Basketball News: AAU Basketball Tryouts and Backyard Sports Three-on-Three Tournament

Chelsea Piers Connecticut is excited to announce tryout dates for boys in grades 5 – 7 interested in joining the Chelsea Piers AAU Basketball League.

The Chelsea Piers AAU Basketball League is designed specifically to help grow and develop all-around basketball players by focusing on individual offensive and defensive skill development. The curriculum also includes the teaching and developing of team concepts and overall basketball skill knowledge from multiple members of Chelsea Piers Connecticut's experienced coaching staff during twice-weekly practices. Chelsea Piers AAU coaches Brian Bertucci, Chris Seter and Kyle Marian work one-on-one with players in order to develop player's individual skills and ensure a positive experience for all.

Throughout the season, which runs from March to June, players will also compete in 3 to 4 regional tournaments in order to apply their practice in a more competitive environment and provide additional training and teamwork experience.

"We are thrilled to offer talented young basketball players from Fairfield and Westchester counties the instruction and training needed to advance their game to the next level," commented Chelsea Piers Connecticut's Basketball Director, Brian Bertucci. "The combination of our high quality coaching staff and Chelsea Piers Connecticut's state-of-the-art facilities provides players with an unparalleled training experience."

Tryout dates are as follows:

• Thursday, January 30: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
• Saturday, February 1: 2:00pm – 3:30pm
• Sunday, February 2: 11:00am – 12:30pm
• Sunday, February 9: 11:00am – 12:30pm

To be eligible for the league, all players must attend at least one tryout and pay a $50 per player tryout fee. To register for tryouts, please click here: 

For more information, please contact Brian Bertucci at 203.989.1706 or email bertub@chelseapiersCT.com.

Backyard Sports Adult Three-on-Three Basketball Tournament March 29

Backyard Sports Cares  a Westchester-based non-profit that provides quality team oriented sports programs for both underserved and special needs children will host its second annual Adult Three-on-Three Basketball Tournament. The tournament will be held at the MSG Training Center in Tarrytown NY on March 29, 2014 from 9am – 3pm. Teams will be divided into three divisions: Open (most competitive), 35 years and older, and Recreation (all ages). NBA alumni players, on-air talent and the Knicks City Dancers will be on hand to cheer on the participants.

"We are excited to host this event again. This is a unique opportunity for basketball enthusiasts to experience playing at the state of the art MSG facility, while helping raise funds for children in our area who do not have traditional access to sports programming," said Danny Bernstein, "head coach" and founder of Backyard Sports Cares (BYSC). "Sports such as basketball, soccer, baseball and tennis are a great tool to teach all children life lessons that will help them lead better lives in our community."
There are a limited number of teams in all ability levels. Each $1,500 team registration includes three to five players, individual jerseys and food and beverage. To learn more or register a team for the event, click here: 

Founded in 2007, BYSC has touched the lives of over 4,000 children in Westchester neighborhoods including Mt. Vernon, New Rochelle, Port Chester, White Plains and Yonkers. Backyard Sports Plus, a unique program that provides one-on-one peer mentor vounteers helps the special needs children maximize their sports potential as well as make new friends and connections in the community.

About Backyard Sport Cares:
Backyard Sports Cares (BYSC) is the non-profit (501c3) division of Backyard Sports, the leading provider of community team sports programs for kids of all ages in Westchester County. Established in 2005, Backyard Sports is committed to replacing today's "win at all costs" mentality of youth sports with an approach that promotes increased self confidence and a lifetime love of sports while maximizing the athletic potential of each participant. Backyard Sports Cares was created to bring these ideals to children who have limited access to traditional youth sports programs, including children with special needs. Visit their website www.byardsportscares.org, or call 914-304-4052.