State Team Handbook 2018
Basketball SA Welcome The purpose of this handbook is to provide athletes and parents with a general guide on the management of state team programs. If you have further specific questions please raise these matters with the Coach, Team Manager or contact Basketball SA. Background Each year, Basketball SA sends women s and men s representative teams to compete in the Australian Junior Basketball Championships run by Basketball Australia. There are four national tournaments per year which state representatives from South Australia, SA Metro and SA Country teams attend. These are: U/16 Australian Junior Championships (SA Metro/Country) U/18 Australian Junior Championships (SA Metro/Country) U/20 Australian Junior Championships (South Australia) Ivor Burge Championships (intellectual disability) (South Australia) South Australia sends metropolitan and country representative teams to the U16 and U18 Championships, to provide a greater opportunity for players from across the state to compete in national events. South Australia sends only one state wide women s and men s team to the U20 and Ivor Burge Championships. South Australian Metro and Country teams are selected following player trials of players residing within metropolitan or country boundaries. Further Information about zones can be found at http://www.basketballsa.com.au/high-performance/teams Representing South Australia at the Australian Junior Championships is an honour reserved for the best group of players on and off the court. Australian Junior Championship Dates 2017 2018 Helloworld Australian U20 & Ivor Burge Championships Gosford, NSW 2018 Helloworld U18 Championships & Kevin Coombs Cup Geelong, Victoria 2018 Helloworld Australian U16 Championships Sunshine Coast, Queensland 7 11 February 2018 21 28 April 2018 6 13 July 2018
Roles and Responsibilities Basketball SA through the High Performance Manager is responsible for all teams including trials and selections. Prior to trials: Advertise coaching and team manager positions Announce the appointment of Head and Assistant Coaches Secure team travel and accommodation bookings Advertise and conduct player selection trials Underwrite booking fees until team selections are announced Secure training facilities for training sessions. After trials: Provide support to coaches and managers through the provision of administrative services. Liaise with Basketball Australia and tournament organisers Send the High Performance Manager to Australian Junior Championships to provide ongoing support to coaches Provide communication on the Basketball SA website Subsidise the expenses for flights and accommodation and team attire for the head and first assistant coaches, team manager and physiotherapist. After the championships conduct a debrief with head coaches and Team Managers receive a written report from head coaches within 4 weeks post tournament. Basketball SA staff, Team Managers, Coaches and Players are expected to demonstrate the behaviours required to meet Basketball SA s Code of Conduct standards. Any person found to be in breach of these standards may be disqualified from the team/competition. Coaches As the peak body Basketball SA is responsible for all policies and procedures and may direct coaches as required. Basketball SA supports coaches so they may focus on the teams preparation through training, conditioning and team management. A coach may be informed and must comply with any instructions that Basketball SA deems necessary. Coaches must meet the standards of the Code of Conduct. Assistant Coaches Assistant coaches are required to support the coach and team with all areas of the state program and must meet the standards of the Code of Conduct.
Team Managers The Team Managers is responsible for managing the health and well-being of the players for all off-court activities, and liaising between coaches, parents and players. Other duties include: Liaising with Basketball SA Establish a good rapport and communicating with coaches, parents and players Liaise closely with Basketball SA Managing the team budget Managing players meals on the trip Washing players uniforms (only) Supporting players medical needs as required Driving of team bus/car Coordinate off court activities such as excursions Meet the standards of the Code of Conduct. Players Basketball SA staff, Team Managers and Coaches will all demonstrate the utmost respect to every player. All players are expected to meet the Code of Conduct standards, as well as rules that are specific to their program. Players must abide by Coaches and Managers directions. Players are expected to: Attend all trainings, and games. If you cannot make a session you must advise the coach in advance. Arrive for training on time, and ready to train, wearing shoes, ankle guards, uniform on, with a full drink bottle and an inflated basketball, prior to the commencement of training Respect your team mates, coaches, manager, parents, and officials, opponents and the game. You are an ambassador. Follow the coaches instructions and challenges to develop your game and support the team. Accept new team strategies, team mates, training methods and try new playing positions with enthusiasm Adhere to the Players Code of Conduct Play by the Rules Parents Can support players by: Getting your child to training prepared and on time. Paying fees promptly Encouraging your child to accept responsibility for their performance Providing good nutrition in your child s diet Respecting opposition players, parents, officials, and coaches Being positive and adhering to the parents Code of Conduct. Parenting and coaching are both challenging responsibilities. Understanding the roles of each, and following the proper channels of communication, will enable parents and coaches and team managers to work effectively together.
Parents should notify the team manager or coach of: schedule conflicts in advance. health or other issues concerning the player and performance The coach is responsible for any team decision, and it is not appropriate to discuss these issues with the coach: Selecting the Team The Coach in consultation with the High Performance Manager selects the best team to represent South Australia at the Australian Championships. The selection criteria is based on talent identification principles (evaluation of sport specific skills, athletic ability, attitude and work ethic) and ability displayed during the program: state trials, trainings, trial games, district games, state championships, as observed by coaching staff attitude, work ethic, leadership skills in the team environment size and athletic ability to compete at a national level ability to defend positions and play a team role willingness to accept and act upon feedback from coaches willingness to put State team commitments before club commitments (Basketball SA endeavours to ensure that demands are not unreasonable) Team Selection Announcement Basketball SA announces the selection of all teams: http://www.basketballsa.com.au/ Trainings Squads are expected to train between selection and team departure on both Saturday and Sunday for approximately 2 hour sessions (or as designated by the Head Coach) on most weekends. Inured players are requested to seek a professional injury diagnosis and commence rehabilitation as quickly as possible. Reserves The reserve players make a large contribution to the teams competition preparation. Reserve named players continue to train with the team until the team departs for championships. On some occasions reserve players are required to fill team positions of injured players. Continuing to train as a reserve player in the squad is a personal development opportunity to train with players at the highest state level. State reversible training singlets are only available to reserves players who continue to train with the team as an acknowledgment and reward for their efforts and commitment. Team Captains It is a privilege and honour to be a team captain Captains are leaders and play a pivotal role in the success of the team. They have a strong influence in many areas both on and off the field. Captains need to be prepared to cope with their responsibilities and the challenges of
the role. Captains must always lead by example. Talk to your coach and team manager about the role Captains should show: humility, integrity, discipline, be positive, confident, and good communicators. At the end of the championships, your role is to ensure that you personally thank all of the volunteers who have committed many hours of hard work preparing and supporting your team to perform at their best. Financial Management Selection in State Teams require a considerable financial investment. To assist you to prepare Basketball SA provides an estimated cost which is finalised approximately 8 weeks prior to the Championships. Each player is charged a team and uniform fee. The budget is based on the total team costs including airfares, accommodation, buses/car hire, food and incidentals. Some subsidy is received from Basketball SA but the total team costs are divided by the team players. Team fees are approximately $2,000 - $2,500 plus uniform requirements at $250.00 to $500.00 depending on individual requirements. When costs are finalised players receive an invoice which must be paid up to 7 days prior to team departure. Basketball SA have a no pay no play policy. Team and player sponsors are welcome but sponsor approval must be received from Basketball SA three months prior to the championship. Sponsors cannot be conflicting with the Championship sponsors. Some players may be eligible for Grants (i.e. Indigenous Sporting Grant) and Local Council grants. Please contact Basketball SA if you require a letter confirming your team selection. Uniform Requirement Playing uniform $ Cost Cost $ Reversible training singlet 30.00 Hooded Windcheater 63.50 Playing Singlet 44.00 Track suit top 63.50 Playing Shorts 27.50 Track suit pants 51.50 Warm Up top 46.00 Casual tee-shirt 28.50 Players socks per pair 15.00 Casual shorts 33.50 Players towel 28.50 Polo shirt 48.00 Players backpack 50.00 Shell top (team mgt) 63.50 Players drink bottle 11.00 Accommodation Basketball SA books accommodation in motels, self-contained apartments and caravan parks where possible. This is due to availability of cooking facilities to minimize costs. Each athlete has their own bed - no sharing is allowed. Athletes and coaches are accommodated in separate rooms. (Refer to BSA Member Protection Policy) Basketball SA request parents stay in accommodation away from the team. This allows players to focus on the team and prepare for competition.
Transport Athletes are expected to travel together as a team. Air travel is booked for teams in advance. The cost of each players airfare is equalised by Basketball Australia s irrespective of travel distance or even if flights are not required. Alternative return from Championship may be permitted (but not encouraged) but must be arranged with the High Performance Manager prior to team departure. Players are transported at Championships in mini-buses driven by coaches and managers. Food and Beverage The team manager is responsible for meals and venues (at accommodation or restaurants) during the championships. Managers are supplied with elite athlete dietary guidelines, and are responsible for shopping and organising cooking/cleaning up. Healthy snacks are readily available and junk food is not be permitted during competition. Parents are required to provide the team manager of any of their child s special dietary requirements and food allergies prior to departure. Managing Injury / Illness The Coach and Team Managers and responsible for ensuring that players injuries are managed in accordance with first aid procedures. Players should never share drink bottles to reduce risk of infection. Coaches and managers may recommend medical treatment or make medical appointments for athletes, informing parents when time permits. In the event of a minor injury or ailment, the team manager or coach may be responsible for managing the injury. Parents are required to complete a medical indemnity form prior to departure. Immunisation Flu immunisations are suggested as a precautionary measure for players to maintain good health. Drugs in Sport Players are responsible for all medications they use, and are responsible for knowing which medications are prohibited under Basketball Australia's Anti-Doping policy (2015) Basketball SA requires all selected players check their medications online at: Global Dro http://www.globaldro.com/au/search and download a record of their medications (pdf file) to give to the coach or team manager prior to team s departure. In addition players are required to list any medical conditions and medications used - allergies (including food), past or present injuries, or any other relevant information that your child's Coach or Team Manager should know. Basketball SA request this information close to teams departure. Ankle Braces To minimise the risk of injuries and disruption to championship preparation, ankle bracing/strapping are compulsory. These resources are purchased at the players own expense. Both options are recommended equally so players may choose either option.
Mouthguards Playing basketball has a risk of injuries to the mouth including soft tissue, tooth, jaw and concussion injuries. A professionally fitted mouthguard is highly recommended. Alcohol Basketball Australia prohibits the consumption of alcohol by all players at the Australian Junior Basketball Championships irrespective of age. South Australian players must adhere to these policies which are enforced by coaches and team managers. Players who breach these standards are subject to disciplinary action, disqualification from competition and removal from the team. For further information see the Australian Sports Commission: www.ausport.gov.au/ais/nutrition/fact_sheets/alcohol_and_australian_sport Smoking All venues are smoke free and smoking is prohibited at the Australian Junior Basketball Championships. Video / Photography Basketball Australia has commercial agreement with Kangaroo Photography. SLR cameras are permitted, professional or semi-professional standard (105mm lens or greater) and flash photography, no tripods are not permitted. Any persons wishing to record the championships in photo/video imagery must be registered with Basketball Australia through a permission form, and must display an authorised pass at all times. Passes are not transferrable. Photography/video recording is only allowed in designated areas of the stadium. Photography from the court or team benches is prohibited. Forms are available at championships. Insurance All players are insured through Basketball SA y V-Insurance Group policy. For further details or how to make a claim see: http://www.basketballsa.com.au/about/insurance Member Protection All team members are covered by the Basketball SA Member Protection Policy. The policy ensures that all players are protected from inappropriate actions and behaviour from any staff member, coach or manager. All Coaches and staff are required to sign a prohibited person s declaration and undertake police screening assessments. Tribunals In the event that a team member or coach is to appear before a tribunal at an Australian Junior Championship, parents will be advised of the outcome when time permits. Singlet Presentation Event Prior to the departure for the Australian Junior Championships an event is held for the U16 and U18 teams at the full dress rehearsal trial game for players and families. Details are provided closer to the time.
Mobile Phones and Social Media Mobile phones must be turned off at training sessions. Mobile phones and use of social media can be very distracting in the team environment and may not allow players to become integrated within the team. Use of mobile phones throughout the championships will be limited at the discretion of the coaches and team manager. Any negative posts on social media is considered a breach of the player s code of conduct, and may lead to disciplinary action. Supporters at the Australian Junior Championships Players will only have limited contact time with parents, friends and supporters at the championships. This time is limited to after games if time permits and is usually for about 10 minutes. Families should use this time to be supportive. Do not attempt to give coaching advice. Be respectful of all other players, coaches, official and spectators. Please adhere to all codes of conduct and good sportsmanship. Basketball SA supports a zero tolerance policy of bad behaviour towards referees and officials, and penalties are enforced. Recovery Nutrition See the Australian Sports Commission website for nutritional guides: http://www.ausport.gov.au/ais/nutrition For further information, speak to your coaches or team manager. Basketball SA would like to wish the players Goodluck at the Championships! Contacts: State High Performance Manager Basketball SA David Ingham mobile: 0404 531 304 email: dingham@basketballsa.com.au
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