Illinois Cougars

•  For boys 2nd-11th grade
• Season runs 3/17-5/29 for grades 2nd-9th. 

All registration fees paid to the Illinois Cougars. are used for operating cost, facility rental, and tournament expenses.  There are NO refunds once deposits are made for any program. 

There are NO refunds due to sickness, bad weather, or any unforeseen circumstances out of the control of the program.

In extreme circumstances players could be offered a credit for future programs.  

Cougars pride ourselves in making the best decision for all parties involved.   

Any questions or concerns should be directed to IllinoisCougarsBasketball@gmail.com

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• tournaments, NCAA Live Events, and July. 
• Uniform  Package are included in fee . Gear package includes non-Reversible uniform, Shooting Shirt,
• *Parents cover hotel costs. There are discounted room rates. 
• *No games in June for Grades 9-12 due to High School Summer League (Practice Only.)
• Inquire within for payment plan options and financial assistance

ONCE INVITE HAS BEEN ACCEPTED TEAM DEPOSIT OF 30% WILL BE REQUIRED

ALL FEES CAN BE PAID VIA  CASH APP

Cash App: $ILCougarsBasketball

• Teams are divided up based on skill level. We place your child on the best fit team where they can grow with proper development and competition. 
• Teams will consist of 8-10 players per team.

Loction: TBA

• Three days of practice Biweekly allowing for more development and flexibility for players with other commitments. Two team practices and one skills practice. Players have the option to come 1-3x a week to best fit their schedule. 
• Practices take place in Chicagoland area and other surrounding locations.
• Practices start time 7pm-9:15pm
• Practices consist of skill development as well as building offensive and defensive schemes. Teamwork and defense are the backbone of our philosophy and is emphasized by each coach. Our goal is to build high IQ basketball players.

Schedule is subject to change:

Please be advised that tournament times and specific locations are typically not released by the tournament’s director until the Wednesday or Thursday before the tournament date. Also, tournaments may be changed or canceled due to registration and/or other factors out of our control. In the event of a cancellation, we will do our best to reschedule another tournament. Also, teams may be invited to play in local tournaments, at the last minute, due to other teams dropping out. We understand the inconvenience last minute tournament may cause, and we will only agree to play in them if the majority of the team can make it. We will do our best to keep you updated on tournament information as soon as it is released to us. 

Please note, all tournaments and shootouts charge an admission fee for spectators.