CT-SummerCamp-FDBasketball-1620x1080-1.jpg

Evolution Youth Travel Basketball Teams

Ready to take basketball to the next level? Join Chelsea Piers Evolution Travel Basketball team and train to your potential in a positive and supportive environment.

What We Offer

The Chelsea Piers Evolution Travel/AAU Program offers players 2nd grade to 8th grade (ages 8 - 14) a superior playing experience unlike any other in New York City. Our team-first approach to competitive play provides players with the skills to tackle challenges, advance their games to the highest levels.
Boy dribbling a ball on a basketball court

Benefits of joining the Evolution Team

State-of-the-Art Facilites

Our state-of-the-art facilities include Maplewood basketball courts, in our world-class, air-conditioned Field House.

Proven Coaches

Our experienced and dedicated coaches train players to compete at a high-level while fostering a supportive and energized team environment.

Court Time

Players have additional opportunities for specialized classes, gameplay, and mini-camps throughout the year.

Games & Tournaments

In addition to local competition, players compete in elite events that include overnight and out-of-state travel such as the Hall of Fame Classic in Massachusetts, Zero Gravity Nationals, and AAU World Championships.

Request an Evaluation

Our Different Teams

Evolution programming operates in four tiers that support appropriate development levels related to availability, devotion, basketball IQ, coachability, skill mastery, competitive desires, and specific team needs.

Select Tier

Invite Only. Available in Spring. One (1) team in each division 9U-12/13U. Teams practice 2x per week and compete in competitive (AAU) tournaments. Tri-state travel is required, overnight travel/stay possible.

Regional Tier

Available in Fall/Winter. One (1) team in each division 9U-12/13U. Teams practice 2x per week and compete in a local winter league plus tournaments throughout the season. Tri-state travel is required.

Club Tier

Available in Fall/Winter. One (1) team in each division 9U-12/13U. Teams practice 2x per week and compete in a local winter league. Opportunity to advance to higher tiers and compete in an in-house intramural spring league.

Academy Tier

Semester based. Team practice 1x per week and compete in spirited weekly in-house competitive games. Opportunity to advance to higher tiers and compete in an in-house intramural spring league.

Performance Team

tbd

Competitive Team

tbd

Grassroots Team

Recreational Team - no tryout needed. sign up for one of our classes.
Request an Evaluation

How It Works

1

Try Out

Request an evaluation from our coaches at any time by completing the form below.

2

Assignment

Your child will be assigned to the tier that supports their development: Select, Regional, Club, Academy.

3

Join the team

Teams practice up to 2x a week and may have the opportunity to compete in a local league or tournaments.

FAQ

We play in three fall tournaments (overnight and local), the 55 Swish League in Manhattan from December - March, and five - seven spring tournaments (overnight and local).

Form background

Request an Evaluation

Thank you for your interest in the Chelsea Piers Evolution Team.

Please complete the form and someone from our team will contact you shortly to answer any questions you have.

Note: Please give us 24-48 hours to return your request.

© 2025 All Rights Reserved