Registration will open February 1, 2025.
HOW MANY TEAMS DO YOU HAVE PER GRADE?
We are a competitive program and not all of the players at tryouts will be selected for a team. We are currently looking at fielding one team at each grade level(s).
HOW ARE TEAMS SELECTED?
Western Slope Fusion has a 1-day tryout for approximately 1.5 hours. Players are evaluated by the coaching staff, then ranked individually overall as well as by position. Following a thorough and objective evaluation process, players selected for the team are offered roster spots first.
HOW OFTEN DOES EACH TEAM PRACTICE?
Two days per week; depending on coach and gym time availability.
WHAT TIME ARE PRACTICES HELD AT?
Practices are held in the evening at the Glenwood Springs Community Center. Practice schedules will be posted after tryouts.
*Practice times are based on age of team, coach availability, and gym availability.
WHO ARE COACHES?
Our coaches all have backgrounds with the game of basketball and work together as a team. Many of our coaches are currently playing basketball, coaching at the middle and high school level, or have done so in the past. A Board member serves as the point person to mentor and provide support for the coaching staff. Coahes are provided a planning book for practices.
HOW WILL PLAYERS BE NOTIFIED OF TEAM SELECTION?
Players / families will be notified if their player has been selected to a Western Slope Fusion team within 48 hours after tryouts are completed for each respective age group. Once notified by email, players/families will have between eight to twenty-four hours to decide if they would like to commit to the team that they have been selected for.
HOW MANY PLAYERS ARE SELECTED FOR EACH TEAM?
Our goal is to have 10-11 players on each team. This allows the organization to be more cost effective. Additionally, 10-11 player teams ensures that we will have enough players to field a team in tournaments when players can’t play due to injuries, vacations, school functions, family functions, etc.
WHAT IS THE LEAGUE/TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE FOR EACH TEAM?
Schedules for the 2025 spring and summer for all Western Slope Fusion teams will be finalized once team selections have been made. Below is a tentative schedule.
8th - 12th Grade teams (boys and girls) will only play in tournaments in the months of May, June & July. Each team at these age levels will compete in 5 tournaments over the course of May, June and July. There are no practices scheduled July 1st - 5th.
Travel Tournaments for the 2025 TBD:
For travel we may leave one day ahead or come back one day after the tournament concludes. All of our travel details with flights and hotels will be given once our team selections have been made.
WHAT ARE CLUB FEES FOR THE SPRING/SUMMER SEASON - WHAT DO THEY COVER?
Club fees are expected to be between $700-$850 depending upon the number of players/teams.
******Costs for the Western Slope Fusion include accounting, administration work, gym rentals, coaching costs, tournament fees, and insurance.
Additional costs will depend on the number of trips that each team takes as flight, hotel, and transportation are not included in the club fees.
**Scholarships are available. Please inquire with Nicole Wenger, nicole@westernslopefusion.org
WHEN ARE CLUB FEES DUE FOR THE SPRING/SUMMER SEASON?
To reserve a spot for your player a deposit must be made within 24 hours from the email notification. The deposit is directly applied to the total registration fee. Families have the option to make monthly installments or to pay the entire fee at the parent / player meeting in March. For families who choose to make payments, the first payment will be due before the parent/player meeting to hold their player’s spot on the team for which they were selected. After the initial payment to secure your child’s spot on the team, due dates for payment to the Western Slope Fusion will be on April 1st, May 1st, June 1st, 2025.
WHAT DOES THE WESTERN SLOPE FUSION EXPECT FROM YOUR SON OR DAUGHTER?
We expect all players to attend all practices and games. This is a competitive program, and we need everybody’s full attention as we teach our brand of basketball. Our brand consists of 100% effort at all times, willingness to take constructive criticism, leave your attitude at the door, and be the best teammate possible. If you embrace our brand, you will become a better basketball player and be part of the Fusion Family for Life! The Western Slope Fusion Basketball Program does understand the values of family, school functions, church functions, spring sports at the Middle School/High School Level and will work with all players/families in relation to the above listed.
