Tryout Process 

All players must register for tryouts online at the MTB website.

MTB will host one tryout evaluation for all age groups.  Attendance at the tryout session is a requirement.  The evaluators at tryouts will consist of Independent Evaluators determined by the MTB Board of Directors.   No parent will evaluate their child.  Parents/guardians will be notified via email of team selection once all player evaluations are reviewed.

Tryout exemptions for medical issues are given on a case-by-case basis.  The MTB Board of Directors reserves the right to approve/deny an exemption and subsequently determine (if approved) the evaluation of the player outside of the scheduled tryout period.  Parents/guardians wishing to obtain a medical tryout exemption must file a written request for medical exemption with the MTB Board of Directors prior to the first tryout session so that coaches and evaluators know the numbers for a given team.  Parents/guardians should include the following information in their request: (i) players name, (ii) grade, (iii) prior travel basketball experience, (iv) nature of injury, (v) expected date of return to play, and (vi) any other information the parent/guardian deems relevant.

Team Placement/Formation Process 

A panel of evaluators as determined by the Board of Directors will evaluate and assess players during tryouts using a standard evaluation form. Players will be labeled with numbers on their shirts at tryouts. Each player will be scored using the evaluation form.   All such scores will remain confidential and shall not be disclosed to anyone other than the evaluators  and the MTB Board of Directors.  Players are placed on teams based on evaluation scores.  Parents are not allowed into the gymnasium to watch, or to participate in the assessment of players.  The sole exception to this policy is coaches  or parents who are on the board.  They will not evaluate their own children however.

After evaluation results are collected and tabulated, an appointed representative from the MTB Board of Directors will present team rosters for final approval.   Not all players trying out for a team will make one.  Parents/guardians should prepare themselves and their player for that situation.  Any questions or comments regarding tryouts/team selection should be addressed with the Board President.

Player Registration 

Once team selections are announced, players must accept roster spots in a timely fashion as announced by MTB (within two weeks).  Once the roster spot is accepted, payment to enroll is required on the designated due date, and is payable through the Website.   After payment to MTB is rendered there are no refunds. 

Players who do not get selected to participate on a travel team are encouraged to participate in the Melrose Recreation Basketball program.

Players who are unable to pay the enrollment fee at the time of registration may submit a written request for financial assistance.  Financial  assistance may or may not be available, but one of the goals of MTB is to provide for players without regard for their ability to pay.

 Player Commitment 

It is expected that players commit to: 

• Attendance at all scheduled practices; 

• Attendance at all scheduled games; and 

• Attendance at all scheduled tournaments. 

Commitment to the Melrose Travel Basketball and all basketball related activities should be treated as a priority.  MTB understands that on occasion, a player may miss a practice or game due to illness, school commitment, vacation, or otherwise.  Players will be permitted to play Melrose Youth Basketball with the Recreation Dept. each winter but must ensure that it will not impact their commitment to any MTB practices, games, and/or activities.  Parents/guardians and players must inform their coaches as soon as possible if they will be missing any practices or games.

Coaches shall have discretion with respect to the appropriate action to be taken in the event a player misses practice(s) and/or game(s).  No player may be removed from a team due to missed practices and/or games, unless the MTB Board of Directors approves such removal in advance of removal.