What is AAU (Amateur Athletic Association)?
AAU basketball represents an elevated level of competition from recreational or travel basketball. While teams may vary in ability, AAU teams are typically comprised of the best players from a variety of towns making competition much tougher.

How does my daughter make a Freedom team?
The Freedom has open tryouts February 19 and 25. Interested players should register and come to the tryouts. We encourage players to register in advance online but they can register on-site. All potential players must pay a $25 non-refundable fee at the time of the tryout. Each player has a chance to make one of the teams; they will be evaluated by coaches based on their basketball skills, knowledge, athleticism, attitude, role and likely ability to compete. No player is guaranteed a spot on a team. Players are encouraged to make all the tryouts so that the coaches can evaluate them fairly.

How is the eligibility for each team determined?
Teams are based on school grade. See the age determination rules on the Tryout page.

How many teams are there?
The Loudoun Freedom will support girls’ teams from 3rd grade through high school grades. The ability to have more than one team in any grade depends on the turnout at tryouts and having coaches in place for teams.

What is the commitment involved with the Loudoun Freedom?
Freedom teams practice twice a week from March through June. Practices take place in the central areas of Loudoun county.

Spring teams do not play every weekend. They play in at least 6 to 9 weekend tournaments between April and mid-June, though some may extend their spring season to include tournaments in March or July. Tournaments may be local or may involve some travel, depending on a particular team's schedule. It is expected that a player will make games and practices as much as possible.

Many Freedom teams play in the summer, fall and winter. This is not required though the Freedom will offer year round opportunities for those playes looking for a better alternative.

Can players participate in more than one sport?
Multi-sport players are welcome and encouraged to play for Freedom teams. The key is managing game conflicts and for players to make every effort to participate in as much as possible. Families should just understand that absences affect playing time roles, as well as teammates. Communication with the coaches is crucial about this issue.

What are the costs associated with playing for the Loudoun Freedom?
Individual player costs include uniforms, club administrative fees, gym space, and tournament registration fees. If a team travels to non-local tournaments then there are travel, room and board, etc. All payments are due after the team selection and by the first practice. Note that other or optional costs may include registering with AAU organization or spirit wear (i.e. warm-ups, gym bags, sweatshirts, etc.).