Tryout Registration fee

Fee for all boys that attend tryouts. This fee helps offset the cost of gym rental/custodial fees. The fee amount is noted when you register for tryouts. 

Season fee for 2nd - 8th graders = not yet set 

Fee for all boys that make a team. Fee covers the cost of player equipment bag, shooting shirt, uniform, gym rental/custodial fees for games and practices, league/tournament fees, referee fees, equipment, and insurance. 

The basketball fees must be paid in full (payable to South Dayton Knights) in early October after accepting a spot to play with South Dayton Knights. To inquire about financial assistance, please contact theSDK Board President. Financial assistance must be approved prior to the Open House.

Yes, this is open to all boys in grades 2-8; however, boys attending Incarnation, St. Charles, St. Albert The Great, and Bishop Leibold will receive priority during the selection process. Metro rules are changing in regards to the ability to play with "out of district" clubs, so please ask if you have questions in regard to this. Please note: For 7th/8th grade, OHSAA rules prohibit boys at public schools from playing for their school team and SDK during the regular season. 

We are hoping to have, at minimum, a Division 1 team and a Division 2/3 team in each grade level. The number of players on each team will be based on the tryout numbers and skill level of each respective grade. The program will try to place kids on teams that will be developmentally appropriate for each player. Depending on 2nd grade tryout numbers, SDK may have an additional 2nd developmental team that may be formed. 

Yes and previous players have no advantage over other players. In some cases, a previous player's performance history is taken into consideration. 

Also, the Alter High School basketball staff wants to express that SDK players do not have an advantage over other players when trying out for the high school teams. 

Tryouts will be conducted by the SDK Board Tryout Coordinator and a staff of evaluators. Players will be scored on various basketball drills and scrimmage games. 

The goal is for all players to be contacted within 24-72 hours of our last tryout date. We will contact everyone that tries out, regardless of if they make an SDK team or not. Please remember that contacting players, offering spots, and gaining acceptances and declines does take some time to accomplish. Our goal is to have everyone contacted by the Wednesday after the second tryout. Please be prepared to have a decision on whether your child will accept a spot or decline a spot when contacted. Players/Parents will be contacted either by phone or email. Please make sure that you have the email address that you use most frequently listed on your registration. 

SDK mostly utilizes parent coaches for grades 3-6 and non-parent coaches for grades 7-8. We take great pride in our coaching staff and ensure they have the proper tools to be successful. Most of our coaches have extensive backgrounds playing basketball and are required to attend a coaching clinic and concussion training prior to the season. 

2nd - 6th Grade: 

All SDK teams in the 2nd-6th grade divisions will play in the Dayton Metro League. All 2nd - 6th grade teams will participate in the Dayton Metro Tournament at the end of the season. Teams may also elect to play in an additional tournament during the season, at the discretion of the coaching staff. SDK will pay the entry fee for one additional tournament per team. 

2nd - 6th Grade: 

All SDK teams in the 2nd-6th grade divisions will play in the Dayton Metro League. All 2nd - 6th grade teams will participate in the Dayton Metro Tournament at the end of the season. Teams may also elect to play in an additional tournament during the season, at the discretion of the coaching staff. SDK will pay the entry fee for one additional tournament per team. 

7th - 8th Grade: 

These teams are not in a formal league and will be scheduled for 15-25 games, including some weekday games. Our home courts are Alter High School, Southdale Elementary, and UD RecPlex. 

These teams are not in a formal league and will be scheduled for 15-25 games, including some weekday games. Our home courts are Alter High School, Southdale Elementary, and UD RecPlex. 

HOME TRY OUT DETAILS 

Once teams are formed, coaches will inform teams of practice schedules and locations. SDK typically uses Southdale Elementary, Oakview Elementary, Ephiphany Lutheran and Christ the King for practice facilities. 

How many games can we expect for the season? 

2nd - 6th Grade: 

Expect 15-25 regular season games during the months of Dec-Feb and 1 holiday tournament over Thanksgiving, Christmas, or President's Day. There is also an end of year league tournament. 

7th & 8th Grade: 

Expect 20-25 regular season games during the months of Dec-Feb and 1 holiday tournament over Thanksgiving, Christmas, or President's Day. 

SDK is a select basketball program and playing time is based on the coach's discretion. Please contact your respective coach for playing time details. 

Not directly, but Alter's administration is updated on the policies/planning of the program and aid in obtaining gym time for practices and games. SDK may use an Alter facility on occasion. In addition, SDK coaches have an open invitation to engage the Alter coaching staff for information, questions, suggestions, etc. With those minor exceptions, the SDK is managed completely independent of Alter High School 

Yes. We also require each player's family to carry their own medical insurance. 

SDK coverage includes: Medical payments for participants up to $25,000. This coverage pays for the medical and dental expenses incurred by a participant when an accidental injury occurs while participating in covered sports activities. The coverage is provided on an excess basis, responding after all other medical coverage available to the participant has been exhausted. If no other medical coverage exists, the coverage becomes primary. A $100 deductible applies to each claim, and the benefit period is two years from the date of the accident. Also, general liability coverage for up to $3,000,000 - which protects the organization against liability claims for bodily injury and property damage arising out of premises, operations, products, and completed operations.