What is Collins Hill GYBA Travel Basketball?

The Collins Hill GYBA Travel League Basketball program is a highly competitive youth basketball program. The Collins Hill Travel program strives to develop boys and girls in the 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grades with advanced basketball skills to compete against the GBL programs from other Gwinnett School Clusters. The goals of the travel program are to prepare players for more advanced competition in the future. Players interested in playing on a Travel Team should be willing to commit to a more intense practice and game schedule.

Playing time is not guaranteed, it is earned at the coach’s discretion for all players. Athletes desiring a league where they are guaranteed playing time should register for Collins Hill Recreation Basketball League.

How much does it cost?
The CHYAA Travel Registration Fee is $440.00 for each player. The registration fee also includes uniform fee (reversible jersey and shorts), travel team registration fees, practice gym rental and referees. Additional cost, at team discretion, may apply for items such as uniform accessories, trophies, etc. There are no multi-player discounts and no scholarships available for Travel League Basketball. Families interested in those arrangements must register their athlete for CHYAA Recreation Basketball League. There is a gate fee at each games site hosting games for all spectators and this fee is established by the league board.

How do I register for GYBA Travel Basketball?
Players DO NOT pay registration fees prior to trying out for CHYAA GYBA Travel Basketball.  Players wanting to tryout must arrive to tryouts 15 minutes early to check-in providing player’s name, school, grade level and all parent contact information (email and phone numbers).

Within one (1) weeks of the teams being selected by the Head Coaches, a mandatory travel team meeting will be held where all players and parents/guardians will take care of the following items:

-Register for travel basketball and Pay registration Fees of $440.00 to CHYAA

- Fitted for Uniform

- Provide a Birth Certificate and Current Report Card (GCPS Parent Portal Printout; no screenshots accepted)

When are tryouts?
There will be an open tryout session for each grade. Tryouts will be held in September, and the dates will be posted on the CHYAA website. All prospective players are expected to attend all tryout sessions. Please make sure to arrive fifteen (15) minutes early for check in, obtain a name tag, and be ready to begin at the respective time for the players grade level tryout.

What are the eligibility requirements?
To be eligible to play on a Collins Hill Travel team, all players must meet the following criteria:

1. Must be currently enrolled in a Collins Cluster school. Players attending private school must live within the geographic boundaries of the Collins Hill Cluster. ** If your cluster does not have GYBA, then your player will be eligible to play with Collins Hill**

2. Teams are fielded for Boys and Girls at the 3rd-4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade levels. Players must try out for the team at their grade level. The general rule for playing up is only when no team exists for their grade level may a player "play-up" at the next grade level. Any players playing up must be approved by the CHYAA Basketball Director. Availability of teams for each grade level is based on participation levels and may result in CHYAA not fielding teams for certain grades.

3. Players must meet the same academic eligibility requirements as the Middle School 8th Grade teams.
Note: CHYAA REC Basketball is a league for any athlete from Kindergarten through their Senior year of High School who do not meet these eligibility requirements.

What if my child attends a school not in the Collins Hill District?
The Travel League restricts eligibility for teams based on High School Clusters; therefore, individuals wishing to play in the Travel League who live in the Collins Hill Cluster must play Travel for Collins Hill Athletic Association.  If a player attends a private school or is home-schooled while living in the Collins Hill Cluster, he/she is eligible to participate in the Collins Hill Travel Program by providing proof of residence. Alternatively, the CHYAA Rec Basketball League is open to all students regardless of school or residence. 

When do Collins Hill Travel practices begin?
The start of practices will vary by team, but in most cases, teams will begin practicing at least once per week beginning in October.

After the season begins, teams will practice a minimum of 2 times per week and play 2 games each weekend (one Saturday, one Sunday.) GYBA Travel Basketball is a big commitment of time by the player and their family! Players are expected to attend every practice and game (and arrive early to each.)

Where do the Travel teams practice / play?

Practice locations are TBA at this time and will be updated in September. There may be an occasion where the teams will travel to another location because of some available gym time or for a scrimmage against another team. The Head Coach of each team will coordinate this and communicate with as much advanced notice as possible.

All games are played in Gwinnett County at either Suwanee Sports Academy or several participating high school gyms in Gwinnett County.

Collins Hill Travel Important Dates:

Tryouts for 3rd-8th Grade Girls/Boys Sept 2025

Travel Coaches Meeting (mandatory)                           Sept 2025

Parent Meeting (mandatory)                                          Oct 2025

Start of CHYAA Travel Practices                                   Oct 2025

Jamboree                                                                        TBD

Start of Travel Games                                                    Nov 2025

Start of Travel Playoffs                                                  Feb 2026

End of Season                                                                Feb 2026

End of Season Banquet                                                Feb 2026