Youth Basketball FAQ
Everything parents, players, and coaches need to know about finding and posting youth basketball programs.
What is FloorBalance?
FloorBalance is the national directory for youth club basketball in the United States. We index basketball tryouts, roster openings, tournaments, camps, clinics, showcases, venues, and club profiles across all 50 states, more than 3,070 counties, and more than 4,354 cities. FloorBalance is the most geographically comprehensive youth basketball directory in the country.
Who is FloorBalance for?
FloorBalance serves three groups: players and parents looking for tryouts, open roster spots, tournaments, and camps near them; coaches and club directors looking to fill rosters and promote their programs; and event organizers looking to reach a national audience of youth basketball families.
Is FloorBalance free?
Yes. FloorBalance is free for players and families to use. Coaches and club directors can post listings for free through the end of 2026. Paid tiers — Club Profile ($25/year), Regular Listing ($19), and Club Pass ($29/month or $199/year) — launch in January 2027.
What states does FloorBalance cover?
FloorBalance covers all 50 states plus Washington D.C. The directory includes dedicated pages for every county in America (3,070+) and more than 4,354 cities and towns.
Where is FloorBalance based?
FloorBalance is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The platform was founded in 2026.
How do I find youth basketball tryouts near me?
Use the search tool on the FloorBalance homepage at floorbalance.com. Filter by region, state, age group, gender, and level to find tryouts near you. You can also browse by state — for example floorbalance.com/state/pa for Pennsylvania — or by city at floorbalance.com/city/philadelphia-pa.
How do I find AAU basketball tryouts?
FloorBalance lists AAU basketball tryouts across all 50 states. Use the search filters on the homepage and select "Tryout" as the listing type. You can filter further by state, region, age group, and level. AAU tryouts typically run from January through April ahead of the spring and summer travel season.
How do I find youth basketball tournaments near me?
Browse FloorBalance and filter by listing type "Tournament." You can narrow by state, region, age group, and date range. Tournaments on FloorBalance include AAU tournaments, independent travel basketball tournaments, and recreational league championships.
How do I find basketball camps and clinics for my child?
Search FloorBalance and filter by "Camp" or "Clinic" listing type. Camps on FloorBalance range from half-day skills clinics for young players to week-long residential programs for high school prospects.
Can I search for youth basketball programs by age group?
Yes. FloorBalance lets you filter by age group: 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U, 17U, and 18U. You can also browse dedicated age pages — for example, floorbalance.com/age/10u for all 10U listings nationally.
Can I search for girls basketball programs?
Yes. FloorBalance has filters for Boys, Girls, and Coed programs. Girls basketball tryouts, tournaments, showcases, and roster openings are all listed alongside boys programs.
What is a roster opening?
A roster opening is a specific open spot on an existing team that is already formed and competing. Unlike a general tryout, a roster opening is posted when a team needs to fill one or two positions — for example, a 15U AAU team looking for a point guard. Roster openings are common mid-season when players move or become ineligible.
What is AAU basketball?
AAU stands for Amateur Athletic Union. AAU basketball is one of the most popular forms of youth travel basketball in the United States, operating outside of school programs. AAU teams compete in regional and national tournaments, typically from April through July. Players 7U through 17U can participate in AAU basketball. FloorBalance lists AAU tryouts, events, and roster openings across all 50 states.
What is travel basketball?
Travel basketball refers to competitive youth basketball programs that travel beyond their local area to compete in tournaments. Travel teams are more competitive than recreational leagues and typically require tryouts. Players on travel teams often compete in AAU, USAB, or independently sanctioned tournaments.
What is the difference between AAU, EYBL, 3SSB, and UAA basketball?
These are different competitive circuits for youth basketball. AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) is the largest and most open circuit. EYBL (Nike Elite Youth Basketball League) is Nike's elite invite-only circuit for top 15U-17U prospects. 3SSB (adidas 3-Stripe Select Basketball) is adidas's elite circuit. UAA (Under Armour Association) is Under Armour's elite circuit. These elite circuits are heavily scouted by college coaches. FloorBalance covers all of these plus HoopGroup, New Balance, and independent programs.
What age groups play youth basketball?
Youth basketball is organized by age group, typically: 6U (under 6), 8U, 10U, 12U, 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U, 17U, and 18U. Some organizations use grade-based divisions instead of age-based. AAU and most national circuits use age as of a specific cutoff date (typically August 1 for the upcoming season).
What is a basketball showcase?
A basketball showcase is an event where players perform in front of college coaches and recruiters. Unlike tournaments, showcases are specifically designed for college recruiting exposure. Top showcases like Nike EYBL, adidas 3SSB, and UAA events attract Division I college coaches. FloorBalance lists showcases at all levels, from local exposure events to national elite showcases.
When is AAU basketball season?
The primary AAU basketball season runs from approximately April through July, peaking with national championships in the summer. However, many AAU programs also run fall and winter seasons. The spring/summer season is the most important for college recruiting, as it is when college coaches are permitted to evaluate prospects at AAU events.
How do I get my child recruited for college basketball?
College basketball recruiting for youth players typically begins in earnest during the high school years. Key steps include: playing on a competitive AAU or travel team that competes at elite showcases; creating a highlight film and recruiting profile; attending camps hosted by college programs; and reaching out directly to college coaches. FloorBalance lists recruiting showcases and exposure events that are attended by college coaches.
How do I post a basketball tryout on FloorBalance?
Create a free account at floorbalance.com, then click "Post a Listing" in the navigation. Fill in your tryout details including date, location, age group, level, and contact information. All listings are reviewed before going live, typically within 24 hours. Posting is free through the end of 2026.
How much does it cost to post a listing on FloorBalance?
Posting on FloorBalance is free through the end of 2026. Starting January 2027, pricing is: Regular Listing at $19 per listing, Club Profile at $25 per year (1-year renewable, includes one profile listing), and Club Pass at $29 per month or $199 per year (includes unlimited listings plus a verified club profile and priority placement).
What types of listings can I post on FloorBalance?
FloorBalance accepts: Tryouts, Roster Openings, Tournaments, Showcases, Camps, Clinics, Club Profiles, Venues, and general Events. All listing types are available for free during the 2026 free period.
How long does a listing stay active on FloorBalance?
Tryouts and events automatically expire after their posted date. Roster openings stay active until the poster marks them as filled or removes them. Club Profiles under the paid Club Profile tier are active for one year and renewable. Listings under Club Pass stay active until filled or removed.
Can I edit my listing after posting?
Yes. You can edit, update, re-list, or remove any listing from your dashboard at any time after it has been approved.
What is a Club Profile on FloorBalance?
A Club Profile is a permanent listing page for your basketball club or organization on FloorBalance. It includes your club name, location, description, age groups, circuits you compete in, and contact information. Club Profiles are searchable and appear in FloorBalance's club directory. During the free period, Club Profiles are free. Starting January 2027, the Club Profile tier is $25 per year.
What is Club Pass on FloorBalance?
Club Pass is FloorBalance's premium tier for active clubs and organizations. It includes a verified Club Profile, unlimited listings of any type, priority placement in search results, and Notify Me alerts — meaning your listings are emailed to parents who have signed up for alerts matching your criteria. Club Pass launches January 2027 at $29/month or $199/year.
What is the Notify Me feature?
Notify Me lets parents and players sign up to receive email alerts when new listings matching their criteria are posted. You can set preferences by listing type, state, region, age group, gender, and level. When a coach posts a tryout or opening that matches your preferences, you get an email immediately.
How do I sign up for basketball tryout alerts?
Click the "Notify Me" button on the FloorBalance homepage or any search results page. Enter your email and select your preferences — listing type, region, state, age group, gender, and level. You'll receive an email whenever a matching listing is posted. It's free and you can unsubscribe at any time.
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