The Carmel Dads' Club offers a fun, challenging and competitive environment for advanced players who are ready to hone in on their basketball skills. We will focus on player development and improving each participant’s fundamentals and knowledge of the game.
ELIGIBLE GRADE LEVELS 4th, 5th and 6th Grades
TRYOUTS
Tryouts will begin in mid May or June over the course of 2-3 evenings. It is expected that all boys will attend all sessions of tryouts if at all possible. The tryouts are run by Independent evaluators including past coaches, players and alumni as well as the Carmel High School Coaching Staff and General Manager of Pups Football.
SEASON DURATION
Pups pre-season camp will start in mid/late July and the season will run through October or early November depending on advancement to the state championship.
TEAMS
The team will consist of 5th and 6th grade boys not to exceed 33 players in accordance with IEFA rules and regulations.
RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM GAMES PER SEASON
There will be 8 regular season "A" games and the possibility of 4 playoff games depending on advancement to the state championship. "B" games will vary.
PRACTICES
Practices will be held on Tues, Wed, Thurs nights. In the event there is no B game on Monday night practice may be held.