YOUNGBLOODS LIONS BASKETBALL CLUB SEASON 2017/18

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1 1 YOUNGBLOODS LIONS BASKETBALL CLUB SEASON 2017/18 Juniors: Under 18, 16, 14, 12 s & u11 s Males & Females Senior Men s & Women PLAYERS INFORMATION _ BOOKLET PLEASE READ THIS BOOKLET 1

2 2 Dear YOUNGBLOOD LIONS players, GREETINGS! I hope you are looking forward to competing for the Youngblood s Lions Basketball Club this coming season? It is always an honour to represent your club at any level and I know that everyone will make the effort to fulfil the commitment it takes to be a YOUNGBLOOD LIONS Player. We have a simple philosophy to the game of Basketball. DEFENCE, REBOUNDS & BASIC FUNDEMENTALS. Out of DEFENCE comes an easy OFFENCE. We play HARD & SHOOT TRUE. If the shot is not there, create an easy opportunity by passing. Running the Offence is something to do if the Defence are back in place under the basket. You must learn to understand the game! What is your job?? Understand what a good and a bad decision. We must come together in harmony, we must respect everyone in the club (EVERYONE has a job that benefits you) 2

3 3 Coach Caroline Charles ABOUT US YOUNGBLOODS LIONS is a friendly club; We pride ourselves on the high standards that our players achieve. We cater for junior players in and around the borough. We also have senior men and women s, both teams playing in the local league. Youngblood's Lions are proud! We welcome ANY level of player and we train them to be the best that they can be. We are not an elite club. You train, you play. Our club is always growing; we welcome all players. Abled bodied and players with an impairment usually play alongside with their fellow team members, according to their impairment. Youngblood's Lions play at a National and local level and guarantee matches/games for all players that wish to play at whatever level. We also have players in the regional teams (London) & national (England) squads. The club also travels abroad for international tournaments as well as welcoming visitors from abroad to our home court. Please note that all members should have a CLUB SWEATSHIRT, This cost is covered in your membership. We also think that all Ballers should have their own BALL. Players should purchase their own ball and mark it clearly. U14 girls & u11 s size 5 Ball U14 boys & u18, u16 girls size 6 Ball U16, u18 boys size 7 Ball The club welcomes volunteers and supports training for those wishing to 3

4 4 help the club in any way. Please contact Caroline Charles reference assistance for officiating/coaching or organisation of club activities. The club holds fund-raising events which all members are expected to support. TEAM TARGETS To work hard all the time, with tenacity and maximum concentration To improve as an individual this will enable the team to improve as well. To allow no more than 70 points against us To force at least 15 turnovers To turn the ball over less than 8 times To sacrifice for the team, mental toughness. To out rebound the other team (BOX-OUT) Be punctual for training and games. TEAM RULES PASSING Away from the defence MOVEMENT With a purpose and be in the right place at the right time. SCREENS/PICKS Screens are walls. Walls do not move!! YOUNGBLOODS LIONS only set legal screens/picks! Vertical, Horizontal, Back! Front or any others that you may need to do. CONCENTRATION-Think & look before you move or pass. Read the defence SHOT DISCIPLINE If you force it, it s a bad shot. ROLE IDENTIFICATION Know your role within the team. Do your job! CONFIDENCE Be confident in yourself and your team mates ability. OFFENCE DISCIPLINE Look for the opening, make the defence work, always threaten the defence. Ask yourself, do I have the shot, drive, pass (Triple Threat) FAST BREAK! Pass the ball down the court to the open man. The pass _ travels faster than the dribble. _ 4

5 5 BE LOYAL! TO YOUR FAMILY, COACH, TEAM, FRIENDS & SCHOOL THINGS TO REMEMBER WINGS CROSS UNDER WINGS SPOT IN THE CORNERS SPACING This is very important! DON T OVER DRIBBLING Pass the ball GET BACK ON DEFENCE Hands up on defence. HANDS IN THE PASSING LANE & ON THE SHOOTER. DON T GIVE YOUR MAN SPACE BOX OUT Make sure the other team does not get a 2nd chance. BE ALERT See the man, see the ball. STEP IN & HELP NOT TOO MUCH SWITCHING-OPEN UP TO LET TEAM MATE THROUGH. TALK ON DEFENCE! 5

6 6 YOU MUST Talk on Defence Pressure the ball! ALL the time. Box out!!! Catch the ball, Triple threat Pass ahead if your team-mate is open Acknowledge good passes Congratulate team mates when they are subbed off. Don t leave the court in a mood because you have been called in for a sub. Take charge fully / dive for loose ball Play HARD!! 6

7 7 SMART CLOTHES TO BE WORN TO AWAY GAMES. (We present ourselves in the best way possible) NO JEANS, NO TRAINERS Fines will be levied to those who wear trainers and jeans to away games. E.g. 1 per trainer, 1 per leg of jeans and so on. To be paid on the day or you will not be allowed to play! There is NO DEBATE. (This rule applies also to the GIRLS, who for some reason think they are exempt!!!!!!!) HOME GAMES YOU SHOULD WEAR YOUR CLUB SWEATS and what you are comfortable in. (Club sweat you should already have, or you can purchase a new one for 20) New members to the club you will get your club sweat with your new membership payment 7

8 8 IT AIN T HAPPENING!!!!! NO WAY!!!!!!! NO-No's!!!!! NEVER!!!!! Walking back on defence Passing the ball with feet off the floor Forced shots Not denying the cutter Being in the wrong position on defence resulting in being beaten by the dribbler No hustle for the loose ball. Finger rolling the lay-up. One-handed passes Swearing/bad mouthing team-mates or officials Getting a technical foul Bouncing/shooting the ball in practise when coach is addressing you TAKING ALCOHOL, SMOKING, TAKING DRUGS. WARNING!!!!!!! WARNING!!!!!!! IF YOU GET A TECHNICAL FOUL THE CLUB FINE IS 25! 8

9 9 IF YOU ARE KICKED OUT OF A GAME THE CLUB FINE IS 50! YOU ALSO HAVE TO TAKE THE PUNISHMENT OF ENGLAND BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION ON TOP OF THE CLUB FINE. YOU WILL NOT PLAY UNTIL THE FINE IS PAID AND THERE IS NO WAY ROUND IT. SO DON T LET IT BE YOU. Fees Information YOUNGBLOODS LIONS The fees for the 2016/17 season = 170 NEW MEMBERS Old members 150 Subs will be paid every training session. Subs can be also paid 15 per month (collection at the beginning of the month) YOUNGBLOODS DO NOT ASK FOR MATCH FEE S or PETROL MONEY. Your fees are a minimal amount of the offset of what the club actually pays for. (Approx cost per game) Facility hire Kit up keep Volunteer training Travel = 30 per hour = 10 wash & dry = 50 per course = 300 per trip APPROX Refreshments = 50 Umpires' fee = 60 per game approx. 12 games per season (not counting Cup Games) Table Officials' fee = 40 per game approx. 12 games per 9

10 10 season (not counting Cup Games) League Fee s = 200 per team As you can see! what we ask for is a drop in the ocean. If we times the above amount by the approximate amount of games one team has per season the cost runs to the amount of approx 9000!!!..That is to run just 1 team! We keep the cost of playing as low as possible. Other clubs pay more! Fees should be paid As Soon as Possible! ASAP! Dead line is Oct 2017 You also need to supply 2 passport photos, a copy of your birth certificate or your passport (Caroline can do your photo s if you wish) AGE GROUPS & TEAM NAMES U10 (FREE) Youngbloods Youngers (if players requires training kit please contact coaching staff) U12=Players born after Sept 1st 2006 (Will pay 50 membership. U12 get games once a month) All other members will pay the above membership, Old members 150, New members 170. U13=Players born after Sept 1st 2005 (Youngbloods RENAISSANCE playing u14r) U14=Players born after Sept 1st 2004 (Youngbloods LIONS playing u14p) U15=Players born after Sept 1st 2003 (Youngbloods TITANS playing u16r) U16=Players born after Sept 1st 2002 (Youngbloods NITROS playing u16p) U18=Players born after Sept 1st 2000 (Youngbloods ACERS playing u18p) U14- Girls Youngbloods CUBS, u16 Girls Youngbloods LIONESS, U18 Girls Youngbloods AMAZONS Cheques should be made payable to: YOUNGBLOODS LIONS BASKETBALL CLUB. Payments can be made in instalments, but please note that licence cards will not be applied for until membership is paid in total. 10

11 11 No licence, No play. PAYMENT PLANS ARE AVAILABLE Cash to Coaches Cheque payments Online payments Please see or call Caroline Charles for payment methods for families who need to make other arrangements for membership payment. Caroline Charles YOUNGBLOODS LIONS TRAINING SESSIONS U11 MIXED PENDING U13 BOYS 6-8pm ST BONAVENTURES SCHOOL 6-8pm STBONAVENTURES SCHOOL U14 GIRL 6pm-8pmST BONAVENTURES SCHOOL 6-8pm ST BONAVENTURES SCHOOL U14 BOYS 5-7pm ST BONAVENTURES SCHOOL 5-7pm ST BONAVENTURES SCHOOL U15 BOYS 5-7pm COPPERBOX 6-8pmCOPPERBOX U16 GIRLS 5-7pm COPPERBOX 6-8pmCOPPERBOX U16 BOYS 11

12 Da pm COPPERBOX 6-8pmCOPPERBOX U18 BOYS U18 GIRLS 5-7pm COPPERBOX 6-8pmCOPPERBOX 5-7pm COPPERBOX 6-8pmCOPPERBOX Basketball coaches YOUNGBLOODS LIONS Parents Information Dear Parent/s or Guardian Your son/daughter has shown an interest in playing for YOUNGBLOODS LIONS. Please read this letter carefully so that you are aware of our activities and expectations of both players and their parents or guardians. 12

13 13 Training will take place on see YOUNGBLOODS LIONS TRAINING SESSIONS At Club Sessions. The training session will be run by qualified coaches and training equipment will be provided. The cost of the training session will be paid monthly 12 or 1 per session. Your son/daughter should wear appropriate clothing. Player should also have water/water bottles AGGRESSIVENESS We will dominate our opponents. We will constantly attack, harass the ball. We will deny our man the lane and the pass. We will contest every dribble, every shot, and every rebound. We will box-out, take the charge, and DIVE on the floor for loose balls. 2. CONDITION To maintain the intensity of work that your coaches will require you to be in good condition. You must work beyond your fitness level if you are to obtain physical fitness. You also need to be mentally fit one does not go without the other on the basketball court. 3. DETERMINATION This state of mind. How you train is how you play. YOUNGBLOODS will 13

14 14 play 100% Basketball, winning or losing to the final whistle. 4. PRIDE To experience pride all of the above done to maximum effort will spread through the team and everyone will share the enjoyment of the all out team effort. However pride will never be felt by a poorly disciplined team that has selfish individuals who play carelessly and for themselves. Finally, a Team Code of Good Practice has been produced and members of YOUNGBLOODS LIONS are expected to adhere to this. A copy has been enclosed and I ask that you to study it carefully. I look forward to meeting you in person. CAROLINE CHARLES STEPHEN ONIRETI VINCE McCAULEY SUSAN DAVIS ASK ABOUT MEMBERSHIP AT TRAINING YOUNGBLOODS LIONS STAFF: CHAIRPERSON Caroline Charles VICE SECRETARY Stephen Onireti MEDIA Gary Lawrence CHILD WELFARE Nikki Distras 14

15 15 TREASURER COACHING STAFF Caroline Charles Stephen Onireti Vincent McCauley Ward Anderson James Beazley Susan Davis ADMIN STAFF Nikki Distras Chris Distras Dela Akuacu Errol Porter Caroline Charles Joe Bond YOUNGBLOODS SAFE GUARDING Parents/guardians (and other family members) All family/guardians of participants will: Teach your child to treat everyone equally and sensitively regardless of their age, disability, gender, race, ethnic origin, cultural background, sexual orientation, religious beliefs or political affiliation; gender, ethnic origin or cultural background; Support all efforts to remove verbal, physical and racist abuse from basketball; Not force an unwilling participant to take part in basketball; Remember that young people are involved for their enjoyment - not yours; Encourage all to play by the rules and respect the match officials; Never ridicule or shout at a participant for making a mistake or losing a game; Teach that effort and teamwork are as important as victory, so that the result of each game is accepted without undue disappointment; Remember that young people and vulnerable adults learn best by example; Refrain from publicly questioning the judgement or honesty of match officials; Recognise the value and importance of volunteers in basketball. They give their time, energy and resources to provide recreational activities for others. Not shout abuse at officials, coaches, players or other spectators; 15

16 Spectators All spectators of games under the jurisdiction of Basketball England will: Do not use offensive, discriminatory or obscene language or gestures. Do not harass or verbally abuse players, coaches, match officials or fellow spectators in any form; Treat everyone equally and sensitively regardless of age, disability, gender, race, ethnic origin, cultural background, sexual orientation, religious beliefs or political affiliation; Condemn the use of violence in all forms and refrain from any violent or aggressive behaviour; Show respect for opponents and match officials. Without them there would be no game; Acknowledge good performance and fair play by opponents as well as by your own team; Remember the players are taking part for their enjoyment not yours; Do not ridicule players who make mistakes; Do not over emphasise the importance of winning; On no account should you enter the court unless authorised otherwise; Do not shout abuse at officials, coaches, players or other spectators; 11. Young People There are additional requirements for how young people should be treated by adults and how young people should treat their peers. Adults to young people: Be aware of how your language and behaviour may have an effect and ensure you do not use foul language, humiliate or bully any young person; Make sure you are fully aware of and follow the latest guidance on working with young people; Treat everyone with respect and dignity, recognising the additional needs or disadvantages of those with disabilities or from minority backgrounds; Set a good example as young people will learn from you; Make sure disciplinary actions are non violent/humiliating and use rewards, praise and acknowledgment to reinforce good behaviour; Listen and act if a young person tells you they re being bullied or abused. Young people to each other should: Never bully, spread rumours or tell lies about other young people; Welcome and include new players whatever their background or ability; Control your emotions - verbal or physical abuse is not acceptable at any time; Don t show off or try to humiliate other players; Don t ridicule or blame team mates who make mistakes; 16

17 17 Make sure you tell your coach/parents if another young person confides in you and you think they need help. 17

18 18 YOUNGBLOODS LIONS BASKETBALL CLUB MEMBERSHIP FORM PLAYER INFORMATION Forename Surname DOB Address Post code Nationality Male ( ) Female ( ) Home Phone Mobile No School/College I UNDERSTAND THAT I AM NOT PERMITTED TO PLAY IN ANOTHER BASKETBALL TEAM THAT ALSO PLAYS IN THE SAME AGE GROUP or LEAGUE as YOUNGBLOODS LIONS PLAYER SIGNATURE (If under 18 Parent or Guardian signature required also) Parent/s or Guardian Signature 18