Important: TEAM STORE FOR WINTER SEASONS ARE NOW OPEN!

Due to the ongoing pandemic...

All sporting goods companies are experiencing major supply chain disruptions.  For instance, Nike is only producing ½ its normal volume of sneakers for the upcoming winter season due to factories being shut down in Vietnam.  This will also impact retail supply so buying sooner than later is recommended.

We are asking all Grades 9-10 players to purchase the grey sweatsuit for game day travel.  The red shirt is optional and also available in a fan edition with last name on the back.  Varsity newcomers will purchase the Blue/black Nike travel suit directly from the school as we ordered a stock of them a month ago.  The red long sleeve is highly recommended for all yet not required.  All team members will be given a warm-up shirt which have been paid for by Summer Camp and our generous BSN rep, Brian Albrecht.

We will also sell practice jerseys from previously ordered stock once teams are selected. 

Boys' Basketball Team Store - 2021-22: (Closes 10/21/21 - items ship 4-6 weeks after store closes)

Team Store:  https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/fhYmGytmzJ

Nike Basketball Sneaker Store 2021 - Royal Blue: We are offering this as a convenience to our community as we anticipate shortages in sizes once basketball season starts.  We ask that the sneaker your player selects contain royal blue.  Purchasing these select shoes from the store is optional.  (Closes 11/5/2021 - items ship as soon as the size is in stock, in many cases it’s the next day; latest ship date on a same day order is 11/1 as a restock occurs on 10/30 for the KD14 sneakers.  Items will ship the moment the stock arrives).  Sneakers will ship to your home.

Sneaker Store: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/ArTEZXSdXV

While this order closes prior to try-outs, we cannot make any guarantees that a player that participates in off-season training or orders these items will make a team.  We are offering this to anyone at Riverside or in the community who wishes to purchase.  So the items will come in use supporting Riverside.  This is the ONLY order we will place this season.

Important: TEAM STORE FOR WINTER SEASONS ARE NOW OPEN!

Due to the ongoing pandemic...

All sporting goods companies are experiencing major supply chain disruptions.  For instance, Nike is only producing ½ its normal volume of sneakers for the upcoming winter season due to factories being shut down in Vietnam.  This will also impact retail supply so buying sooner than later is recommended.

We are asking all Grades 9-10 players to purchase the grey sweatsuit for game day travel.  The red shirt is optional and also available in a fan edition with last name on the back.  Varsity newcomers will purchase the Blue/black Nike travel suit directly from the school as we ordered a stock of them a month ago.  The red long sleeve is highly recommended for all yet not required.  All team members will be given a warm-up shirt which have been paid for by Summer Camp and our generous BSN rep, Brian Albrecht.

We will also sell practice jerseys from previously ordered stock once teams are selected. 

Boys' Basketball Team Store - 2021-22: (Closes 10/21/21 - items ship 4-6 weeks after store closes)

Team Store:  https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/fhYmGytmzJ

Nike Basketball Sneaker Store 2021 - Royal Blue: We are offering this as a convenience to our community as we anticipate shortages in sizes once basketball season starts.  We ask that the sneaker your player selects contain royal blue.  Purchasing these select shoes from the store is optional.  (Closes 11/5/2021 - items ship as soon as the size is in stock, in many cases it’s the next day; latest ship date on a same day order is 11/1 as a restock occurs on 10/30 for the KD14 sneakers.  Items will ship the moment the stock arrives).  Sneakers will ship to your home.

Sneaker Store: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/ArTEZXSdXV

While this order closes prior to try-outs, we cannot make any guarantees that a player that participates in off-season training or orders these items will make a team.  We are offering this to anyone at Riverside or in the community who wishes to purchase.  So the items will come in use supporting Riverside.  This is the ONLY order we will place this season.

Please go to the "Team Files" section of this webpage for the complete fall schedule.

Our first green day is Monday, August 30.  We will split into 2 groups.  Group 1 = grades 11-12 and Group 2 = grades 9-10.  Green Day is on Court / Blue Day is Weight Room

Mon., August 30 - Green Day - Belmont Ridge MS: Group 1 @ 4:20-6pm / Group 2 @ 6-7:00 pm

Tues., August 31 - All: Blue day in weight room - 4:20-6:00 pm

Wed., Sept. 1 - Grren Day - Group 2 @ 6:00-7:30 pm / Group 1 @ 7:30-9:00 pm

Thurs., Sept 2 - All: Blue day in weight room - 4:20-6:00 pm

Please go to the "Team Files" section of this webpage for the complete fall schedule.

Our first green day is Monday, August 30.  We will split into 2 groups.  Group 1 = grades 11-12 and Group 2 = grades 9-10.  Green Day is on Court / Blue Day is Weight Room

Mon., August 30 - Green Day - Belmont Ridge MS: Group 1 @ 4:20-6pm / Group 2 @ 6-7:00 pm

Tues., August 31 - All: Blue day in weight room - 4:20-6:00 pm

Wed., Sept. 1 - Grren Day - Group 2 @ 6:00-7:30 pm / Group 1 @ 7:30-9:00 pm

Thurs., Sept 2 - All: Blue day in weight room - 4:20-6:00 pm

Please go to the "Team Files" section of this webpage for the complete fall schedule.

Our first green day is Monday, August 30.  We will split into 2 groups.  Group 1 = grades 11-12 and Group 2 = grades 9-10.  Green Day is on Court / Blue Day is Weight Room

Mon., August 30 - Green Day - Belmont Ridge MS: Group 1 @ 4:20-6pm / Group 2 @ 6-7:00 pm

Tues., August 31 - All: Blue day in weight room - 4:20-6:00 pm

Wed., Sept. 1 - Grren Day - Group 2 @ 6:00-7:30 pm / Group 1 @ 7:30-9:00 pm

Thurs., Sept 2 - All: Blue day in weight room - 4:20-6:00 pm

Please go to the "Team Files" section of this webpage for the complete fall schedule.

Our first green day is Monday, August 30.  We will split into 2 groups.  Group 1 = grades 11-12 and Group 2 = grades 9-10.  Green Day is on Court / Blue Day is Weight Room

Mon., August 30 - Green Day - Belmont Ridge MS: Group 1 @ 4:20-6pm / Group 2 @ 6-7:00 pm

Tues., August 31 - All: Blue day in weight room - 4:20-6:00 pm

Wed., Sept. 1 - Grren Day - Group 2 @ 6:00-7:30 pm / Group 1 @ 7:30-9:00 pm

Thurs., Sept 2 - All: Blue day in weight room - 4:20-6:00 pm

Please go to the "Team Files" section of this webpage for the complete fall schedule.

Our first green day is Monday, August 30.  We will split into 2 groups.  Group 1 = grades 11-12 and Group 2 = grades 9-10.  Green Day is on Court / Blue Day is Weight Room

Mon., August 30 - Green Day - Belmont Ridge MS: Group 1 @ 4:20-6pm / Group 2 @ 6-7:00 pm

Tues., August 31 - All: Blue day in weight room - 4:20-6:00 pm

Wed., Sept. 1 - Grren Day - Group 2 @ 6:00-7:30 pm / Group 1 @ 7:30-9:00 pm

Thurs., Sept 2 - All: Blue day in weight room - 4:20-6:00 pm

Please go to the "Team Files" section of this webpage for the complete fall schedule.

Our first green day is Monday, August 30.  We will split into 2 groups.  Group 1 = grades 11-12 and Group 2 = grades 9-10.  Green Day is on Court / Blue Day is Weight Room

Mon., August 30 - Green Day - Belmont Ridge MS: Group 1 @ 4:20-6pm / Group 2 @ 6-7:00 pm

Tues., August 31 - All: Blue day in weight room - 4:20-6:00 pm

Wed., Sept. 1 - Grren Day - Group 2 @ 6:00-7:30 pm / Group 1 @ 7:30-9:00 pm

Thurs., Sept 2 - All: Blue day in weight room - 4:20-6:00 pm

Athletes need to bring three things to every practice:
1. Face mask (covering nose and mouth) to be worn during the pre-practice health screening.  
2. Health questionnaire filled out prior to arrival.  
3.  Water bottle labeled with athlete's name.  School water will not be provided.  

Prior to every practice, a health questionnaire must be filled out and turned in to your coach upon arrival to the stadium.  The questionnaire is attached here and is also included in the original announcement on RiversideRams.Net.  /main/adnews/ID/52804325

**** PLEASE WASH PRACTICE GEAR NIGHTLY **** Players must have clean practice gear for every day of practice.

2020 RAMS BOYS’ BASKETBALL TRY-OUT INFORMATION

• BRING COMPLETED COVID SCREENING FORM TO EACH TRY-OUT DAY FOR CHECK-IN

• BRING A LARGE WATER BOTTLE (Gallon)

• Wear Mask for entry and when not playing during the try-out.

• All players are to start the first day of try-outs with their grade level.

• Try-Outs are for the student-athletes and coaching staff only.  Spectators not permitted.

• WEAR AN OLD T-SHIRT (write last name on back please) to EACH DAY OF TRY-OUTS or the OFFSEASON PRACTICE JERSEY (red/blue or blue/white).

• Players trying out for the basketball program make a commitment to their team and the program starting on day 1 of try-outs.  RVHS Basketball events take priority over any other sport, club sport or non-class related requirements.  We practice or play six days a week and have games/practices over vacations and Holidays including Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Martin Luther King and Presidents Days.  Attendance at all team events is a requirement of being a member of the team.   It is the player’s responsibility to clear all schedule conflicts during the 3-4 month season.

• Participating in off-season events helps prepare players for try-outs.  Making the team or certain level is not guaranteed.

Report to Try-outs at the following times:

(MAKE A GREAT IMPRESSION - BE READY TO START ON TIME)  

• • Day 1: Monday thru Wednesday, December 7-9, 2020

    • Grade 9 - Report at 4:05pm to the Belmont MS Gym until 6:20 pm (6:15 pm pick-up at Belmont)

    • Grades 10-12 at 6:30-9:00 pm (6:30 pm check-in starts at Door C2 of the Main Gym)

Get Prepared for Try-Outs with the Following Steps

1. Make sure you are in SOLID ACADEMIC STANDING & that ALL SCHOOL ASSIGNMENTS ARE CURRENT!

2. Turn in ALL required paperwork to the athletic office (including physical form) ASAP.  Student-athletes can only be cleared to try-out by the athletic office.   You will NOT be permitted to try-out without it.

3. COME TO TRY-OUTS IN SHAPE TO PERFORM.

4. Time commitment is 6 days per week starting on Thursday, December 9 until mid to late February.  This includes many weekends & school vacation days.  Candidates who accept spots understand the time commitment involved.      

KEY DATES OVER THE HOLIDAYS:

December Holidays: Games will be held over the traditional winter break period.

• All Levels:  We will play on 12/23, 12/28 & 30th. Days off include 12/24 & 25. Practices will occur on 12/26, 12/29 & 12/31.

Other Information:

1. Basketball Skills Evaluated: Be prepared to be evaluated in the following skill areas:

1. 1. Dribbling, passing, shooting; Individual and team defensive skills; Individual and team offensive skills; Game situation play - ball control - efficiency; Intangibles make a difference: team player, hustle, desire, positive attitude, work ethic, & PERSEVERANCE

2. Information can be found on Riversiderams.net under Basketball “team news” and also on twitter @RHS_Rams_Hoops and on Instagram.  Every player will receive an invite to our Team Snap account for schedules.

3. Upon making a team, players are expected to make all practices and prioritize RVHS Basketball over any outside sport or other offseason training program.

PRACTICE SCHEDULE IS ON TWITTER - @RHS_Rams_Hoops

PRACTICE SCHEDULE IS ON TWITTER - @RHS_Rams_Hoops

PRACTICE SCHEDULE IS ON TWITTER - @RHS_Rams_Hoops

PRACTICE SCHEDULE IS ON TWITTER - @RHS_Rams_Hoops

Important - Work-Out December 1, 2, & 3 at 6:30-8 pm.  Enter at Door C2 ONLY. No basketball needed. Entry begins at 6:20 pm; we dismiss by 8 pm. 1. BRING WATER 2. WEAR A MASK 3. please complete this form prior to arriving tonight for the workout: https://forms.gle/AxxLuQ2ukyMnLCNk6 Do not come if ill.

Information for All 11^{th and} 12th Graders Trying out For Boys Basketball

(November 1, 2020)

As our December 7 start date approaches, I have more concrete information to pass on to all interested freshmen who want to try out for boys’ basketball.

The VHSL passed a modified plan for the winter basketball season to run from December 7, 2020 to February 20, 2021.  This includes playoffs for Varsity. On Friday October 30, we were notified that the Governor has adjusted Phase III guidelines to allow the VHSL winter sports plan to happen.

The winter season will be compacted and run straight through the Holidays. Team members are expected to commit to being available for team activities as is our normal policy.

Try-Outs: December 7-9 (Fall participation does not guarantee a spot on the team but helps prepare athletes for try-outs).  Practices will be held Mondays through Saturdays as always.

Games (subject to change - games are home unless noted as away):  Freshmen games will start between 5-5:45 pm.

12/21 @ PF, 12/23 WG, 12/28 BW, 12/30 RR, 1/4 @ SB, 1/6 @ FHS, 1/8 WG, 1/12 PF, 1/16, @ BW, 1/19 @ RR, 1/20 @ SB, 1/22 FHS, 1/26 @ WG, 1/28 @ PF

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MORE IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Normally, the team store opens at try-outs and ends a few days after team selection is completed.  We are unable to do that this year due to supply chain issues plus seasonal demand as every HS in America is ordering gear as well.  We have two stores open now.  One is for practice jerseys & the other is for the team shooting shirt & travel sweat suit.  If a player doesn’t make the team, they would still have Riverside spirit gear to wear around to represent their school pride.  It’s an unusual situation, but one that’s unavoidable due to our five week later start for COVID.

Practice Jerseys (Store Closes November 4 at midnight):

This is important to have.  We will continue to use this royal & white color scheme from last season and for years to come. Many of your sons already have one.  Due to increased sanitation for COVID, some players may opt to purchase an EXTRA jersey as they must be laundered nightly.

Team Store #1:  https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/tLByCCxuqW

Travel Sweatsuit (Store Closes November 9 at midnight):

As a COVID modification, all players must arrive to games already in uniform.  This is optional yet will be very useful and the players selected it.  We will use the showtime zip hoodie and pant for the next two seasons. * These items ship directly to your home.

A shooting shirt will be provided to every member of the Varsity team.

Team Store #2: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/zNb1SHnxnf

Boys' Basketball Update as of 10/11/20

Passing along information as we have started receiving questions about the season.

The VHSL passed a modified plan for the winter basketball season to run from December 7, 2020 to February 20, 2021.

The winter season will be compacted and run straight through the Holidays.  Team members are expected to commit to being available for team activities as is our normal policy.

Try-Outs: December 7-9 (Fall participation does not guarantee a spot on the team but helps prepare athelties for try-outs)

Practices will be held Mondays through Saturdays as always.

Games (subject to change - games are home unless noted as away)

12/21 @ PF, 12/23 WG, 12/28 BW, 12/30 RR, 1/4 @ SB, 1/6 @ FHS, 1/8 WG, 1/12 PF, 1/16, @ BW, 1/19 @ RR, 1/20 @ SB, 1/22 FHS, 1/26 @ WG, 1/28 @ PF

District Tourney: 2/1, 2/3, 2/5

Regional Tourney: 2/8, 2/10, 2/12

State Quarterfinals: 2/16

State Finals: 2/20

* JV & FR do not participate in the post season tourneys.

Boys' Basketball Reminder - October 12 is a Holiday and we are not holding AM training.

Follow us on Twitter: @rhs_rams_hoops