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The following matrix describes some of the similarities and differences between the Eden Prairie Travel, Travel-Lite, and In-House programs.
2008-2009 EPGBA Programs for Grades 5 through 8
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Program
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Travel
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Travel-Lite
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In-House
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Program Fees
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5th - $250, 6th - $275, 7th - $300, 8th - $325. Additional fee of $150 per girl if the team has a paid coach
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5th and 6th - $175, 7th and 8th - $200. Additional fee of $110 per girl if the team has a paid coach
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5th through 8th - $115 (2008)
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Registration Period
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July through September 15th
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July through September 15th
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September 1st through October 15th
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Player Evaluation
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Two 90 to 120 minute evaluations by outside evaluators for all travel and travel-lite players.
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Two 90 to 120 minute evaluations by outside evaluators for all travel and travel-lite players.
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One 75 minute evaluation.
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Cuts
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Girls must be able to play at a “travel” level and there must be enough girls for full teams in the grade level. Some girls may be cut.
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Girls must be able to play at a “travel” level and there must be enough girls for full teams. Some girls may be cut.
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All girls that register will be placed on a team.
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Players per team
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8 each on A and B. 8 to 10 on C. Exception to 8 player limit for grades with fewer than 3 teams.
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8 to 10 depending on numbers and evaluations.
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8 to 10 depending on numbers.
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Length of Season
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October through early March
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October through January
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December through February
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League Games
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None
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None
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One game per week.
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Number of Tournaments
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7 (5th grade), 8 (6th grade), 9 (7th grade) and 10 (8th grade). Includes one out of town tournament.
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4(5th & 6th grade) and 5(7th & 8th grade). Includes one out of town tournament.
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End of season in-house tournament.
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Additional Tournaments
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Can add at the discretion and expense of the team.
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Can add ONE at the discretion and expense of the team.
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Not Applicable
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Practices
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2 or 3 per week throughout season; mandatory attendance.
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2 scheduled practices per week with 75% attendance mandatory.
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1 scheduled practice per week.
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Playing Time
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If basic criteria are met, players receive 50% playing time (if ≤ 8 players) or 40% playing time (if >8 players) over the course of a tournament.
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If basic criteria are met, players receive 50% playing time (if ≤ 8 players) or 40% playing time (if >8 players) over the course of a tournament.
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50% for every game.
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Coaches
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All head coaches are selected through an interview process. May have paid or parent coaches; preference to paid coaches.
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All head coaches are selected through an interview process. May have paid or parent coaches; preference to paid coaches.
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All coaches are parent volunteers.
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Pictures
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Association provides credit for one team, one individual, and one button photo.
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Association provides credit for one team, one individual, and one button photo.
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Association provides credit for one team, one individual, and one button photo.
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Eden Prairie Tournament Work Shifts
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Parents work two 4-hour shifts per player or forfeit $100 deposit.
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Parents work one 4-hour shift per player or forfeit $100 deposit.
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Not Applicable
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8/18/08
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