CP Travel Basketball
8U – 13U (GRADES 2 – 8)
The Chelsea Piers Evolution Boys Travel/AAU Program offers players a superior playing experience unlike any other in New York City. Our team-first approach to competitive play provides players with the skills to tackle challenges, advance their games to the highest levels, and learn invaluable life lessons.
Chelsea Piers EVOLUTION GENERAL INFORMATION
The season runs through September 2021 - June 2022 for teams from 8U-13U (Grades 2-8).
National Tier
- Teams practice 3x per week
- Compete in highly competitive tournaments throughout the season
- Highest level of commitment
Travel Tier
- Teams practice 2x per week
- Compete in weekly Winter league and multiple tournaments throughout the season
- Moderate level of commitment
Academy Tier
- Team practice 1x per week
- Compete in spirited weekly in-house scrimmages and games
- Opportunity to compete in the outside winter league and other specialized classes, gameplay and mini-camps throughout the season
- Moderate level of commitment
Players have additional opportunities for specialized classes, gameplay, and mini-camps throughout the year.
Re-evaluation period for all players in March 2022.
*Ask about our advanced invite-only future and rising stars programming for ages 5-8.
Tryouts and evaluations
Formal tryouts take place in September with a reevaluation on March 2022 (subject to change). Players are required to attend all tryout and evaluation sessions.
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| Session 1: Saturday, September 11, 2021 |
8:00am - 9:00am | 9U - 10U |
| 9:00am - 10:00am | 11U | |
| 12:00pm - 1:00pm | 12U | |
| 1:00pm - 2:00pm | 13U | |
| Session 2: Saturday, September 18, 2021 |
8:00am - 9:00am | 9U - 10U |
| 9:00am - 10:00am | 11U | |
| 12:00pm - 1:00pm | 12U | |
| 1:00pm - 2:00pm | 13U |
Note: Aside from the formal tryout dates, coaches can invite prospective players to the program or promote from our developmental classes. If you are interested in any of our travel teams, you may submit an evaluation request at any time throughout the year. To request an evaluation please email bblanda@chelseapiers.com
CP Scholarship Fund
Scholarships are available for eligible players. Click here for more information.
Fall: September 9 - November 24, 2021
Ages 5-8
EVOLUTION FUTURE STARS 5 - 7 YEARS (Invite Only)
This invite-only program focuses on preparing players ages 5-7 for our more advanced Evolution Rising Stars program. Utilizing a long-term development approach, players uncover their talents and learn the game at a more challenging level. Players are selected from classes, camps, and individual player evaluations by Evolution's senior coaching staff. Practice is once per week with a weekly secondary option for ages 6 to 7 years.
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| Evolution Future Stars | $538 |
EVOLUTION RISING STARS 7 - 8 YEARS (Invite Only)
This pre-team invite-only program ages 7-8 focuses on preparing select players for Evolution, the competitive travel/AAU basketball program at Chelsea Piers. Rising Stars learn to push themselves through challenges, both physically and mentally, while building a strong sense of team spirit and competitiveness. Players are selected from classes, camps, and individual player evaluations by Evolution's senior coaching staff. Practice is twice per week.
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| Evolution Rising Stars | $538 |
For invite-only programs and classes, please contact Bernard Blanda at 212.336.6500 ext. 6556 or bblanda@chelseapiers.com.
BLUE CHIPS ACADEMY 7 - 13 YEARS
Blue Chips Academy is a game-based development program focused on providing players with a basketball team experience. Our curriculum will promote 30% skill-based instruction, 30% game-specific instruction, and 40% full 5 v 5 games. Each semester consists of an organized intra-squad tournament ending with championship play on the last day of the semester. This basketball academy is available for players of all levels.
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| Bluechips Academy | $639 |
For invite-only programs and classes, please contact Bernard Blanda at 212.336.6500 ext. 6556 or bblanda@chelseapiers.com.
Ages 4-12
LITTLE DRIBBLERS 4 - 5 YEARS
This preschool-level class offers students a unique opportunity to learn basketball at a young age. Utilizing an age-appropriate development approach, students uncover their abilities and learn to play in a fun and nurturing environment. Classes include a mix of modified basketball games and challenges that makes learning enthusiastic and exciting.
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| Little Dribblers | $538 |
Fall TIP-OFF 5 - 12 YEARS
Tip-off is an all-level skills-based basketball class that focuses on developing and broadening a student's basketball fundamentals. Our curriculum consists of 70% skill-based instruction, 20% modified-game instruction, and 10% full-court gameplay. Classes include a mix of challenges that emphasize effort, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
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| Fall Tip-Off | $538 |
For invite-only programs and classes, please contact Bernard Blanda at 212.336.6500 ext. 6556 or bblanda@chelseapiers.com.