camps in Andover
· Click Minnesota Timberwolves Clinic on July 14-16 from 9:00AM-2:30PM for boys and girls (ages 7-14)
· Click St. Cloud State University Summer Camps for information on SCSU camps
· Click Better Basketball Boot Camps for information on open and private camps for the Spring.
ARAA Basketball has one fundraiser
Thank you for participating in this year’s fundraiser. Here are the winners of the drawing:
ARAA Girls Basketball for grades 3 through 12
This year our girls are playing in a league with Anoka and Andover teams. We were able to form teams at the 3rd/4th grade and 5th/6th grade levels. Click here or on the side link for current standings.
Boy's House League Schedule
3rd/4th Grade Teams/Coaches
3/4 T1 - Matt Meyers, 3/4 T2 - Jeff Ostendorf, 3/4 T3 - Derrick Grow, 3/4 T4 - Diane Boyer,
3/4 T5 - Jim Selb, 3/4 T6 - Robert Blake, 3/4 T7 - Jim Wroblewski, 3/4 T8 - Kotchi Prosper
5th/6th Grade Teams/Coaches
5/6 T1 - Kari Kielb, 5/6 T2 - Dan Webster, 5/6 T3 - Jim Morris, 5/6 T4 - Travis Williams,
5/6 T5 - Jim Olson, 5/6 T6 - Joel Anderson, 5/6 T7 - Keith Maahs, 5/6 T8 - Bill Barnwell
Game Schedule
FMMS – Fred Moore Middle School
SMS – Sandburg Middle School
Click here or use side link to access complete season schedule.
February Schedule
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FMMS 1 |
FMMS 2 |
FMMS 3/4 |
| 7-Feb |
9:00-10:15: 5/6 B1 vs B8 |
9:00-10:15: 5/6 B4 vs B7 |
9:00-10:15: 3/4 B3 vs B6 |
| 10:15-11:30: 5/6 B2 vs B5 |
10:15-11:30: 3/4 B1 vs B8 |
10:15-11:30: 3/4 B4 vs B7 |
| 11:30-12:45: 5/6 B3 vs B6 |
11:30-12:45: 3/4 B2 vs B5 |
11:30-12:45: X |
| 14-Feb |
9:00-10:15: 5/6 B2 vs B1 |
9:00-10:15: 5/6 B8 vs B7 |
9:00-10:15: 3/4 B6 vs B5 |
| 10:15-11:30: 5/6 B4 vs B3 |
10:15-11:30: 3/4 B2 vs B1 |
10:15-11:30: 3/4 B8 vs B7 |
| 11:30-12:45: 5/6 B6 vs B5 |
11:30-12:45: 3/4 B4 vs B3 |
11:30-12:45: X |
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| 21-Feb |
9:00-10:15: 5/6 B1 vs B3 |
9:00-10:15: 5/6 B8 vs B6 |
9:00-10:15: 3/4 B5 vs B7 |
| 10:15-11:30: 5/6 B4 vs B2 |
10:15-11:30: 3/4 B1 vs B3 |
10:15-11:30: 3/4 B8 vs B6 |
| 11:30-12:45: 5/6 B5 vs B7 |
11:30-12:45: 3/4 B4 vs B2 |
11:30-12:45: X |
| 28-Feb |
9:00-10:15: 5/6 B4 vs B1 |
9:00-10:15: 5/6 B7 vs B6 |
9:00-10:15: 3/4 B8 vs B5 |
| 10:15-11:30: 5/6 B3 vs B2 |
10:15-11:30: 3/4 B4 vs B1 |
10:15-11:30: 3/4 B7 vs B6 |
| 11:30-12:45:5/6 B8 vs B5 |
11:30-12:45: 3/4 B3 vs B2 |
11:30-12:45: X |
Please be at the school 15 minutes prior to the start of your game.
K-2 Development League
The K-2 Development league for our younger boys and girls meets on Saturday mornings from 9AM - 12 Noon at the Lord of Life Church and Ramsey Elementary School gymnasiums. The program continues until March 21st.
Teams and coaches are listed below. Use the side link or click here for contact information.
| K Boys |
K Girls |
| Spartans / Chris Nowak |
Rebels / Chad Lakonen |
| Tar Heels / Lance Erickson |
Tigers / Danelle Schroer |
| Commodores / Kelley Manson |
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| Bulldogs / Mark Kleppe |
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| 1st Grade Boys |
1st Grade Girls |
| Gophers / Randy Barker |
Storm / Steve Abbott |
| Badgers / Jim Metzger |
Thunder / Joel Youngquist |
| Hawkeyes / Marc Roberts |
Wildcats / Adam and Brandi McAlpine |
| Wolverines / Josh Ahlquist |
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| Gators / Jackie Grace |
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| 2nd Grade Boys |
2nd Grade Girls |
| Hoyas / Lynetta Muehlhauser |
Huskies / Tara Bonde |
| Seminoles / Jay and Angela Jones |
Blaze / Steve Tonsager |
| Jayhawks / Josh Ahlquist |
Hornets / Carol Whiteford |
| Rams / Lisa and Brian Kraemer |
Cardinals / Paula Hirsch |
| Cowboys / Pete Crawford |
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| Sooners / Paul Hilborn and Dorothy Arseneau |
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Here is the schedule for the next three weeks. Note: there is no practise scheduled for 2/14/09. For a complete schedule use the side link of click here.
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Teams |
| 2/7 |
9am |
LOL N |
K Girls (Rebels, Tigers) 1st Girls (Wildcats, Thunder, Storm) |
| 2/7 |
9am |
Ramsey S |
1st Boys (Hawkeyes, Badgers, Gophers, Wolverines, Gators) |
| 2/7 |
10am |
LOL N |
K Boys (Spartans, Tar Heels, Commodores, Bulldogs) |
| 2/7 |
10am |
Ramsey S |
2nd Girls (Cardinals, Huskies, Hornets, Blaze) |
| 2/7 |
11am |
LOL N |
2nd Boys (Hoyas, Seminoles, Jayhawks) |
| 2/7 |
11am |
Ramsey S |
2nd Boys (Rams, Sooners, Cowboys) |
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| 2/14 |
No Basketball |
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Time |
Location |
Teams |
| 2/21 |
9am |
Ramsey N |
K Girls (Rebels, Tigers) 1st Girls (Wildcats, Thunder, Storm) |
| 2/21 |
9am |
Ramsey S |
1st Boys (Hawkeyes, Badgers, Gophers, Wolverines, Gators) |
| 2/21 |
10am |
Ramsey N |
K Boys (Spartans, Tar Heels, Commodores, Bulldogs) |
| 2/21 |
10am |
Ramsey S |
2nd Girls (Cardinals vs. Huskies Hornets vs. Blaze) |
| 2/21 |
11am |
Ramsey N |
2nd Boys (Hoyas vs. Seminoles Jayhawks vs. Rams) |
| 2/21 |
11am |
Ramsey S |
2nd Boys (Sooners vs. Cowboys) |
Pictures have been scheduled for Saturday, February 7, 2009 at Lord of Life Church. See the side link or click here for your teams schedule.
The K-2 director has put together a comprehensive coaches manual. Parents and coaches can view this by clicking here.
Volunteers
Anyone interested in coaching, refereeing or any other type of volunteer activity should apply to the ARAA volunteer site.
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