Parent Handbook

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1 YMCA of Rock River Valley Youth Basketball Parent Handbook

2 Dear Parents, Welcome to the Rock River YMCA Jr NBA Basketball League. We are committed to creating an environment where kids can grow, develop, and have fun. The basketball league emphasis is on fun and learning the sport at hand. As a parent, you can help make our basketball program a special and successful experience. Volunteer coaches are always needed as well as team parents and officials. You can help your team with communication and organization by offering to volunteer to help your child s team or help the sports department. If you want to be involved in your team s successful season, please inform your coach or one of the directors. We are excited about the upcoming season and hope that you and your children enjoy this experience! Please let us know if you have any special concerns, questions, or suggestions. Thank you for participating in the Grant County Youth Basketball League. We look forward to a fantastic year! Thank You! Robert Giglio Tori Boyd Sr Youth & Family Director Sports Coordinator Northeast Family YMCA I.D Pennock Family YMCA rgiglio@rockriverymca.org tboyd@rockriverymca.org

3 YMCA of Rock River Valley Jr NBA Basketball Season Timeline October 1 Registration begins December 1 Final day of registration December 1- Coach Meeting 6pm at I.D Pennock & Northeast December 3 Parent Meeting & Skill Session December 3 Jerseys ordered (after skill session) Week of December 5 Practices begin at IDP or NEB December 17 Saturday games begin December 24 No games December 31 - Games resume January 21 Picture day at IDP February 4 Saturday games end February 11 Snow Date Makeup

4 YMCA of Rock River Valley Jr NBA Basketball Facility Rules Visitors must uphold the core values caring, honesty, respect & responsibility & use them as a standard for organizational & personal behavior Misuse of any facility property is prohibited Inappropriate behavior, language, gestures or clothing is prohibited No dunking or hanging on rims Only approved coaches and team players may be in bench area Please use restrooms and drink breaks as a team. Parents please stay with children while at practice. Please throw away any and all trash. We have trash cans at all game and practice sites to help keep our gyms clean Do not dribble basketballs while there is a game going on. Your team will have a minimum of 3 minutes warm up time before your game begins. Please stay off the court while games are going on. This includes quarter breaks, halftime and timeouts

5 YMCA of Rock River Valley Jr NBA Basketball How do I find out what team my child is on? After the skills session on Saturday, December 3 teams will be put together. Coaches will call the parents and the YMCA will if an was provided. How do I find out when practices are? The coaches set up the practice times/days and will call each child the week before practices are set to begin. How do I find out if practice is cancelled? Typically the coach or team parent will call each and every child on their team. You may also check the Facebook page but it may not be up to date at the time you check. The safest way is to wait for a call from your coach or to directly call him/her. Inclement weather The YMCA will notify all coaches if practices are delayed or cancelled and the coach will then call all players. Such information will also be posted on the Rock River Valley YMCA Facebook page. If you have any questions please call the YMCA or your coach about the weather affecting your practice. Contact List: Northeast Family YMCA I.D Pennock Family YMCA 8451 Orth Road 200 Y Blvd Loves Park, IL Rockford, IL Tel: Website: Facebook:

6 YMCA of Rock River Valley Jr NBA Basketball YMCA Mission Statement To put Christian-Judeo principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Youth Sports Pledge Win or lose, I pledge to play the game, as well as I know how, obey all rules, and to be a good sport at all times. Jr NBA Goals and Objectives Build self-esteem Teach social skills-values, communications, human relations Stimulate teamwork and cooperation Develop responsibility and decision-making skills Enhance leadership skills in youth and adults Build relationships among peers and between parent and child Practice good sportsmanship Create a fun experience for youth and their families Develop skills of the game. Rock River Valley YMCA sports purpose Grow personally Clarify values Improve personal and family relationships Appreciate diversity Become better leaders and supporters Develop specific skills HAVE FUN!! How can you as a volunteer coach help your participants achieve these goals? YMCA of Rock River Valley Jr NBA Basketball

7 Parents and Player Code of Conduct Agreement The following Code of Conduct Agreement outlines a philosophy that is paramount to the youth sports programs. The current youth sports program is a sport that belongs to the players. While youth sports are exciting for parents and spectators, parent and spectator excitement and enthusiasm must be both positive and controlled. Uncontrolled or abusive parental behavior is not accepted in the basketball program. Your player The basketball program attempts to provide the best coaching and training available for your player. Keep this in mind when encouraging your player and their teammates during a game. The YMCA needs your enthusiasm and support for our teams, but only in a constructive manner. A parent s duty is to encourage; not to coach or criticize. Conduct Continuous yelling is distracting for both teams and at times can reveal the parents lack of understanding of the game. Enthusiasm, in short bursts, is welcome and needed. Profane or abusive language will not be tolerated. Always show respect to the players and spectators of the opposing team. Alcohol, tobacco products, illegal drugs, pets and firearms are not permitted at any basketball event. Always remember you are responsible for the conduct of all visitors you bring to any game or other organized event. The Referee Never use foul or abusive language toward any of the referees. The coach and team captains are in control of the game. Each referee is just as different as the field or court the game is played on. Please be supportive of them. Remember, a parent has never overruled a referee and never will. Anyone who violates this code of conduct agreement is subject to immediate dismissal from a game and disciplinary action will be taken from the basketball staff. The Player It is recommended that each player attend all practices and games. Should it be necessary to miss a practice or a game for illness or personal reasons, the player is responsible for informing their coach as soon as possible. Players are expected to arrive at practices on-time and ready to take the court with proper equipment and uniforms on. Ethical behavior and respect for your opponent, the referees, spectators and all coaches is required of all basketball players

8 YMCA of Rock River Valley Jr NBA Basketball Team Parent Responsibilities Thank you for signing up to be the team parent on the team. The team parent position is a fun and exciting job and in most cases just as important as the coach. I have put together a job description for you to follow. 1. Any information to be passed out to parents on the team regarding picture schedule, snack schedule, any game/practice information or other notes/letters from the director or coach. a. Picture Schedule-We will get a picture schedule the first or second week of practices to be passed out to parents on the team. When doing pictures it is encouraged to be at the site approximately 30 minutes prior to your pictures. b. Snack Schedule-Most teams do a snack schedule either after practices or games. You can get a list of parents to sign up for dates where they can bring snacks for the kids. This is usually the most exciting time of the day for the kids. Check with parents as far as what items to bring. I suggest bringing healthy snacks such as oranges, apples and bananas and to stay away from candy, soda or sugar filled snacks. c. Game/Practice info-the game and practice info may change due to snow or school conflicts. Usually make-up games will be added to the end of the season or during the week if we get backed up on games. I will attend some practices and all games. If I have any paperwork/news that needs to be passed out I will make sure you get them. As always you can get a hold of us at the contact info below. Thank You Robert Giglio Tori Boyd Sr Youth & Family Director Sports Coordinator Northeast Family YMCA I.D Pennock Family YMCA rgiglio@rockriverymca.org torib@rockriverymca.org

9 YMCA OF ROCK RIVER VALLEY YOUTH SPORTS JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Scorekeeper Position Description: Volunteer scorekeeper for Youth Basketball League for the YMCA of Rock River Valley. The scorekeeper would be responsible for keeping the timing of the games as well as the score. The scorekeeper would be operating the electronic scoreboard. Games will run around 45 minutes. Games will take place on Saturday s at the Northeast and ID Pennock YMCA s. Activities and Responsibilities: 1. Be on time and about 15 minutes before each game 2. Keep accurate running score of basketball games for kids ages 3-10 years 3. To communicate with the officials on all matters of that particular basketball game. 4. To serves as a positive role model to players, parents, officials, and fellow coaches. 5. To promote the YMCA four core values of Caring, Respect, Responsibility, and Honesty to players, parents, and spectators. Qualifications: - Must be able to operate an electronic device and have basic knowledge of the scoring system of basketball. - Must be of sound mind and character. Benefits: This position is without compensation. Volunteers also have the opportunity to be of service to the community by providing guidance and leadership to our youth. The positive impact that coaches have on the lives of young people is an intangible reward and impossible to value. Sign & Date (SCOREKEEPER)

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