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CAVS Youth Basketball Open Tryouts

The CAVS Youth Basketball organization will hold its annual open tryouts for boys and girls, ages 7U-14U, this weekend and next weekend, from 9am-12:00pm. Based in Chatsworth, CA, with chapters in Los Angeles and Santa Clarita, CAVS is currently seeking self-disciplined, young athletes who are loyal, open-minded, respectful and not afraid to work hard.  Players will be considered for CAVS Select Developmental Leagues (beginning, intermediate) as well as CAVS Elite Travel Team Leagues (advanced).

The CAVS Youth Basketball motto of "Preparation For The Next Level", hustle, loyalty, commitment and respect have followed the premium organization during its 20+-year focus on developing young student athletes to be successful, responsible young citizens both on and off the court.  Key points used by CAVS as a foundation for success are dedication, loyalty, hard work, commitment, pride, fundamentals teaching and sportsmanship.

The overall CAVS basketball program builds confidence, stronger offensive, defensive, individual and team skills and effectively prepares each player for handling high-pressure/difficult situations that occur in sports. The uniquely-structured CAVS training program, (known for its intensity) offers players high-quality, professional coaching and solid support system, yielding visible results after the very first practice session.

Youth are professionally trained for next-level basketball in a safe, fun and stable, family-friendly environment.  The CAVS organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, age, or disability. Playing time will be determined by attendance (commitment to practices and scheduled games) attitude, ability and willingness to work hard.

Dates and times for all open tryouts are as follows:

When: Saturday, November 13th, 2010 and Saturday, November 20th, 2010

Times: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

**9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. 7 to 11 years of age

** 10:30 to 12:00 noon 12 to 14 years of age

***All open tryouts will be held at Chatsworth High School, 10027 Lurline Avenue, CA, 91311.  If players are unable to attend the scheduled open tryout dates, parents are still encouraged to contact the organization for tryouts by appointment.

CAVS Elite Travel Team divisions (various ages) just kicking off their official season, will face off with other top travel teams in the upcoming CA Heat Thanksgiving Classic, November 20th-21st,  Impact Thanksgiving Tournament, November 27th-28th, CAVS-hosted Winter Classic, December 4th-5th and ACES Winter Classic, December 11th-12th, with an ample 2011 travel schedule to boot.  All CAVS Select Developmental Leagues have full schedules, as well, including an end-of season Las Vegas tournament.

More details of upcoming events/game schedules are available on http://www.cavsyouthbasketball.org. Open tryout details are available on http://www.facebook.com/cavsyouthbasketball.  General questions can be directed by e-mail to: cavsworld411@gmail.com.

 

About CAVS Youth Basketball

For 20+ years, CAVS Youth Basketball, one of the most respected, premier AAU youth basketball programs in the state, has featured uniquely-structured, NBA-style training for boys and girls, 7-14, and has developed youth to be successful both on and off the court. Based in Chatsworth, CA, with chapters in Los Angeles and Santa Clarita, practices and competitions occur year-round. CAVS Elite travel teams participate in top local and national AAU tournaments and maintain a highly successful championship track record. CAVS Youth Basketball is a high quality, professional program where many past players advanced to high school, college and professional basketball levels. Achievement is measured not only by athletic performance, but also through personal and academic development. The organization gives back to the community by sponsoring underprivileged youth.

Follow CAVS Youth Basketball on Twitter: http://twitter.com/cavsworld

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