FAQs
REGISTRATION PROCESS ***PLEASE REGISTER EARLY. ATHLETES MUST BE REGISTERED PRIOR TO TRYOUTS
Register online at www.munciana.com. You will be directed from there to the PlayersFirst website where you will complete registration, pay the tryout fee of $50.00, and register for an AAU membership which costs $14.00. Please note that the tryout fee payment is nonrefundable. It may be paid by credit card or ACH during the registration process. To guarantee your registration is processed and ready for tryouts, plan to complete registration prior to your first tryout date. No one will be allowed to tryout if they are not properly registered, and the tryout fee is paid.
What levels of teams do you have? National and Regional have could potentially have multiple teams per age group. * Elite 14,16,18’s: Practices 3-4 times a week, play in 9-11 tournaments, attend AAU Nationals, participation fee is $1,850. • National 12-18s: Practice 3 times per week, play in 9-11 tournaments, attend AAU Nationals, participation fee is $1,850. • Regional 12-18s: Practice 2 times per week, play in 9-11 tournaments, participation fee is $1,400. • TNT Program: Ages 6-12/Beginner Level (only in guntersville) practice 2 times/week January 2 through April 26, no tournaments, participation fee is $400.
What is the Regional program? The regional program is an option for athletes who might want a reduced time commitment because of a school sport or other activity, they might be new to the sport, physically they are not yet ready for the next level, or it provides a more economical level of participation. Whatever the reason, they still get trained the Bama Elite way. Each regional team has a coach, but a master coach runs the practices. Regional players will tryout at the same time as National teams.
What should I know about tryouts?
In each age group Elite, National, and Regional players will tryout at the same time. TNT does not tryout and will start on January 2.
Please arrive early to check in. (Check-in opens one hour prior to an age group tryout).
Every athlete must get sized for uniforms prior to their first tryout date.
Please come dressed and ready to tryout. Tryout shirts will be given to all athletes when you check-in.
Players are expected to attend all tryout sessions. If a conflict arises, please contact the Bama Elite office.
Which age group do I try out for?
18 and Under – Players who were born on or after July 1, 2005 *It is expected that players will try out in the age group they belong.
17 and Under – Players who were born on or after July 1, 2006
16 and Under – Players who were born on or after July 1, 2007
15 and Under – Players who were born on or after July 1, 2008
14 and Under – Players who were born on or after July 1, 2009
13 and Under – Players who were born on or after July 1, 2010
12 and Under – Players who were born on or after July 1, 2011
How much are participation fees? They are based on the level and age of a team and are listed below. The participation fee includes coaching, gym rental, insurance, administrative fees, a uniform package, and a recruiting fee. All athletes must pay the tryout fee prior to the first tryout date for your age group and is non-refundable. After team selections, Payment (PF) #1 secures your spot on a team and is non-refundable. It is due by July 17 for 10-18s, and Jan. 1 for TNT. Participation fees can be paid in full, or a payment plan is available below. During the registration process there is also a $14.00 AAU membership fee.
Two discount situations may apply when paying participation fees. 1) If a family has multiple athletes playing, the first athlete playing will pay their participation fee in full. Each additional sibling playing will receive a $100 discount. 2) If the full participation fee is paid when team selections are made, the athlete/parent will receive a $100 discount per athlete. Please contact the Bama Elite office to apply for this discount.