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1 Mini Hoopers Basketball 2016 City of Wilsonville Parks & Recreation In partnership with Coach Nic s Hoop Camps Parent Packet

2 Important Information for Mini Hooper Parents: Main Contact: Brian Stevenson Recreation Coordinator City of Wilsonville Philosophy: The main objective of this program is to provide 1 st & 2 nd grade girls and boys with an introduction to the sport of basketball. The emphasis of this program is on participation, skill development, selfesteem, confidence building and most of all, HAVING FUN! Providing an opportunity for the kids to have fun is the most important thing you can do as a parent. We must always remember whom this program is for... the kids! Participant Placement: Participants who have a parent/guardian coaching will be placed on their parent/guardian's team. Siblings in the same age bracket will be placed together unless the parent/guardian states otherwise. Participants for all grade levels of play may request ONE player to be placed with. Teams will be as evenly split as possible and all requests for placement may not be met. Rosters will be given to coaches on October 10th. If you have not heard from a coach by Friday, October 14th, please contact Brian Stevenson. Equipment: Basketballs will be issued to coaches at the start of the season. These will be used for practices and games so there is no need to run out and buy one. We do however encourage you to have your kids bring a ball if they have one. This will help at practices as some drills may require each child to have their own ball. For games and practices, we will be adjusting the backboards to 8 feet for both 1 st grade and 2 nd grade. Please help ensure that the equipment is properly used, not abused, not damaged or used in an unsafe manner. (e.g. never let kids move or hang on the hoop systems.) Practices: Please make sure your child is on time to practice. Your child s team will only have so many practices in a season and we want your child to get the most exposure to the game possible. Please be on time to pick your child up after practice, the coaches have lives too! Please bring water to practice. It is important to stay hydrated when playing sports. No food or drink other than water will be allowed in the gyms at any time during the league times and dates. We are guests at the schools and we need to respect their rules. 1

3 Games: Each team will play six games throughout the season, all games are on Saturday mornings, and there will be no games scheduled the weekend of Thanksgiving. Schedules will be distributed to coaches, who will be asked to ensure that all players/parents receive copies. Teams should show up only 15 minutes before game/practice time, due to gym space availability and room capacity. Game times are on a tight schedule, so teams should be ready to take the court immediately once the previous game has ended. The game clock will begin promptly in order to keep all games on schedule. Once your game has ended, please hold all post game meetings/distribution of snacks and drinks outside of the gym. Please show up on time. Games will start on time and we do not want your son or daughter to miss out on any playing time. Always bring water to games. Please make sure that your child brings their uniform to the game. Uniforms: Team t-shirts will be given to coaches as soon as they are available (prior to the first game). These are for the kids to wear during the season and keep after this program has completed. Playing Time: To the best of the coach s ability, all players will receive equal playing time during games. Coaches should strive to be fair and consistent in regards to playing time. Picture Day: This will take place on December 3rd from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM either before or after your child s game on that day at Boones Ferry Primary. Please make sure that your child has a clean jersey to wear for picture day. Order forms will be available from your coaches prior to picture day. End of Season Party & Awards: We do encourage all teams to have an end of the year party. We would encourage you to enlist a team parent to organize the party. The Parks and Recreation Department will supply certificates for all of the players. Facilities: Practices will be held one day a week at Boones Ferry Primary School and Boeckman Creek Primary School. Games will be held on Saturdays at Boones Ferry Primary and Boeckman Primary. 2

4 West Linn / Wilsonville School District Rules 1. Children must stay in the gym area. 2. Siblings of players must be supervised at all times and should not be dropped off to be picked up later. 3. Players and other children should not use balls in the hallways or any other area outside of the gym. 4. Stages can be used for sitting but not running or playing. 5. No gum chewing allowed. 6. School District policy forbids alcoholic beverages or tobacco products on school grounds. This includes all outside areas. 7. No food or drink in the gym, other than water. Inclement Weather: There is potential for inclement weather situations (snow, ice, etc.) which could affect games or practices. If there is inclement weather please note: If the school district has cancelled activities Mini Hoopers is cancelled. You will receive a call from your coach Misconduct Reporting Procedures - If any parent has a concern regarding parent or coach actions please contact: Brian Stevenson If the gym supervisor witnesses any actions by a coach/parent that directly goes against the coach s/parent s code of ethics, the coach/parent will be approached by the gym supervisor and asked to refrain from the action in question. - If a coach commits any type of federal, state or local crime, the proper authorities will be notified and appropriate actions will be taken. If you have any more questions please feel free to call Brian at

5 MINI-HOOPERS 1 st & 2 nd Grade Boys and Girls Rules of Play 1. Game scores will not be kept. 2. Each coach will play all players in attendance at a given game as equally as possible during that game. Coaches and parents should contact Parks & Recreation if this rule is not being strictly followed. 3. A high school age referee will preside over each game. If a referee is unavailable, a coach/representative from each team will act as the official for the game. 4. Each half will start with a jump ball. 5. Teams will play 4-on Basket height will be 8 ft (hoops lowered to their lowest point); and the official ball will be 27 ½ circumference. 7. Games will be 4-8 minute running time quarters. There will be a five-minute break at half time. 8. At 4 minutes into each quarter, there will be an official time out. Clock will stop for substitutions and quick match up of players (switching wristbands). The clock will stop at the 4-minute point. 9. On all fouls the team fouled will be given the ball out of bounds, nearest where foul occurred. No free throws. 10. Teams will play man-to-man defense only. Double-teaming is not allowed at this level. Players should match-up with a player on the other team to guard with a matching color wristband. 11. Player wristbands will be used to identify player match-ups (players must guard the player with the same color wristband). Prior to the start of play, coaches will assign each of the 4 colored wrist bands to the 4 players on the court. Coaches and referees will help players from the two teams match up. 12. Stealing off the dribble is not permitted. Reaching in and attempting to steal the ball will be called a violation. We would like to encourage good defensive position and the opportunity for the kids to work on good offensive dribbling. 13. Defensive team must allow the ball to completely cross the half-court line before defensive pressure starts. 14. No full court pressing allowed. Once a player gains control of the ball in the backcourt, that team must be allowed to move the ball unhindered past the centerline. 15. Violations (traveling, double dribble, etc.) will be called at the liberal discretion of the referees. It is our intent that coaches teach the players the rules of the game, but keep the game flowing. 16. Verbal abuse, bad comments, trash talking etc. at other players, coaches, or referees will not be tolerated. Any reports of violations may result in player, coach, or spectator being ejected from the gymnasium. 17. At the end of each game, teams will shake hands, and clear the court to allow the next game to start. Fun is the name of the game. Help the kids to learn the game of basketball, good sportsmanship and how to have fun. 4

6 Parents' Code of Ethics: I hereby pledge to provide positive support, care, and encouragement for my child participating in youth sports by following this Parents Code of Ethics: I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, and officials at every game, practice or other youth sports event. I will place the emotional and physical well being of my child ahead of my personal desire to win. I will insist that my child play in a safe and healthy environment. I will require that my child s coach be trained in the responsibilities of being a youth sports coach and that the coach upholds the Coaches Code of Ethics. I will support coaches and officials working with my child, in order to encourage a positive and enjoyable experience for all. I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free from drugs, tobacco and alcohol and will refrain from their use at all youth sports events. I will remember that the game is for youth - not adults. I will do my very best to make youth sports fun for my child. I will ask my child to treat other players, coaches, fans and officials with respect regardless of race, sex, creed or ability. I will help my child enjoy the youth sports experience by doing whatever I can, such as being a respectful fan, assisting with coaching, or providing transportation. National Alliance For Youth Sports I have read and understand the above and will adhere to this code of ethics at all times as a Mini-Hoopers parent. 5

7 Mini Hoopers Dates to Remember 2016 Saturday October 22nd Pre Season Players & Coaches Clinic 9:00 am 11:00 am Boones Ferry Primary School $10 per player Pre-Registration available online at WilsonvilleParksandRec.com Free for coaches Week of October 24th Practices Start Boones Ferry and/or Boeckman Creek Primary Schools Times TBA (5pm 7pm) Saturday November 5th First Game Boones Ferry and/or Boeckman Creek Primary Schools Times TBA (9am 1pm) Saturday December 3rd Picture Day Boones Ferry Primary School Times TBA (8am 12pm) Mini Hoopers Practices Oct. 24th Dec. 15th Practices will be scheduled Mon Thur Practice times are 5pm-6pm or 6pm-7pm Mini Hoopers Games Nov. 5th Dec. 17th (No game Nov. 26th) Games will be scheduled on Saturdays Game times will range from 9am 1 pm 6