Basketball

…for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. -1 Timothy 4:8

It’s bigger than basketball — we are training for life. We are an organization dedicated to helping young men and women grow as athletes and, more importantly, followers of Jesus. Our coaches and staff are passionate about following Jesus and basketball — in that order.

Now let’s be clear: we are passionate about basketball, and we are fierce competitors. We want to win, and we take athletic excellence seriously. We do not believe honoring God and winning basketball games are mutually exclusive, but rather complementary.

SUMMER OPEN GYMS

We will have four open gyms in July! These are a great opportunity to get a feel for the Rattlers organization and get in some good practice. Each open gym will be a clinic and will focus on a specific basketball skill.

While summer can be tough with travel, many Rattlers players will be there and our open gyms are led by our experienced coaches. The cost is $5 per open gym. Please register with the link below!

OPEN GYMS
July 7th: Ball handling clinic
July 14th: Shooting clinic
July 21st: Defense Clinic
July 28th: Offense Clinic

Open Gym/Clinic Times:
2:00-3:00PM - 14U boys
3:00-4:30PM - 12U, 14U & JV Girls
4:30-6:00PM - JV & Varsity Boys
6:00-7:30PM - 10U & 12U Boys

TRYOUTS

Tryouts for the 2026-2027 are coming up on August 11, 2026!
2:00-3:00PM - 14U boys
3:00-4:30PM - JV & Varsity Boys
4:30-6:00PM - 12U, 14U & JV Girls
6:00-7:30PM - 10U & 12U Boys

Open gyms and tryouts will be located at Denton Bible Church.
2300 E. University Dr.
Denton, TX 76209

Registration for Open Gyms will automatically count as your tryout registration. You only need to register one time.

*Your child must be homeschooled to try out.

**Trying out does not guarantee your child a spot on a roster, but rather is an opportunity to try to earn one.

Open Gym/Tryout Registration

Questions? Please email us!

2026-2027 Dues

Dues: Rattler dues are based on the team's base registration cost and whether the team will be participating in the State and/or National tournaments. Please note that the fees listed below do not cover the full cost of each team. If your athlete qualifies or attends the State/Nationals tournaments, additional hotel and travel expenses will be the responsibility of each family and are not included in the registration fees. There are also separate registration fees for both the Regional and National Tournaments. The base registration fee for the 2026/2027 season is $475, with an additional $50 for State tournament participation and an additional $124 for the teams participating in both the State and National Tournaments.

18U Varsity - $599 (State & Nationals included)

16U JV - $599 (State & Nationals included)

14U Black A - $599 (State & Nationals included)

14U Red B - $525 (State included)

12U - $475 (Possibly State which will be $525)

10U- $475

16U Lady Rattlers - $599 (State & Nationals included)

14U Lady Rattlers - $525 (State included)

12U Lady Rattlers - $475

The base fees contribute to essential program expenses, including tournament entry fees, gym rentals, referees' fees, and equipment maintenance.

Uniform Costs: All athletes will be purchasing a new jersey package for the 2026/2027 year. Uniforms are still being selected, and pricing will be updated soon.

Insurance Costs: $45 Each family is required to pay for insurance coverage, which ensures the safety of all participants. However, families with multiple children registering only need to pay one insurance fee, which covers all sports for the entire year. If you have already paid the insurance fee for another sport, such as volleyball, you do not need to pay for basketball separately. This is paid using the link above that reads 'Insurance Payment'.

Travel Expenses: You are responsible for all of your travel expenses. Our games and tournaments usually take place within a 1-hour radius of North Denton.

You will receive an email once teams have been made on how to pay fees.

Player Eligibility

A player is only eligible to play in the gender division that the player was born, as recorded on their original birth certificate. A player must currently be homeschooled for the duration of the basketball season. “Homeschooling” is defined to mean that a student’s education is parent-directed and done at home. As such, the parents shall be directly involved in their child’s education, playing the role of the headmaster thereby (1) selecting curriculum, (2) selecting and/or approving course materials and study schedules, & (3) selecting tutors, coop’s, teachers, dual enrollment options, and/or resources for their child’s education. Homeschooling would also include a person of legal responsibility for the student filling the role of a parent. Parents are responsible for ensuring that their athlete meets the definition of "homeschooled" as defined in the HSAA Eligibility Rules and the NCHBC Eligibility Rules. www.nchclive.com

Our Code of Conduct

2026-2027 BASKETBALL Sponsors

We would like to thank the following community sponsors of Red River Rattlers Basketball. We are so grateful for your investment in the mission of the Red River Rattlers!