Below The Rim is an organization that is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of youth athletes. Our vision is to provide opportunities for youth to develop their full potential through athletic competition, academic enrichment, and individual initiative. DEVELOPMENT Development is one of the most important concepts that we undertake in our program. We will take the word "development" and give it special meaning. Not only will we teach you fundamental basketball skills for your development, but we will go one step further -- we will teach you life lessons that will build upon the foundation of your character and further develop you to succeed in your life. ENVIRONMENT The Directors and Coaches strive to provide the student-athletes with a highly disciplined, focused, competitive, and funfilled environment in which players learn the value of setting goals, working hard and achieving. The vigorous and fair coaching style is founded on constructive criticism and praise and is most effective in instruction as well as preparation for college coaching styles. EXPECTATIONS The coaches value and respect each player and take an interest in the player's development in basketball and as a person. The coaches expect several characteristics from players, including effort, commitment to attend practice and games, and utmost respect for coaches, referees, parents, teammates and themselves. The parents should encourage and respect the development of their student-athletes and teammates as well as the coaches' efforts to teach the players. Parents and players will be expected to participate in fundraising to defray team expenses. Players, parents and coaches must exhibit good sportsmanship towards one another, opposing teams and the referees. HISTORY is a 501(c) 3, non profit organization established in 2007 in South Florida. The organization founder Carlos Adamson, goal was to start a program to help under privilege youth, by way of sports. Below The Rim currently has teams in the state of Florida and Oklahoma. Since establishment in 2007, Below The Rim has helped over 50 student athletes obtain college scholarships. Hard work, does pay off!
Player and Parent Commitment Letter for 2016/2017 Season In accepting this offer, the undersigned player will be committed to the Below The Rim (BTR) program during the dates noted above. By signing this commitment letter, I understand the Below The Rim (BTR) team will not be secondary to other non-school sports. The undersigned player may play other selected non-school sports with the understanding that his/her participation with the Below The Rim (BTR) team will be first priority. I also understand and acknowledge that all team practices and games are mandatory and all players must be attentive and on time unless otherwise agreed upon by the coach responsible for the undersigned player. The Registration Fees to participate in the Below The Rim (BTR) program basic fees are $75.00 per month for the regular season dates as noted above, and due on the 10 th of every month. As the parent and/or legal guardian for the undersigned player, I agree to pay the registration fees as outlined in this agreement. I fully understand and agree to abide by the following financial policy: If player fees and/or additional tournaments expenses for the undersigned player are not paid upon the expected deadline, the undersigned player will be placed on a probationary period and will not be allowed to continue with the Below The Rim (BTR) program until such fees and/or expenses are paid in full. As the undersigned parent and/or legal guardian I understand that I am responsible for obtaining an AAU card, if the team elects to participate in AAU sanctioned events. The AAU Card is mandatory for all sanctioned AAU State and National Events for the current season. The cost of the subject AAU Card is $14 for the undersigned player. I understand that all uniforms are the property of the Below the Rim (BTR) Organization. As the parent and/or legal guardian I understand it is my responsibility to return the undersigned players uniform in received condition, with normal wear and tear. Uniforms are to be returned to the head coach at the last game of the season or the date determined by the head coach. I also understand that as the parent and/or legal guardian I agree to pay $150 for lost or damaged uniforms in my child s possession. Travel Fees & expenses are booked and paid for directly from the parents. These additional cost are not included in your basic program fee. I also acknowledge that no refunds will be given if the undersigned player chooses to leave the Below The Rim (BTR) after the first Registration Fee payment has been made. There will be opportunities to participate in team fundraisers to raise money to offset additional team and/or player expenses.
Below the Rim (BTR) Team Rules Players and Parents Birth Certificates and School Report Cards are required in order to participate with the Below The Rim Basketball Club (BTR) Organization. Players, parents and/or legal guardians must display sportsmanship at all times during practices, tournament games and while traveling during Below the Rim (BTR) team events. Violations can include dismissal from the Below The Rim (BTR) Organization, subject to review by the coaching staff and organization directors. We expect all parents, family members, and staff to be professional. If there is something that you have concerns about please approach your coach in a respectable and adult manner. If anyone is angry about something, it is a good rule of thumb to wait 24 hours to calm down. Always try to remember this is for the kids. Below The Rim (BTR) Organization and its coaches do not guarantee specific participant playing time minutes. Playing time will be earned during practice, continued improvement of basketball fundamental techniques, player s attitude/commitments, and at the discretion of the coaching staff per individual player. It is the parent s responsibility to address all player concerns with the head coach and their coaching staff for the team. Players, Parents, and/or legal guardians are required to participate in all fund-raising events and tournament sponsorships that benefit the player s individual team. It is the head coach s responsibility to assist with coordinating team fund-raisers and tournament sponsorships. It is at the parents and/or legal guardian s discretion to discontinue a player s involvement with a Below The Rim (BTR) team in the event academic school performance deteriorates. The parent and/or legal guardian may consult with the head coach of the subject team for advice, however all final decisions are left upon the parent and/or legal guardian. It is the parents and/or legal guardian s responsibility to pay all fees as outlined for the subject Below The Rim (BTR) season. Commitment Letter Acknowledgements Below The Rim (BTR) Player Name/Team Below The Rim (BTR) Player Signature Date Below The Rim (BTR) /Legal Guardian Name Below The Rim (BTR)/Legal Guardian Signature Date
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) Why do I have to pay a membership fee for my child to play? Below The Rim dues covers some of the administrative expenses for registering the club with the AAU each year, website hosting and domain registrations, and liability insurance, and training equipment. Individual team expenses which are divided among the players also include gym time, coaching expenses for travel and training, training. Outside clinics and additional player gear can be ordered through the club. What does the membership fee s go to? Coaching fees Skills Training Gym Rental Do I still pay for entry to an event that is hosted by Below The Rim, when I have already paid my monthly fees? Yes. While a tournament may be hosted by Below The Rim, it is still cost associated with the tournament. Tournament directors have to pay for officials, gym rentals, advertisement, insurance, and trophies, just to name a few. Why don t all the Below The Rim Teams attend the same tournaments? There are a number of things that go into factor when deciding which teams go to what tournaments. Let s go over a few of the most common reasons. Not all tournaments have the same age divisions. A tournament may only have 6 th,7 th,8 th grade teams. Thus not allowing us to take 5 th grade teams and below. Also, each team and parents are responsible for fundraising for out of state tournaments. Some out of state tournaments can cost upwards in the thousands of dollars. Another thing to note is there are different divisions division I and II, or A and B teams. There is a good reason for this. Instead of being offended because your child does not make the "A" team, realize that the coaches know best. Losing every game by thirty points is no fun for your child s team or their opponents. It is also no fun for your child to sit on the bench while all of the A players are playing. So some tournaments only offer an A division. Below The Rim Basketball Sports Waiver and Release of Liability
I, the undersigned, as the parent or legal guardian of the minor child named below, do hereby give my full consent and approval for my child to participate as a member of the Below The Rim, Inc. youth basketball team. I understand that there are certain risks of damages and injuries, including death, inherent in the practice and play of basketball, as well as in traveling in other related activities incidental to my child s participation, and I am willing to assume these risks on behalf of my child. These risks include, but are not limited to, those hazards associated with weather conditions, travel, playing conditions, equipment and other participants. I understand that players diving on the floor is dangerous to my child and to other players and may result in serious injury or death. I understand that the very nature of the game of basketball is hazardous and risky, including, but not limited to, the acts of running, jumping, stretching, diving, and collisions with other players and with stationary objects, all of which can cause serious injury or death to my child and to other players. Further, I agree that in consideration for the right to allow my child to participate as a member of Below The Rim, Inc. and in consideration for permission to play on the facilities arranged for by the team: 1. On behalf of my child and myself, I do voluntarily elect to accept and solely assume all risks of injury incurred or suffered by my child (a) while practicing or playing as a member of the team, (b) while serving in a non-playing capacity as a team member during practice or play by other teams or by other players on my child s team, and (c) while on or upon the premises of any and all of the facilities arranged for by Below The Rim, Inc. for practice or play. 2. In addition to giving my full consent for my child s participation, I do hereby release, discharge and agree not to sue Below The Rim, Inc. and/or its officers, coaches, and team sponsors for any claim, damages, costs including attorney fees, or cause of action which I have or may in the future as a result of injuries or damages sustained or incurred by my child from whatever cause including but not limited to the negligence, breach of contract or wrongful conduct of the parties hereby released. I hereby certify that my child is fully capable of participating in the designated sport and that my child is healthy and has no physical or mental disabilities or extremities that would restrict full participation in these activities, except as made known to coaches and officers of the team. I further agree on behalf of myself and my child listed below, that I shall hold harmless and fully indemnify the parties hereby released from any and all claims, damages, costs including attorney fees, and causes of action which may arise from any cause of action made by me or by, through or on behalf of my child, even if the damages, injuries or death are caused in whole or in part by any of the persons or entities hereby released. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ AND THAT I UNDERSTAND EACH AND EVERY ONE OF THE PROVISIONS IN THIS WAIVER, RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY THEM.. I further understand the following issues: (1) that I am legally responsible for action of the above named individual including, but not limited to, any damage to private or public property caused by him/her; (2) that I am legally responsible for my own and/or my child s welfare and actions including personal needs and medical expenses; and, (3) that this waiver of liability shall remain in effect through. Finally, I declare that my signature below shall serve as a waiver for all claims against Below The Rim Basketball Inc.; it s Board of Directors, volunteers, contracted workers, and the employees or agents thereof. I have read and fully understand the Waiver of Liability and Release provisions contained herein and understand the elect of the relinquishment of the rights, which I hereby waive. Sports Waiver and Release of Liability Acknowledgements Below The Rim (BTR) Player Name/Team Below The Rim (BTR) Player Signature Date Below The Rim (BTR) /Legal Guardian Name Below The Rim (BTR)/Legal Guardian Signature Date
SPONSORSHIP LETTER To Whom It May Concern, My name is Carlos Adamson, Founder and President of. The boys and girls in our organization are currently looking for individual and community sponsorships to help our organization achieve their full potential on and off the bask etball court. We have started our 2017 2018 season, and we look forward to another successful season. Participation in team sports allows the children to gain key attributes needed to excel in today s society such as self-confidence, personal motivation, discipline, determination, sportsmanship, a nd most importantly teamwork. Without funding many of the children will not be able to participate and will lose the opportunity to gain these valuable skills. Our boys and girls will be competing in several in state tournaments as well as out of state tournaments. It takes a lot for our boys and girls to practice, play their games, and do fundraising. We are reaching out to you to help our boys and girls with these expenses. If you are able to sponsor or donate to our team, we would be grateful for yo ur support and help. All checks / money orders should be made out to: Below The Rim / BTR. Thank you for your time and support. Our games and tournament schedule will be posted online if you wish to come out and support the Below The Rim basketball organization. A TALENT GOES NOWHERE, WITHOUT SOMEONE WHO BELIEVES IN THEM.