Delano Basketball Association

Youth programs - the girls & boys youth programs, grade 1st - 8th, promotes, organizes & funds the formation of age based Basketball teams. There were 15 teams grades 5-9 with 98 players that practiced in facilities in Delano, mn & played in numberous tournaments in the surrounding area. Basketball camps were held for students in grades 1-4 with 128 participates. The associations youth program hosted 2 youth Basketball tournaments in Delano, mn which were open to all area teams as a fundraising activity to reduce the fees charged to the participants & provide scholarships for those who can not afford the fees to participate. Parents of the youth participants volunteer to run the tournaments.

High school programs - the high school programs, grade 9-12, assisted in raising funds for the 8 Delano high school girls & boys teams with 63 players. The funds were used for uniforms, warm up shirts, additional equipment, supplies, preseason & summer tournaments & training costs, coaches salaries & other related program costs not covered by the high school. The funds were raised by hosting a youth Basketball tournament and 3 on 3 Basketball league at the Delano, mn facilities. Participants & their families volunteer to run the tournaments & programs.