Free Throw Information Package

Free Throw Information Package ONTARIO STATE COUNCIL / CONSEIL D ETAT DE L ONTARIO KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS / CHEVALIERS DE COLOMB 393 Rymal Road West, Suite 201, Hamilton, Ontario L9B 1V2 Tel: (905) 388 2731 Fax: (905) 388 8738 E mail: stateoffice@ontariokofc.ca

INDEX Guidelines and Responsibilities pg 2-4 Eligibility and Equipment pg 5 Five steps for a Successful Free-throw pg 6 Free Throw Regional Chairman Directory pg 7 Free Throw Championship Action list pg 8 Free Throw Sample Letter to School pg 9 District Deputies Free Throw Report pg 10 Entry Form and Score Sheet pg 11 Free Throw Participation Forms pg 12-13 Contestant Identification Information Slips pg 14 Note pages pg 15 Page 1

GUIDELINES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This program provides an opportunity for our youth aged 9 to14 years of age, to be competitive as the winners at each level can participate at Council, District and Regional levels. This can be promoted through schools, Columbian Squires Circles and CYO s, hence giving us an opportunity to introduce our Order into our community. Please find enclosed relevant information for the Basketball Free Throw Competition. 1) Council Level: Every council should order their kits from Supreme. Councils should complete their Council Free Throw Competition by January 15 th, 2016 and submit their winners to the District Deputy. Complete the Free Throw Participation Report form FT-1, (include your school competitions numbers with council numbers), by January 31 st, 2016. 2) District Level: District Deputies to complete their Free Throw Competition by February 15 th, 2016. Please advise all your councils well in advance, of the date, time and place of the District Competition. Please ensure all the Participant forms submitted have the correct information before these forms are given to the Regional Chairmen - their contact information is included in this package and also published in the Ontario State Directory. 3) Regional /State Level The Regional Free Throw Competitions should be completed by February 29 th, 2016. Please advise all your District Deputies in advance, of the date, time and place of the Regional Competition. Regional Free Throw Chairmen should submit their winning participation forms to the State Chairman for Free Throw completion no later than March 5 th, 2016, so that the Ontario State Free Throw Winners can be determined. The Ontario State Free Throw Winners will be sent to Supreme for the International Competition. Ontario State Free Throw Winners will be announced at the State Convention in April 2016. Each participant must have the Free Throw Championship Entry form (#1598) and the information must include the individual s name, address, entrant signature, parent name and signature or witness, the affiliated Council Number and GK, beside the participant score at each level. Page 2

GUIDELINES FOR BASKETBALL COMPETITION 1. All Kits shall be ordered directly from Supreme, by contacting Fraternal Services. (See Surge with Service Report Book) or under the following link: http://www.kofc.org/un/en/officers/forms/council.html (#FT-KIT). 2. These should be ordered in August to be ready for the start of school in September. 3. Please refer to the Free Throw Championship Guide (#1928) for the procedures, rules and regulations. Please also refer to the Eligibility and Equipment part included here. 4. Each participant must have the Free Throw Championship Entry form (#1598). This score sheet is to be used to enter all levels of the competition (one score sheet per contestant for all competitions), should be completed with all the relevant information and the age is determined as of January 1 st. 5. Please inform all the participants parents or guardians that they must be present at the start time, in order for the participants to compete on all competition levels. 6. All scores should be verified before the next contestant is allowed to shoot. The use of videotape recording is not suggested to resolve the scoring totals. Judges and scorers are given final authority in verifying all scores and violations. 7. If the champion of a level does not attend the next level, they forfeit and the 2nd place winner goes on to compete. 8. For School Level: Please ensure that your Council gets an accurate count of the numbers of participants from the school. Form FT1B must be filled out by the Athletic or Gym Director. 9. Councils should complete their Free Throw by January by 15 th, 2016. Grand Knights are to complete the Free Throw Participation form FT-1 by January 31 st Please include the Total of your council and school numbers, as this increases our State Free Throw participation. The Council Free Throw Chairman will give the winners to the District Deputy and also include your council number. 10. The District Deputy will advise all your councils well in advance, of the date, time and place of the District Free Throw Competition, as this as to be completed by February 15 th, 2016. Please also complete the District Deputy s Report included in this package by this date. 11. All the District Free Throw Winners will be given to the Regional Chairmen. Please ensure that all the Participant forms submitted have the correct information. No form will result in a forfeit for that participant. Contact information for the Regional Chairmen is included in the package and also published in the Ontario State directory. Page 3

12. The Regional Chairmen will advise District Deputies in advance, of the date, time and place of the Regional Competition. If possible, Council Chairmen and District Deputies should be available to assist with the registration at the Regional Level. The Contestant Identification Information form is to be carried by each contestant to the Regional competition. 13. Regional Free Throw Competition should be completed by February 29 th, 2016. All Regional winners and score sheets should be sent to the State Free Throw Chairman Bro. Dan Lohin, no later than March 5 th, 2016, for the Ontario State Winners to be determined. 14. The Ontario State Winners will be announced at the State Convention in April 2016. Ontario State Free Throw Winners will also be sent to Supreme for the International Competition. 15. Awards: Council - Certificates found in kits, District - Medallions supplied from State Office. Regional - Trophies supplied from State. State Winners Trophies presented at State Convention in April to local representative (DD or GK). 16. If your area does not have a Regional Chairmen, please contact your Diocesan Association, to appoint one or suggest a brother Knight who would be interested. 17. Let s make ONTARIO THE HIGHEST PARTICIPATION RATE IN THE ORDER Coming together is a Beginning; Keeping together is progress; Working together is Success." The success of this Youth program depends on us all working together as a TEAM. Page 4

ELIGIBILITY AND EQUIPMENT Proof of age: Each contestant s age is determined as of January 1 st. Contestants must compete within their own age group, or they will be disqualified. Council level contestants shoot 15 consecutive free throws. District & Regional level contestants shoot 25 consecutive free throws. Regulation size basketball: 9 (both boys and girls) use women s regulation size ball and shoot from the 10-foot line. s 10 and 11 (both boys and girls) use women s regulation size basketball and shoot from the 12-foot line. Girls 12 to 14 use women s regulation size basketball and shoot from the 15-foot line. Boys 12 to 14 use men s regulation size basketball and shoot from the 15-foot line. Foul Line Measurements: Determined from the backboard of the basket, not from the basket itself. This is an official ruling in Basketball, although this ruling is not clarified in the Official Guide of the Free Throw Championship Booklet. Basket Placement: In all competitions the basket shall be ten feet off the ground. Competition Levels: Competition proceeds from Council to District to Regional to State to International levels. Council, District and Regional Competition: Each contestant takes 3 warm-up tosses. To break a tie each contestant takes a second round of 5 free throw shots. No warm-up tosses are permitted. Successive rounds will continue until a winner emerges. Winning contestants must be present at the next competition. If the champion cannot attend, the second place winner is sent and the first place winner is eliminated. Page 5

Five Steps to a Successful Free Throw Free Throw Competition Guidelines for Council, District & Regional Levels Before the Event 1. Booking of the Facilities: Contact your school and book the gym for Council Competition Be sure to have access to change rooms and basketballs Have 5 tables and 10 chairs available for scorers 2. Informing the Schools Supply posters for each school to display to advertise the competition Make contact with the teacher who is most likely to run a school competition of this sort (gym teacher, basketball coach) and provide him or her with the necessary information 3. You ll Need Some Help! A minimum of 10 Brother Knights At least one scorer per age group A rebounder and a judge (may be the same person) The Day of the Competition 4. Set-up A PA system for announcing and playing music for warm-ups Juice and doughnuts for after the competition Tape to mark the foul lines accordingly (measured from the backboard) for all age groups make sure this is done before the competition is scheduled to start! Five sign-up tables, clearly labeled for each age group. 5. When They Arrive Have music playing and balls out for warm-ups Only regulation balls provided for the competition may be used. Have students sign the appropriate age sheet. (Ensure that name, phone number, school and full mailing address and Postal Code is taken for each!) Direct the students to the correct basket for their age group. Make sure they are given full, clear instructions before the competition begins. Page 6

BASKETBALL REGIONAL CHAIRMEN & DISTRICTS LES DIRECTEURS RÉGIONAUX & LES DISTRICTS DU LANCER-LIBRE DE BASKETBALL REGION 1 (London West) Derek Renaud 1228 Windermere Road Windsor, ON N8Y 3E8 (519) 253-7364 derrenaud24@hotmail.com Districts: 10, 16, 21, 23, 39, 51, 76, 88 REGION 4(Toronto-North) David Frattaroli 155 Marwood Place Vaughan, ON L6A 1C4 (416)-936-1243 dave.frattaroli@rogers.com Districts: 19, 24, 27, 33, 43, 50, 53, 86, 89, 94, 96, 99, 102, 103,106 REGION 2 (Hamilton North) Chris Kleisath 385 Timlock Place Waterloo, ON N2K 3J1 (519) 746-1504 ckleisath@alumni.uwaterloo.ca Districts: 6, 7, 8, 26, 28, 35, 55, 60, 64, 67, 69, 83, 100, 105 REGION 5 (Kingston) Richard G Fraser 32 Peden Blvd Brockville, ON K6V 3K3 Res: (613) 345-4542 r-fraser@live.ca Districts: 3, 20, 30, 57, 73, 93 REGION 3 ( Toronto East/ Peterborough) Eardley Adams 15 Waterwheel St. Markham, Ont.L3P 6M5 (905)-554-1997 eardley.adams@ymail.com Districts: 4, 5, 29, 36, 48, 63, 65, 70, 77, 82, 87, 90, 95, 107,108,111 REGION 6 (SSM East) Jean Paul Lamarche 282 Wallace Rd. North Bay P1A-2W9 (705)-476-0953. Districts: 25, 47, 56, 59 REGION 7 (Timmins) Dr. Mike Columbus / Leo Chaumont 700 Murray Street, Timmins, ON P4N 7B2 (705)-264-7681 doclumbo@ntl.sympatico.ca Districts: 11, 18, 52, 71 REGION 9 (Thunder Bay) David A. Sharp RR #1 Stratton ON P0W 1N0 (807)-483-5816 dsharp@tncdsb.on.ca Districts: 15, 37 REGION 12 (London-East) Don Highley 777 Valetta St. London, ON N6H 2Y9 519-657-4326 djhighley@rogers.com Districts: 9, 22, 31, 40, 49, 61, 68, 84, 72, 104 REGION 10 (SSM Central) Donald Gauthier 119 Glendale Ave, Box 10 Sudbury, ON, P3B 3B7 (705)-524-0980 Districts: 13, 34, 38, 41, 74, 80 REGION 13 (Cornwall) Dan Landry 301 Hopple Ave Cornwall, ON K6J 2A5 (613)-933-3248 dlandry2170@gmail.com Districts: 32, 62, 75, 81 REGION 8 (SSM- West) Wesley Ramage 4005 Hunter Rd Thunder Bay, ON P7G 2E6 Phone: (807)252-3782 weramage@lakeheadu.ca Districts: 14, 45 REGION 11 (Ottawa/Pembroke) Patrick Rusheleau 334 Pleasant Park Road, Ottawa, ON K1H 5M8 (613)-733-9070 rushjpr98@yahoo.com Districts: 1, 2, 17, 42, 44, 54, 58, 66, 78, 79, 85, 91, 92, 97, 98,101 REGION 14 (Hearst) Wilfred J. Ward 302 Brunetville Rd Kapuskasing, ON P5N 2X7 705-335-2497 bijou1939@hotmail.com Districts: 12, 46 Page 7

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHAMPIONSHIP PROGRAM ACTION LIST Time Line/Due Date Action Done by July/August Outline program to Grand Knights and encourage Council participation at District District Deputy Meeting August/September Appoint Council Free Throw Championship Chairman Grand Knight September Order K. of C. Free Throw Championship Kit (#FT-KIT) using order form in Council Grand Knight Report Forms Booklet Early September Contact schools to advise of program and emphasize how easy to conduct. Council Chairman (Encourage it to be a part of Physical Education program) October Arrange time, date and place of Council competition and advise schools, Grand Council Chairman Knights and District Deputies October Arrange time, date and place of District competition and advise Council Chairman District Deputy and Grand Knight November Arrange time, date and place of Regional competition and advise District Deputies Regional Chairman and Grand Knights November Order District Champion Medallions from Supreme (use coupon included in District District Deputy Deputies monthly reports) As appropriate throughout program Publicize program using local media Council Chairman, Grand Knight, District Deputy & Regional Chairman By January 24 Conduct Council competition Council Chairman January Provide entry form/score sheets for Council winners to the District Deputy for the Council Chairman District competition January 31 Complete and submit Free Throw Championship Form (#FT-1) found in Council Grand Knight Report Forms Booklet (NOTE: NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS AT COUNCIL LEVEL IS THE TOTAL NUMBER THAT COMPETED AT THE SCHOOL LEVEL) By February 14 Conduct District competition District Deputy February 14 Complete and submit District Free Throw Report (found in State Chairman s memo District Deputy to District Deputies) February 14 Provide entry form/score sheets for District winners to the Regional Chairman for the District Deputy Regional competition By February 29 Conduct Regional competition Regional Chairman (District Deputies assist) March 5 Complete and submit Basketball Free Throw Regional Report Regional Chairman April Relax, pat yourself on the back for a job well done and enjoy! All Good Knights who contributed to the program

SAMPLE LETTER TO SCHOOL Dear (Principal/Teacher s Name), Every year the Knights of Columbus sponsors a Basketball Free Throw Championship open to all boys and girls ages 9 to 14. This year our Councils would like to invite you to participate at the local level by conducting an in-school competition. Please fill out the School Level Participation Free Throw Form. If a School Level Competition is not possible, all school entries are eligible to participate at the Council level. I assure you, this is not a program which adds significantly to a teacher s already busy schedule. On the contrary, schools which have been involved in the past welcome the competition because it provides an excellent motivational tool to enhance their physical education or extra-curricular programs. Each child competes within his or her own age and gender category, with the winners advancing to a Council competition in January. All contestants receive a participation certificate and the winners have the opportunity to continue at successive levels of competition. The School Level competition can be conducted at the school s convenience anytime prior to January. Enclosed you will find posters to help you advertised the event, entry forms, score sheets, and the rules and regulations for Council competition. I look forward to meeting with you to outline a wonderful opportunity for your students to have fun while taking part in a most worthwhile program. Further information regarding contest details may be obtained by contacting me at phone #. Yours truly, Your Name, Grand Knight Council Name and Number

DISTRICT DEPUTIES PARTICIPATION REPORT SCHOOL AND COUNCIL COMPETITION CHALLENGE Please ensure prompt and complete reporting in your District in a timely manner. Please obtain the information required below, from your Grand Knights at both Council and School levels which is extremely important. I appreciate and thank you for your effort and support. NOTE: All councils are to be reported enter 0 if a Council did not participate District # 1 Boys Girls Total Council # Council # Council # Council # Council # Council # Council # Date: District Deputy: Please mail by February 14th to: Dan Lohin Youth Chairman Free Throw Ontario State Council 29 Ashwood Court, Stoney Creek, L8E 3C9 Page 10

Email: danlohin@hotmail.com PARTICIPATION REPORT FORM Due by: January 31 PLEASE INDICATE THE NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS IN YOUR SCHOOL CONTEST : AGE GROUPS 9 10 11 12 13 14 TOTALS BOYS GIRLS TOTALS CONTEST PARTICIPATION REPORT FORM: Immediately following the local school contest, the School Athletic Director should complete and submit the Free Throw Participation Form (FT-1) to the council Free Throw Chairman. This form provides the Council in your area and the State Chairman with valuable statistics as well as feedback about the program in general. PERSONAL COMMENTS OR OBSERVATIONS CONCERNING THE BASKETBALL PROGRAM SIGNED: GRAND KNIGHT COUNCIL NO: CITY / TOWN STATE / PROVINCE: MAIL ORIGINAL TO: Supreme Council Department of Fraternal Services MAIL COPIES TO: State Office, District Deputy, Council File, State Free Throw Chairman Page 11

SCHOOL LEVEL PARTICIPATION REPORT FORM Due by January 31 PLEASE INDICATE THE NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS IN YOUR SCHOOL CONTEST : AGE GROUPS 9 10 11 12 13 14 TOTALS BOYS GIRLS TOTALS CONTEST PARTICIPATION REPORT FORM: Immediately following the local school contest, the School Athletic Director should complete and submit the Free Throw Participation Form (FT-1B) to the council Free Throw Chairman. This form provides the Council in your area and the State Chairman with valuable statistics as well as feedback about the program in general. PERSONAL COMMENTS OR OBSERVATIONS CONCERNING THE BASKETBALL PROGRAM SIGNED: ATHLETIC DIRECTOR SCHOOL: FOR COUNCIL USE COUNCIL NO: CITY / TOWN STATE / PROVINCE: GRAND KNIGHT: FORWARD TO: STATE CHAIRMAN Page 12

Contestant Identification Information REGIONAL WINNERS ONTARIO STATE COUNCIL 2005 2006 COUNCIL NO. DISTRICT NO. SCHOOL: Boys Girls 9 10 11 12 13 Name of Entrant: Date of Birth: Street Address: City: Province: Postal Code: 14 Contestant Identification Information COUNCIL NO. DISTRICT NO. SCHOOL: Boys Girls 9 10 11 12 13 Name of Entrant: Date of Birth: Street Address: City: Province: Postal Code: 14 Contestant Identification Information COUNCIL NO. DISTRICT NO. SCHOOL: Boys Girls 9 10 11 NOTES 12 13 Name of Entrant: Date of Birth: Street Address: City: Province: Postal Code: 14

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