Lee District Basketball Assciatin Incrprated Prgram Guide and Official Playing Rules Versin 4.0 Effective Fr 2018 Seasns www.leedistrictbasketball.cm Lee District Basketball Assciatin, Inc. Alexandria, VA 22315 Apprved by Bard f Directrs
Lee District Basketball Assciatin, Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS LDBA PROGRAM GUIDE... 3 1. LDBA S PURPOSE... 3 2. OVERVIEW OF LDBA PROGRAMS... 3 Little Ballers Prgram... 4 Huse Recreatinal (Rec.) Prgram... 4 LDBA Cunty Select Prgram Overview... 5 3. ORGANIZATION... 6 4. PERSONNEL... 7 5. FINANCIAL... 13 6. REGISTRATION... 14 LDBA OFFICIAL HOUSE REC. RULES...16 7. OBJECTIVE OF LDBA HOUSE REC. RULES... 16 8. APPLICABILITY... 16 9. RULE ADMINISTRATION... 16 10. AGE GROUPINGS... 16 11. LDBA ASSESSMENTS AND DRAFT PROCEDURES... 17 12. UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENT... 18 13. GENERAL RULES... 19 14. SPECIAL RULES... 23 15. CONDUCT... 26 16. TOURNAMENTS... 29 17. ALL-STAR GAMES... 29 18. PROTEST OF GAMES... 29 19. LDBA Cunty Select Prgram Plicies and Infrmatin...29 LDBA REFERENCES AND FORMS...33 20. Vlunteer Building Directr (VBD) Quick Reference Guide... 34 21. Quick Reference Guide fr Screkeepers and Timekeepers... 35 22. LDBA Cde f Cnduct Cmmitment fr Players, Parents, Caches, and Referees... 39 23. LDBA FORMS... 42 Cde f Cnduct Team Agreement... 43 Medical Release... 44 Phtgraph/Vide/Image Opt-Out Frm... 45 LDBA Cach's Referee Evaluatin Sheet... 46 Nte: Blue underlined text thrughut this dcument indicates links t the infrmatin mentined r links back t this Table f Cntents. Als, this Table f Cntents is linked t the listed sectins. Page 2 f 46
1. LDBA S PURPOSE Lee District Basketball Assciatin, Inc. LDBA PROGRAM GUIDE The Lee District Basketball Assciatin Inc. (LDBA) is established t prvide the yuth f the Lee District cmmunity and surrunding areas, a basketball prgram that ensures a balanced blend f sprtsmanship, recreatin, skills develpment, cmpetitive activity, and enjyment f the game. 2. OVERVIEW OF LDBA PROGRAMS Basketball prgrams. LDBA ffers multiple basketball prgrams. The Little Ballers prgram is fr bys and girls ages five (5) and six (6). The Huse Recreatinal (Rec.) prgram is fr girls ages seven (7) thrugh fifteen (15) and bys ages seven (7) thrugh eighteen (18) wh are beginners t advanced basketball players. Girls ages fifteen (15) thrugh eighteen (18) may participate in LDBA s Yung Men s Divisin fr fifteen (15) thrugh eighteen (18) year-ld bys with a special waiver frm the LDBA Vice President r Club Administratr. The LDBA Cmpetitive/Travel Select prgram is fr bys and girls wh are mre advanced players in 5 th thrugh 12 th grades. The fllwing chart summarizes the timeframes f the seasns f LDBA s three (3) prgrams: Prgram Seasn Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nv Dec Spring Reg. Spring Little Ballers Winter Winter Reg. Winter Spring Reg. Spring Huse Rec. Fall Reg. Fall Winter Winter Reg. Winter Spring Reg. Spring Cmpetitive Winter Winter Reg. Winter Legend: Reg. = Apprximate registratin perid fr respective seasn. Lcatins f mst LDBA activities. The fllwing is prvided simply t give prspective families an idea f where mst LDBA activities usually ccur. Players are nt restricted t residing within this area. LDBA welcmes players frm all arund. Mst LDBA practices fr all prgrams and games fr the Little Ballers sessins and the Huse Rec. prgram ccur at Fairfax Cunty public schl gyms lcated generally within the highlighted area shwn n the map t the right. This area is in sutheast Fairfax Cunty, Virginia, and is rughly encircled by the fllwing rads: I-495 in the nrth, US 1 in the east and suth, and Fairfax Cunty Parkway and I-95 in the west. Sme LDBA activities may ccur near, but utside this area. Althugh LDBA Cmpetitive/Travel Select teams hld mst practices in this general area, they will play games bth in and beynd this area. Page 3 f 46
Lee District Basketball Assciatin, Inc. Overview f each LDBA Prgram. The infrmatin belw prvides a shrt summary f each prgram. Little Ballers Prgram Ages: Bys and girls ages five (5) and six (6) (age as f Octber 1 f the current year) Purpse: Begin t teach fundamental skills and cncepts f team basketball and sprtsmanship t prepare children fr success in basketball and beynd in subsequent age grups. Frmat: Sprts sessins in a clinic type envirnment. Instructrs will teach players fundamental skills and cncepts f basketball and have them perfrm what they have learned in a mini half curt games at the end f the seasn. Seasns: Winter: Seasn timeframe: January t February. Meetings: Meets nce a week (rutinely n Saturday mrnings). Spring: Seasn timeframe: Late April t early June. Meetings: Once a week (rutinely n a weeknight). Registratin: Registratin is typically ne t tw mnths prir t each seasn. Huse Recreatinal (Rec.) Prgram Ages. Girls ages seven (7) thrugh fifteen (15) and bys ages seven (7) thrugh eighteen (18). Purpse. Develp fundamental basketball skills, understanding f team play, and sprtsmanship fr beginner t advanced players in a cmpetitive recreatinal envirnment. Assessments. Each seasn f the Huse Rec. prgram has a player s skill assessment ne (1) t tw (2) weeks befre practices begin. During the assessment, LDBA persnnel will evaluate each player within an age grup as they perfrm varius basketball skills (e.g., run, dribble, sht, play as a member f a team in a shrt basketball game). The League will use infrmatin frm assessments t attempt t create equally talented teams within each age grup divisin. The result is intended t be cmpetitive games between equally matched teams fr the develpment and excitement f all yuth invlved. All players will be placed n a team where LDBA persnnel believe the player will be successful. Fr mre infrmatin n assessments, see the LDBA Assessment and Draft Prcedures rules. Meetings (practices and games): During all seasns f the Huse Rec. prgram, players can generally expect t meet twice a week. Befre games begin fr any given seasn, teams will usually have tw (2) practices per week. Once games begin, teams will usually have ne (1) practice and ne (1) game per week. Practices are 1.5 hurs in length and are held n weeknights. Games fr the Winter Seasn can be bth weekends and weekends. Games fr the Spring and Fall Seasns are weeknights nly. Playing time. All players (except with the yung men s divisin fr 15 18 year ld bys), regardless f skill, will generally play at least half f each game. Exceptins t this rule, subject t League apprval, are made fr disciplinary issues r fr players missing practice(s). Exceptins will als be made during situatinal times, like if the games belngs lpsided. Seasns: Winter (primary seasn): Seasn timeframe: Nvember t the beginning f March. The seasn pauses fr public schl winter breaks. Meetings: Practices are usually n weekday evenings. Games usually ccur n Saturdays r weekday evenings. Spring: Seasn timeframe: April t early June. Meetings: All practices and games are held n weekday evenings, usually Mnday thrugh Thursday. Fall: Page 4 f 46
Lee District Basketball Assciatin, Inc. Seasn timeframe: September thrugh Octber. Meetings: All practices and games are held n weekday evenings, usually Mnday thrugh Friday. Registratin: Registratin is typically ne t tw mnths prir t each seasn. LDBA Cmpetitive/Travel Select Prgram Overview Overview: Fr players f exceptinal ability/skill, LDBA spnsrs varius LDBA cmpetitive teams t cmpete in the varius leagues/turnaments, which has included Fairfax Cunty Yuth Basketball League (FCYBL). Participatin in LDBA Cmpetitive teams requires mre time and travel than LDBA s Huse Rec. prgram, and players try ut fr these teams. The main cmpetitive seasn is Spring and Summer fr these teams, but there are sme ptins fr winter. In 2018, LDBA will be lking t restructure this prgram t keep up with the changing envirnment and prgrams. LDBA is partnered with anther rganizatin called The Machine. Ages: Bys and girls in 5 th thrugh 12 th grades. Purpse: T further develp advanced basketball players thrugh higher levels f cmpetitin and preparatin with ther players f advanced skill. Preparatin fr high schl and beynd. Tryuts. Each team will have tryuts befre a given seasn and befre the Huse Rec. prgram s assessments. Nt all players wh try ut will be selected fr the cmpetitive teams. Hwever, any player wh registers and is nt selected fr a cmpetitive team will autmatically be registered fr the Huse Rec. prgram. Meetings (practices and games): Usually tw (2) practices and ne (1) t tw (2) games per week. Mst games are played n Saturdays and Sundays. Hwever, sme games are als played during the week during the Winter seasn. Spring and Summer schedule are based n the cmpetitive caches gals and bjectives. Lcatin f practices and games. All practices will be held in lcal public elementary and middle schls. Hwever, games range frm lcal schls t as far as Gainesville, Virginia, in the west r McLean, Virginia, in the nrth. Playing time. Unlike the Huse Rec. prgram, there is n minimum playing time requirement. Playing time fr any given player is cmpletely up t the respective cach and is earned by the players. Fr questins abut playing time, please ask the respective cach. LDBA s cmpetitive caches will g ver the team gals, bjectives and apprach at the beginning f the seasn. Seasns: Winter Seasn timeframe: Octber t March. The seasn pauses fr public schl winter breaks. Spring/Summer Seasn timeframe: March t mid-june Registratin: Registratin is typically ne t tw mnths prir t each seasn. Mre infrmatin is under the LDBA Cmpetitive/Travel Select Prgram Plicies and Infrmatin sectin f this guide. Page 5 f 46
3. ORGANIZATION Lee District Basketball Assciatin, Inc. The fllwing diagram shws the general rganizatinal structure f LDBA. * Huse Directr and Select Directr serve n the LDBA Bard f Directrs and lead LDBA prgrams. Page 6 f 46
4. PERSONNEL Lee District Basketball Assciatin, Inc. This sectin summarizes the respnsibilities and sme ther inf fr the fllwing LDBA psitins: LDBA Club Administratr, LDBA President, LDBA Vice President, LDBA Secretary, LDBA Treasurer, Huse Directr, Select Directr, Parent Liaisn Directr, Little Ballers Crdinatr, Referee Crdinatr, Age Grup Crdinatrs, Team Caches, Assistant Caches, Referees. 4.1 LDBA CLUB ADMINISTRATOR Bard member verall respnsible fr administratin f the league as set frth by the perating rules that gvern LDBA. Respnsible fr activities invlved with the day t day peratins. Overall respnsible fr the develpment and leadership f the League t include all prgrams. Act as the liaisn between the Bard f Directrs and the participants (including vlunteers). Act as the liaisn between the League, the Cunty, and vendrs Assist each bard member as needed. Wrk with the prgram directrs t recruit and assign Age Grup Crdinatrs and team caches. In crdinatin with the prgram directrs, Age Grup Crdinatrs, and caches, facilitate infrmatin disseminatin fr LDBA activities and issues fr all LDBA participants. Issue reslutin. In crdinatin with the prgram directrs, serve as the final single pint f cntact fr issue reslutin fr Age Grup Crdinatrs and caches, shrt f taking an issue t the Bard f Directrs. Enfrce rules and disciplinary actins as needed. As needed, wrk with the Huse and Select Directrs, Age Grup Crdinatrs, and caches t plan and execute preseasn assessments fr the Huse Rec. prgram and tryuts fr the Select prgram. As needed, wrk with the Cunty, as well as the Huse and Select Directrs, Age Grup Crdinatrs, and caches t gain, allcate, and supervise the use f gym space fr LDBA activities. Huse Rec. prgram rster adjustments. As needed, wrk with the Huse Directr, Age Grup Crdinatrs, and caches in planning and executing any adjustments t team rsters. See Rule 13.1 fr mre infrmatin and guidelines fr rster adjustments. Wrk with the Referee Crdinatr t help facilitate game cverage t include recruiting, training, scheduling, fficiating, reprting, discipline, and cmpensatin f referees fr LDBA prgrams. Stre the League s equipment, and the rdering f unifrm needs. Serve as Vlunteer Building Directr (VBD) wh is verall respnsible when nsite at a venue. Wrk with the Select Directr t ensure that all persnnel and entities assciated with LDBA cmply with the plicies and rules f any cmpetitive rganizatin that is being participated in including the Fairfax Cunty Yuth Basketball League (FCYBL). Creatin f practice and game schedules fr each seasn. Assist with the planning and executin f any pst-regular seasn activities such as turnaments, allstar games, etc. 4.2 LDBA PRESIDENT Bard member verall respnsible fr LDBA s budget, well-being, betterment, and versight f the day-t-day peratins. Plan, crdinate, and lead Bard Meetings. Cmply with all regulatins assciated with the State and IRS status. Page 7 f 46
Lee District Basketball Assciatin, Inc. Wrk with Bard members and Club Administratr fr issue reslutin. 4.3 LDBA VICE PRESIDENT Bard member wh assists and serves in the LDBA President s absence in all respnsibilities f the LDBA President. Wrk directly with Secretary and Treasurer. First pint f cntact fr the Huse, Select, and Parent Liaisn Directrs. 4.4 LDBA SECRETARY Recrd meeting minutes as apprpriate. Wrk with vlunteers and ther representatives t gain and maintain apprpriate dcumentatins fr the League. Wrk with the Club Administratr t stre all required Cunty and State dcuments. In crdinatin with the Club Administratr, send ut e-mails t facilitate infrmatin disseminatin t LDBA participants. As needed, assist and serve as a back-up fr the Referee Crdinatr. Review dcuments and budget infrmatin as necessary. Lead LDBA marketing fr fund-raising effrts and activities. 4.5 LDBA TREASURER Bard member wh, in accrdance with guidance frm the Club Administratr and President, is respnsible fr the planning, crdinatin, tracking, reprting, and day-t-day peratins related t the LDBA budget. Cmply with all regulatins assciated with the State and IRS status. 4.6 DIRECTOR OF HOUSE RECREATIONAL PROGRAM (HOUSE DIRECTOR) Bard member respnsible fr the develpment and leadership f the Huse Recreatinal (Rec.) prgram. Plan and crdinate fr the recruitment, selectin, and training f Age Grup Crdinatrs and caches fr the Huse Rec. prgram. Wrk with all Huse Rec. caches in cmmunicatin t players, parents and Huse caches themselves. Wrk with the Club Administratr, Age Grup Crdinatrs, and caches t plan and execute preseasn assessments fr the Huse Rec. prgram. Address disputes as needed. Enfrce rules and disciplinary actins as needed. Meet with Age Grup Crdinatrs and caches prir t the seasn t discuss LDBA philsphy, rganizatin, Cde f Cnduct, and expectatins and plans fr seasn. Wrk with Age Grup Crdinatrs t crdinate scheduling f practices, games, turnaments, and any ther LDBA activities. Crdinate fr the prvisin and return f league equipment as necessary (e.g., basketballs and jerseys fr teams and game clck and any first aid equipment fr games). As needed, wrk with Age Grup Crdinatrs t address any issues/vilatins f LDBA Cde f Cnduct r ther vilatins (e.g., related t player participatin rules). Page 8 f 46
Lee District Basketball Assciatin, Inc. Rster adjustments. As needed, wrk with Age Grup Crdinatrs and caches in planning and executing any adjustments t team rsters. See Rule 13.1 fr mre infrmatin and guidelines fr rster adjustments. 4.7 DIRECTOR OF COMPETITIVE/TRAVEL SELECT PROGRAM (COMPETITIVE DIRECTOR) Bard member respnsible fr the develpment and leadership f the LDBA Cmpetitive prgram. Respnsibilities f the Select Directr fr the Cmpetitive prgram generally crrespnd t the Huse Directr s respnsibilities fr the Huse Rec. prgram. Plan, crdinate, and take actin as needed t ensure that all persnnel and grups assciated with LDBA cmply with the plicies and rules f the varius cmpetitive rganizatins being participated in t include Fairfax Cunty Yuth Basketball League (FCYBL). Select tw caches t serve as primary and alternate LDBA representatives fr FCYBL Cuncil meetings and infrm League administratin f key infrmatin. 4.8 PARENT LIAISON DIRECTOR Bard member wh wrks with Huse Directr, Age Grup Crdinatrs, caches, and parents t prevent, mitigate, and address any issues with parents. Prvide a direct line f cmmunicatin between parents and the Bard f Directrs. Serve as first level f cntact fr Age Grup Crdinatrs with parent issues. In crdinatin with the Club Administratr, request vlunteers fr and assign Age Grup Crdinatrs. 4.9 LITTLE BALLERS COORDINATOR Respnsible fr the develpment and leadership f the Little Ballers prgram. Leads the daily administratin and peratins fr the LDBA Little Ballers prgram. Plan and crdinate fr the recruitment, selectin, and training f caches fr the Little Ballers prgram. Wrk with all Little Ballers caches in cmmunicatin t players, parents and Little Ballers caches themselves. Meet with caches prir t the seasn t discuss LDBA philsphy, rganizatin, Cde f Cnduct, and expectatins and plans fr seasn. Prepare gym schedules with assigned gym spaces fr all teams within the Little Ballers prgram. Submit thse schedules t the Club Administratr fr publicatin. As directed, submit thse schedules directly t head caches. Crdinate fr prvisin and return f league equipment as necessary (e.g., basketballs, jerseys, and any first aid r ther equipment fr teams). Issue reslutin. Serve as the primary pint f cntact fr player/parent issues within the Little Ballers prgram. Try t prevent, mitigate, and reslve prblems (e.g., schedule cnflicts, discipline, and nn-attendance) and/r cnflicts (e.g., cnflicts invlving caches, parents, players). Ntify the Club Administratr f any such prblems r cnflicts sn after the issue is discvered. 4.10 REFEREE COORDINATOR Plan, crdinate, and lead the day-t-day peratins related t recruiting, training, scheduling, fficiating, reprting, discipline, and cmpensatin f referees fr LDBA prgrams. Develp a list f qualified referees with their cntact inf. Crdinate with Prgram Directr(s) t identify lcatin and times f scheduled games. Page 9 f 46
Lee District Basketball Assciatin, Inc. Schedule referees t wrk each LDBA game. Ntify referees f their scheduled games and submit referee schedules t the prgram directr fr publicatin. Ensure that all games are assigned with fairness and equality, based n reliability, prfessinalism, and perfrmance. As needed, and in cnsultatin with the prgram directr and Club Administratr, take disciplinary actin with referees t include implementing cmpensatin penalties and remving referees frm scheduled games. As needed, ntify referees if a scheduled event is cancelled. As needed, crdinate fr replacement(s) if it is fund that a referee will nt cmplete an assigned game. If n referee is available fr a scheduled game, crdinate with the prgram directr, Age Grup Crdinatr, and caches as needed t determine, resurce (e.g., prvide whistles fr caches t serve as referees), and implement a plan t fficiate the game(s). Evaluate referee perfrmance. Ensure that referees reprt all incidents, technical r flagrant fuls, and game ejectins with adequate detail fr League Administratin t understand the incident(s) (e.g., names f referees and caches, date and time f game, names and numbers f the player(s) invlved, summary f pertinent details related t incident, and the actin taken). Maintain referee game reprts. Frward any reprts f issues and wrk with the respective prgram directr and apprpriate LDBA fficials t address all incidents reprted. Establish and supervise implementatin f prcedures fr reprting and certifying games wrked. Maintain a recrd f games wrked. Ensure all referees are apprpriately cmpensated fr their services in a timely manner. 4.11 AGE GROUP COORDINATORS Designatin. Age Grup Crdinatrs are generally selected frm the caches serving in a respective LDBA age grup (divisin). An Age Grup Crdinatr shuld exemplify the traits and qualificatins desired frm an LDBA head cach. Prir experience as an LDBA cach is preferable. Respnsibilities. Assist with the preseasn assessment f league players fr assigned divisin. Prepare practice and game schedules with assigned gym spaces fr the respective divisin. Submit thse schedules t the Huse Directr r Club Administratr fr publicatin. Cllect Cde f Cnduct Team Agreement frms frm head caches by the required dates in electrnic and/r hard cpy frm and submit them t the Huse r Parent Liaisn Directrs. Rster adjustments. As needed, crdinate with caches and the Club Administratr t make any adjustments t team rsters. See Rule 13.1 fr mre infrmatin and guidelines fr rster adjustments. Ntify each cach f changes in practice and game schedules t include thse due t unavailability f facilities (e.g., due t inclement weather/schl clsing). Receive reprts f the results f each game fr the respective age grup and maintain a recrd f thse results. Maintain and reprt divisin standings t the Huse Directr and/r Club Administratr. Receive reprts frm caches sufficient t btain basic infrmatin and circumstances surrunding any technical r flagrant fuls during games, ejectin frm games, r vilatins f the LDBA N Tlerance Plicy. Page 10 f 46
Lee District Basketball Assciatin, Inc. Issue reslutin. Serve as the primary pint f cntact fr player/parent issues within assigned divisin. Try t prevent, mitigate, and reslve prblems (e.g., schedule cnflicts, player participatin, discipline, and nn-attendance) and/r cnflicts (e.g., cnflicts invlving caches, parents, fficials, players) invlving respective age grup. Ntify the Huse Directr r Club Administratr f any such prblems r cnflicts sn after the issue is discvered. Assist with the planning and executin f any pst-regular seasn activities such as turnaments, all-star games, etc. 4.12 TEAM COACHES Selectin. All head r assistant caches are expected t be mature individuals whse knwledge f basketball, judgment, and character are acceptable t LDBA. Anyne wishing t serve as a head r assistant cach must fill ut a vlunteer applicatin n LDBA s website and are subject t a backgrund check. Caches are determined by the Bard f Directrs in cnjunctin with the Age Grup Crdinatrs frm the adults wh vlunteer t dnate their time and effrt t fster the purpse and ideals f LDBA. Order f Precedence fr Selectin f Caches. Cnsistent with the bjectives f the League, team caches will be selected n the basis f merit, cperative spirit, and the welfare f the players, as well as their adherence t the LDBA purpse. Adherence t intent f rules. If a cach (head r assistant) is thught t be abusing r manipulating any LDBA rules fr persnal gain, he/she may be suspended r asked t step dwn frm their psitin. These situatins will be reviewed n a case-by-case basis and can be carried ver t future seasn(s). Dress cde. Caches represent the cmmunity and LDBA directly. Caches wh have been prvided a caching shirt by LDBA are expected t wear this shirt while attending LDBA games. If the cach cannt wear the caching shirt then anther cllared shirt must be wrn. The cach s dress shuld be cnsidered business casual. N hats are t be wrn. N excessive jewelry that culd give the perceptin f a less-than-desirable image will be wrn. Take yur example fr yur appearance frm high schl caches. This applies t bth the Huse and the Cmpetitive prgrams. Respnsibilities. Caches are expected t cntribute tward the physical, mental, and emtinal grwth f each player n their team, as well as the children within the divisin, and t supprt the LDBA purpse. Caches are respnsible fr the cnduct and administratin f his/her team, which includes its fans/parents. Specific duties include: Prvide leadership apprpriate t the ccasin. Fster teamwrk and sprtsmanship during all LDBA activities. Train players t perfrm the fundamental skills f basketball. Attend caches meeting(s) called by the Age Grup Crdinatr, Huse Directr, r Parent Liaisn Directr. As necessary, pick-up and return league equipment: At the start and end f the seasn (e.g., basketballs and jerseys fr team). Befre the first game and after the last game f the day (e.g., game clck fr games as designated by game schedule). View and pass the Fairfax Cunty Vlunteer Building Directr (VBD) test, receiving a certificate. Page 11 f 46
Lee District Basketball Assciatin, Inc. Serve as a Vlunteer Building Directr (VBD) at LDBA activities. See the Vlunteer Building Directr (VBD) Quick Reference Guide sectin fr duties and ther inf related t serving as a VBD. Schedule practices thrugh the Age Grup Crdinatrs. As needed, ntify each member n team f any changes t the team's practice and game schedules. Meet with players parents prir t r at the beginning f the seasn t discuss team philsphy, expectatins, administrative and lgistic issues (frms, cntact inf, seasn schedule, what t bring/wear t practices and games, any plicies n drpping ff and picking up players, any vlunteers needed), and LDBA rules and Cde f Cnduct. Obtain signed Cde f Cnduct Team Agreement frms and ther applicable frms (e.g., Image Opt Out and/r Medical Release frms) frm parents. Prvide signed Cde f Cnduct Team Agreement frms and ther applicable frms t Age Grup Crdinatr by the required dates. Organize and as needed, train parents fr team administratin (assistant cach(es), screkeeping, timekeeping, Vlunteer Building Directr duties, etc.). Assure cntrl f players and parents at all times during practices and games. Supervise the safety f players during practice and games. Ensure that injured players are prperly and adequately attended t and prvided fr. Adhere t the player participatin rules and ther NFHS Basketball and LDBA general and special rules fr the respective age grup. Ensure that yur players g thrugh the line at the end f games t shw sprtsmanship with the ppsing team and the referees. Caches will nt leave the gym after a practice, game, r ther LDBA activity invlving their team until all children frm their team are gne r with a parent r guardian. Reprt game results t the Age Grup Crdinatr within 24 hurs f the game. In accrdance with LDBA and Fairfax Cunty Vlunteer Building Directr plicies, reprt all injuries and r prperty damage t the Age Grup Crdinatr and as apprpriate, the Fairfax Cunty Department f Neighbrhd and Cmmunity Services (NCS) within 24 hurs f the event. Bring t the attentin f the Age Grup Crdinatrs any and all situatins that may becme prblems. Reprt any issues with players nt cming t practice r behaviral prblems thrugh yur Age Grup Crdinatr immediately in rder fr the Bard f Directrs t be aware and prvide the necessary supprt when needed. Optins are available t assist in enfrcing the guidelines. But nly when a practive apprach is taken. Caches representing LDBA shuld demnstrate hnestly and integrity at all times. If there are questins r issues, cmmunicate with LDBA s managerial structure practively as necessary. Vilatins can result in suspensin r remval frm any and all LDBA respnsibilities as a cach fr current and/r future activities. Keep discussins away frm the children if necessary and justified. Rster adjustments. As needed, assist LDBA administratin in planning and executing any adjustments t team rsters. See Rule 13.1 fr mre infrmatin and guidelines fr rster adjustments. See Rule 15 (Cnduct) fr further rules and respnsibilities fr caches. 4.13 ASSISTANT COACHES Page 12 f 46
Lee District Basketball Assciatin, Inc. Cmply with all selectin criteria fr team caches t include registering as a vlunteer n LDBA s website and being subject t a backgrund check. Assist the team head cach in the perfrmance f any r all respnsibilities f team caches and serve in the head cach s absence. This includes becming and serving as a certified Vlunteer Building Directr (VBD). See the Vlunteer Building Directr (VBD) Quick Reference Guide sectin fr duties and ther inf related t serving as a VBD. Other duties might include cmmunicating with players n the bench during the game and keeping r designating smene t keep statistics f the game. 4.14 REFEREES Register thrugh LDBA nline vlunteer registratin. Be familiar with the current NFHS Basketball Rules, as well as LDBA s Official Huse Rec. Rules and plicies. Cmplete all scheduled games. Under nrmal circumstances, ntify the Referee Crdinatr at least 48 hurs in advance r find a qualified replacement if an issue r cnflict arises that wuld prevent the referee frm fficiating a scheduled game. Immediately ntify the Referee Crdinatr and/r the Club Administratr if an issue ccurs befre r during a game that wuld prevent the referee frm cmpleting a scheduled game. In the event f an emergency, referees are t d their best t ntify the Referee Crdinatr r find a stand-in. Regardless, it is pssible fr the referee nt t be cmpensated fr any incmplete games in which they leave r cannt cmplete. Be present in the respective gym and dressed in accrdance with NFHS Basketball standards, with striped shirt tucked in, at least 15 minutes prir t the start f scheduled games. Cnduct a pre-game meeting with the caches befre each game fficiated. This includes intrductins and any preliminary infrmatin necessary. Referees are respnsible fr game administratin and can be held accuntable fr game delays. Keep time-uts and times between perids t standards set in LDBA Official Playing Rules. Keep nn-players ff the curt including between time perids and between games. Only LDBA registered players and LDBA registered vlunteers may be n the curt during LDBA activities. During transitin times between games, help facilitate the clearing f the gym and bench areas fr the next game t avid delays. Referees shuld make themselves available after the games fr the caches and the players t shake their hands. Reprt all incidents, technical r flagrant fuls, and game ejectins t the Referee Crdinatr within 24 hurs f the incident ccurring. Fr any game ejectins, immediate ntificatin is preferred, which may be in the frm f an email r phne call. The reprt shuld prvide sufficient detail t enable League Administratin t understand the incident (e.g., names f referees and caches, date and time f game, names and numbers f the player(s) invlved, summary f pertinent details related t incident, and the actin taken). Payment fr games will be based n the Referee Crdinatr s recrds. If there are discrepancies, LDBA will wrk with the referee t crrect the issue. But the fficial recrds are thse f the Referee Crdinatr. Cmply with the LDBA Cde f Cnduct. LDBA Cde f Cnduct vilatins may result in cmpensatin penalties at the discretin f the LDBA Bard f Directrs. Pre-scheduled games may als be remved frm the referee s schedule if deemed apprpriate by the Referee Crdinatr. 5. FINANCIAL The LDBA is a nt-fr-prfit rganizatin financed thrugh the prceeds f player registratins, individual dnatins, and limited fund-raising activities as apprved by the Bard f Directrs. Page 13 f 46
Lee District Basketball Assciatin, Inc. Expenditures. Expenditures generally cnsist f equipment (basketballs, player jerseys, caching shirts, game clcks, first aid kits, etc.), salaried psitins, gymnasium usage fees, referee fees, Cunty applicatin fees, State cmmissin fees, IRS fees, league fees, awards, schlarship assistance, sftware necessary t supprt the League, website maintenance, legal and financial retainers, ther administrative csts, and gymnasium upgrades. Refunds. LDBA des nt have a Refund Plicy. Refund requests. Refund requests received are evaluated n a case-by-case basis. Refund fee. If refund requests are granted, the majrity will be fr a credit fr a future seasn, t be determined by the Bard f Directrs. On the rare ccasins that a mnetary refund is given, these refunds will be subject t a fee determined by the Bard f Directrs that is assciated with the vendr administrative fees the League must cver when mnetary refunds are issued. The date a written refund request is received is a determining factr that is cnsidered. Deadline fr refund requests. N refunds will be cnsidered nce the Assessments nights fr any seasn has been reached. Cmpetitive team. If yur player wishes t try ut fr an LDBA Cmpetitive team and is nt selected fr a team, the player will be autmatically placed n an LDBA Huse Rec. team. If yu chse nt t remain in the Huse Rec. prgram, any refund will be subject t a $30.00 Withdrawal Fee autmatically. Schlarships. LDBA participates in Fairfax Cunty s Yuth Sprts Schlarship Prgram fr eligible yuth. T see if yu qualify and fr mre infrmatin, see the Fairfax Cunty Neighbrhd and Cmmunity Services (NCS) sites belw r cntact NCS at 703-324-5533 r AthleticServices@fairfaxcunty.gv. Schlarship inf frm and applicatin: http://www.fairfaxcunty.gv/ncs/frms/ysspfrmr.pdf Additinal instructins and guidelines fr schlarship applicatins: http://www.fairfaxcunty.gv/ncs/athletics/yuthsprtsschlar.htm NOTE: Starting in Fall 2017 Due t the number f schlarship requests the cunty must review and manage, they have reduced their cverage t ff-set registratin fees. The cunty is nly cvering at abut 4% per player per seasn with this prgram. Since this prgram is tightly tied with the Schls Free/reduced lunch prgram, this takes precedence. LDBA gives internal schlarship t families. This is based n the dnatins that are received and each requests is reviewed by the Club Administratr and Bard f Directrs. LDBA als wrks with families that d nt quality fr schlarships with ffering a payment plan when applicable. 6. REGISTRATION Nrmal registratin. Eligible players are enrlled thrugh pen and nline registratins with girls ages five (5) t fifteen (15) and bys ages five (5) t eighteen (18). LDBA will annunce lcatins and times fr registratin by any methds necessary (LDBA website, email, signs, flyers). Registratins must be received n time, r if mailed, pstmarked n later than the identified cut-ff t ensure placement n a team. Late and walk-in registratins are an ptin. But late fees may apply and may nly be accepted t fill ut available rster space (e.g., t allw all teams within an age gruping the same number f players). Waiting list. A waiting list will be taken in all age divisins in case f drputs r injuries. Page 14 f 46
Lee District Basketball Assciatin, Inc. Waiting list players can be applied t teams up t the first f the calendar year fr the winter seasn r a pint befre the secnd games f any ther seasn. Prf f age. All children entering the league in the yungest Huse Rec. divisin (Bys 7/8 r Girls 7/9) may be required t prvide a cpy f their child s birth certificate upn being asked. Players seeking t play n mre than ne (1) team. Players within LDBA cannt be rstered n an LDBA Huse and an LDBA Cmpetitive team simultaneusly unless specifically apprved by the Club Administratr, LDBA President, r Cmpetitive Directr. In cases f allwance, the pririty will be the LDBA Huse Rec. games and practices. Players wh are rstered n a High Schl team r a Nn-LDBA Cmpetitive team are cnsidered ineligible and cannt be rstered n an LDBA Huse r Cmpetitive team. N unregistered children (i.e., nt in the LDBA database r acknwledged by the Club Administratr) may participate in an LDBA spnsred activity. This includes games and practices. Page 15 f 46
Lee District Basketball Assciatin, Inc. LDBA OFFICIAL HOUSE REC. RULES 7. OBJECTIVE OF LDBA HOUSE REC. RULES The bjective f the LDBA s Official Playing Rules is t enable players t play basketball and win r lse games, n their wn effrts. The rules are nt fr adults t manipulate r interpret fr their wn advantage, r t use in catching the ppsing team in a rule vilatin. Any interpretatin f these rules r decisins by League fficials shall be made with that purpse in mind. Anyne attempting t negate the intent f these rules and/r plicy f the LDBA may be denied membership t LDBA and the right t participate in LDBA prgrams. 8. APPLICABILITY The LDBA Official Playing Rules are applicable t and binding upn all parents, players, caches, and League fficials f LDBA and shall be bserved at all games and ther functins sanctined by the League withut exceptin. 9. RULE ADMINISTRATION The LDBA Official Playing Rules are apprved by the LDBA Bard f Directrs. Once apprved, the rules remain in effect until superseded with new rules r annulled by the Bard f Directrs. A cpy f the rules is available n the LDBA website. All caches shuld have a cpy f the rules (hard cpy r electrnic) with them at all LDBA activities. Caches, Referees, and Age Grup Crdinatrs are encuraged t prpse changes t the Bard f Directrs. The Bard f Directrs will vte n any rule changes prir t a given seasn. All apprved changes will be incrprated int the LDBA Official Playing Rules and made available t everyne prir t the start f a given seasn. 10. AGE GROUPINGS 10.1 Age grups within the Huse Rec. prgram are based n the results f the annual registratin and shall frm playing divisins. Althugh mdificatins may be made based n registratin numbers fr a given seasn, age grupings fr the Huse Rec. prgram typically include: 10.1.1 Ced age divisins: 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, and 13/14. 10.1.2 Bys 15/18, Yung Men s divisin. The 15/18 divisin is primarily fr yung men. Yung ladies, ages fifteen (15) t eighteen (18) may nly participate in the Yung Men s divisin (fr ages 15-18) by special waiver frm the LDBA Vice President r Club Administratr. 10.1.3 Girls age divisins (when registratin numbers allw): 7/8 r 7/9 r 7/10 and 11/15 r 12/15. 10.2 Date f birth cut-ff fr age grups. The primary basketball seasn fr the LDBA Huse Rec. prgram is the winter seasn. The fall seasn f curse precedes the winter seasn and the spring seasn is cnsidered an extensin f the winter seasn. Therefre, all players will participate in divisins accrding t their age as f the fllwing cut-ff dates: 10.2.1 Fall seasn: September 30 th f the current year. 10.2.2 Winter seasn: September 30 th f the current year (year f registratin). 10.2.3 Spring seasn: September 30 th f the previus year. Page 16 f 46
Lee District Basketball Assciatin, Inc. 10.3 Parents may request exceptins t these age and birthdate guidelines based n special circumstances. 10.3.1 Parents with such requests fr exceptins shuld: Nte their request during registratin, when pssible. Cntact the Age Grup Crdinatr fr the age grup they are requesting t play in. Cntact the Huse Crdinatr, Club Administratr, and/r Parent Liaisn Directr. 10.3.2 LDBA will cnsider requests fr a player t play in an age grup higher ( playing up ) r lwer ( playing dwn ) than the ne impsed by these guidelines fr special circumstances n a case-by-case basis. LDBA will cnsider the effect f granting such requests based n the anticipated effect n the player, the player s family, ther players in the League, and the League verall. 10.3.2.1 Playing up. LDBA may cnsider requests fr playing up fr players f advanced talent and maturity fr their age wh will excel while playing with a higher age grup. 10.3.2.2 Playing dwn (within the Huse Rec. prgram nly). LDBA may cnsider requests fr playing dwn. Nrmally, "playing dwn" is reserved fr physically r mentally challenged players (but nt exclusively). 10.3.3 Assessments. Players requesting an exceptin t play up r dwn may be required t participate in assessments fr bth, the age grup these guidelines place them in, and the age grup in which they are requesting t play. Fr mre infrmatin n assessments, see the Huse Rec. Prgram Overview sectin and/r Rule 11, LDBA Assessment and Draft Prcedures. 10.4 Each age gruping will have ne Age Grup Crdinatr assigned specifically fr the winter seasn. Age Grup Crdinatrs may exist in the spring and fall, but d nt have t. The Club Administratr will serve as the crdinatr alng with a Directr. 10.5 See Sectin 6, Registratin, fr ther plicies n participating in an LDBA Huse Rec. prgram divisin. 11. LDBA ASSESSMENTS AND DRAFT PROCEDURES 11.1 Intent. The intent f LDBA assessments (and draft when used) is t create equally talented teams within each age grup divisin. The result is intended t be cmpetitive games between equally matched teams fr the develpment and excitement f all yuth invlved. 11.2 Blind draft. LDBA uses a blind draft system. The blind draft fllws the same principles as belw with the exceptin that caches are given a team t cach instead f participating in the draft. This blind draft prcess will be fllwed until the Bard f Directrs vtes therwise. This sectin has remained in the fficial rules s that all can understand the guidelines that are traditinally fllwed. 11.3 Assessments. 11.3.1 Assessments will be cnducted separately fr each age grup f the Huse Rec. Prgram. 11.3.2 Caches sns/daughters are required t attend the assessment nights. 11.3.3 Rankings. The Assessment/Draft Cmmittee will rank players n a scale frm ne (1) t five (5) with five (5) being assigned t players wh a team culd be built arund and ne (1) being Page 17 f 46
Lee District Basketball Assciatin, Inc. assigned t anyne wh has few basketball skills. Rankings between whle numbers are allwed nly t the.5, pints. 11.3.4 Members f the Assessment/Draft Cmmittee will rank players cnsistently and prvide tally sheets. The Club Administratr will ttal the scres per player and prvide the ttals back t the Age Grup Crdinatrs. If the League uses a blind draft, these numbers will be used t create the teams. If the League uses a draft with participatin frm caches, this serves tw purpses: Deciding in which rund a cach's sn/daughter wuld have been picked and thus in which rund that cach will sit ut. Allwing fr a fair and unbiased draft. 11.4 Draft Prcedures. (Only when nt cnducting the Blind Draft) 11.4.1 Uneven number f players per team. If there are an uneven number f players in the pl necessitating that sme teams play with an additinal member, a separate rund will be inserted at that time. Fr example, if there are three (3) teams that will have an additinal player, then thse teams will draft their additinal players in a special final rund with all remaining players eligible. Caches wh want the additinal player can vlunteer t d s and get this special rund draft pick. If nt enugh cach s vlunteer, the additinal players will be determined by a blind draw. 11.4.2 Draft rder. Drafting rder will be determined by a blind draw. The team with the first pick in the first rund will have the last pick in the secnd rund, the first pick in the third rund and the last pick in the furth rund, etc. Fr example, in a divisin with ten (10) teams, the team with the first pick wuld have picks 1, 20, 21 and 40. 11.4.3 Only head caches are allwed t attend the draft. N assistant caches r children are allwed. Stand-ins can attend in place f a head cach. Hwever, the head cach must infrm the apprpriate Age Grup Crdinatr and Huse Directr f the stand-in 48 hurs in advance f the draft. If this ntificatin des nt ccur, then the team will be blind drafted by the League using the highest ranked player still available n the bard. 11.4.4 Any cach/assistant cach attempting t manipulate prcedures fr persnal gain can be asked t step dwn and/r be discharged frm the League. This is at the discretin f the Bard f Directrs. 12. UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENT 12.1 Unifrm and Apparel applicable t bth games AND practices. 12.1.1 Shes. Players may nt wear shes that will leave marks n the gym flr. It is recmmended that players d nt wear the shes that they intent t play in t and frm the venue. 12.1.2 Glasses. Players wearing glasses must have shatterprf lenses r an eyeglass prtectr (e.g., gggles) as well as a tight strap r wear Rec Specs at all games and practices. 12.1.3 Jewelry. Players cannt wear jewelry n the gym flr. This includes, but is nt limited t, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, hair ties with hard bjects (such as beads) r newly pierced anything. 12.1.4 Hair cntrl devices. Rubber, clth r elastic bands may be used t cntrl hair. Hard items, including, but nt limited t, beads, barrettes and bbby pins, may nt be wrn. Lnger hair shuld be held back frm the players face during practices and games. Page 18 f 46
12.1.5 Medical tags may be wrn during any LDBA activity. 12.2 Unifrm and Apparel specific t games. Lee District Basketball Assciatin, Inc. 12.2.1 All players will cmply with all plicies listed in Rule 12.1, Unifrm and Apparel applicable t bth games AND practices. 12.2.2 Each team will receive and will wear matching jerseys with numbers. 12.2.3 Unifrm shirt must be tucked in at all times while n the curt. This includes referees. 12.2.4 All players will wear black shrts r pants withut pckets. Pckets can becme a safety issue and a distractin. 12.2.5 In accrdance with NFHS rules, the hme team will wear white jerseys (if teams are given reversible jerseys r mre than ne jersey, with ne f the sides/jerseys being white). 12.3 Fr any vilatins f the rules n the game unifrm (Rules 12.1 and 12.2), referees will issue warnings t teams fr their first ffense and reprt the vilatin(s) t the Referee Crdinatr. Fr the secnd and subsequent ffenses, the player must sit ut until they cmply with LDBA unifrm plicies. 12.4 The basketball. The fllwing prvides inf abut basketballs used fr LDBA prgrams: 12.4.1 Each team will receive tw apprpriate sized basketballs. These are f medium quality and are cmpsite leather. 12.4.2 The fllwing chart shws the size f basketball that LDBA teams will use fr instructin and games: (Exceptins are made when the divisin gruping are 7/9, 10/12. 10/12 divisin fllws the Ced Team fr ages 7-11.) Grup Circumference May Be Labeled As Little Ballers (5 and 6-year-lds) 27 ½ Yuth Huse Rec. Bys and Ced Teams fr ages 7-11- Intermediate r 28 ½ years Wmen s Official All girls divisins f all prgrams ages 7 and lder 28 ½ Intermediate r Wmen s Official Bys Cunty Select 5 th and 6 th grade teams 28 ½ Intermediate r Wmen s Official Huse Rec. Bys and Ced Teams 12-years & lder 29 ½ Men s Official Bys Cunty Select 7 th grade & abve teams 29 ½ Men s Official 12.4.3 The referee will apprve the ball used during the game. 13. GENERAL RULES General rules apply t all divisins f the LDBA Huse Rec. prgram unless stated therwise. 13.1 Rster adjustments. 13.1.1 If the League suspects inequities in teams skill levels acrss an age grup divisin, the Club Administratr r Huse Directr, alng with the Age Grup Crdinatr may, at his/her discretin, adjust rsters r number f players n any team. 13.1.2 Adjustments, if any, will be made befre all teams have played three (3) games fr the winter seasn r befre all teams have played tw (2) games fr the spring r fall seasns. This is Page 19 f 46
Lee District Basketball Assciatin, Inc. dependent n reprts and bservatins received by the Club frm the caches and/r directrs. This is an apprximate prcedure and plicy LDBA will fllw. 13.2 Fairfax Cunty Schl Facilities (Usage f and expected cnduct). 13.2.1 LDBA games are cnducted in Fairfax Cunty Public Schl facilities. A Vlunteer Building Directr (VBD) is in charge f enfrcing the guidelines set frth by the Cunty and schl facility. He r she will interpret and enfrce all rules and regulatins f the Fairfax Cunty Department f Neighbrhd and Cmmunity Services (NCS) and supplemental rules established by LDBA pertaining t the use f the facilities. Failure t cmply with these rules and regulatins may result in suspensin r expulsin frm Fairfax Cunty Schl grunds and/r LDBA spnsred events. 13.2.2 Games will nt be played when Fairfax Cunty Schls are clsed fr the day r clsed early because f inclement weather, ther emergencies, r when games interfere with schl functins. Such games may r may nt be rescheduled. If in dubt, call the Fairfax Cunty Htline at 703-324-5264 r the FCPS website, including its emergency annuncements page. 13.2.3 Gyms shuld pen fifteen (15) minutes befre the first game time. 13.2.4 Only LDBA registered players and LDBA registered vlunteers may be n the curt during LDBA activities. 13.2.5 Teams waiting t play the next game shuld be seated in the stands whenever pssible r in ne crner f the gym if the stands are full. N basketballs are permitted in the gym befre, during, r after games, with the exceptin f basketballs in the pssessin f caches necessary fr warm-up and play f League games. N shting at the baskets will be permitted during time-uts r intermissins fr nn-players f the current game. Befre and during half time f each game, nly the teams warming up fr that game shuld be shting at the baskets. 13.2.6 N Fd r Drink Plicy. NO fd r drinks f any kind, ther than water are permitted in the schl/gyms by anyne. Any cach, player, player s parent, r guest wh vilates this rule culd be asked t leave the facility r culd result in the player being remved frm the team and will receive n refund f fees. Please refer t the LDBA Cde f Cnduct fr additinal specifics. The exceptin t this is Mark Twain Middle Schl fr weekend games. N sda is allwed in any gym regardless f the exceptin. LDBA has been lse n this rule because ur rganizatin has cleaned up after themselves, but if this becme an issue, this will be strictly enfrced. 13.3 Player supervisin at LDBA activities. 13.3.1 Parents will nt leave their player with the cach withut a parent r guardian present during a practice, game, r ther LDBA activity unless: 13.3.1.1 The cach gives the parent(s) permissin t d s. 13.3.1.2 The parent(s) prvide a cmpleted and signed medical release frm fr their cach(es). 13.3.2 Players shuld nt leave the gyms after their game r practice unless accmpanied by a parent, guardian, r cach. Parent shuld just drp-ff their children. Children shuld be escrted int the gym area t ensure that the cach r identified team representative is present. (age apprpriate). 13.3.3 Caches will nt leave the gym until all children frm their team are gne. Page 20 f 46
13.4 Game Administratin Lee District Basketball Assciatin, Inc. 13.4.1 Games shall be played in accrdance with the current Natinal Federatin f State High Schl Assciatins (NFHS) Basketball Rules Bk. Any exceptins are specifically stated herein. 13.4.2 See Rule 12, (Unifrm and Equipment) fr infrmatin n basketball size, unifrm, and apparel t include rules n eyeglasses, jewelry, items t cntrl hair, and ther related tpics. 13.4.3 Referees sub-cntracted by LDBA will be assigned t fficiate each game. Referees shuld arrive fifteen (15) minutes befre the scheduled game. In the event that n referee appears within fifteen (15) minutes after the scheduled game time, r after terminatin f the preceding game, whichever is later, the game shuld begin as sn as pssible with vlunteer referee(s) agreed t by the ppsing caches. The results f the game will be fficial. The caches shuld infrm their respective Age Grup Crdinatr abut the absent referee(s) as sn as pssible. Once a sub-cntracted referee des arrive, the game is t be turned ver t them. Once a League sanctined game begins, the fficials have ttal respnsibility fr the game administratin, including player, cach, and spectatr behavir. 13.4.4 Screkeeping and timekeeping. 13.4.4.1 The hme team shall prvide an fficial screkeeper and the visiting team will prvide an fficial timekeeper. Parents r ther vlunteers, age sixteen (16) r abve will fill these psitins. 13.4.4.2 It is the respnsibility f each cach t prvide and train individuals t perfrm these duties. Caches will ntify these vlunteers f the player participatin rules prir t each game 13.4.4.3 The fficial screbk is the FINAL authrity. 13.4.4.4 The fficials shall assist the fficial screkeeper and fficial timekeeper during the games as much as pssible. Vlunteer screkeepers and timekeepers are encuraged t slicit help frm the fficials t reslve disputes, with the exceptin f player participatin. Referees may verrule the screkeeper and timekeeper nly within the guidelines established in the current NFHS Basketball Rules Bk. It is nt within the purview f the referees t cmment n adherence f the player participatin rules. 13.4.4.5 See the Quick Reference Guide fr Screkeepers and Timekeepers within this guide fr help n hw t keep the screbk and game clck. 13.4.5 Fr all age grups, the head cach is the nly persn permitted t stand at their bench during games fr the purpse f prviding instructin t their players. If a cach receives a technical ful, they have lst their cach s bx privilege and must remain seated the rest f the game. 13.4.6 Parents/Fans/Spectatrs need t sit in the area designated fr spectatrs. N ne ther than the team players, caches, referees, r fficials are permitted sit n r within ten (10) feet f the bench during a game. The ideal situatin is that parents/fans/spectatrs sit n the ppsite side as the player s bench. 13.4.7 At the discretin f the fficials, parents/fans/spectatrs caching frm any part f the flr may be asked t g back t the stands r leave the gym. 13.4.8 Officials can give a warning t caches fr spectatrs r players wh verbally abuse r disrespectfully questin the calls f the game fficials. If deemed apprpriate, the fficials will put ne minute n the clck and instruct the cach t have the ffender leave the gym r the game will stp and the ffending team will frfeit the game. Page 21 f 46
Lee District Basketball Assciatin, Inc. 13.4.9 Time between games and perids. The minimum times fficials will give teams befre games and between perids, under nrmal circumstances, are listed belw. The fficials will prvide these minimum times unless the game(s) are running behind schedule. If the schedule is running behind, the fficials may use any means necessary t get back n schedule r t minimize the effects (e.g., shrten times given between games and/r between perids and/r use a running clck during games). 13.4.9.1 Befre/between games: Minimum f three (3) minutes fr warm-ups, etc. 13.4.9.2 Between halves: Minimum f three (3) minutes. 13.4.9.3 Between quarters (if applicable): One (1) minute. 13.4.10 A game will be declared frfeited when: A team is nt ready t play within ten (10) minutes after the scheduled game time r after terminatin f a prceeding game whichever time is the latest. A team des nt have a minimum f fur (4) participating players present wh are capable f playing t start a game. A team plays a nn-rstered/nn registered player. A team fails t cmply with the player participatin rules and this is reprted fr review. 13.4.11 Games may nt be rescheduled fr any reasn, except by the LDBA President, Huse Directr r Club Administratr. The Huse Directr must crdinate with the Club Administratr in advance f the reschedule. 13.4.12 Time-uts. Teams will receive tw (2) full (1 minute) time-uts and tw (2) half (30 secnd) timeuts. An additinal ne (1) full time-ut will be awarded in each vertime perid. Unused time-uts may nt be carried ver t vertime. 13.4.13 Overtime perids. Each vertime perid in the LDBA Huse Rec. prgram will be three (3) minutes fr all age grups. The fllwing describes hw many vertime perids may ccur: 13.4.13.1 Regular seasn, where seed determinatin is NOT an issue: One (1) vertime perid. If at the end f the single vertime perid, the scre is still tied, the game will be declared a tie. 13.4.13.2 Regular seasn, where seed determinatin IS an issue: Tw (2) vertime perids. If at the end f the secnd vertime perid, the scre is still tied, the game will be declared a tie with half a pint being awarded t bth teams in rder t assist with seeding. 13.4.13.3 Turnament games will be played t cnclusin with three (3) minute vertimes until a winner prevails. 13.4.14 Reprting game results. It is the respnsibility f BOTH caches t reprt game results t his/her respective Age Grup Crdinatr within 24 hurs f the game. 13.5 Seasn champins and turnament seeding. If an age grup has been divided int subdivisins with inter-sub-divisins play, ranking will be determined by verall schedule, nt subdivisin schedule. The 7/8 Divisin and the 5/6 (Little Ballers) prgram are nt cnsidered applicable divisins fr the turnament. Criteria fr the regular seasn champins and turnament seeding will be in the rder as fllws: 13.5.1 Wn-Lss Recrd. If the full seasn schedule is played and the number f games played fr each team in the league is: 13.5.1.1 Equal, the number f wins determines the rankings, subject t the tiebreakers belw. Page 22 f 46
Lee District Basketball Assciatin, Inc. 13.5.1.2 Unequal (e.g., fr weather cancellatins, etc.), the highest winning percentage applies. Every effrt will be made t make-up canceled games. 13.5.2 Head-t-Head Recrd. Pint spread will nt be used. 13.5.3 Cin-Tss. If a cin tss is needed t break the tie, bth teams will be awarded trphies, if applicable fr the regular seasn. 14. SPECIAL RULES 14.1 Player Participatin. The fllwing player participatin rules apply t all LDBA Huse League divisins ther than the Yung Men s 15-18 Divisin. 14.1.1 Each player present prir t the start f the secnd quarter f a game (unless he r she is injured r disqualified and must leave the game early) will: 14.1.1.1 Play at least TWO (2) UNINTERRUPTED QUARTERS (cmplete). 14.1.1.2 Sit at least ONE UNINTERRUPTED QUARTER (cmplete). 14.1.2 It is within the purview f the cach t allt playing time t a player wh arrives late fr a game. Caches shuld attempt t play a player that arrives during half time r later in a manner that will nt disrupt the playing time f ther players. 14.1.3 In the attempt t maximize the playing time f all players, n player may play in fur (4) quarters unless all ther eligible players will have played r is playing in three (3) quarters. 14.1.4 Injury/Disqualificatin. 14.1.4.1 A player wh leaves a game due t injury shall be charged as participating cmpletely in the quarter. In the spirit f the rule, if a player subsequently recvers frm injury and is able t play at n risk t himself/herself, the cach must return the player t the line-up immediately. 14.1.4.2 A player replacing an injured r disqualified player is cnsidered t have played in the injured r disqualified player s quarter if they play ver tw (2) minutes in place f the injured r disqualified player. This cunts tward the three quarter maximum as a partial quarter played. The player wh replaces the injured r disqualified player must still play tw (2) uninterrupted quarters. 14.1.4.3 If a player replacing an injured r disqualified player plays tw (2) minutes r less (can be at next whistle after ging ver tw (2) minutes), this time des nt cunt as a quarter played. If the injured r disqualified player cannt return, the cach may substitute in a different player and they may play tw (2) minutes r less (can be at next whistle after ging ver 2 minutes). 14.1.5 When ne team in a game has six (6) r fewer players any time after the start f the secnd quarter, bth teams may ignre rule 14.1.1.2 (that all players must sit ne uninterrupted quarter). Hwever, all ther participatin rules still apply. 14.1.6 Unexcused absences frm practice r disciplinary issues with players may result in limited r reduced playing time. Page 23 f 46
Lee District Basketball Assciatin, Inc. 14.1.7 Any cach seeking an exceptin t the player participatin rule(s) (e.g., fr disciplinary issues with a player), must request and receive prir apprval frm the Club Administratr befre nt cmplying with player participatin rule(s). The Club Administratr will ensure all caches in the divisin are aware f this exceptin and the duratin f this actin. If prir apprval is nt received, it will result in a player participatin vilatin and is subject t frfeit. 14.1.8 In rder t keep games clse and preserve the integrity f the League and divisin, a cach may break the player participatin rule by pulling ut higher skilled players in rder t cntrl game flw. Hwever, this must be discussed with the ppsing cach befre enacting this and nly when abslutely necessary. If questined, this will be reviewed by the Bard f Directrs and culd be deemed a frfeitable actin if fund t be nt apprpriate r nt in the best interest f the children. 14.2 LDBA Mercy rule. The fllwing Mercy rules apply t all LDBA Huse League divisins ther than the Yung Men s 15-18 Divisin. 14.2.1 All divisins WILL cmply with the mercy rule ther than the Yung Men s 15/18 Divisin. The mercy rule des nt apply t the Yung Men s 15/18 Divisin. Hwever, caches f all divisins are encuraged t use gd judgment during the executin f each game based n LDBA s purpse fr all invlved including the Yung Men s divisin. 14.2.2 If a team is ahead by 20+ pints, the team ahead: 14.2.2.1 Will drp back and play defense (zne, man-t-man r cmbinatin) inside the 3-pint circle. 14.2.2.2 Will NOT duble-team utside f this 3-pint area (marked r imaginary). 14.2.2.3 Will cntinue the prcedures under this rule until the pint deficit is ten (10) pints r less. 14.3 The fllwing summarizes special rules fr each Huse Rec. age grup divisin: Age Grup Divisin (General) Special Rule 7/8 (7/9) 9/10 (10/12) 11/12 13/14 15/18 Basketball Size 28.5" 28.5" 28.5" *29.5" *29.5" Basket Height 8' *NFHS *NFHS *NFHS *NFHS Free Thrws Sht Frm 2' clser 1' clser *NFHS *NFHS *NFHS Perids LDBA Player Participatin Rule Backcurt Defense Allwed Defense May Begin Offensive Lane Vilatin Player Fuls fr Disqualificatin 6-minute quarters 7-minute quarters *NFHS (8-minute quarters) *NFHS (8-minute quarters) 20-minute halves with a running clck; last 2 mins each half stpped clck. Yes Yes Yes Yes *NFHS Nne **3' past half curt line (fr initial 3 secnds) 5 secnds in divisindefined free thrw lane 2 nd and 4 th quarters Half curt line during quarters 1-3 *NFHS *NFHS *NFHS *NFHS *NFHS *NFHS *NFHS *NFHS *NFHS *NFHS *NFHS (5) *NFHS *NFHS *NFHS *NFHS Page 24 f 46
Lee District Basketball Assciatin, Inc. Mercy Rule Yes Yes Yes Yes *NFHS *NFHS: Fllws Current NFHS Basketball Rules Bk ** N defense within 3 feet f half curt line fr the first 3 secnds after the ffense crsses half curt. After 3 secnds, the defense may defend the entire half curt. See Rule 14.4.6, N Defense Area. 14.4 Special Rules fr 7/8 r 7/9 Divisin Divisins (when applicable girls divisins are available). In additin t LDBA Special rules at 14.1 (Player Participatin) and 14.2 (LDBA Mercy Rule), the fllwing special rules apply t this divisin: 14.4.1 Quarters. The game will be played in fur (4) six-minute quarters. 14.4.2 Basket. Games shall be played using an 8-ft basket. The hme team is respnsible fr lwering the basket t eight (8) feet (if yu are the first scheduled game) and resetting t ten (10) feet at the end f the game (if yu are the last scheduled game fr the day r divisin). 14.4.3 Free thrw line. The free thrw line is tw (2) feet clser than the standard NFHS free thrw line that is painted n Fairfax Cunty Schl gyms. If the gym has 12 x 12 flr tiles (instead f a wd flr), this will be tw (2) 12 x 12 tiles in frm f the actual free thrw line. Ful shts may be attempted frm any psitin behind this mdified free thrw line. If nt marked, use best judgment, cnfer with referees and ppsing cach fr agreement prir t the start f the game. Caches and/r referees are encuraged t mark this line using a nnpermanent methd such as tape prir t the start f the game. 14.4.4 Five secnd lane vilatin. A five (5) secnd rule applies in the divisin-defined free thrw lane (see Rule 14.4.3). 14.4.5 Backcurt defense. Defense in the backcurt will nt be allwed n any play. Vilatin(s) may result in technical ful(s). 14.4.6 N defense area (3 feet fr 3 secnds). Fr the first three (3) secnds after the ffense establishes a frnt curt (the player with the ball crsses half curt), a n defense area is in effect frm the half curt line t three (3) feet beynd the half curt line int the ffense s frnt curt. During that first three (3) secnds, n defender may initiate defense within the n defense area. After this first three (3) secnds, this n defense area expires and the defense may defend within the entire frnt curt. The n defense area is reestablished each time an ffense legally crsses half curt. 14.4.7 Disqualificatin. Fllws NFHS standard: player is disqualified upn their fifth ful. 14.5 Special rules fr 9/10 r 10/12 Divisin. In additin t LDBA Special rules at 14.1 (Player Participatin) and 14.2 (LDBA Mercy Rule), the fllwing special rules apply t this divisin: 14.5.1 Quarters. The game will be played in fur (4) seven-minute quarters. 14.5.2 Free thrw line. The free thrw line is ne (1) ft clser than the standard NFHS free thrw line that is painted n Fairfax Cunty Schl gyms. If the gym has 12 x 12 flr tiles (instead f a wd flr), this will be ne (1) 12 x 12 tile in frm f the actual free thrw line. Ful shts may be attempted frm any psitin behind this mdified free thrw line. If nt marked, use best judgment, cnfer with referees and ppsing cach fr agreement prir t the start f the game. Caches and/r referees are encuraged t mark this line using a nnpermanent methd such as tape prir t the start f the game. 14.5.3 Three secnd lane vilatin. There is n special rule fr the three secnd lane vilatin. Fr purpses f the three secnd rule, the free thrw lane is defined as the NFHS free thrw lane painted n the gym flr. Page 25 f 46
14.5.4 Backcurt defense. Lee District Basketball Assciatin, Inc. 14.5.4.1 During the 1 st and 3 rd quarters, defense in the backcurt will generally nt be allwed. Vilatin(s) may result in technical ful(s). The fllwing prvisins apply: 14.5.4.1.1 Defense in the backcurt will nt be allwed n any thrw-in riginating behind the divisin (half curt) line. Hwever, a thrw in frm the divisin (half curt) line is cnsidered a thrw in frm the frntcurt. 14.5.4.1.2 Defensive pressure is allwed fr a defensive rebund r turnver. 14.5.4.2 During the 2 nd and 4 th quarters, teams will be allwed t play defense in the backcurt at all times, unless the defending team is ahead by 20 r mre pints. 14.5.5 Mercy rule. All teams will cmply with the LDBA mercy rule (See Rule 14.2). 14.6 Special rules fr 11/12 and 13/14 Divisin and Girls 11/15 r 12/15 Divisins (when applicable girls divisins are available). There are n special rules fr this divisin ther than the LDBA Special rules at 14.1 (Player Participatin) and 14.2 (LDBA Mercy Rule). Beynd thse, games are run accrding t NFHS rules. 14.7 Special rules fr the Yung Men s 15/18 Divisin 14.7.1 Halves. The games will be played in tw (2) twenty-minute halves with a running clck. Clck stppage will ccur fr free thrws and the last tw (2) minutes fr each half, r at the decisin f the fficial in rder t allw fr player substitutin. 14.7.2 Player Participatin Rules and the LDBA Mercy Rule DO NOT apply fr this divisin, but caches are encuraged t nt g verbard. 15. CONDUCT 15.1 Cde f Cnduct. 15.1.1 Each cach is respnsible t see that their assistant caches, players, and parents r guardians f players are prvided a cpy f their respective Cde f Cnduct and sign the Cde f Cnduct Team Agreement frm prir t the start f the seasn. 15.1.2 Cde f Cnduct fr spectatrs and players shall be thrughly discussed at a pre-seasn meeting between caches, players, and parents. All caches, players and parents are required t sign the Cde f Cnduct Team Agreement frm indicating they understand and accept their respnsibilities as stated in the Cde. This frm with the required signatures is t be filed with the Huse r Parent Liaisn Directrs with the cmpleted rster. 15.1.3 Cnduct f caches, players, and parents detrimental and cntrary t the Cde f Cnduct can result in suspensin frm further participatin fr whatever perid deemed apprpriate and can als result is frfeitures fr yur team. This includes the use f ful language. 15.1.4 See Sectin 22 fr cpies f the LDBA Cdes f Cnduct fr Players, Parents, Caches, and Referees. See Sectin 23, LDBA Frms, fr a cpy f the Cde f Cnduct Team Agreement frm. 15.2 LDBA N Tlerance Plicy. Page 26 f 46
Lee District Basketball Assciatin, Inc. 15.2.1 LDBA will nt tlerate physical, verbal, emtinal, psychlgical, r any ther type f abuse f anyne, by anyne invlved in an LDBA activity, including a player, cach, referee, fficial, parent, spectatr, schl staff, etc. 15.2.2 Vilatins are subject t suspensin frm LDBA activities and ptentially, dismissal frm the League fr the current and/r future seasns. 15.3 Offensive Actins. N cach, player, r spectatr is t: 15.3.1 Refuse t abide by an fficial s decisin. Or cntinue in a negative manner t abuse r heckle the referee, a player, r cach. 15.3.2 Be guilty f bjectinable demnstratins by thrwing equipment r any ther frceful actin. 15.3.3 Be guilty f heaping persnal verbal abuse upn an fficial r ther persn participating in an LDBA activity including fr any real r imagined wrng decisin r judgment. 15.3.4 Be guilty f an abusive verbal attack n a player, ppsing cach, fficial r spectatr. 15.3.5 At any time, lay hands upn, push, pke, bump, r strike an fficial r ther persn participating in an LDBA activity. Of curse allwances are made fr reasnable cntact between players in the curse f a practice r game (e.g., clsely guarding, trapping, bxing ut, r driving r jumping past an ppnent). 15.3.6 Be guilty f physical attack as an aggressr upn anyne at an LDBA activity. 15.3.7 Use prfanity r ther ful language at an LDBA activity. 15.3.8 Smke, drink alchlic beverage(s), r be under the influence f drugs r alchl while participating in LDBA activities. 15.4 Technical r Flagrant Fuls. 15.4.1 If a player receives a technical r flagrant ful, LDBA may issue a Prbatin Letter t that player, which is in effect fr the reminder f the current seasn. If this technical r flagrant ful is deemed by the Bard f Directrs t be a severe vilatin f the Cde f Cnduct plicy, the Bard f Directrs may issue game suspensins after review f the situatin. See Rule 15.6 fr rules n administratin f suspensin. 15.4.2 If a player receives a technical r flagrant ful and is already n prbatin, this will likely result in a ne-game suspensin, t be determined by the Bard f Directrs. See Rule 15.6 fr rules n administratin f suspensin. 15.4.3 If a cach receives a technical ful, the Bard f Directrs will investigate the incident, t include the referee reprt, and determine the apprpriate curse f actin. This culd result in game suspensins. If this technical is received fr a Cde f Cnduct r ffensive actin (such as described in Rule 15.3), it s an autmatic ne-game suspensin. Prfanity will nt be tlerated and will result in a ne-game suspensin. See Rule 15.6 fr rules n administratin f suspensin. 15.4.4 The Bard f Directrs reserves the right, after careful review, investigatin, and cnsideratin t make an n the spt (nt stated herein) ruling shuld it be necessary t uphld the verall purpse, Cde f Cnduct, r N Tlerance Plicy f LDBA and/r it is determined that the safety f any LDBA participant(s) is/was in jepardy. Page 27 f 46
15.5 Game Ejectin. Lee District Basketball Assciatin, Inc. 15.5.1 A cach, player, r spectatr may be ejected fr: any vilatin(s) f the applicable Cde f Cnduct; any vilatin(s) f the N Tlerance Plicy; r any f the ffensive actins listed in Rule 15.3. A cach r player may als be ejected fr severe vilatins f NFHS Basketball rules. 15.5.1.1 Physical fighting between players is an autmatic ejectin frm the game and a ne-game suspensin. These actins will nt be tlerated. See Rule 15.6 fr rules n administratin f suspensin. 15.5.1.2 Spectatr fighting will result in an autmatic call t 911 (Fairfax Cunty Plice). The game will be stpped and children remved frm the area until the incident can be cntained. This will take time away frm the fficial game time. 15.5.2 Ejectin. If an fficial ejects a cach r player frm the game, this persn(s) must remve themselves frm sight and sund f the game within ne (1) minute and are prhibited frm any further cntact (direct r indirect) with the team during the remainder f the game. Failure t cmply may result in a frfeit fr the team(s) invlved. 15.5.3 Game ejectin equals autmatic suspensin: 15.5.3.1 If an fficial ejects a cach r player frm a game, an autmatic ne (1) game suspensin will be enfrced. See Rule 15.6 fr rules n administratin f suspensin. 15.5.3.2 If the ejectin results frm a Cde f Cnduct vilatin, the player/cach may be suspended fr mre than ne game. The penalty will be set in accrdance t the severity f the vilatin. 15.5.4 Reprting. 15.5.4.1 If an fficial ejects a cach/player frm a game, the caches are respnsible fr ntifying the Age Grup Crdinatr and/r Parent Liaisn Directr within 24 hurs f the incident. The Age Grup Crdinatr will ntify the Huse Directr. League Administratin will review the incident. Failure t reprt may result in disciplinary actins. 15.5.4.2 Officials must ntify the Referee Crdinatr and the Club Administratr f any and all game ejectins r issues. This shuld be dne by phne and/r written accunt. 15.6 Suspensin frm Game(s). 15.6.1 Player suspensin. A player game suspensin is as fllws: The player must be in attendance at the game identified as the suspensin. The player is t be seated n the bench with his/her teammates and can nly prvide psitive cheering. If the player is nt in attendance f the identified suspensin game, the suspensin will carry ver t the next game that his/her team is scheduled fr. If this game is missed, then the player suspensin becmes permanent fr the rest f the current seasn, including practices. 15.6.2 Cach suspensin. If a cach receives a first suspensin, they will be allwed t attend the suspended game as a fan and remain quietly seated in the spectatr sectin. They are nt t cach in ANY way, r t be deemed nt cheering psitively. If a cach is bserved t vilate this guidance, the suspensin will carry ver t a game identified by the Bard f Directrs, in which the cach will nt be allwed t be in the gym during that game day. If a cach receives a secnd suspensin, it is pssible that the cach will be remved frm his/her caching psitin and will n lnger be eligible t vlunteer fr LDBA. Page 28 f 46
16. TOURNAMENTS Lee District Basketball Assciatin, Inc. 16.1 As part f the verall winter seasn, teams in age divisins 9/10 and abve will participate in a pst-seasn turnament. 16.2 The 7/8 Divisin and the 5/6 (Little Ballers) prgram are nt cnsidered applicable divisins fr the turnament. 16.3 The turnament will be single eliminatin frmat. 16.4 Seeding fr the turnaments will be based n regular seasn recrds. The team with the best recrd shall play the team with the wrst recrd, unless byes are given. Matrices will be prvided at turnament time. Seeding rder is defined in Rule 13.5, Seasn champins and turnament seeding. 17. ALL-STAR GAMES 17.1 There will be tw (2) all-star teams represented fr each applicable age divisin. 17.2 Each regular seasn s team cach will select the all-star participants frm his/her team. 17.3 LDBA will determine the number f players each team can send t the all-star game. 17.4 LDBA will determine the all-star game caches frm the caches in a given age grup divisin based n their adherence t the guidelines and their fulfillment f the respnsibilities utlined under the Team Caches sectin. 17.5 If a player wh is selected fr the all-star game cannt participate because f absence r injury, the regular seasn cach f the absent/injured player will select anther player frm his/her team as a substitute. If the all-star cach cannt cntact the cach f the absent/injured player, then the Huse and Parent Liaisn Directrs will select a player frm any team. 17.6 The Player Participatin Rules WILL apply t all-star games. 17.7 The 15/18 divisin is nt cnsidered an applicable divisin t participate in an All-Star Game unless agreed t by all caches and the Bard f Directrs 17.8 Cntests fr 3-pint shting, r regulatin ful shts (7/8 divisin) will be cnducted in cnjunctin with the All-Star activities. These include players, caches, referees, vlunteers, r parents within the LDBA cmmunity. 18. PROTEST OF GAMES 18.1 In accrdance with the NFHS Basketball Rules Bk, NO PROTESTS f games will be recgnized. The nly exceptin t this rule is a head cach may prtest an LDBA game if he r she believes the ppnent may nt have adhered t the LDBA Player Participatin Rules r Cde f Cnduct. Hwever, if the League Administratin is aware f a vilatin t the LDBA Player Participatin Rules r Cde f Cnduct, they may take actin as they deem apprpriate withut a request r prtest. 19. LDBA Cunty Cmpetitive Prgram Plicies and Infrmatin Cmpetitive Prgram Overview The LDBA r The Machine can place Cmpetitive/Travel Select teams in the Fairfax Cunty Yuth Basketball League (FCYBL) r any ther recgnized rganizatin. This prgram is designed fr players Page 29 f 46
Lee District Basketball Assciatin, Inc. f advanced skills wh desire t cmpete at a higher level f cmpetitin than prvided in respective cmmunity league "huse rec prgrams. The Cmpetitive teams require a higher degree f dedicatin f time, mney, and effrt frm players, caches, and parents. The teams meet mre frequently fr practice than Huse Rec. teams and play a greater number f games including additinal turnaments. Teams participating can travel farther distances fr sme games than fr the Huse Rec. prgram. There are als increased fees fr these teams. Further, there are n player participatin rules fr these teams. Each Cmpetitive team s cach makes the final decisins as t playing times fr any given game and acrss the entire seasn. The fllwing prvides further detail abut the LDBA Cmpetitive/Travel Select teams that participate in FCYBL r any ther rganizatin, league r turnament. Nt all will apply all the time: Zip Cde Rule FCYBL assigns certain Fairfax Cunty zip cdes t each prgram, including LDBA. Each team is allwed t have a limited number f players wh reside in Fairfax Cunty, but utside f LDBA s assigned zip cdes. Nn-Fairfax Cunty Residents Players wh d nt reside in Fairfax Cunty may still be able t be selected fr an LDBA Select team. But this is subject t restrictins and rules that are gverned by FCYBL. FCYBL als has the pprtunity t deny this request fr nn-fairfax Cunty players. Lcatin f Practices and Games All practices will be held in lcal public elementary and middle schls. Hwever, the lcatin f the games culd be as clse as Edisn High Schl r as far as Gainesville, VA, in the west r McLean, VA, in the nrth. Additinal Csts There are additinal csts abve the LDBA registratin fee fr thse players that are chsen fr the Cmpetitive teams. The additinal csts include items such as registratin fees, LDBA Cmpetitive team unifrms, and turnament fees. LDBA Cmpetitive team caches will discuss these csts (and pssible fund raising ideas) with their teams. Additinal Dcumentatin Required Each player, whether new t the prgram r a returning player, wh is chsen n a Cmpetitive team may be required and must prvide the fllwing dcumentatin t their cach: Virginia DMV ID Card: Every player have an ID Card issued frm the Department f Mtr Vehicles (DMV areas). The ID Card must shw their crrect birth date and their current hme address. If in VA, this ID may be btained frm a Virginia DMV ffice. Reprt Card: Each player must submit a cpy f their reprt card r interim reprt card fr prf f cunty residency and grade level. When this cpy is submitted, the actual grades received and any cmments n the reprt card may be hidden. Page 30 f 46
Lee District Basketball Assciatin, Inc. FCYBL Plicies n Age and Grade FCYBL has separate bys teams and girls teams. The bys' teams are rganized int age divisins, ne divisin per grade, fr each grade frm 5th thrugh 9th grade and ne divisin fr all players in 10th - 12th grade. The girls' teams are rganized int age divisins fr each grade frm 5th thrugh 8th grade and ne divisin fr all girls in high schl. Players must be in the respective grade r lwer as f September 1 st f that year. Fr specific infrmatin n the guidelines fr player placement and age restrictins, see the FCYBL website. Guidelines abut age and grade are n the FCYBL page n rules. Beynd the FCYBL rules, LDBA requires that players n 5 th grade (10 and under (10-U)) teams be at least nine (9) years ld by Octber 1 f the current year. Fr any requests fr exceptin, cntact the Cmpetitive Directr. Playing Up As a general rule, LDBA des nt allw players t play up if there is a team at their wn age level. Hwever, if a player's individual talent enables them t be amng the best players n the team in which they wuld be playing up, LDBA may allw it. Cntact the respective cach with the request. Final decisins will be made by the Cmpetitive Directr. Hwever, if LDBA fields tw teams in an age grup, n player will be allwed t play up n the Divisin 2 (r B lwer level) team. Registratin Players wh wish t try ut fr an LDBA Cmpetitive team shuld register early fr the LDBA Huse Rec. prgram fr the respective seasn and nte n the applicatin that the player wishes t try ut fr a Cmpetitive team. After registering, cntact the cach f the respective Cmpetitive team fr the latest inf abut its tryuts. After tryuts, if the player is selected fr a Cmpetitive team, the cach will cntact yu t being the prcess. Tryuts Each LDBA r The Machine Cmpetitive team will have a tryut befre the Huse Rec. prgram has their assessment. Each Cmpetitive team cach chses the players that will be n their team and that cach s decisin is final. If a player is nt chsen fr a team, they need t attend the Huse Rec. prgram s Assessment Night and will be placed n a Huse Rec. team. Tryut Prcedures If LDBA r The Machine is fielding ne team in an age grup, then there will be ne set f tryuts fr the team fr that age grup. If LDBA r The Machine is fielding tw teams in an Age Grup, the teams wuld be rganized int tw divisins: Divisin 1 (als knwn as A ) team, which is the higher level team, and Divisin 2 (r B ) team. Each player will try ut fr the Divisin 1 team. Players nt selected fr the Divisin 1 team will attend separate tryuts fr the Divisin 2 team. If a player is selected fr the Divisin 1 team, but chses nt t play n this team, then they wuld play in the LDBA Huse Rec. prgram. Cntact the team cach r Cmpetitive Directr fr any questins r t discuss any issues r preferences. LDBA r The Machine Cmpetitive Caches Cach Selectin New caches are selected based n a prvisinal basis that is reviewed annually. The capability f a cach t cntinue will be evaluated by the Cmpetitive Directr and League Administratin after each seasn. Factrs include, but are nt limited t: Attitude. Relatinship t players. Cperatin with thers. Evidence f sprtsmanship. Knwledge f the game. Page 31 f 46
Lee District Basketball Assciatin, Inc. Adherence t LDBA plicy and Standards f Cnduct. Adherence t varius external rganizatin plicy, rules, and Standard f Cnduct. Understanding f and prmtin f LDBA r The Machine s philsphies Participatin with LDBA r The Machine wrkshps and prgrams. Tenure Cach Dismissal A cach may be remved r suspended at any time fr cause by League Administratin r the Cmpetitive Directr. A cach may appeal a decisin fr dismissal t the LDBA r The Machine Bard f Directrs. LDBA r The Machine Reps at FCYBL Cuncil Tw LDBA r The Machine Cmpetitive team caches will be appinted t serve as the primary and alternate representatives fr FCYBL Cuncil meetings. Between the tw representatives, ne will attend each FCYBL Cuncil meeting and infrm the LDBA r The Machine League President and Bard f Directrs f any key infrmatin. Mre Infrmatin Fr mre Infrmatin abut the Fairfax Cunty Yuth Basketball League (aka - Select League) visit their website at www.fcybl.rg. Fr mre inf n LDBA Cmpetitive/Travel Select teams, see the LDBA Website r cntact the LDBA r The Machine Cmpetitive Directrs r ne f the Cmpetitive caches. Page 32 f 46
Lee District Basketball Assciatin, Inc. LDBA REFERENCES AND FORMS Page 33 f 46
20. Vlunteer Building Directr (VBD) Quick Reference Guide Lee District Basketball Assciatin, Inc. The fllwing is a cndensed list f key duties and ther inf t assist caches in their respnsibility t serve as certified Fairfax Cunty Vlunteer Building Directrs (VBDs). Althugh the VBD is respnsible fr these duties, they may f curse enlist the help f thers (e.g., parents) t cmplete these duties. Overall, the VBD must: ensure the facility is undamaged and participants are safe; set up the facility fr use befre the event; return facility equipment t its riginal lcatin after the event; and reprt any facility damage r accidents. Key Duties f a Vlunteer Building Directr fr LDBA. (Asterisk (*) indicates task nt in VBD Manual) Befre event: Inspect the facility, including bathrms, fr existing prperty damage. Reprt any damage t the schl s custdian right away and t LDBA League Administratin at lee.district.basketball@gmail.cm within 24 hurs. LDBA League Administratin will prceed in cntacting the Fairfax Cunty Department f Neighbrhd and Cmmunity Services (NCS) using a Schl Prperty Damage Reprt within 24 hurs. Inspect the facility fr safety cncerns. Ptential cncerns include: slippery flrs due t misture r dust; bstacles t clse t the curt in the ut f bunds areas; imprperly stred gymnastics equipment that might tempt kids t play n it unsupervised. Reprt any questinable safety cnditins immediately t the custdian. Prepare facility fr LDBA use. As needed, wrk with custdians t: Set up tables and chairs fr the scrers table and team benches and set up the game clck Adjust basketball gals t the prper height *Temprarily mark (e.g., with masking tape) any shrtened free thrw lines (fr yunger divisins) Mve gym equipment t clear the curt and ut f bunds areas t make the curt safe t play Sweep the curt t remve dust and debris t minimize the risk f players slipping Open r clse divider drs (ask the custdians) Lck r unlck drs. (ask the custdians) *Identify the lcatin f the first aid kit. (In the LDBA Clck bag). During the event: Supervise participants. As needed: Remind parents f yunger children t supervise their children clsely and nt allw them t run arund r climb n schl equipment. Remind attendees that fd and drinks ther than water are nt allwed in the gym. Gather key inf related t any building damage r accidents fr the respective reprts. After the event: Clear the facility f all participants. Return all schl equipment t its riginal lcatin. If anther Building Directr r grup uses the gym after yu, let them knw where equipment such as tables and chairs need t g at the end f the event. Als, if basketball gals were adjusted, they must be returned t their riginal level. Cmplete any email reprts (e.g., Schl Prperty Damage Reprt r Accident Reprt) and submit them LDBA League Administratin at lee.district.basketball@gmail.cm wh then reprts t the Fairfax Cunty Department f Neighbrhd and Cmmunity Services (NCS) within 24 hurs. Cntact inf: Pint f Cntact Cntact Inf Cntact Fr Department f Neighbrhd and Cmmunity Services (NCS) 703-324-5522 LDBA League Administratin t submit reprts r ther building directr issues On-call/ after-hurs NCS 703-609-8870 Help with btaining access t building during time LDBA has permit fr use Page 34 f 46
Fairfax Cuntry VBD webpage http://www.fairfaxcunty.g v/ncs/athletics/vbd.htm Lee District Basketball Assciatin, Inc. VBD Manual, frms (accident reprt, damage reprt), training, and the training exam 21. Quick Reference Guide fr Screkeepers and Timekeepers This sectin prvides key inf n hw t serve as a screkeeper r timekeeper fr an LDBA Huse Recreatinal game. Each team in an LDBA game is respnsible fr prviding a vlunteer fr the screr s table. The hme team, which shuld be in white jerseys, is respnsible fr prviding a screkeeper. The visiting/away team is respnsible fr prviding a timekeeper. The screkeeper and timekeeper: Must be at least 16 years ld Are cnsidered part f the fficiating crew with the referees and therefre, shuld nt be yelling fr r against a team r caching anyne frm the table. They must remain neutral. Need t understand that the referee is verall in charge f, and the final authrity n, game administratin. The referee s wrd is final n all issues such as: if a basket cunts, whether the sht was fr tw r three pints, which player a ful is cunted against, game time, time between perids (quarters/halves), and any ther adjustments necessary fr time f the game, t include instituting a running clck t expedite a game when the referee deems it apprpriate. Key tasks: The screkeeper s key task is t track the game s running scre, player participatin (imprtant), player fuls, team fuls, time-uts taken. This is the fficial recrd/scre f the game. The timekeeper s key task is t start and stp the clck s that the time fr the game is accurate and t check with the screkeeper ften t ensure all is reflected apprpriately. The screkeeper and timekeeper shuld wrk tgether t accmplish these duties: t help track the current game scre; which player scred; which player a ful was called n; when a team is in the bnus; and when t start and stp the clck. Specific instructins fr the screkeeper and timekeeper are n subsequent pages. Page 35 f 46
Screkeeper Instructins. Lee District Basketball Assciatin, Inc. BEFORE THE GAME (#s n graphic belw indicate general lcatin f respective inf fr sample scresheet): Fill in: 1. Team name and ther admin inf. 2. Players. List the name and number f each player n the team (in numerical rder s it is easier t find the player during the game). DURING THE GAME: 3. Quarters Played. As a player starts r substitutes int a quarter f a game, draw a diagnal line acrss the respective quarter (e.g., 1Q) next t the player s name. If he player is sub d during a quarter, a dt r sme ther indicatr needs t be visible t shw an interrupted quarter fr the invlved players. Fuls. Each time the ref calls a ful, the ref will call ut the team jersey clr and the player s number wh the ful is assigned t. Each time this happens, recrd: 4. Persnal fuls (PF). a. Crss ut each ful (e.g., P1, P2 ). and place the jersey number n the apprpriate blck under the Team ful ttals fr the apprpriate half. b. Ntify the ref when a player receives their 5 th ful and therefre has fuled ut. Optinal: Ntify the cach when the player has received their 3 rd r 4 th ful as a curtesy. 5. Technical fuls (T1, T2). Mark dwn any technical fuls the ref calls n a player. Mst games will have n technical fuls. Ntify the ref if smene gets tw technical fuls, as they have fuled ut. 6. Team Fuls Per Half. Fr every persnal r technical ful per half f the game: a. Recrd the jersey number in the Team sectin per half (tw quarters). (Persnal and Technicals cunt. b. After the 1 st half, remember t start anew recrding team fuls fr the 2 nd half. c. Ntify the referee when the team has reached: 6 fuls (t warn the referee the next ful will require free thrws); ntify the referee and the timekeeper (t turn n the bnus/duble bnus light) when a team reaches 7 fuls and 10 fuls. SCORING. 7. Running Scre. Every time a team scres, crss ut the current scre fr that team. 8. Player pints. As best yu can, each time a player scres, in the apprpriate quarter that the basket was scred, recrd the apprpriate number f pints: 2-pint basket made: Put a 2 in the apprpriate quarter. 3-pint basket made: The referee will raise bth arms t indicate that the sht was taken behind the 3-pint line. If the basket is made, put a 3 in the apprpriate quarter. Page 36 f 46
Free thrws: Right befre the free thrw, indicate an attempted free thrw by drawing a circle in the apprpriate quarter. If the free thrw is made, mark an X inside the circle. 9. Scre per quarter/half/end f game. At the end f each quarter, half, and at the end f the game, recrd the current scre fr each team. Lee District Basketball Assciatin, Inc. 10. Time-Outs. Mark the number f timeuts taken by the cach (e.g., 1 fr the 1 st timeut, 2 fr the 2 nd timeut ). Mark this in the quarter/half f which the timeut is taken. Nte: LDBA gives each team tw full (60 secnd) and tw 30 sec timeuts per game and ne full timeut per vertime perid. Any unused timeuts d nt carry ver t the next half/perid. Ignre everything else. Page 37 f 46