INFORMATION FOR THE 2023-24 CPC SELECT BOYS BASKETBALL SEASON
OVERVIEW
CPC Select Basketball sponsors teams in the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. It is a youth basketball feeder program for Cedar Park Christian High School in Bothell, WA.
The CPC Select Basketball program is a competitive experience. This program is designed for the more advanced youth basketball player who is seeking a higher commitment level compared to recreational basketball. Our goal is to be excellent in the area of player development accomplished in a decidedly Christian environment.
Below is the practice and game commitment per grade level.
- 4th Grade: 2 – 90 minute evening practices per week, approximately 25+ games (league games, plus 3 area tournaments), March State Tournament in Spokane, WA *TEAM MUST QUALIFY*
- 5th Grade-6th Grade 2 to 3 – 90 minute evening practices per week, approximately 30+ games (league games, plus 3 area tournaments), March State Tournament in Spokane, WA *TEAM MUST QUALIFY*
- 7th-8th 3+ – 90 minute evening practices per week, approximately 35+ games (league games plus 4 area tournaments), March State Tournament in Spokane, WA *TEAMS MUST QUALIFY*
ROSTERS
Each team consists of a maximum of 11-12 athletes. Team Rosters will be chosen based on those individuals that demonstrate an ability to compete and develop at the select level. Roster priority will be given to CPC Bothell Campus students.
COACHES
CPC Select basketball coaches are committed Christians that view coaching as a positive way to influence others toward Jesus Christ.
Listed below are the CPC Select Head Coaches for this season along with their basketball experience:
4th Grade – Jordan Morrison- 1st year coaching CPC Select
5th Grade – Jaden Sheffey- 3rd year coaching CPC Select
6th Grade – Chris Sharpe- 3rd year coaching CPC Select
7th Grade – Brian Douma – 3rd year coaching CPC Select
8th Grade – Jaden Sheffey-3rd year coaching CPC Select
PRACTICES
Select Practice starts the week of October 16/23rd Athletes who play a fall sport (i.e. football, soccer) are expected to attend fall sport practice/game when there is a scheduling conflict with basketball. When there is not a scheduling conflict fall sport players are expected to attend basketball practice. Teams practice at the CPC Bothell campus. Practice times are in the evening for 90 minutes with priority given to younger teams for earlier practice times. We do not practice on Wednesdays in an effort to support church youth group attendance.
PLAYING TIME
Playing time for all games is left up to the discretion of the coaching staff. Playing time is earned on the basis of each player’s effort, attention, commitment, and ability displayed in practice. Those players with the best ability to combine these skills will receive the greatest amount of playing time. Playing time is not guaranteed and fluctuates on a game to game basis. Playing time is also subject to a player attending practice and participating with a good attitude.
LEAGUE GAMES & TOURNAMENTS
All teams participate in league play and area tournaments on weekends. Whenever possible, our program requests that Sunday mornings be blocked off from competition to support church attendance for our families. Effort is also made for CPC Select teams to play games at the CPC High School gym.
Listed is the tournament schedule per grade level. All tourneys are hosted by Hoops 4HIM with Cedar Park Christian School as the primary event site. Each tourney includes 4 games over the weekend and tourney schedules are not typically released until a few days before the event. CPC Select athletes are expected to be available on the following weekends:
4th-8th Grades: Fall Qualifier Nov 10-12 , Cle Elum Mountain Madness Nov 18-19 (Grades 5th-8th ONLY), MLK Qualifier Jan 13-15, Prez Classic Feb. 17-19
*All Grades will participate in a season ending league tournament March 8-10
**The Middle School State Tournament is March 15-17 in Spokane, WA. Our teams qualify for state by finishing 1st or 2nd in any of the tournaments listed above.
PROGRAM SCHEMES & SKILL DEVELOPMENT
CPC Select uses the same playbook throughout the program. Varsity Head Coach Ron Kirkpatrick provides oversight and is a resource for CPC Select Coaches and their teams.
SELECT NIGHT
All members of CPC Select Boys Basketball are recognized during half-time at one of the Varsity Boys Basketball games. Select players gain free admission all season to any HS Varsity Boys Basketball game provided they wear their select game jersey.
FOR HIM!
CPC Select Basketball is a decidedly Christian basketball program. Our Coaches & Players compete “For Him”. Before each practice a short lesson will be presented by the coach from a biblical worldview. In addition coaches will pray before & after games/practices and use basketball as a tool to help their athletes build their faith in Jesus Christ.
FEES
Registration: Select registration fees are $600 for 4th grade, $650 for 5th-6th, and $700 for 7th-8th grade.
The player fee covers league fees, tournament fees, gym rental fees, shooting shirt, equipment, coaching stipend, program parties, admin. fees and coaches hotels at state.
GEAR
Select basketball gear is ordered directly from the gear provider. We are on a 2 year cycle for uniforms, this year we are due for new uniforms. The cost for uniforms and practice uniforms is $100. Other items such as team bag, sweatshirt, etc. are optional. Parents are encouraged to purchase any personal items to be worn as spirit wear to the games..
FUNDRAISER
Our program participates in a every other year fundraiser, we will not be doing a fundraiser this year
TRYOUTS
We have one scheduled tryout on Sunday October 1. Below is each tryout session broken out by grade.
Sunday October 1
- Grades 4-5: 4:30-6:00
- Grades 6-7: 6:00-7:15
- Grade 8: 7:15-8:30
Tryouts will be held at the CPC Bothell Main Gym, 16300 112th Ave. NE Bothell, WA 98011
RSVP for tryouts by emailing: cpchoops@cedarpark.
RSVP with: Name, Grade, School Attending, Other Info We Need to Know
GO EAGLES!
“FOR HIM”
