NEW THIS YEAR FOR PLAYERS REGISTERED IN THE 2018 THPRD WINTER HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL PROGRAM!!!

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1 ATHLETIC CENTER, SW WALKER RD., BEAVERTON, OR OFFICE: SPORTS DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District s Sports Department is committed to enhancing the quality of life for all its participants. The programs strive to establish a safe and caring environment that allows for individual and social growth by providing and facilitating positive fun and educational opportunities organized with responsible leadership. NEW THIS YEAR FOR PLAYERS REGISTERED IN THE 2018 THPRD WINTER HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL PROGRAM!!! Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District has partnered with Rip City Academy to now include players and head volunteer coaches registered in the THPRD winter high school basketball program. The Rip City Academy is a community driven program designed to partner youth basketball programs around Oregon and SW Washington with the Portland Trail Blazers to help provide kids the opportunity to grow their love of the sport and have a positive early experience playing in organized leagues. Players receive: Rip City Academy reversible Nike jersey Trail Blazers game ticket for each player THPRD High School night is Jan 5, 2018 vs Atlanta Hawks -Discounted Trail Blazers game tickets for family and friends to purchase (details will be provided at a later date) Coaches receive: Free Nike coaches polo (One per team) Opportunity to attend an exclusive Trail Blazers Positive Coaching Alliance workshop at the Moda Center in October (includes 2 free tickets to a pre-season game) Opportunity to have your team selected to play on the court during a Trail Blazers game or to participate in other exclusive fan experiences If you have additional questions, please contact Julie Pacarro Stout, jpacarro@thprd.org or Kyle Kotchik, kkotchik@thprd.org.

2 Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District HIGH SCHOOL Basketball League BOYS & GIRLS WINTER PARENT AND TEAM REGISTRATION INFORMATION This High School Basketball Program is offered by Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District. Basketball participants are encouraged to forward any suggestions to the THPRD League Coordinator. Julie Pacarro Stout, Program Coordinator: (503) Kyle Kotchik, Sports Aide, ELIGIBILITY Must be a High school student (grades 9-12). Must reside within the THPRD boundaries and/or attend a BSD school, a private school or homeschool that is located within the THPRD boundaries. Must have a current THPRD District account and valid THPRD ID number. Out of district players must need to pay the Winter Assessment Fee. --See more information about THPRD Residency Card information-- Current basketball players on the Varsity, JV, JV1, JV2, JV3 or Freshmen teams are ineligible to participate in this program. REGISTRATION FEE Per player: $90 In District $ Out of District $81 Military NEW Registration Fee includes Rip City reversible jersey and a Blazer night ticket. (Be sure to indicate jersey size when registering). Fees also covers the direct costs that include referees, game balls, rulebooks, scorebooks, awards and supervisors. THPRD High school game night is Jan 5, 2018 against Atlanta Hawks Boys and Girls Leagues (10 game schedule and playoffs for the top 4 teams in each league, depending on the number of registered teams. Teams must also be in good standing to advance.) REGISTRATION: THPRD REGISTRATION FOR HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL LEAGUES MUST BE DONE ONLINE OR IN PERSON AT THE THPRD ATHLETIC CENTER. NO PHONE IN REGISTRATION IS PERMITTED. Online registration will be accepted from September 21 thru November 17, Log on to to register. Walk-in registration will also be accepted at the Athletic Center during the registration period. You can indicate a preferred coach but placement on that team is not guaranteed. All parents and players must complete the Jenna s Law Concussion Training requirement and submit the online medical consent form in order for the registration to be complete. Must have a valid THPRD ID (out of district players subject to assessment) Enter mythprd portal and click the "Sports League Registration" link Complete and return Medical Information & Consent Form and Concussion information sheet to Athletic Center staff Registered players will be contacted by their coach once teams are set. FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION CALL THE ATHLETIC CENTER

3 VOLUNTEER COACH / MANAGER REQUIREMENTS Head coach needs to be 21 years or older. Head coaches, assistant coaches and team managers need to meet the following requirements before they can be assigned a team. Completed coaching application and background check need to be submitted and approved. Online coaching application: Submit a current Jenna s Law Concussion Training certificate. This is an annual requirement and coaches need to submit a new certificate each year. Training: Mandatory Reporting Video 25 minute Coaches only need to view the video once. Coaches that did not view it at the coaches meeting will need to view it on their own. Submit the signed Code of Conduct, Contract and Sportsmanship Statement documents. NEW this year Through the Rip City Academy coaches receive: Free Nike coaches polo (One per team) Opportunity to attend an exclusive Trail Blazers Positive Coaching Alliance workshop at the Moda Center in October (includes 2 free tickets to a pre-season game) Opportunity to have your team selected to play on the court during a Trail Blazers game or to participate in other exclusive fan experiences ROSTERS: Coaches can submit a preferred roster by completing the attached team roster (front and back) and sign the sportsmanship statement in FULL. A preferred roster does not guarantee all those players on the list will be placed on the team. A roster will consist of a minimum of 8 players and a maximum of 15. The deadline to submit a Preferred Roster is November 17, Players may be added by THPRD onto preferred rosters to insure all registered players are placed on a team. All players registered will be placed on teams by THPRD. An approved coach/manager for the current season must be present and on the bench at all practices and games. Failure to comply will result in a forfeit. A player may be registered on only ONE Tualatin Hills League basketball team. In event of an emergency, the coach must contact the Program Coordinator and notify them that a substitute will be present. It is the responsibility of the coach to provide a substitute that has completed the THPRD volunteer coaching application process and training requirements. A substitute coach may be anyone that has been approved for the current season. Failure to comply will result in a forfeit. Teams with players from different grade levels will be placed in the grade level of the highest-grade athlete on the roster. Players can play up but not down. MANDATORY MANAGER'S MEETING: Who: All Coaches of teams accepted into the league Where: THPRD, Athletic Center Room SW Walker Rd. Beaverton, OR When: Wednesday, November 29, :00pm 7:30pm - Girls and Boys 9th 10 th grade 7:30pm 9pm Boys 11 th 12 th grade

4 LEAGUE CHARACTERISTICS: If there are enough teams, a competitive and recreational division for each grade level can be established. A coach can request competitive level or a recreational level for your Grade Division. If registration does not allow for separate leagues, leagues may be combined depending on the number or register teams and the grade levels. LEAGUE PLAY: League games will be played primarily on Sunday s (1:00p thru 6:50p) and weeknights (7:30p and 8:40p) at the Athletic Center (50 NW 158 th Ave., Beaverton, OR 97006). Depending on the number of teams, double header games maybe scheduled. Head coaches will be notified by when the schedules are posted on TeamSideline. Boys & Girls Divisions - Top 4 teams from each league will advance to the playoffs (depending on the number of registered teams). Teams must be in good standing to advance to the playoffs. Playoffs are a single elimination bracket. ROSTER CHECKS All players must bring I.D. to all games or the Coach must be able to provide copies of players I.D. Rosters and photo ID will be checked every game. Players found not to have a proper I.D. or not listed on the roster will not be eligible to play in that game. (THPRD ID Card, Current Drivers License, State ID, Current School ID) Teams found to be using illegal players or players without proper Photo I.D. during the game will forfeit that game. FORFEITS Any team which forfeits two games may be dropped from the league and forfeit all fees paid. REFEREES Two referees per league game will be assigned from Universal Whistles. EQUIPMENT Practice/Game balls and Scorebook will be provided Home team must supply a scorebook keeper. Visiting team must supply a scoreboard operator. UNIFORMS: New Rip City reversible jerseys will be provided and must be worn at all THPRD scheduled games. PRACTICE THPRD will provide pre-season practice space for teams at the Athletic Center. Adult coaches who have completed the online coaching application, Jenna s Law Concussion Certification, Mandatory Reporting video and have approved team rosters can call the Athletic Center, , to reserve space beginning November 29th. Adult coaches need to be present at all practices. LEAGUE RULES High School Basketball Federation rules & THPRD Rule Supplement. INSURANCE: Insurance coverage is not provided by Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District for the High School Basketball Program. It is the responsibility of each participant to obtain his or her own insurance coverage.

5 TUALATIN HILLS PARK & RECREATION DISTRICT SW Walker Road, Beaverton OR (503) THPRD Residency Card A valid THPRD Residency Card is required for all program and activity registrations A Residency Card Form is available online or at any THPRD facility. Completed forms may be brought to any THPRD facility (with required identification) for processing. Proof of residency verification: Current Oregon Driver s License, Oregon Identification Card, or DMV receipt. Plus ONE of the following (it must be current and have your address printed on it): * Property tax statement * Utility Bill (gas, electric, telephone, water) * Insurance Card * Bank or Credit Card Statement * Lease Agreement To ensure priority in all District programs, activities and facilities, THPRD encourages all household members to obtain a residency card. Cards are free and valid for three years if homeowner and one year if renter/other. THPRD reserves the right to verify residency without notice. In-District privileges may be withheld until residency can be verified. Out-of District Resident Assessment Fee: People living outside the District are welcomed and encouraged to enjoy the activities and services provided by the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District. An assessment fee will be required to out-of-district individuals or households who wish to register and/or participate in THPRD classes and programs. Those individuals or household who pay the assessment fee will receive in-district rates on all THPRD classes, programs, frequent user passes and drop-in programs. Out-of-District residents may pay the annual assessment fee on a quarterly basis as they register for classes or programs Out of District senior and disabled classes and programs will be included in the in-district rate with the paid annual assessment fee, however without subsidies. The annual assessment fee will apply to out-of-district youth and adults participating in THPRD sports leagues and/or affiliate sports leagues. (All out-of-district youth and adults must now register with the Park District prior to sign-ups to participate in all THPRD and affiliate sports leagues.) In-District residents will still have first priority when registering for classes and programs. The intent of this annual assessment fee policy as adopted by the Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District Board of Directors is to establish fair and equitable fees and charges for use of District facilities and programs by Park District and non-park District users. If you are not sure whether you are a resident, check your property tax bill, or call us at and we will help you determine your residency status.

6 HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL WINTER DATES TO REMEMBER DATE Thursday, September 21 st - Friday, November 17 th Friday, November 17 th Wednesday, November 22 nd Wednesday, November 29 th Tuesday, December 5 th Sunday, December 17 th DESCRIPTION Online registration accepted. Phone in and walk in registration will be accepted at the Athletic Center. Late registrations may be accepted on space availability after the November 17 th deadline. Preferred Rosters, Coach s sportsmanship statement are due to the Athletic Center office - 5:00PM! Acceptance into the League will be ed to team Coach/Manager *Mandatory meeting for team Coaches/Managers 6p-7:30p Girls, 9 th /10 th Boys 7:30p-9p 11 th /12 th Boys in the Athletic Center Room 101 (Coaches not present may lose practice privileges) Schedules will be available at Projected start date for league games to begin. Games days are Sundays thru Thursdays. Majority of the games are played on Sundays. Depending on the number of teams double header games maybe scheduled. December 21 st - January 1 st HOLIDAY BREAK - NO GAMES! Tuesday, January 2 nd Thursday, February 1 st Still Pending League play resumes. Last day to add players to your Roster. All rosters are final. PLAYOFFS BEGIN in March. Dates have not been determined. MANDATORY attendance for each manager or coach of teams accepted into the league. **ALL DEADLINES ARE FINAL**

7 Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District High School Winter Basketball Preferred Team Roster* Must be typed or neatly printed 9 th Girls 10 th Girls 11 th Girls 12 th Girls 9 th Boys 10 th Boys 11 th Boys 12 th Boys 1 TEAM NUMBER (Assigned by THPRD): PRIMARY PHONE: COACH: ALTERNATE PHONE: (required): ADDRESS: STREET CITY ZIP ALT. CONTACT: PRIMARY PHONE: Min # of Players: 8 Max # of Players 15 Out Dist In Dist PLAYER S NAME THPRD ID # Account must be current ALTERNATE PHONE: JERSEY SIZE HIGH SCHOOL GRADE Preferred roster - Due November 17, 2017* Continued Over Staff Use Only Date Initials TN# *Every effort will be made to place the players on this list together but not guaranteed. Additional players may be added to insure all players registered are placed on a team.

8 HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL LEAGUES TEAM PLACEMENT WINTER This form must accompany your team roster. Coaches/Managers may be called in to help with classification. LEAGUE: 9 th Girls 10 th Girls 11 th Girls 12 th Girls 9 th Boys 10 th Boys 11 th Boys 12 th Boys COACH NAME: TEAM NAME: LAST YEAR'S TEAM NAME, IF DIFFERENT LAST YEAR'S RECORD: Won Loss NUMBER OF RETURNING PLAYERS: AVERAGE YEARS OF PLAYING EXPERIENCE: NUMBER OF PLAYERS W/ HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE: ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON TEAM PLACEMENT Final Schedule Request: Please list any dates your team will not be able to play. (Every effort will be made to try and accommodate your request but it is not guaranteed.) LEAGUE PREFERENCE: (Circle One) COMPETITIVE RECREATIONAL (The above declaration will be used only if there are enough teams to form two divisions in the league) Team Placement form - Due November 17, 2017

9 TUALATIN HILLS PARK & RECREATION DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL LEAGUE SPORTSMANSHIP STATEMENT Read, Sign & Submit with Roster Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District seeks to be recognized within the State of Oregon, and nationally for its good sportsmanship by our athletes, coaches and spectators. Please do your part to make Tualatin Hills athletic events a safe and wholesome event for all in attendance. Remember that this program strives to make the display of good sportsmanship a priority. Failure to embody the following principles may result in suspension and/or removal from the league: Competition is conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner that encourages enthusiastic support within the confines of good sportsmanship and fosters a positive attitude among spectators and participants in support of their teams. Profanity, racial, ethnic or sexual comments, or other intimidating actions will not be tolerated and are grounds for removal from the site of competition. Coaches and athletes abide by the letter and spirit of the playing rules and shall be responsible for conducting themselves in an honest and sportsmanlike fashion at all times. Coaches are in control of their players at all times in order to prevent any unsportsmanlike act toward opponents, officials, or spectators. Athletes, coaches and spectators exhibit respect for officials as well as THPRD Staff. Participants will accept both victory and defeat in a gracious manner, so as to uphold the character and integrity of the game. Taunting, showboating, or any other act to degrade an opponent or the game of basketball will not be allowed. Consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages or other intoxicants is prohibited. COACHES CODE OF ETHICS HIGH SCHOOL Coaches are required to attend a comprehensive certification program. By doing so they should gain a better understanding of the physical, emotional, and social needs of youngsters. Because coaches are perceived as role models, their primary objectives need to be fun, good sportsmanship and participation for all. Coaches are required to sign the Coaches Code of Ethics, pledging their cooperation as follows: I will: Place the emotional and physical well-being of my players ahead of a personal desire to win. Treat each player as an individual, remembering the large range of emotional and physical development for the same age group. Do my best to provide a safe playing situation for my players. Promise to review and practice the basic first aid principles needed to treat injuries of my players. Do my best to demonstrate fair play and sportsmanship to all my players. Be knowledgeable in the rules of each sport that I coach and I will teach these rules to my players. Use coaching techniques appropriate for each of the skills that I teach. Remember that I am a youth sports coach and that the game is for children and not adults. As Coach of a participating team in the THPRD Basketball League, I have read and understand the above information and will assume the responsibility that all participants associated with my team have been informed and agree to adhere to the sportsmanship guidelines and will abide by the Coaches Code of Ethics. Team Name Print Coach Name Date Coach Signature YOU ALSO MUST READ AND SIGN THE COACHING CONTRACT ON OTHER SIDE

10 ATHLETIC CENTER, SW WALKER RD., BEAVERTON, OR 97006OFFICE: SPORTS DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District s Sports Department is committed to enhancing the quality of life for all its participants. The programs strive to establish a safe and caring environment that allows for individual and social growth by providing and facilitating positive fun and educational opportunities organized with responsible leadership. COACHING CONTRACT HIGH SCHOOL 1. You must attend the following: Meet with THPRD staff/representative THPRD coaches meeting at the beginning of the season THPRD approved coach certification clinic/class (Mandatory Reporting, Jenna s Law) Attend other required clinic/meetings 2. You must hold a parents meeting at the beginning of the season to try and avoid miscommunication or conflict with players or parents. Communicate the following: Program philosophy (emphasize sportsmanship & basketball fundamentals) Coaching background, philosophy and style League and team rules Submitted completed Medical Consent form and signed concussion training form by both player and parent Player/Parent expectations Disciplinary procedure Review the code of ethic with players and parents 3. Act as a liaison between THPRD and players/parents This includes timely distribution of: League rules Schedules & schedule changes of practices and games Notify THPRD as soon as you are aware of any practices/games that your team will not be attending 4. Make sure you, your players and parents understand and adhere to THPRD regulations. This especially applies to the following: Playing time Good sportsmanship League rules Code of ethic 5. Player Roster: Contact all players and provide parents with your contact information Be sure that all players have their photo ID with them at each game or have a legible printed copy of ID s 6. Practice and attendance: 1 preseason practice is provided. Additional practices are optional to the coach and parents at the rental fee. You are expected to arrive before your players for scheduled practices and games to supervise your players You may not leave a practice or game until all your players have been picked up by a parent or authorized adult Work with other coaches for new ideas and help support each other 7. Game Management: Coach with praise, not negative criticism Make sure everyone receives the minimum playing time unless reduced for disciplinary reasons Make sure players exhibit good sportsmanship. Coaches will be held responsible for player infractions Coaches are responsible for the behavior of their players, parents and spectators Emphasize sportsmanship, fundamentals, player participation and having fun throughout the season I have read the above document. I agree to carry out the duties assigned and abide by the above principles throughout the season: Print Coach Name: Signature: Date: YOU ALSO MUST READ AND SIGN THE COACHING SPORTSMANSHIP & CODE OF ETHICS ON OTHER SIDE