Welcome Players & Parents!
Those who have received notification of their child making the team, you're in the right place! This page contains everything you need to register your child for the season, make your payments, and get informed.
Register your Child
If you received confirmation that your child made the team, please complete the registration form below and make the required deposit payment. There is also an option to pay in full. Remaining payments are due May 1 for $273 and June 1 for $272.
Essential Next Steps
After you register your player, please complete the following three items.
Set Up Fundraiser
Each child is expected to set up a fundraiser page in support of the travel team season. Funds raised help offset program costs and 70% are reimbursed to parents near end of season. Learn More Here.
Mandatory Parent's Meeting March 15
The mandatory parent meeting is one of the most important steps in preparing for a successful season. This meeting brings together families, coaches, and YEDA staff to review expectations and logistics for the upcoming season. This meeting is required for at least one parent or guardian and the player.
Time and Location TBD
Tentative Season Schedule
The schedule below may change at any time. Detailed tournament locations, schedules and directions will be communicated in the GroupMe app the Thursday before each tournament (when we receive the info). We appreciate your patience.
Feb 22: Tryouts
March 15: Mandatory Parent's Meeting & Deposits Due
March 23-28: Practices Begin
April 11: One-Day Local (New Venue)
April 18-19: 2-Day Bettendorf, Iowa
May 2: One-Day Local (New Venue)
May 16: One-Day Pleasant Prairie, WI
May 30: Renewed Life Workshop (Players Required to Attend)
June 6-7: 2-Day Bloomington, IL
June 6-7: 2-Day Bloomington, IL
June 11-13: Basketball Skills Camp & College Tour Carbondale, IL
June 20: Car Wash Team Fundraiser
June 21: One-Day Romeoville, IL
June 27: Renewed Life Workshop (Players Required to Attend)
July 10-13: 2-3 Day Myrtle Beach, Cali or Vegas (location TBD)
July 24-26: 3-Day (Friday Play Required) NW Suburbs
August 1: Back2School Festival & School Supply Giveaway
August 2: End of Season Cook-Out
Practice Schedule TBD
Below you'll find the team practice schedule. Reach out to your coach with any questions.
Team 5/6th Grade
Locations and Times TBD
Team 9th Grade
Locations and Times TBD
Team 7th Grade
Locations and Times TBD
Team 9/10th Grade
Locations and Times TBD
Team 8th Grade
Locations and Times TBD
Team 10/11th Grade
Locations and Times TBD
Please ensure timely drop off & pick up. Notify your coach in the team GroupMe chat if your child will not be at practice or will be late.
Fundraiser Information
We strongly encourage parents to help their child set up a fundraiser using the link below, to help raise funds for the season. If you have any trouble setting it up, please reach out.
Why it's Important to Fundraise: Win/Win for All
Fundraising is a valuable opportunity for parents to recoup some of the expenses incurred throughout the travel ball season, such as program fees and travel costs. Fundraising also ensures we can keep our program fees economical for parents while covering the essential costs of operating a travel ball team. Every dollar counts toward maintaining affordability for our players.
Support for Parents: 70% of all funds raised by each player will be reimbursed to parents near the end of the season for costs incurred during the travel ball season, such as lodging and program fees.
Support for YEDA: 30% of all funds raised will go directly to YEDA to help cover the essential costs of operating a travel ball team, keeping program fees affordable for all participating families.
Fundraising Goal: The suggested goal per player is $1,000, but there is no limit—raising more money means a higher reimbursement near the end of the season.
Reimbursements: Fundraising ends June 5. Reimbursement checks will be issued within 10 days. Unpaid program fees and Givelively platforms are deducted.
Important Note: Parents are still responsible for paying all program fees when due, and upfront travel costs during the season.
Video Tutorial: How to Set up Your Fundraiser Page
Submit Your Initial Deposit - $350 Due March 15
Use this deposit form only if you've already completed registration and didn't submit payment. Please wait after hitting the Checkout button for up to 1 minute for the billing screen to pop up. Make sure you do not have any popup blockers active on your device. If you have issues submitting your payment, please reach out; we can send you an invoice as an alternative.
Submit Your Second Payment - $273 Due May 1
Please wait after hitting the Checkout button for up to 1 minute for the billing screen to pop up. Make sure you do not have any popup blockers active on your device. If you have issues submitting your payment, please reach out; we can send you an invoice as an alternative.
Submit Your Final Payment - $272 Due June 1
Please wait after hitting the Checkout button for up to 1 minute for the billing screen to pop up. Make sure you do not have any popup blockers active on your device. If you have issues submitting your payment, please reach out; we can send you an invoice as an alternative.
