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2026 Summer Wizards Basketball

2026 Summer Wizards Basketball

2026 Summer Wheatland Wizards Basketball
The Wheatland Wizards approach is to have a mix of high-quality skills training, game preparation and strategy by qualified coaches, and a high level of competition. This strategy allows players to master the fundamentals to allow them to effectively compete as the game becomes quicker.

Wizards Summer teams will practice one-two times per week.
Practices will consist of skill training, team concepts, and basketball IQ development to transition for implementing into games.

·        There will be a total of 20-22 team practices.
·        Wizards summer team practices are scheduled to begin the week of June 29th.
·        Practices will be held at WAA SportsCenter in Aurora.
·        All Wizards teams will compete in 7 tournaments over the 2026 summer session.
·        Tournaments will be held in Romeoville, West Chicago, Aurora Lombard, Homer Glen, Aurora, and/or Plainfield.
·        Each tournament, two games will be played per team.
·        Tournament dates are July 25th/26th (if uniforms arrive), August 1st/2nd, August 8th/9th, August 15th/16th, August 22nd/23rd, August 29th/30th, September 5th/6th, and September 12th/13th.  
·        Players must attend one of the two tryout dates listed. Attending both tryout dates are preferred.
·        Summer season will run June 27th through September 13th. The session will end once seven tournament dates are completed.
·        The Wizards teams are coached by Coach Dunc, Coach Deacon, and Coach Caleb.
·        Teams are made based on individual skill level. Grade levels can be combined on teams, if coaches believe players have similar skills.
·        If your son or daughter is selected, a down payment will be required when accepting the invitation to secure their roster spot. The remaining balance will be collected in payment plans determined before the season begins.

Register for your CURRENT GRADE

Boys: Grade levels 3rd and 4th
Saturday, June 20th @ 10:00am-11:10am – WAA (2323 Liberty St, Aurora)
Sunday, June 21st @ 10:00am-11:10am – WAA (2323 Liberty St., Aurora)

Boys: Grade levels 5th and 6th
Saturday, June 20th @ 11:10am-12:20pm – WAA (2323 Liberty St, Aurora)
Sunday, June 21st @ 11:10am-12:20pm – WAA (2323 Liberty St., Aurora)

Boys: Grade levels 7th, and 8th
Monday, June 15th @ 6:00pm-7:10pm – WAA 2323 (Liberty St, Aurora)
Wednesday, June 17th @ 6:00pm-7:10pm – WAA (2323 Liberty St., Aurora)

Boys – High School - High School grade levels 9th and 10th
Monday, June 15th @ 7:10pm-8:20pm – WAA (2323 Liberty St, Aurora)
Wednesday, June 17th @ 7:10-8:20pm – WAA (2323 Liberty St., Aurora)

Boys – High School - Grade levels High School 11th and 12th
Monday, June 15th @ 8:20pm –9:30pm - WAA (2323 Liberty St, Aurora)
Wednesday, June 17th @ 8:20pm-9:30pm – WAA (2323 Liberty St., Aurora)

Girls (Lady Wizards): Grade levels 3rd, 4th, and 5th
Tuesday, June 16th @ 6:00pm-7:10pm - WAA (2323 Liberty St, Aurora)
Thursday, June 18th @ 6:00pm-7:10pm – WAA (2323 Liberty St., Aurora)

Girls (Lady Wizards): Grade levels 6th, 7th, and 8th
Tuesday, June 16th @ 7:10pm-8:20pm - WAA (2323 Liberty St, Aurora)
Thursday, June 18th @ 7:10pm-8:20pm - WAA (2323 Liberty St., Aurora)

Girls (Lady Wizards): High School grade levels 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th
Tuesday, June 16th @ 8:20pm - 9:30pm WAA (2323 Liberty St, Aurora)
Thursday, June 18th @ 8:20pm – 9:30pm - WAA (2323 Liberty St., Aurora)

For more information about the Wizards program, please contact Director Duncan Ward through email, [email protected] or 708-646-4277.

Players MUST be registered to tryout - Tryout Fee: FREE
Player Fee: TBD


Boys 3rd Grade

Season Dates: 07/25/2026 to 09/13/2026

Girls 3rd Grade

Season Dates: 07/25/2026 to 09/13/2026

Boys 4th Grade

Season Dates: 07/25/2026 to 09/13/2026

Girls 4th Grade

Season Dates: 07/25/2026 to 09/13/2026

Boys 5th Grade

Season Dates: 07/25/2026 to 09/13/2026

Girls 5th Grade

Season Dates: 07/25/2026 to 09/13/2026

Boys 6th Grade

Season Dates: 07/25/2026 to 09/13/2026

Girls 6th Grade

Season Dates: 07/25/2026 to 09/13/2026

Boys 7th Grade

Season Dates: 07/25/2026 to 09/13/2026

Girls 7th Grade

Season Dates: 07/25/2026 to 09/13/2026

Boys 8th Grade

Season Dates: 07/25/2026 to 09/13/2026

Girls 8th Grade

Season Dates: 07/25/2026 to 09/13/2026

Boys 9th Grade

Season Dates: 07/25/2026 to 09/13/2026

Girls 9th Grade

Season Dates: 07/25/2026 to 09/13/2026

Boys 10th Grade

Season Dates: 07/25/2026 to 09/13/2026

Girls 10th Grade

Season Dates: 07/25/2026 to 09/13/2026

Boys 11th Grade

Season Dates: 07/25/2026 to 09/13/2026

Girls 11th Grade

Season Dates: 07/25/2026 to 09/13/2026

Boys 12th Grade

Season Dates: 07/25/2026 to 09/13/2026

Girls 12th Grade

Season Dates: 07/25/2026 to 09/13/2026

PROGRAM DETAILS

The Wheatland Wizards Travel Basketball program Director, Trainers and staff, believe that the proper approach to developing a high level basketball player is to have a mix of high quality skills training, proper game preparation and strategy and the proper level of competition. Emphasis is on player development training in order to master the fundamentals of basketball, along with encouraging player physical fitness and mental quickness. These are skills necessary for players that want to advance from elementary, middle school, high school and college level basketball. Trainings will be provided by Coach Dunc and a staff of qualified basketball trainers.

The Wheatland Wizards Program is focused on the athlete that is involved in multiple sports and activities but wants to continue to develop competitively in basketball. The season places high emphasis on training and practice time throughout the season. Training opportunities will be available in the summer, team practice begins in September and games/tournaments begin in early November and going through March (3rd through 8th grade).  The High School program runs seasonally, with coaching provided by Duncan Ward.

The Wizard program balances hard work and fun. The current roster of players in the Wheatland Wizards program come from communities such as Naperville, Aurora, North Aurora, Montgomery, Oswego, Plainfield and Bolingbrook to name a few. The majority of participants are from the Naperville District 204 area, but all communities are invited to tryout for travel basketball.

Lady Wizards Program

The Wheatland Wizards Basketball Club is a Premier Competitive Regional Traveling Basketball Program of the Wheatland Athletic Association which is based in the Naperville/Aurora, Plainfield and Oswego area. 

The Wheatland Wizards Travel Basketball program objective is to DEVELOP basketball players mentally and physically.  Our focus is through proper instruction to enhance participants basketball IQ, skill development, and provide appropriate competition.

The Lady Wizards compete in the DuPage Youth Travel Basketball League (DYTBL) November-February.  Wheatland’s own, Coach Dunc, and trainers provide the Lady Wizards participants 6-8 skill trainings starting in October.

The Lady Wizards program focuses on player development and implementing fundamentals in game settings learned through skill development trainings. PREPARATION & EXECUTION is key! Coach Dunc, along with Lady Wizards coaches ensure all are able and prepared to compete at their appropriate level.



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