This page is your central hub for everything you need during the season including schedules, training information, travel details, communication channels, and important program updates.
Please bookmark this page.
Welcome to the Northwest Magic Parent Portal.
This page serves as a central hub for important information, resources, and communication tools used throughout the season. Please bookmark this page and refer to it whenever you have questions about schedules, communication, or program information.
Northwest Magic is committed to providing a structured, organized experience for our athletes and families. Clear communication helps us keep the program running smoothly for everyone.
CANCELLATIONS & REFUND POLICY
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EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2026 - NORTHWEST MAGIC PROGRAM FEE & PARTICIPATION POLICY - CLICK
PROGRAM FEES & TRAVEL OVERVIEW
Clear breakdown of what your tuition covers and how travel cost are handled across Northwest Magic teams.
PROGRAM / REGISTRATION FEES
Your season tuition/registration supports the overall operation of the program and your athlete’s development experience throughout the season.
This includes:
* Team Practices
Two practices per week, gym rentals, and structured player development
* Coaching & Player Development
Experienced coaches leading practices, games, and mentorship
* Tournament Entry Fees
Registration and coordination for scheduled team tournaments
* Insurance
Team/player coverage
* Recruiting Support
Exposure platforms, communication, and player promotion
* Media & Program Development
Photography, social media, branding, and program resources
* Program Operations & Technology
TeamSnap, communication tools, scheduling, admin support, and overall program structure
These are the fixed costs required to run a high-quality, organized program for all teams
COACH TRAVEL FEES (SEPARATE FROM TUITION)
While coaching is included in your program fees for practices and local development, coach travel for out-of-town tournaments is handled separately.
Why is this separate?
Travel costs vary by event (flights, hotels, gas, per diem).
Instead of estimating and building this into tuition—which can lead to families overpaying or underpaying—we calculate the actual cost of each trip and split it evenly.
How it works:
* Travel costs are calculated per event
* Total cost is divided among rostered players attending
* Shared with families before payment is due
Example:
Flight $450 + Hotel $300 + Per Diem $90 = $840
$840 ÷ 10 players = $84 per player
Typical range: $65–$90 per player per event
(Due approximately 4–6 weeks prior to travel)
Important to Know:
* Coach travel fees apply to all players participating in that tournament
* This applies regardless of how your family travels or lodging choices
* These fees are not optional for tournament participation
* We only charge actual costs (no markups or estimates)
WHY WE STRUCTURE IT THIS WAY
* Keeps tuition lower and more predictable
* Ensures families only pay for actual travel costs
* Maintains full transparency across all teams
* Allows flexibility based on each team’s travel schedule
FINAL NOTE
We understand that every family’s situation is different, and we truly try to balance:
High-level programming
Fair and transparent costs
Clear communication
PROGRAM FEES & TRAVEL OVERVIEW- FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why isn’t coach travel included in tuition?
A: Travel varies by event, so we charge actual costs to avoid overcharging families.
Q: Do I still pay if I don’t stay in the team hotel?
A: Yes. Coach travel is shared among all participating players regardless of lodging.
Q: Is this fee optional?
A: No. It is part of participating in out-of-town tournaments.
Q: When will I know the cost?
A: Typically 4–6 weeks before each travel event.
Practices & Training JULY 2026
ALWAY CHECK TEAMSNAP FOR UPDATES AND/OR CHANGES
Girls Practice Schedule (July 1-August 26)
| TEAM | DAY | TIME | GYM/LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| NW MAGIC TEAM TIARRA 8TH | MONDAY & WEDNESDAY | 715PM-830PM | MEEKER MIDDLE SCHOOL |
| NW MAGIC LEGACY 8TH | MONDAY & WEDNESDAY | 715PM-830PM | MEEKER MIDDLE SCHOOL |
| NW MAGIC 13U NIKE | MONDAY & WEDNESDAY | 6PM-715PM | MEEKER MIDDLE SCHOOL |
| NW MAGIC 6TH NIKE | MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS | 6PM-715PM | MEEKER MIDDLE SCHOOL |
| NW MAGIC 5TH NIKE | MONDAY & WEDNESDAY | 6PM-715PM | FIRST CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL |
| NW MAGIC LEGACY 4TH/5TH | MONDAY & WEDNESDAY | 6PM-715PM | FIRST CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL |
| NW MAGIC HEADSTART K-3RD | TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS | 615PM-715PM | TRUMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL |
Boys Practice Schedule (July 1- August 26
| TEAM | DAY | TIME | GYM/LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| NW MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL | TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS | 730PM-845PM | TRUMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL |
| NW MAGIC 5TH PURPLE | TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS | 615PM-730PM | TRUMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL |
Training Schedule (JULY 1-AUGUST 31)
DAY GRADE TIME LOCATION INSTRUCTOR TRAINING/CLASS PAYMENT/REGISTRATION
MONDAYS 7TH-HIGH SCHOOL 6PM-715PM MEEKER MS COACH VANESSA ADVANCED PLAYER DEVELOPMENT VENMO @ VANESSA-MCCLENDON
MONDAYS 4TH -6TH GRADE 715PM-815PM FIRST CREEK MS COACH LEASIA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT VENMO @MSBBALLJONES24
MONDAYS 6TH & 7TH GRADE 715PM-815PM MEEKER MS COACH CHELSEA PLAYER DEVELOPMENT VENMO-CHELSEA-SELL
TUESDAYS 4TH-6TH GRADE 515PM-615PM TRUMAN MS COACH VANESSA PLAYER DEVELOPMENT VENMO@VANESSA-MCCLENDON
TUESDAYS K-3RD 615PM-715PM TRUMAN MS COACH VANESSA HEADSTART HOOPERS TEAMSNAP REGISTRATION
TUESDAYS MS/HS-BOYS 730PM-845PM TRUMAN MS COACH WILL HIGH SCHOOL FALL TRAINING (7TH-HIGH SCHOOL WELCOME) TEAMSNAP REGISTRATION
WEDNESDAYS 7TH-HIGH SCHOOL 6PM-715PM MEEKER MS COACH VANESSA ADVANCED PLAYER DEVELOPMENT VENMO @ VANESSA-MCCLENDON
WEDNESDAYS 4TH -6TH GRADE 715PM-815PM FIRST CREEK MS COACH LEASIA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT VENMO @MSBBALLJONES24
WEDNESDAYS 6TH & 7TH GRADE 715PM-815PM MEEKER MS COACH CHELSEA PLAYER DEVELOPMENT VENMO @CHELSEA-SELL
THURSDAYS 4TH-6TH GRADE 515PM-615PM TRUMAN MS COACH VANESSA PLAYER DEVELOPMENT VENMO@VANESSA-MCCLENDON
THURSDAYS HEADSTART K-3RD 615PM-715PM TRUMAN MS COACH VANESSA PLAYER DEVELOPMENT TEAMSNAP REGISTRATION
THURSDAYS MS/HS-BOYS 730PM-845PM TRUMAN MS COACH WILL ADVANCED PLAYER DEVELOPMENT TEAMSNAP REGISTRATION
FRIDAYS 4TH-6TH GRADE 530PM-630PM THOMAS MS COACH VANESSA/MAGIC STAFF PLAYER DEVELOPMENT VENMO @ VANESSA-MCCLENDON
FRIDAY 4TH-HIGH SCHOOL 630PM-730PM THOMAS MS COACH VANESSA & MAGIC STAFF FREE OPEN RUNS
FRIDAYS 7TH-HIGH SCHOOL 730PM-845PM THOMAS MS COACH VANESSA/COACH WILL ADVANCED PLAYER DEVELOPMENT VENMO @ VANESSA-MCCLENDON
| DAY | GRADE | TIME | LOCATION | INSTRUCTOR | TRAINING/CLASS | PAYMENT/REGISTRATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONDAYS | 7TH-HIGH SCHOOL | 6PM-715PM | MEEKER MS | COACH VANESSA | ADVANCED PLAYER DEVELOPMENT | VENMO @ VANESSA-MCCLENDON |
| MONDAYS | 4TH -6TH GRADE | 715PM-815PM | FIRST CREEK MS | COACH LEASIA | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | VENMO @MSBBALLJONES24 |
| MONDAYS | 6TH & 7TH GRADE | 715PM-815PM | MEEKER MS | COACH CHELSEA | PLAYER DEVELOPMENT | VENMO-CHELSEA-SELL |
| TUESDAYS | 4TH-6TH GRADE | 515PM-615PM | TRUMAN MS | COACH VANESSA | PLAYER DEVELOPMENT | VENMO@VANESSA-MCCLENDON |
| TUESDAYS | K-3RD | 615PM-715PM | TRUMAN MS | COACH VANESSA | HEADSTART HOOPERS | TEAMSNAP REGISTRATION |
| TUESDAYS | MS/HS-BOYS | 730PM-845PM | TRUMAN MS | COACH WILL | HIGH SCHOOL FALL TRAINING (7TH-HIGH SCHOOL WELCOME) | TEAMSNAP REGISTRATION |
| WEDNESDAYS | 7TH-HIGH SCHOOL | 6PM-715PM | MEEKER MS | COACH VANESSA | ADVANCED PLAYER DEVELOPMENT | VENMO @ VANESSA-MCCLENDON |
| WEDNESDAYS | 4TH -6TH GRADE | 715PM-815PM | FIRST CREEK MS | COACH LEASIA | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | VENMO @MSBBALLJONES24 |
| WEDNESDAYS | 6TH & 7TH GRADE | 715PM-815PM | MEEKER MS | COACH CHELSEA | PLAYER DEVELOPMENT | VENMO @CHELSEA-SELL |
| THURSDAYS | 4TH-6TH GRADE | 515PM-615PM | TRUMAN MS | COACH VANESSA | PLAYER DEVELOPMENT | VENMO@VANESSA-MCCLENDON |
| THURSDAYS | HEADSTART K-3RD | 615PM-715PM | TRUMAN MS | COACH VANESSA | PLAYER DEVELOPMENT | TEAMSNAP REGISTRATION |
| THURSDAYS | MS/HS-BOYS | 730PM-845PM | TRUMAN MS | COACH WILL | ADVANCED PLAYER DEVELOPMENT | TEAMSNAP REGISTRATION |
| FRIDAYS | 4TH-6TH GRADE | 530PM-630PM | THOMAS MS | COACH VANESSA/MAGIC STAFF | PLAYER DEVELOPMENT | VENMO @ VANESSA-MCCLENDON |
| FRIDAY | 4TH-HIGH SCHOOL | 630PM-730PM | THOMAS MS | COACH VANESSA & MAGIC STAFF | FREE OPEN RUNS | |
| FRIDAYS | 7TH-HIGH SCHOOL | 730PM-845PM | THOMAS MS | COACH VANESSA/COACH WILL | ADVANCED PLAYER DEVELOPMENT | VENMO @ VANESSA-MCCLENDON |
NEXT WEEKEND TOURNAMENT
BATTLE IN SEATTLE - AOG
AUBURN, WA
Centralia, WA
July 3-5, 2026
Participating NW Magic Teams
Girls
• Team Huff
- Team Rice
- Team Maxwell
• Team Tiarra
• Team Braggs
• 4th Legacy
Boys
•16U
15U
• 8th Black
• 7th Purple
• 5th Purple
• 4th Purple
Weekly Communication
Northwest Magic provides weekly updates and communication through the following channels:
TeamSnap
Primary location for team schedules, practices, and tournament updates.
GroupMe
Used for topic-specific communication and quick updates.
Weekly Newsletter
Program updates, announcements, and important reminders.
Parent Zoom Meetings
Held sundays to keep families informed and aligned.
Follow Through Friday
Via social media, Coach Vanessa shares updates
Schedules
Parents should regularly check the following resources for schedule updates.
Practice Schedule
Your team practice schedule will be communicated through TeamSnap and can be found via calendar here
Training Schedule
Additional player development training opportunities are posted on the training page-click and in teamsnap.
Tournament Schedule
Tournament information is shared by team through TeamSnap and team communication channels and on website-
Girls Teams Tournament- Click
Boys Teams Tournament- Click
Player Development & Training
Northwest Magic provides ongoing skill development opportunities for players throughout the season. Training sessions are available for different age groups and skill levels and are designed to support long-term athlete development.
Training opportunities may include:
Skills training
Position development
Speed and agility training
IQ and decision-making sessions
Additional training details can be found on the Training page- Click
Travel Information
For teams that participate in travel tournaments, information regarding hotels, travel schedules, and logistics will be shared through the program’s travel coordinator and TeamSnap.
Families should review travel details carefully once they are shared. Join Magic Groupme- Here
Fundraising
Northwest Magic offers fundraising opportunities to help offset player expenses such as program fees, travel costs, and tournament participation.
Information about current fundraisers will be shared through team communication channels. Join NW Magic fundraising here.
Program Expectations
Our program operates best when players, coaches, and families work together. We ask families to support the following expectations:
Arrive to practices and games on time
Communicate schedule conflicts early
Support a positive team environment
Encourage athletes to work hard and represent the program with character
Northwest Magic is built on a culture of development, accountability, and family.
Questions or Support
If you have questions regarding your team or the program, please contact your team coach or program leadership.
General program questions may be directed to:
Coach Vanessa- Coachvanessa@northwestmagic.org
Boys Program - Tiffany Townsend Tiffany@northwestmagic.org
Girls Program- Katie@northwestmagic.org
Finance Questions- Edwina coachedwina@northwestmagic.org
Northwest Magic Basketball
Season 20
Built Not Born
Scholarship Guidelines and Application:
NWM Team Scholarship Guidelines- COMING SOON
NWM Team Scholarship Application -COMING SOON
If your family is in need of a scholarship and/or reduced fees, please reach out to Coach Edwina @ 206-412-9387 or email coachedwina@northwestmagic.org
Sibling Discount Information:
Program Fees Overview:
Important Documents and Information:
Uniform and Gear Expectations and Ordering Process
Player Commitment and Expectations
Game Changer -Parent Guide- Created by Kim K
Game Changer-Parent Perspective
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