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Don’t miss your chance to represent the Bull City Bruins on the court this season. Sign up now to join one of our middle school or high school teams! Let’s make the 2026 season one to remember. GO BRUINS!
13U & 14U
TRYOUT DATE
Saturday, February 7, 2026
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Riverside High School
Durham, NC
15U, 16U & 17U
TRYOUT DATE
Saturday, February 7, 2026
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Riverside High School
Durham, NC
15U, 16U & 17U
TRYOUT DATE
Saturday, February 14, 2026
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Riverside High School
Durham, NC
SPREAD THE WORD!
We’re building something special, and we’d love for YOU to be part of it. Players and parents, help us spread the word to friends and family who want to join the Bruins family.
Sat, 2/7 - Middle school boys and high school girls tryouts
Fri, 2/13 - Middle school boys and high school girls team roster set. Notifications to families sent via email
Sat, 2/14 - High school boys tryouts
Fri, 2/20 - High school boy team roster set. Notifications to families sent via email
Sat, 2/28 - 2026 Season Kick-off Parent Meeting
March - Practice/ conditioning/ tune-up scrimmages/ fundraising begins
April thru June - Tournaments
July - Nationals
Our teams typically participate in 2-3 tournaments per month, with each tournament featuring 2-3 games. Most tournaments are conveniently located within 30-45 minutes of Durham, making it easy for families to support their players.
We understand how important it is to be present for your athlete. Starting this season, the Bruins will live stream our games for our family and friends.
We understand transportation can be a challenge, so we’ve organized a carpool system for game days to assist players in need. Please note that seating is limited, so early coordination is encouraged!
Fundraising is a vital part of how we make basketball accessible to as many young athletes as possible, which is a core part of our mission and values. While we strive to keep our club fees lower than other organizations, we rely on fundraising to cover essential costs like supplies, equipment, activities, and services that go beyond team uniforms and tournament entry fees.
Once our teams are formed, we’ll kick off fundraising for the 2025 season! These efforts will provide families with an opportunity to offset club fees while also ensuring that every player has the resources they need to succeed.
Additional fundraisers throughout the season will help fund:
Gameday snacks
Team-building activities to foster camaraderie
National Tournament travel in July
The end-of-season team banquet to celebrate our players’ hard work
Your involvement in fundraising helps us create a meaningful experience for every player while staying true to our commitment to accessibility. Together, we can make this an unforgettable season for the Bruins!