BAA Boys Youth Basketball in Bloomington, Minnesota
Bloomington Athletic Association offers affordable, inclusive recreational basketball for boys in grades 2–12. Players develop basketball fundamentals, teamwork, sportsmanship and confidence in a fun, supportive environment.
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BAA Boys Basketball Program Overview
BAA provides fun, affordable and safe youth sports experiences powered by dedicated volunteers. Our boys basketball program helps players develop dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, court awareness and game fundamentals.
Players also strengthen coordination, teamwork, communication and sportsmanship in a family-friendly recreational program.
Grades 2–12
Grade-level divisions help players develop throughout their youth basketball experience.
Basketball Fundamentals
Athletes learn dribbling, passing, shooting, defense and court positioning.
Teamwork and Confidence
Players build communication, leadership, sportsmanship and confidence.
BAA Boys Basketball Season
The boys basketball season generally runs from January through March.
Season Activities May Include
- Player and coach clinics
- Preseason practices
- An exhibition game
- Approximately 8–12 regular-season games
- Additional practices based on grade level
- An end-of-season tournament in mid-March
BAA boys basketball does not typically schedule practices or games on Wednesdays.
Volunteer with BAA Boys Basketball
BAA boys basketball relies on parents, guardians and community members to serve as head coaches, assistant coaches, scorekeepers, referees and program volunteers.
Coaches and Assistant Coaches
Coaches lead practices, teach age-appropriate basketball skills and create a positive team environment. Volunteering is a rewarding way to support Bloomington athletes and be involved in your child’s season.
Additional Volunteer Roles
- Scorekeepers
- Referees
- Team coordinators
- Tournament and playoff helpers
Contact the Boys Basketball Commissioner at boysbasketball@baaonline.org for current volunteer openings and role information.
BAA Boys Basketball Tournaments and Playoffs
BAA tournaments and playoffs are offered for boys basketball players in grades 2–12. These events allow teams and families to celebrate player development, team progress and friendly competition.
Final-week playoff and tournament schedules will be shared in advance through LeagueApps or team communications.
BAA Boys Basketball Levels and Divisions
Review the program summary and grade-level tables below for current schedules, game formats, locations, fees and season information.
| 2nd - 3rd Grade | Monday & Friday 6:40 or 7:40 pm |
| 4th Grade | Monday & Friday 6:40 or 7:40 pm |
| 5th - 6th Grade | Tuesday & Thursday 6:40 or 7:40 pm |
| 7th - 9th Grade | Monday & Friday 6:40 or 7:40 pm |
| 10th - 12th Grade | Thursday & Sunday 6:15 or 7:30 pm |
Boys Basketball: Grades 2–3
| Age Group | 2nd - 3rd Grade |
| Experience | The athletes will begin the night with a Skill Development Competition, followed by a game. Please arrive on time to participate at the published game time. |
| Game Fundamentals | *Our emphasis at this level is to improve individual skills of each player, to ensure that all coaches are stressing skills in practice, and to provide a competitive situation to improve skills. *Team play is also emphasized, with each Player sharing equally in the competition. *Each game will have four 6-minute periods. *For more details visit the Rule Book. |
| Where | BPS Elementary Schools |
| Season Dates | January - mid-March |
| Practice Days Games | Monday | Friday 6:40 pm or 7:40 pm |
| Equipment | *Tennis shoes and gym shorts. *BAA provides a t-shirt/jersey for each player. *Coaches will have basketballs for the team to use. |
| Registration | Fees | $160.00 |
Boys Basketball: Grade 4
| Age Group | 4th Grade |
| Experience | The athletes will begin the night with a Skill Development Competition, followed by a game. Please arrive on time to participate at the published game time. |
| Game Fundamentals | *Our emphasis at this level is to improve individual skills of each player, to ensure that all coaches are stressing skills in practice, and to provide a competitive situation to improve skills. *Team play is also emphasized, with each player sharing equally in the competition. *Each game will have four 6-minute periods. *For more details visit the Rule Book. |
| Where | BPS Elementary Schools |
| Season Dates | January - mid-March |
| Practice Days Games | Monday | Friday 6:40 pm or 7:40 pm |
| Equipment | *Tennis shoes and gym shorts. *BAA provides a t-shirt/jersey for each player. *Coaches will have basketballs for the team to use. |
| Registration | Fees | $160.00 |
Boys Basketball: Grades 5–6
| Age Group | 5th - 6th Grade |
| Experience | The athletes will begin the night with a Skill Development Competition, followed by a game. Please arrive on time to participate at the published game time. |
| Game Fundamentals | *Our emphasis at this level is to improve individual skills of each player, to ensure that all coaches are stressing skills in practice, and to provide a competitive situation to improve skills. *Team play is also emphasized, with each Player sharing equally in the competition. *Each game will have four 6-minute periods. *For more details visit the Rule Book. |
| Where | BPS Middle School Gyms |
| Season Dates | January - March |
| Practice Days Games | Tuesday | Thursday 6:40 pm or 7:40 pm |
| Equipment | *Tennis shoes and gym shorts. *BAA provides a t-shirt/jersey for each player. *Coaches will have basketballs for the team to use. |
| Registration | Fees | $160.00 |
Boys Basketball: Grades 7–9
| Age Group | 7th - 9th Grade |
| Experience | |
| Game Fundamentals | |
| Where | BPS Schools |
| Season Dates | January - mid-March |
| Days & Time | Monday | Friday 6:40 pm or 7:40 pm |
| Equipment | *Tennis shoes and gym shorts. *BAA provides a t-shirt/jersey for each player. *Coaches will have basketballs for the team to use. |
| Registration | Fees | $170.00 |
Boys Basketball: Grades 10–12
| Age Group | 10th - 12th Grade |
| Experience | |
| Game Fundamentals | |
| Where | BPS Schools |
| Season Dates | January - March |
| Practice Days Games | Thursday | Sunday 6:15 pm or 7:30 pm |
| Equipment | *Tennis shoes and gym shorts. *BAA provides a t-shirt/jersey for each player. *Coaches will have basketballs for the team to use. |
| Registration | Fees | $170.00 |
BAA Boys Basketball Contacts
Contact the BAA boys basketball leadership team for help with registration, schedules, coaching, team placement, rules or other program questions.
Boys Basketball - Level Directors |
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| 2nd - 3rd Grade | Rick Zilka | boysbasketball@baaonline.org | 952.831.8695 612.371.1178 |
| 4th Grade | Rick Zilka | boysbasketball@baaonline.org | 952.831.8695 612.371.1178 |
| 5th - 6th Grade | OPEN - click for job description | Contact boysbasketball@baaonline.org if interested. | |
| 7th - 9th Grade | Andrew Clark | pineclutch@msn.com | |
| 10th - 12th Grade | OPEN - click for job description | Contact boysbasketball@baaonline.org if interested. | |
Boys Basketball Contacts |
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| Basketball Commissioner | Rick Zilka | boysbasketball@baaonline.org | 952.831.8695 or 612.371.1178 |
| Equipment Director | Floyd Getty | boysbasketballequipment@baaonline.org | 612.227.7726 |
| Referee Coordinator | Rick Zilka | boysbasketball@baaonline.org | 952.831.8695 612.371.1178 |
| Referee Head | Rick Zilka | boysbasketball@baaonline.org | 952.831.8695 612.371.1178 |
| Administrator | Stephanie Nicholson | admin@baaonline.org | 952.222.5162 |
| Scorekeeper | OPEN - click for job description | boysbasketball@baaonline.org | |
Boys Basketball Rules and Team Resources
Review current BAA basketball rules, scorekeeping information and player-rotation resources before the season begins.
Boys Basketball Rulebook
Review game rules, player requirements and league procedures.
Basketball Scoresheet
Use the BAA scoresheet to track game scoring and required information.
Player Rotation Sheet
Coaches can use the rotation sheet to organize playing time and substitutions.
BAA Basketball Sponsor Discounts
BAA families may use available sponsor offers to save on basketball shoes, apparel, equipment and other sporting goods.
Join BAA Boys Basketball
Register your player or volunteer as a coach, assistant coach, scorekeeper or referee to help create a great basketball season for Bloomington youth.
