This guide has been compiled to give prospective & current players & parents a better understanding of how our Saturday domestic program operates

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BEHAVIOUR

• A Code of Conduct is in place for coaches, players and all parents/spectators from Basketball Victoria
• The club expects parents to provide a positive influence, giving encouragement to players (both teams), coaches, and all officials.
• The Warrandyte Basketball Club will not tolerate any kind of vilification of players, coaches, officials or spectators. The Club will deal with all such matters harshly.

TRAINING

• Training is very important and helps improve a player’s skills and team play.
• Regular attendance, punctuality, and advanced notification of unavailability are essential. The coach needs to know if you are going to be absent so training plans can be altered.
• If your child does not regularly attend training, and does not provide a reasonable excuse, the child can expect their court time during the game to be dramatically reduced.
• Children must be properly attired to train ‐ runners, and shorts/tracksuit pants are ideal ‐ not jeans. Player should never train in thongs, saddles or bare feet
• All children must supply their own basketball for training. Arriving without a ball may see a child miss out on important individual skills.
• All children should have a drink bottle for training and games
• Children are to be collected on time at the conclusion of training. The coach often has other commitments and cannot be responsible for the safety of players before or after the training session.
• At least one parent should be present at every training session to help supervise the children.
• Children will benefit from extra training and practice. This will improve their skills, and increase their enjoyment

GAME DETAILS

• Games are two twenty minute halves.
• The clock only stops for time outs, substitutions, fouls and jump balls in the last three minutes of the game. The clock keeps going for side balls, end balls etc.
• Under 14 age group and below ‐ 5 seconds in the key, all others have 3 seconds.
• Three point shots do not apply for Under 14 and below
• Players cannot play twice in the same age group in one day.
• Players can play in a higher age group on the same day. However, a player can only play down one grade level, eg if an A grade player plays up in a higher age group, they can only play in A or B grade, not C or D, regardless of how many age groups higher they play.
• Once a player has played 5 games, they are qualified for that team.
• Approval is required from the EDJBA for any player to be qualified for two teams.
• Generally any team can only have a maximum of two “extra” players playing up.
• It is a club rule that a player plays for his/her own team before playing a second game.

THE MECHANICS ON GAME DAY

• Arrive at least 10‐15 minutes prior to the game start time.
• Advise the coach or team manager well in advance if a player is going to be unavailable for a game.
• Each team requires a scorer for each game. The scorer will do either the clock or the score sheet.
• Player’s names and numbers must be entered on the score sheet in singlet number order before the start of each game.
• The coach’s name needs to be written on the score sheet.
• Print all names clearly including first and second names. These sheets are used by others to determine eligibility for finals etc
• Once a player’s name is on the score sheet, they can arrive at any time during the game and commence playing. Don’t allow their name to be crossed off at half time.
• Player’s names cannot be added to the sheet after half time.
• Two points is applied to every piece of incorrect uniform in a game ‐ maximum 10 points in total. Incorrect uniform includes illegal numbers (00, 1, 2 and 3) and wrong coloured uniform.
• Please bring exact change (currently $5.80) to all games. Change is often difficult to give.
• Game money needs be collected and counted prior to half time.
• Please learn to score and to use the clock. Sit beside and learn from an experienced scorer if you can’t.

SAFETY

• Players are not to wear any kind of jewellery onto the court. Earrings must not be taped, even if they have recently been pierced (This is an EDJBA by law).
• Players who are bleeding must be removed from the game immediately. They may return when bleeding has stopped and the wound securely covered.
• All blood stained clothing must be replaced prior to return to the game. Alternate singlets or t‐shirt may be worn if there is no colour clash. Teams should consider if it is appropriate to carry a spare (non clash number) singlet to each game.
• We recommend that all teams carry their own first aid kits. You should not rely on the venue you are playing at to have one.
• No drinks or water is allowed on the court. The court surface can become very dangerous for players if it is wet.
• Player’s uniforms are not to include shorts with pockets, or be football shorts. They will not be allowed to play.

TEAM MANAGERS

• Team managers take the administrative load off the coach, allowing the coach to concentrate on the game and on the players
• A team manager is responsible for communication between coach and parents
• Every team needs a team manager.
• Team managers should put together a list with each player’s name, singlet number, parent’s names and contact telephone number.
• The Team manager is also responsible for ensuring all players are notified of training and game times, and any changes.
• The team manager should also organize a scoring roster and a money collection roster, so that the same people are not left to score each week.
• Note that every effort must be make to field a team for each game. Contact younger aged teams, and involve the relevant boys or girls coordinator if there are difficulties. A fine is imposed for each team that does not field on a given day - This fine is the responsibility of the team, unless a good reason is approved by the WBA committee.

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