Basketball Leagues (Youth

Game Dates: 11/12 - 2/25

First and Second Grade Basketball leagues

This program is an introductory basketball league. Each session will be 75 minutes each Saturday. There will be a 15 minute practice followed by a game. The games will be 4 quarters, 6 minutes in each quarter. There will be a time-out/substitution after 3 minutes to ensure all kids have equal playing time. The volunteer coaches will be on the court teaching the kids. Emphasis will be on developing skills such as dribbling, shooting, and passing. We will also work on teamwork and playing as a team. Teams will be made based on the schools the kids attend. This is not a competitive basketball league. The goal is to teach skills to the kids.

GRaDE: 1-2

Min/Max: 32/40

Activity-Sect. League Location Day Time R/NR

131126-01 1/2 Girls South Park Sa 9-11:30A $160/199 131126-02 1/2 Boys Sachs Rec. Ctr. Sa 9-11:30A $160/199 No class dates: Sect. 01, 02: 11/26, 12/24, 12/31, 1/7

Basketball leagues

Boys and Girls will have the opportunity to learn and improve their skills in this program. There will be one team practice during the week for one-hour and a one-hour game on Saturday. All children registered will receive equal playing time. Teams will focus on fundamentals of basketball including shooting, passing, dribbling, and teamwork.

GRaDE: 3-4

Min/Max: 32/60

Activity-Sect. League Location Day Time R/NR

133045-01 3/4 Boys Sachs Rec Ctr Sa 11:30A-2:30P $200/249 133045-02 3/4 Girls South Park Sa 11:30A-1:30P $200/249

GRaDE: 5-8

Min/Max: 04, 05: 32/40; 06 32/60

Activity-Sect. League Location Day Time R/NR

133045-03 5/6 Boys Shepard Sa 9A-12P $200/$249 133045-04 5/6 Girls Caruso Sa 9-11A $200/$249 133045-05 7/8 Boys Shepard Sa 12-3P $200/$249 No class dates: Sect. 01, 02, 03, 04, 05: 11/26, 12/24, 12/31, 1/7

High School Basketball House league

In this program, you will have the opportunity to play with and against your friends in a friendly environment. There will be a one-hour game on Saturday. No practice during the week. All children registered will receive equal playing time. All teams will qualify for the end of the season tournament.

Activity-Sect. Date (#cl) Day Time

133045-07 11/12-2/25 (13) Sa 11A-1P No class dates: Sect. 07: 11/26, 12/24, 12/31, 1/7

R/NR

$185/230

VIRTURAL

Parent Information Meeting

There will be a virtual parent information meeting on VIRTURAL Thursday October 13th from 6:30-7:30pm. Every parent of a child who is registered in the Youth Basketball League should attend this meeting. At this meeting the following areas will be covered: program goals, expected behaviors and responsibilities, and the philosophy of the program.

league Values

• HAVE FUN! • Skill development. • Social development – meet new friends and learn how to interact positively with others in a team environment. • Develop good sportsmanship – positive attitudes and attributes that can be applied to everyday life.

Practices & Games

• Each team will be assigned one 1-hour practice on a week night at area schools. Practice will be held after 6:30 PM. • Practices are assigned based on coach preferences. Please note any days that your child cannot practice on the player information form. Contact the park district for options if there is a conflict with your assigned practice time. • Practices will begin the week of November 1. • Each team will play one, 1-hour game per week on Saturdays scheduled within the range of times printed in this brochure.

Game schedules will be posted on our website.

Team Selection

• NO REQUESTS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR ANY GRADE LEVEL. • Skill evaluations (not try-outs) are run for the purpose of distributing talent as evenly as possible throughout the league. • As much as we try, this is not a scientific process. • Every player should attend one of the skill evaluation days • Every player should attend their skill evaluation time listed on Thursday October 20 and Saturday October 22. • A player information form must be filled out with basketball registration. The form can be downloaded from the park district web site or picked up at the registration desk.

Skill Evaluations (You should attend one evaluation.) All children in the league must attend skill evaluations. Coaches should be on hand to rate the kids. Times for each league are listed in the general league description. Plan to attend one session.

Saturday, Oct. 22, at Sachs Recreation Center

• 3rd & 4th Grade Girls: 9:00-9:45 AM • 3rd & 4th Grade Boys: 10:00-10:45 AM • 5th & 6th Grade Girls: 11-11:45 AM • 5th & 6th Grade Boys: 12-12:45 PM • 7th & 8th Grade Boys: 1-1:45 PM • High School Boys: 2-2:45 PM

Thursday, Oct. 20, at Sachs Recreation Center

• 3rd/4th Grade Girls & Boys: 4 - 4:45 PM • 5th & 6th Grade Girls: 5:00-5:45 PM • 5th & 6th Grade Boys: 6:00-6:45 PM • 7th & 8th Grade Boys: 7 - 7:45 PM • High School Boys: 8 - 8:45 PM

Coach information Meetings

All meetings will cover league specific information and are at the Sachs Recreation Center. Dates and times are as follows:

Monday, October 24

• 1st/2nd Grade Boys: 6:30 - 7:30 PM • 3rd/4th Grade Boys: 7:30 - 8:30 PM

Tuesday, October 25

• 1st/2nd Grade Girls: 6:30 - 7:30 PM • 3rd/4th Grade Girls: 7:30 - 8:30 PM

Wednesday, October 26

• 5th/6th Grade Girls: 6:30 - 7:30 PM • 5th/6th Grade Boys: 7:30 - 8:30 PM

Thursday, October 27

• 7th/8th Grade Boys: 6:30 - 7:30 PM • High School Boys: 7:30 - 8:30 PM

league Registration Cut-Off

League Registration will not be accepted after Monday, October 24 at 5:00PM. Any player registering after October 24 will be placed on a wait list and placed, if possible after the team selection process is completed (Friday October 28).

Volunteer Coaches

Volunteer coaches staff our youth basketball league teams. The basketball program requires a lot of energy from a thoughtful, creative, concerned group of volunteer coaches comprised of parents and other adults who love sports and instructing children. Effective coaches fully support a positive youth sports philosophy in their attitude and behavior at practice, games and events. You help the players learn skills, discuss fair play and most of all, have fun. Look at coaching as an opportunity not only to teach sports skills, but also to achieve something far more significant –helping children reach their full potential. Interested volunteer coaches, should fill out a Coach Application. Download the application from, deerfieldparks.org, or pick one up at the registration desk at 836 Jewett Park Drive.

Frequently asked Questions

Q: Do I have to attend the skill evaluation if I have been in the league before? Everyone in the league should attend the skill evaluation in order to accurately divide up the teams. Q: Can I be on a team with my Friends? In the spirit of competition, the park district does not accept friendship requests. Q: On what days will my child play? There will be one practice during the week, with a game on Saturday. When signing up you will be asked to fill out a player information sheet which includes days your child is available to best accommodate you. Q: What should I do if I have a conflict with the practice time? If you have a conflict with your practice day then you can contact the Athletic Supervisor and request a change to a different practice day. Q: If I am unable to attend a practice or game who should I contact? If you are unable to attend a practice or a game, contact the head coach of your team. Q: If the weather is bad how do I know if the practice/game is on? If there is bad weather your coach will contact you and let you know if there will be practice. However, you may also call the sports hotline, 847-317-2555. Q: When will I learn what team my child is on? You will be contacted by your coach by Friday, October 28