Attleboro competes in the Metrowest Basketball League, Massachusetts' largest travel basketball organization. Travel basketball is known to have a higher level of competitiveness than recreational basketball. Any players considering making the jump to a traveling team should be made aware of the following:
Metrowest basketball is highly competitive and plays in a travel league of over 100 towns in Eastern Massachusetts. These teams are for more advanced players and require tryouts to make a team.
A larger financial commitment in addition to recreation league fees.
A larger time commitment. Expect two nights per week for practice, and games on weekends and the occasional weekday.
The expectation that Metrowest Travel is the highest priority sport and team during the Metrowest Travel season. All other sports and basketball leagues must be secondary to Metrowest Travel commitments. The expectation is that players will attend all practices and games and will not miss Metrowest activities to attend other activities.
The Attleboro Metrowest travel teams and rec leagues are limited to Attleboro residents only. Non-Attleboro residents are not allowed to tryout or play for the AYBA teams. Proof of residency will sometimes be requested for players to ensure compliance with these standards.
The expectations of Metrowest players are simple – come to every practice and game focused and ready to work hard, pay attention, try your best, support one another, and represent Attleboro by always displaying good sportsmanship. This is not a rec league – the competition, intensity, and expectations are much higher than a rec league. Playing time will not be equal – it will vary from game to game and will be determined by practice performance, attitude, effort, and game conditions. The goal is to develop every player while focusing on competing at a high level during every practice and every game.
Parents and players are expected to read and understand the AYBA Code of Conduct, which can be found on the AYBA website https://www.bluepridebasketball.com/parentscoc
Metro travel basketball brings a higher level of competitiveness and competition that can help bring your basketball skills to the next level. If you are interested in registering for the Metrowest program, click the link on the right to get started!
Questions about AYBA Metrowest Travel Basketball? Check out our FAQ's or Contact our Metrowest Director by clicking below.
Vice President & Metrowest Travel Director