MOUNTAIN STORM YOUTH BASKETBALL 2019 Season GRADES 3-6 Flyer contains information for 3-on-3 League for 3rd/4th Grade and 5-on-5 League for 5th/6th Grade Mountain Storm Youth Basketball Grades 3 & 4 Who: Girls and Boys, Grades 3-4 only When: REGISTRATION deadline, Wednesday, October 24th (late registrations accepted only where space available, no refunds after first game). LATE FEE OF $10. PRACTICES will begin after winter break. GAMES begin week of January 28th. Open Gyms will be scheduled in November and December once registration is complete. Please keep an eye on email for details. Where: Games and practices are held in local schools, Monday-Thursday and Saturdays if needed. End of Season Jamboree in March Date TBD Mountain Storm is unable to accommodate special requests for teams, coaches, or transportation and all players must reside within the Oregon Trail School District. Mountain Storm 3rd and 4th grade basketball utilizes a 3-on-3 format. Benefits of 3-on-3 Play: Focus more effectively on fundamental skills and development of a broader skill base. More opportunity to play and handle the ball. Better use of allocated gym time. More well-rounded youth players. Bigger players have to learn how to handle the basketball and to pass around the perimeter. Guards have to help rebound and have ample opportunity to get inside for lay-ups etc. It doesn t matter if you are the point guard or the star post player you are still going to get more touches on the ball. Rules support developing skills and make the games tons of fun! Each player will have more possessions and many more situations in which they will develop plays. Teams: Organized by school areas and two schools may be combined to make a team. Two teams will be formed from one school if needed. Schools will be verified. Must reside in the Oregon Trail School District. Game Format: Games will be played half-court. Teams will divide to play two games concurrently, one at each end of the court. After the first game teams will switch match-ups and play a second game. QUESTIONS?: Call Sandy Recreation 503-668-5569 or email recreation@cityofsandy.com
MOUNTAIN STORM YOUTH BASKETBALL Grades 5 & 6 Who: Girls and Boys, Grades 5 & 6 only When: REGISTRATION deadline: Wed. October 24th (late registrations accepted only where space available, no refunds after first game). $10 late fee after October 24th PRACTICES will begin after Winter Break. Open Gyms and Assessments with take place in November and December. Mandatory Assessment Information Grades 5 & 6 There will be 2-3 MANDATORY OPEN GYM/ASSESSMENT dates for 5th and 6th grade players. All registered players will be placed on a team. Mountain Storm is a Recreational League. For those players looking for a more specialized environment Sandy has a Prep League. Please determine if playing prep before signing-up for Mountain Storm. Prep is not managed by Mountain Storm or the City of Sandy. Players may not play in both leagues as schedules conflict. Playing time is balanced among each player on a team. Mountain Storm strives to achieve teams that provide a fun, competitive, and memorable learning experience for all players. Open gym/assessment focus is on fundamental skill development. Assessment process helps balance the teams. Players & coaches required to attend assessments. Assessment Dates will be determined once registration is closed. Be sure to list the best email for communicating the schedule. Players are not drafted by coaches. Mountain Storm uses a player skill assessment and a blind draw based on skill. Effort is made to achieve a balance of skill and experience to provide the best learning environment for all players, and a competitive experience for all teams. Assistant coaches must be selected prior to team formation. We are unable to accommodate special requests for teams, coaches, or transportation. QUESTIONS?: Call Sandy Recreation 503-668-5569 or email recreation@cityofsandy.com
COACHES Mountain Storm is always in need of more volunteer coaches. Please consider signing up to lead a team. No experience necessary. When there are not enough coaches the season is delayed resulting in fewer practices before the start of games. All teams must have a coach before the season will begin. Mandatory Coaches Meeting - TBD Sandy Community Center 38348 Pioneer Blvd. Coaches sign-up by completing the specific coaches registration online at cityofsandy.com or by calling the Recreation Department at 503-489-2150. Have fun and support the kids! Practices begin in early January and games begin in late January. The season ends with a Jamboree in early March (date TBD). OPEN GYMS will be scheduled in November and December once registration is complete. Please be sure to keep an eye on email for details, dates and locations. Coaches are encouraged to participate in open gyms. REGISTRATION OPTIONS: 1. ONLINE at cityofsandy.com choose QUICK LINKS, ONLINE REGISTRATION and REGISTER FOR ACTIVITIES. 2. MAIL/bring it to: SANDY RECREATION DEPARTMENT 38348 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy, OR 97055 REGISTRATION FORM ON FOLLOWING PAGE QUESTIONS: Call 503-668-5569 or email recreation@cityofsandy.com
MOUNTAIN STORM REGISTRATION FORM 2019 City of Sandy Recreation Name: Phone: Cell Phone: Address: City: State: Zip: Email Address: Birthdate: BOY/GIRL Current School: GRADE: Height (5th/6th Grade Only) T-shirts:(shirts are 50/50 cotton/poly blend) Youth medium: large: Adult small: med: large: XL: Parent/Guardian Name (print): Does your child have a medical condition or take medication? If yes please describe: My child has years of league basketball experience in: Mt. Storm Prep Other I understand Mountain Storm is unable to accommodate special requests for teams, coaches, or transportation and all players must reside within the Oregon Trail School District. has my permission to participate in the Mountain Storm Youth Basketball League. The City of Sandy does not provide insurance for participants in the City s recreational programs. It is the sole responsibility of the participant (or parent/guardian) to provide for this need. For parent/ guardian: In case of emergency, accident or illness, I give permission for my child to be treated by a professional medical person and admitted to a hospital, if necessary. I agree to be the party responsible for all medical expenses and ambulance fees which are incurred on my child s behalf. By signing this form, I release, hold harmless and discharge the City of Sandy from any liability or injury I or my child/ charge may suffer while engaged in the City s recreational programs. Photographs of participants in Recreation Department activities may be used without compensation by the City of Sandy for publicity purposes. You must cancel at least 3 days prior to the start of class to qualify for a full refund or credit. The participant/parent/guardian, by signing this form, acknowledges that he/she has read and understands the above statement and release. Date: Signature of Parent/Guardian Make checks payable to: MOUNTAIN STORM BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION (MSBA) FEE PAID: $95/player, each additional player in same family $55. LATE FEE: $10 (after October 24th) Credit Card # Exp. Date
NINJANEERING Great for Early Release Kids are natural engineers. We help them realize it! #300 NINJANEERING (4-wks. 10/17-11/7) Pre-reg 10/15. Enter the world of Ninjago and become an apprentice Ninjaneer! Learn the way of Spinjitzu, build the Fire Temple, race Skull Trucks, and encounter the mighty Dragon! Imagine and build unique and fun LEGO projects with the guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor while exploring the fantasy world of Ninjago. This is an ideal way to prepare young Ninjaneers for the challenge of Ninjaneering Masters with LEGO Materials. Ages 6-11 (call for exceptions). W; 2:30-4:00pm (perfect for early release); Location: Comm. Ctr. Aud; Cost: $79; Min: 11, Max: 16; Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies staff. REGISTER ONLINE at cityofsandy.com. Choose Quick Links and Online Registration. SAFE SITTER BABYSITTING CLASS The best babysitter is a Safe Sitter! Founded in 1980 by an Indianapolis pediatrician, Safe Sitter is a medically accurate program that teaches boys and girls, ages 11-13, how to handle emergencies when caring for young children. All Safe Sitter classes are taught by specially trained instructors who are interested in teaching teenagers to be medically responsible, creative and attentive babysitters. Cost includes handbook and completion card. Bring water, lunch and a snack. Ages 11-13. 9:00am-3:00pm; Sandy Comm. Ctr. Art Rm; Cost: $65; Min: 6, Max: 8; Instr: Recreation Dept. Staff #315 SESSION II: Sa., 12/8 (Pre-reg by 12/3) REGISTER ONLINE at cityofsandy.com. Choose Quick Links and Online Registration.