Our 1st and 2nd grade teams are developmental in nature and will focus on developing the player and their skills while preparing them for the court.  Much of the time at this age group we are focused on beginning and basic basketball skills--dribbling, passing and shooting.  We usually practice once  a week and may occasionally participate in games, as well.   

Our belief as coaches is to provide a positive experience to all the children on the team and rotate them in for play on the court as equally as possible. The coaches will dedicate their time for practice, and games throughout the season and we value each coach's participation in this sport. Saint Kilian will be a hosting school for basketball games for this age group and we look forward to playing our diocese parishes in the area.

Our 3rd and 4th grade teams are developmental in nature and will focus on developing the player and their skills while preparing them for the court. We usually practice once or twice a week and participate in games, as well.   

Our belief as coaches is to provide a positive experience to all the children on the team and rotate them in for play on the court as equally as possible. The coaches will dedicate their time for practice, games, and tournaments throughout the season and we value each coach's participation in this sport. Saint Kilian will be a hosting school for basketball games for this age group and we look forward to playing our diocese parishes in the area.

Depending on numbers, we often have multiple teams at this level.  In recent years we have had two teams that play in diocesan sections.  Only the 1st team is eligible for the post-season Diocesan playoffs.  Additionally, we have developmental teams that continue to work on the fundamentals and skill improvement while scheduling games against other diocesan and local teams.  These teams are much more competitive than the 3rd and 4th grade teams.  At this level, points, wins/losses are kept and rankings are developed and maintained at the Diocese office for the section teams. A weekly practice or two and games are expected and a set number of games will have to be played for ranking purposes for the section teams.  Tryouts will be held to determine team placement in late July.  Team practices will not begin until a start date authorized by the Diocese sometime in October.

Depending on numbers, we may also have multiple teams at this level.  In recent years we have had two teams that play in diocesan sections for both boys and girls teams.  Only the 1st team is eligible for the post-season Diocesan playoffs.  Additionally, we may have developmental teams that continue to work on the fundamentals and skill improvement while scheduling games against other diocesan and local teams.  At this level, points, wins/losses are kept and rankings are developed and maintained at the Diocese office for the section teams. A weekly practice or two and games are expected and a set number of games will have to be played for ranking purposes for the section teams.  Tryouts will be held to determine team placement in late July.  Team practices will not begin until a start date authorized by the Diocese sometime in October.