CCS Elite Basketball
Cascade Christian Schools offers a variety of elementary sports programming. For elementary basketball, we offer both a competitive division of teams (known as elite teams) and recreational basketball teams. Our vision is to provide skill development and an opportunity for each athlete to progress at his/her own speed and to create a competitive environment that prepares young athletes for junior high and high school competition.
2025-2026 Season
Season: November–March
League: Puyallup Recreation Select
Tournaments:
- 3rd Grade Elite Teams: 4 tournaments
- 4th-6th Grade Elite Teams: 6 tournaments
Practices:
- 2 practices per week
- Days and times TBD
Divisions:
- 3rd (boys/girls)
- 4th (boys/girls)
- 5th (boys/girls)
- 6th (boys/girls)
Cost
3rd grade Elite Teams:
- $15.00 tryout fee
- $300 program fee
- Basketball shoes (You purchase these. They are not included in the program fee.)
4th–6th grade Elite Teams:
- $15.00 tryout fee
- $500 program fee
- Basketball shoes (You purchase these. They are not included in the program fee.)
All payments are received through PayPal via Formsite.
The pricing breakdown includes uniforms, practice facilities, equipment, and six tournament fees, with the exception of our third grade teams who compete in fewer tournaments (as reflected in price differences).
Tryouts
Where: Cascade Christian Schools Junior High and/or High School gyms.
When: Sunday, September 21
- 3rd grade boys and girls: 3:00–3:55 p.m.
- 4th grade boys and girls: 4:00–4:55 p.m.
- 5th grade boys and girls: 5:00–5:55 p.m.
- 6th grade boys and girls: 6:00–6:55 p.m.
See “Tryout Details and Selection Process” for more information and to see if elite basketball is a good fit for your athlete and family.
Tryout Details and Selection Process
Tryout Evaluation Process
Tryouts are conducted and evaluated by our CCS High School coaches, along with experienced third-party evaluators. Team selections are based not only on athletic skill but also on character, attitude, team chemistry, and positional needs. We encourage you to keep this in mind when registering your athlete and discussing the process with them.
Commitment Expectations for Elite Basketball
Please be aware that participating in our elite basketball program requires a greater level of commitment than recreational sports. Carefully consider whether this program is the right fit for your athlete and your family’s schedule and priorities.
Mandatory Tryout Check-In
All athletes must check in at tryouts to receive their tryout number. This number is critical, as it will be used to identify your athlete on the team placement lists.
Team List Release Information
Team placement lists will be released via email the evening of September 21. If your athlete attends tryouts, you will receive this email. All team rosters will be attached to the email, so please open the file that corresponds to your athlete’s grade and gender.
- If your athlete’s tryout number appears on the list, they have been selected for the team and will receive further details the following week.
- If the number does not appear, they have unfortunately not been selected for a team this season.
- Please note: We kindly ask that you wait 24 hours after the release of tryout results before reaching out with questions regarding the selection process.
If your athlete is passionate about basketball and wants to continue playing in a fun and developmental setting, we warmly welcome them to join one of our recreational teams!