Philosophy
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In-House basketball opportunities are offered for children in grades 1 through 8. Teams are formed at random or through a draft. Teams will be formed with talent as evenly spread as possible.
In grades 1-3, we focus on developing skills with drills on dribbling, passing, shooting, defense and rebounding. A structured league is played at most levels. All players participate equally. Teams are selected through a random draft. Common t-shirts give a sense of community and promote good sportsmanship. In grades 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 In-House, we focus on the value of teamwork. Teams are selected by player evaluations and draft process. Balancing competition is the priority in selecting teams. A maximum of two coaches may request to work together. Teams typically have 1 practice and 1 game per week. Playing time is shared during the games and we limit roster size to 10 players. A tourney is held at the end of the year. Every participant receives a trophy for his or her efforts throughout the year. |
| The cost for playing in the in-house league covers the following expenses: * General administration fees (postage, copying costs, storage shed, gym space rental, referee fees and monitor fees, etc.) * Equipment expenses * Tournament fees (trophies, referee fees, game balls, and so on) * Team Jersey Each player may keep the jersey at the end of the season. The cost to play In-House basketball is as follows: Grades 1 - 3 = $60 Grades 4 - 8 = $110 |
| The season runs from October - December for grades 1and 2, and January - March for 3rd grade. The grades 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 In-House league runs from mid-November to mid-March. |
| Practices/Game | Typically one game and one practice a week, space permitting. |
| Registration | Registration for youth basketball is held between August and September. This may be done on-line at CAYBBA.com. |
| Coaching Selection | Anyone interested in coaching a team must check the appropriate area on the registration form. We encourage everyone's involvement. |
| Refunds | Refunds, if necessary, can be obtained by contacting the program coordinator. - Full refund if program has not started (prior to the first practice) - Partial refund due to injury of participant - No refund if program has started (first practice), due to uniform and administration costs |
| Space Allocations | Gym space is prioritized by the age and level of the team. Older age groups get the larger facilities and A travel teams get priority for practice time if space becomes an issue. Space allocations are determined by Community Education and are subject to change. |
| Eligibility | Players are eligible to participate subject to the following criteria: 1. Must be a currently registered member of CAYBBA (living in school in District 112) 2. Must have paid all applicable fees 3. Must have completed all required forms 4. Must meet age guidelines 5. If living outside of School District 112 but you attend one of the schools, you are welcome to play if there is space available. |