JR 3SSB CIRCUIT TEAM SCHEDULE
TRYOUTS & MINI-CAMP (MANDATORY)
ALL ATHLETESOur tryouts are structured as high-level practices. These sessions allow us to prepare for the season while evaluating athletes who fit our playing style and already show an edge in skill, decision-making, and approach.
Tuesday, February 24
7-9PM (6TH GRADE)
Lake Forest Country Day School
Lake Forest, IL
Wednesday, February 25
7-9PM (7TH GRADE)
Lake Forest Country Day School
Lake Forest, IL
Thursday, February 26
7-9PM (8TH GRADE)
Lake Forest Country Day School
Lake Forest, IL
Saturday, February 28
9-11AM (6TH GRADE)
11AM-1PM (7TH GRADE)
1-3PM (8TH GRADE)
Lake Forest Country Day School
Lake Forest, IL
Sunday, March 1
9-11AM (6TH GRADE)
11AM-1PM (7TH GRADE)
1-3PM (8TH GRADE)
North Park University (Carlson Gymnasium)
Chicago, IL
OFFICIAL TEAM PRACTICES: TWO-WEEK MINI-CAMP
MANDATORY FOR ALL ATHLETESTuesday, March 3
7-9PM (6TH, 7TH + 8TH GRADE)
North Park University
Chicago, IL
Saturday, March 7
9-11AM (6th grade)
11AM-1PM (7th grade)
1-3PM (8th grade)
Lake Forest Country Day School
Lake Forest, IL
Sunday, March 8
9-11AM (6th grade)
11AM-1PM (7th grade)
1-3PM (8th grade)
Lake Forest Country Day School
Lake Forest, IL
Tuesday, March 10
5:30-7:30PM (6TH GRADE)
7-9PM (8TH GRADE)
Lake Forest Country Day School
Lake Forest, IL
Wednesday, March 11
5:30-7:30PM (7TH GRADE)
7-9PM (8TH GRADE)
Lake Forest Country Day School
Lake Forest, IL
Thursday, March 12
5:30-7:30PM (6TH GRADE)
7-9PM (7TH GRADE)
Lake Forest Country Day School
Lake Forest, IL
Saturday, March 14
9-11AM (6th grade)
11AM-1PM (7th grade)
1-3PM (8th grade)
Lake Forest Country Day School
Lake Forest, IL
Sunday, March 15
9-11AM (6th grade)
11AM-1PM (7th + 8th grade)
North Park University
Chicago, IL
Tuesday, March 17
5:30-7:30PM (6TH GRADE)
7-9PM (8TH GRADE)
Lake Forest Country Day School
Lake Forest, IL
Wednesday, March 18
5:30-7:30PM (7TH GRADE)
7-9PM (8TH GRADE)
Lake Forest Country Day School
Lake Forest, IL
Thursday, March 19
5:30-7:30PM (6TH GRADE)
7-9PM (7TH GRADE)
Lake Forest Country Day School
Lake Forest, IL
Tuesday, March 24
5:30-7:30PM (6TH GRADE)
7-9PM (8TH GRADE)
Lake Forest Country Day School
Lake Forest, IL
Wednesday, March 25
5:30-7:30PM (7TH GRADE)
7-9PM (8TH GRADE)
Lake Forest Country Day School
Lake Forest, IL
Thursday, March 26
5:30-7:30PM (6TH GRADE)
7-9PM (7TH GRADE)
Lake Forest Country Day School
Lake Forest, IL
IN-SEASON PRACTICE STRUCTURE
MARCH 31ST – APRIL 23RD6TH GRADE
Tuesday + Thursdays
5:30-7:30PM
Lake Forest Country Day School
Lake Forest, IL
7TH + 8TH GRADE
Tuesday + Thursdays
7-9
Lake Forest Country Day School
Lake Forest, IL
7 + 8TH GRADE (OPTIONAL/MAKE-UP)
Thursdays
7-9PM
North Park University
Chicago, IL
Tuesday + Thursdays
5:30-7PM (6TH GRADE)
6:30-8PM (7+8TH GRADE)
Lake Forest Country Day School
Lake Forest, IL
JR 3SSB CIRCUIT SCHEDULE
GRADES 6-8Regional Series I
March 21-22
Mishawaka Fieldhouse
Mishawaka, IN
Local Tournament TBD
March 28-29
TBD
Chicago, IL
Made Hoops
April 3-4
Wintrust Sports Complex
Chicago, IL
Swish and Dish
April 10-12
Homestead HS
Milwaukee, WI
Regional Series II
April 18-19
Hype Athletics
Detroit, MI
PREP HOOPS: WINDY CITY WAR
April 24-26
TBD
Chicago, IL
Milwaukee Showcase + Iverson Classic
May 1-3
TBD
Milwaukee, WI
Super Regional
May 9-10
Young Family Athletic Center
Norman, OK
Open Qualifier
June 6-7
Wintrust Sports Complex
Bedford Park, IL
Jr. 3SSB Nationals
June 26-28
Rock Hill Sports & Events Center
Rock Hill, SC
Built for Real Life — With Clear Expectations
We understand that not every athlete needs — or wants — the same level of travel.
What is required at Illinois Pro Academy is commitment, accountability, and consistency within our training model.
Our model emphasizes:
Individual skill acquisition and refinement
Film study and basketball education
Cognitive training and decision-making
Team concepts and advanced game IQ
Movement without the ball, spacing, timing, and read-and-react principles
We move athletes away from what we call “empty-calorie basketball” — playing games without intention, development, or accountability — and toward basketball that translates to higher levels.
At IPA, players learn why they are doing things, not just what to do.