Welcome To Vipers AAU Girls Basketball
Who we are:
The Vipers AAU Girls Basketball program is a non-profit organization. Our 2018 season includes 11 teams and 110 players from SE Vermont, SW New Hampshire, and Western Massachusetts. We are open to girls in grades 5 through 12 who love the sport of basketball and are striving to improve their individual skills and team play. We have a committed, experienced coaching staff who put the individual improvement of their players at the forefront of their seasonal goals. We are determined to improve your child's fundamental skills and abilities while stressing team play, sportsmanship, and individual commitment.
We are proud to say that the Vipers program has produced six teams at grade levels 6 through 10 who have won Vermont state AAU championships in the last six years. We hope there will be more to come.
Who can play?
We believe that all girls with a deep interest and a sufficient background in basketball should have the opportunity to participate and further develop their abilities. We do require that a player has some degree of experience either through rec ball or school basketball. AAU basketball is not necessarily for everyone however, and it is definitely NOT the appropriate way to begin experiencing the sport. Each February we host a sign-up day for new players so that they can be properly assigned to an age appropriate team.
Our season:
Each team will play in five tournaments throughout the spring and which are held on weekends. Vipers teams attend tournaments throughout New England beginning around April 1st and concluding in late May. Most tournaments do not require overnight stays. Each coach tries hard to ensure equal playing time for all players on teams for grades 5 through 8. Varsity level teams should expect a more competitive approach. It is serious, strenuous competition at all levels and will challenge your child to discover her potential abilities.
Signing Up For 2018 Season?
Teams are full for the 2018 season, however there may be a last minute open slot. Please go to the Player Info page for information and registration forms for the 2018 AAU season. You may contact Matt Henry with questions at any time.
SPECIAL THANKS FOR 2018
With the completion of our 2018 Spring Break Out Tournament, the Vipers AAU Girls Basketball program has many people and businesses we must thank for ensuring the success of our program.
The Vipers AAU Girls Basketball program is rather unique. Any girl who wishes to play, regardless of financial situation, is always welcomed on the Vipers. We currently have over 110 players on our roster, ranging from 4th grade thru the High School varsity level, who live and attend schools throughout southern Vermont, southwest New Hampshire, and northern Massachusetts. This year the program consists of eleven separate teams which compete throughout New England. The Vipers AAU program would like to thank all of our players, along with their families, for all of their hard work and dedication. The future of girls’ basketball is very bright at our area schools due to player participation in AAU athletics.
The Vipers program would not exist without the kind support of several institutions, businesses and individuals beyond our own families and players. We would like to thank the following (in no particular order) for their help and continuing support for our program for young female athletes:
Hinsdale High School
Landmark College
The Putney School
Vermont Academy
Green Mountain UHS
Westmoreland School (NH)
Putney Central School
Dummerston School
Vernon School
Keene High School
Winchester School (NH)
Brattleboro Rec Dept.
Vermont Green Printing & John Goodhue
Lawton Floor Design
Rentals Plus
Howard Signs
Thanks to all of our parents and families who support their players throughout the season and contribute so much during our tournament!
And thanks to our entire coaching staff, who volunteer their time and energy to developing great players, students, and citizens.
As a result of the generous support of all those organizations and individuals listed above, the Vipers program is in great shape to take on all new challenges. We are already looking forward and planning for next season and hope that together we have established an athletics program with a long and bright future.
(Visit us on Facebook at Vipers AAU Girls Basketball.)
Thanks again,
Board of Directors, Vipers AAU Girls Basketball Organization
Jeff Buffum
Matt Henry
John Pinkney
Who we are:
The Vipers AAU Girls Basketball program is a non-profit organization. Our 2018 season includes 11 teams and 110 players from SE Vermont, SW New Hampshire, and Western Massachusetts. We are open to girls in grades 5 through 12 who love the sport of basketball and are striving to improve their individual skills and team play. We have a committed, experienced coaching staff who put the individual improvement of their players at the forefront of their seasonal goals. We are determined to improve your child's fundamental skills and abilities while stressing team play, sportsmanship, and individual commitment.
We are proud to say that the Vipers program has produced six teams at grade levels 6 through 10 who have won Vermont state AAU championships in the last six years. We hope there will be more to come.
Who can play?
We believe that all girls with a deep interest and a sufficient background in basketball should have the opportunity to participate and further develop their abilities. We do require that a player has some degree of experience either through rec ball or school basketball. AAU basketball is not necessarily for everyone however, and it is definitely NOT the appropriate way to begin experiencing the sport. Each February we host a sign-up day for new players so that they can be properly assigned to an age appropriate team.
Our season:
Each team will play in five tournaments throughout the spring and which are held on weekends. Vipers teams attend tournaments throughout New England beginning around April 1st and concluding in late May. Most tournaments do not require overnight stays. Each coach tries hard to ensure equal playing time for all players on teams for grades 5 through 8. Varsity level teams should expect a more competitive approach. It is serious, strenuous competition at all levels and will challenge your child to discover her potential abilities.
Signing Up For 2018 Season?
Teams are full for the 2018 season, however there may be a last minute open slot. Please go to the Player Info page for information and registration forms for the 2018 AAU season. You may contact Matt Henry with questions at any time.
SPECIAL THANKS FOR 2018
With the completion of our 2018 Spring Break Out Tournament, the Vipers AAU Girls Basketball program has many people and businesses we must thank for ensuring the success of our program.
The Vipers AAU Girls Basketball program is rather unique. Any girl who wishes to play, regardless of financial situation, is always welcomed on the Vipers. We currently have over 110 players on our roster, ranging from 4th grade thru the High School varsity level, who live and attend schools throughout southern Vermont, southwest New Hampshire, and northern Massachusetts. This year the program consists of eleven separate teams which compete throughout New England. The Vipers AAU program would like to thank all of our players, along with their families, for all of their hard work and dedication. The future of girls’ basketball is very bright at our area schools due to player participation in AAU athletics.
The Vipers program would not exist without the kind support of several institutions, businesses and individuals beyond our own families and players. We would like to thank the following (in no particular order) for their help and continuing support for our program for young female athletes:
Hinsdale High School
Landmark College
The Putney School
Vermont Academy
Green Mountain UHS
Westmoreland School (NH)
Putney Central School
Dummerston School
Vernon School
Keene High School
Winchester School (NH)
Brattleboro Rec Dept.
Vermont Green Printing & John Goodhue
Lawton Floor Design
Rentals Plus
Howard Signs
Thanks to all of our parents and families who support their players throughout the season and contribute so much during our tournament!
And thanks to our entire coaching staff, who volunteer their time and energy to developing great players, students, and citizens.
As a result of the generous support of all those organizations and individuals listed above, the Vipers program is in great shape to take on all new challenges. We are already looking forward and planning for next season and hope that together we have established an athletics program with a long and bright future.
(Visit us on Facebook at Vipers AAU Girls Basketball.)
Thanks again,
Board of Directors, Vipers AAU Girls Basketball Organization
Jeff Buffum
Matt Henry
John Pinkney