ABOUT D1BA
Why is the program called District 1 Basketball Academy (D1BA)?
District 1 is the PIAA (Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association) designation for schools in Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, & Bucks counties in PA. D1 simply defines the location of our program located in Westtown, PA; Basketball Academy reflects a commitment to developing well rounded players including ensuring our players are academic and civic leaders in the community.
Does a player need to be within PIAA District 1 in order to participate in D1BA programs?
No, D1BA welcomes players for our teams, camps, and clinics regardless of where they attend school.
D1 AAU TEAMS
What is the difference between a D1 team and D1 UA Rise Team?
All D1 Teams will play in competitive local tournaments which could include travel up to 2 hours; overnight tournaments will be determined by the coach along with parent input.
D1 Under Armour (UA) Rise Teams will play in competitive local tournaments but will also compete on the UA Rise Circuit. UA Rise includes some of the most competitive teams in the nation and includes travel to National College Exposure tournaments.
Why select D1 Basketball Academy for my son/daughter’s AAU team?
D1BA is more than just an AAU traveling team, we focus on building athletes of character, with tremendous talent, who are also team players. We believe in developing the whole athlete. We are passionate about helping every player achieve their maximum potential through training, dedication, fundamentals, practice, games, team building, and service to the local community. Read more in About Us
How do you determine the appropriate age group for a student athlete?
AAU Girls and Boys basketball age eligibilty are determined differently. Girls are based on grade and boys are determined by age. Here is an example of the girls' eligibility rules -
7TH GRADE DIVISION An athlete must be in the 7th grade as of October 1, 2016 and can be no older than 14 on August 31, 2017. For an athlete that is in the 8th grade as of October 1, 2016 wanting to play down, they can be no older than 13 on August 31, 2017.
How long is the AAU season for D1BA?
The actual AAU season typically runs from March through June each year. Tryouts are held in October; team uniforms, parent meetings and paperwork are completed by January. March – June/July are practices and tournaments. Older teams will play in July college exposure tournaments. Additional details can be found in the calendar
How many tournaments does D1BA do each season? Are there overnight trips required?
A typical season includes between 6-8 tournaments; most tournaments are within an hour to hour and half drive from our location in Westtown, PA. Coaches will share a draft tournament schedule during the parent meeting in February. Overnight tournaments will be determined by the coaches after getting input from parents. Overnight accommodation costs will be separate from program costs.
How much does it cost to participate in D1’s AAU team?
D1 works each year to determine the price for the upcoming season and it is shared with parents at tryouts. The primary driver of an AAU team costs (95%) are tournament fees and gym time for practices and training. D1’s team fee generally breaks down to less than $10/hour invested in your student athlete.
Does the team fee include uniforms? Are there mandatory uniform requirements?
Yes, the uniform costs are now included in the club fee. Our uniform package for 2024 will include bag, uniforms - home/away and a practice pinnie. We do not have a mandatory team sneaker but ask that players have blue, navy or black sneakers to improve the overall consistent look of the team.
What if you are not able to afford the upfront program costs?
It is D1’s goal that all qualified players get the opportunity to participate in our program. We do not want any student athlete to be excluded from tryouts or playing for D1 because of costs. We are eager to help families make arrangements that work for everyone and allow all student athletes to participate on a D1 team. If need need to discuss in advance of tryouts please email us.
