What is the Hesperia Heat Select Program?

The Select program is an extension of the Core program that provides an opportunity for players to improve their skills in a more competitive environment. Check out the Player Pathways policy for additional information about the competitive program offerings.

The Select program is a tournament-based season running from January/February 2024 - July 2024. A high level of commitment is expected from the coaches, players and the parents. Select is for motivated and enthusiastic players. For the good of the team, a player must regularly attend practices and games. 

Players participating in the Fall 2023 season in the 10U, 12U, and 14U divisions are eligible to tryout for the team (must have participated in half the games for which they were eligible). Players who are interested must submit a registration for the Select Program 2023-2024 through the system beginning the end of September - October 31. An email announcement will be provided to the Region families of the appropriate divisions. The coaches assess the players during the season to see how well they perform during a game, their teamwork, and sportsmanship. There may also be tryouts conducted to help select the players that will form the most cohesive team able to compete at the Select level. The teams are formed in late November, with practices starting in December.

The participation for this program normally involves 1-2 tournaments per month. The cost for a typical Select tournament season is $700-$900. The season will be paid for in payments through the system and final cost will depend on specific tournament fees. The Select season cost may be offset by fundraising opportunities.

The first tournament for the Select team is the Area 10D All Star tournamnet held in January/February in Lancaster, CA. This is the first opportunity to participate in a more competitive tournament. 

Eligibility Criteria for the All-Star/Select Season

The player must participate in at least half the games for which they were eligible in the Fall 2022 Season. Rained-out games are included as games played, and players must meet regional playing time guidelines (currently half of each fall game). Players are expected to attend regularly scheduled practices. Exceptions to the eligibility requirements above may be allowed on a case-by-case basis with approval of the Select Committee.

Cost

Mandatory Select Meeting

Selected players and their parents are required to attend a mandatory meeting at Maple Park, date and time to be announced in late fall.