Important upcoming dates
Open Clinic:
Date: August 31st
Location: Loyola Academy Gym
Join us for a free, 1-hour skills clinic! This is a great chance to meet the coaches, get on the court, and work on fundamentals in a fun, positive setting. No cost to attend — just come ready to play!
Winter Session Tryouts:
Date: September 6th & 7th
Location: Loyola Academy Gym
Fee: $25 (nonrefundable)
Put your skills to the test and try out for our 2025-2026 Loyola Basketball teams!
If you would like to register, you can pay at the door (cash, check payable to JSMHoops) or click the button below for Venmo!
Tryout Information
We are excited to announce tryouts for the Rising Ramblers Girls Basketball Program! This is a wonderful opportunity for 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls to develop their basketball skills, build friendships, and become part of the Loyola Academy Rambler basketball family.
Who
5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Girls
When
Dates: September 6th & 7th
Times: 9am-10:30am
Where
Loyola Academy
What to bring
Athletic shoes and basketball-appropriate clothing
Water bottle
A great attitude and a love for the game!
About the Program
Rising Ramblers is a developmental program designed to introduce young athletes to the Loyola Academy basketball system. We focus on teaching fundamentals, teamwork, and game knowledge while fostering a positive, competitive environment where players can grow in skill and confidence. Our goal is to help each athlete build a strong foundation for future success while deepening their love for the sport now and throughout their middle school years.
Winter session includes 2 games per weekend, 2 practices a week with an extra optional skills-only practice.
Fee: $1475 Winter Session, which includes a uniform player pack, swag pack and backpack.
Tryout Format
Players will participate in drills, scrimmages, and skill assessments run by our Rising Ramblers coaching staff. All athletes will be evaluated on effort, attitude, coachability, and fundamental basketball skills.
Registration
Please complete the tryout registration form by September 4th.
Google Form
Questions?
Contact Dan Knuckey, Director of Basketball Operations at danknuckey@yahoo.com
We look forward to seeing your daughter on the court and beginning another exciting season of Rising Ramblers basketball!