Tryout Overview
DCBA team tryouts are held for boys and girls in 3rd–11th grade for the 2026 Spring and Summer season, which runs from March through July.
Families who are unable to attend one of the listed tryout dates are still encouraged to register and plan to attend a Last Look Tryout, which provides an additional opportunity for evaluation and potential team placement.
Team invites are typically sent out within 2–4 days following tryouts, with rosters finalized approximately one week after the final tryout date.
Practices are expected to start mid to late March depending on grade level.
Families who are unable to attend one of the listed tryout dates are still encouraged to register and plan to attend a Last Look Tryout, which provides an additional opportunity for evaluation and potential team placement.
Team invites are typically sent out within 2–4 days following tryouts, with rosters finalized approximately one week after the final tryout date.
Practices are expected to start mid to late March depending on grade level.
Tryout & What To Expect
Once registered and payment is completed, players will have access to all scheduled tryout workouts for their age group.
Each participant will receive a DCBA tryout t-shirt. Players should arrive prepared with basketball shoes and a basketball.
Following each tryout session, a brief parent meeting will be held to provide an overview of the season, expectations, and next steps in the team selection process.
Once registered and payment is completed, players will have access to all scheduled tryout workouts for their age group.
Each participant will receive a DCBA tryout t-shirt. Players should arrive prepared with basketball shoes and a basketball.
Following each tryout session, a brief parent meeting will be held to provide an overview of the season, expectations, and next steps in the team selection process.
Season Overview
By trying out for DCBA, families are taking the first step in committing to a competitive basketball environment focused on development, accountability, and growth. We believe basketball is a powerful vehicle for teaching life lessons that extend beyond the court, helping players build habits that support long-term success.
By trying out for DCBA, families are taking the first step in committing to a competitive basketball environment focused on development, accountability, and growth. We believe basketball is a powerful vehicle for teaching life lessons that extend beyond the court, helping players build habits that support long-term success.
Team Structure & Scheduling
DCBA teams typically compete in 8–10 tournaments during the Spring and Summer season. Tournament weekends and schedules are finalized after rosters are formed to ensure teams are placed in environments that best support their level of development and competition needs.
Regional teams (Black) primarily compete locally and travel to events in areas such as Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Madison, and the Quad Cities.
National teams (Gold) compete in a more demanding schedule that may include additional regional or national travel.
DCBA teams typically compete in 8–10 tournaments during the Spring and Summer season. Tournament weekends and schedules are finalized after rosters are formed to ensure teams are placed in environments that best support their level of development and competition needs.
Regional teams (Black) primarily compete locally and travel to events in areas such as Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Madison, and the Quad Cities.
National teams (Gold) compete in a more demanding schedule that may include additional regional or national travel.
Practice & Training
Teams generally practice once per week, with an additional skill development session offered most weeks. Practices are typically held in the Dubuque and East Dubuque areas.
Teams generally practice once per week, with an additional skill development session offered most weeks. Practices are typically held in the Dubuque and East Dubuque areas.
Tuition & Payment Plan Information
Tuition for the Spring and Summer season (March–July) is as follows:
Tuition covers team participation for the full Spring and Summer season, including practices, coaching, and team organization. Individual player jerseys, travel, and lodging are not included unless otherwise noted.
Payment plans and alternative options may be available & more info will be available after tryouts. Families with questions regarding tuition or payment schedules are encouraged to contact DCBA directly.
Tuition for the Spring and Summer season (March–July) is as follows:
- Youth (3rd–8th grade): $1,200
- High School (9th–11th grade): $1,500
Tuition covers team participation for the full Spring and Summer season, including practices, coaching, and team organization. Individual player jerseys, travel, and lodging are not included unless otherwise noted.
Payment plans and alternative options may be available & more info will be available after tryouts. Families with questions regarding tuition or payment schedules are encouraged to contact DCBA directly.
