Traveling Basketball (Grades 4-8)

Traveling Basketball is for boys and girls in grades 4-8 who are looking for more competition. More emphasis will be placed on performance and competition, although player development will still continue. The fee for traveling basketball is as follows:

• Grade 4 $200
• Grades 5-8 $225

Practice schedule October 25 - November 13 at Lourdes High School

4th Grade Boys and Girls
October 28 - 5:00-6:00 pm; October 30 - 1:00-2:00 pm; November 1 - 5:00-6:30 pm

5th Grade Boys and Girls
October 28 - 6:00-7:00 pm; November 2 and 9 - 5:00-6:30 pm

6th Grade Boys and Girls
October 25 - 7:00-8:00 pm; October 30 - 12:00-1:00 pm; November 1 - 6:30-8:00 pm

7th Grade Boys
October 28 - 7:00-8:00 pm; November 2 and 9 - 6:30-8:00 pm

8th Grade Boys and Girls
October 26 - 6:30-8:00 pm; November 3 and 10 - 4:00-5:30 pm

Saturdays November 6 and 13
4th Grade 12:00-1:00 pm
5th Grade 1:00-2:00 pm
7th Grade 2:00-3:00 pm
6th Grade 3:00-4:00 pm
8th Grade 4:00-5:00 pm

Practice times are subject to change based on gym availability. Beginning the week of November 15, teams will be practicing during the week at the elementary schools. This schedule will be forthcoming. Saturday and Sunday practices will still be held at Lourdes High School.

Rochester Catholic Schools (RCS) develops the spiritual, social, emotional, and academic growth of young people. RCS partners with parents and the Catholic faith community to nurture the development of a Christ-centered learning environment that fosters a culture of excellence where students grow in wisdom, courage and character. Rooted in Gospel values, RCS students are challenged and supported to become critical thinkers, collaborative problem solvers, creative visionaries and servant leaders who bring hope to the world. 

RCS aims to teach basketball fundamentals, focusing on the development of team as well as individual skills, while learning to win and lose with class.

Grades 4-6 - Traveling Only

• Traveling player assignments will be based on total numbers, ability, and the uniqueness of the class.

ALL 4-6 GRADE BASKETBALL PLAYERS - THE NUMBER 1 PRIORITY IS FOR THE PLAYER TO ENJOY THEMSELVES AS THEY COMPETE, DEVELOP AND CONTRIBUTE TO A TEAM.  Coaches will focus on the development of all players. Playing time will be as close to equal as possible for all teams.  Over the course of a season, all players should receive ample playing time.

Grades 7-8

• ALL players will be required to play on the HVL Lourdes Team, but not required to play Traveling. Traveling will be separate from the HVL Lourdes Team.
• More emphasis will be placed on performance and competition.  Coaches will continue to focus on development.  Though every player is guaranteed playing time, this does not mean equal playing time in every game.  Over the course of a season, all players should receive ample playing time.
• Team sizes will be based on the uniqueness of the class.

Overall

• A consistent practice schedule will be set up and given out ahead of time. 
• If you are interested in coaching a team, please email activities@rcsmn.org. An interview process will happen for all coaches.  This will ensure that they follow the mission of RCS and guidelines set by the Basketball Committee.  VIRTUS is mandatory and all coaches must be compliant with safe environment policies at all times.  (https://www.dow.org/offices/safe-environment/index.html)
   

Eric Gapinski - Traveling Basketball Coordinator
Mark Kellen - Head Girls Basketball Coach
Eric Larson - Head Boys Basketball Coach
Steve Strickland - RCS Activities Director
Activities Office phone 507.289.3991

Players, coaches, fans and parents associated with Rochester Catholic Schools (RCS) basketball pledge the following:

• I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating the positive support for all players, coaches, officials, and fans and be a good representative of our organization and the community.
• I will not use profanity.
• I will not berate players, coaches or officials.
• I will not boast, insult or use harmful words towards players, coaches, officials, and fans..
• I will place the emotional and physical well being of other players, coaches, officials, and fans ahead of my personal desire to win.
• I will treat other players, coaches, officials, and fans with respect regardless of race, sex, creed or ability.
• I will help create a safe playing environment for our teams that is free from drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and will refrain from their use and will demand that environment from my teammates.
• I will express my concerns through the proper channels in a dignified manner.
• I will control my temper, but if I do lose my temper; I understand that I will also be measured by how I handle the situation following the loss of my temper.
• I will remember that basketball is supposed to be above all FUN and that winning and losing are part of everyone’s experience.