South Side BAsketball FAQ

  • How many teams will you have?

  • We aim to make 4 teams; one at each grade level 5th-8th

  • Each team will consist of 8-10 players to allow ample playing opportunities while also allowing for competitive  practice situations

  • Right now we are only making boys teams.

  • When & Where will your teams practice?

    • Team will practice three time a week 

    • Sundays at Flathead HS and a weekday (Monday-Thursday)  at either St. Matthew School, Rankin or Peterson Elementary School

    • Practices will be in the evening (75 min) during the week to allow players to participate in their rural school and middle school leagues games and practices.

    • Sunday practices will run be 90 minutes:

      • 7th-12:00-1:30

      • 8th-1:30-3:00

      • 8th-3:00-4:30

  • What is the Tournament Schedule?

    • We will play in 7 tournaments over the course of Dec-Mar

    • We have a tentative tournament schedule; some tournaments have yet to release their dates at this time

      • Dec 20-21 Spokane Santa Slammer 

      • Jan 17-18 Helena Shoot Out 

      • Jan 24-25 Glacier Freeze 

      • Feb 21-22 Flathead Hoopfest

      • Feb 28- Mar 1 Butte Mile High Classic

      • Mar 7-8 Great Falls Shoot Out

      • Mar 28-29 Montana State Championships


  • What is the financial commitment?

    • New Players

    • The cost for the season is $1300

    • Upon making a team a $500 deposit will be required: this deposit will go toward purchasing team gear and paying tournament entry fees

    • Four Monthly (Nov- Feb) payments of $200.

  • Team gear includes:

    • Game Jersey

    • Practice jersey

    • Backpack or Basketball

    • Warm Up Long Sleeve

    • Long Sleeve

    • Short Sleeve T- Shirt

  • Do you offer Scholarships and Financial Aid?

    • Players will have the opportunity to participate in a web based fundraiser campaign and the funds raised from that campaign can be used to directly offset their club fees. Players will receive 80% of funds raised after the first $100.

    • The first $100 raised will be placed in the South Side Scholarship fund to offset player fees and travel costs for those all in the program.

    • We are sensitive to the growing costs associated with youth sports. We aim to offset these costs through the creation of a scholarship fund to male sure every player has the opportunity to pursue their passion and has the chance to develop as a basketball player but also as a young man of high character. 

  • What is South Side Basketball’s Vision?

    • Our vision is to create an alternative to the current travel ball model; where winning is prioritized over quality instruction and player development. Our focus is growth and development, while building component basketball players who will have success at the HS level. We will build the most competitive teams we can; but the focus is not going to be winning meaningless travel ball tournaments by sitting in a 2-3 zone and running plays for the best player on the team. We want to teach players HOW TO PLAY, not PLAYS. However, I believe if we can grow the basketball IQ of all the players in our program; success will be a natural by-product and allow our local teams to have success against the rest of the state


  • How do I register for tryouts?

    • Visit our website or use the link below to register

    • Register For Tryouts

Please don't hesitate to reach out with any further questions you may have regarding South Side Basketball.