Tryouts

2026-27 Tryout Information
Players may attend either tryout date offered for their grade group.

Tryout Location
WAA Sports Center (2323 Liberty Street Aurora, IL 60502)

Wizards Boys — Grades 3rd–8th
Tuesday, September 8
3rd–4th Grade: 6:00–7:00 PM
5th–6th Grade: 7:10–8:10 PM
7th–8th Grade: 8:20–9:20 PM
Thursday, September 10
3rd–4th Grade: 6:00–7:00 PM
5th–6th Grade: 7:10–8:10 PM
7th–8th Grade: 8:20–9:20 PM

Lady Wizards Girls — Grades 3rd–8th
Wednesday, September 9
3rd–5th Grade: 6:30–7:30 PM
6th–8th Grade: 7:30–8:30 PM
Friday, September 11
3rd–5th Grade: 6:30–7:30 PM
6th–8th Grade: 7:30–8:30 PM

High School Girls — Grades 9th–12th
Saturday, September 12
9th–12th Grade: 9:00–10:10 AM
Sunday, September 13
9th–12th Grade: 9:00–10:10 AM

High School Boys — Grades 9th–12th
Saturday, September 12
9th–12th Grade: 10:10–11:20 AM
Sunday, September 13
9th–12th Grade: 10:10–11:20 AM

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Wizards (3rd-8th Grade)

Lady Wizards (3rd-12th Grade)

High School Wizards (9th-12th Grade)

program includes

Hubspot Program Includes - Tournaments HS

Hubspot Program Includes - training 3rd-8th

Top level coaching

All Wizards teams are coached by Wizards trained basketball coaches, who are mentored by WAA Wizards Director, Coach Duncan Ward. Coach Dunc is committed to working with staff and players to continue to master the fundamentals of basketball and develop as a competitive player.
LEAGUE PLAY

All Wizards and Lady Wizards 3rd-8th grade fall/winter teams compete in the Dupage Youth Travel Basketball League. Games are typically played on weekends in local suburban gyms. Spring and Summer teams do not participate in a league.
TOURNAMENTS

All Wizards teams compete in local and regional tournaments; typically OneDay and TwoDay Shootout Tournaments. Tournaments are located in the Chicagoland area, including Wisconsin and Indiana.
Skill Training/Player Development

Wizards teams participate in weekly practices AND additional skills training sessions, focusing on specific aspects of the game of basketball. Skills training includes ball handling, form shooting, passing, movement without the basketball, defense man-to-man, pivoting, reading defenses, reading offenses, and stamina.
YEAR ROUND COMPETITION

Wizards teams compete throughout the year, in all seasons! Players can register and try-out for FALL/WINTER SESSION. SPRING SESSION, and SUMMER SESSION to stay in shape and competitive.
FACILITIES

Most practices and training from September through May will occur at local middle school wood competition gyms. The Wheatland Athletic Association owns and operates the WAA Sports Center, allowing the Wizards teams to practice year round.

OUR MISSION

"The overall WAA mission is to provide quality athletic opportunities and experiences that enhance a sense of community, and provide a fun and safe environment for volunteers, families and participants of all ages and abilities. At the Wheatland Wizards, we are dedicated to player training, development and mentoring that empowers athletes to achieve their fullest potential both on and off the court."