Basketball League info Team Selection
League Registration Cut-Off
• 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 12 or Saturday, October 14. • 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.
League Registration will not be accepted after Friday, October 13 at 5:00 PM. Any player registration brought in after October 13 will be placed on a wait list and placed, if possible, after the team selection process is completed (Friday, October 20).
Volunteer Coaches
Skill Evaluations (You should attend one evaluation.)
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.
All children in the league must attend skill evaluations. Coaches will be observing to evaluate the kids. Times for each league are below. Plan to attend one session.
Thursday, Oct. 12, at Sachs Recreation Center • • • • •
1st/2nd/3rd Grade Girls: 4 - 4:45PM 1st/2nd & 3rd/4th Grade Boys: 5 - 5:45PM 4th/5th/6th Grade Girls & 5th/6th Grade Boys: 6:00 - 6:45PM 7th & 8th Grade Boys: 7:00 - 7:45PM High School Boys: 8:00 - 8:45PM
Saturday, Oct. 14, at Sachs Recreation Center • • • • • • •
1st/2nd/3rd Grade Girls: 9:00 - 9:45AM 1st & 2nd Grade Boys: 9:45 - 10:30AM 3rd & 4th Grade Boys: 10:30 - 11:15AM 4th/5th/6th Grade Girls: 11:15AM - 12:00PM 5th & 6th Grade Boys: 12:00 - 12:45PM 7th & 8th Grade Boys: 12:45 - 1:30PM High School Boys: 1:30 - 2:15PM
Coach information Meetings This meeting is for all head and assistant coaches. We will cover league specific information and are at the Sachs Recreation Center. Dates and times are as follows:
Monday, October 16 • 1st/2nd Boys: 6:30 - 7:30PM • 3rd/4th Boys: 7:30 - 8:30PM
Tuesday, October 17 • 1st/2nd/3rd Girls: 6:30 - 7:30PM • 4th/5th/6th Girls: 7:30 - 8:30PM
Wednesday, October 18 • 5th & 6th Boys: 6:30 - 7:30PM
Thursday October 19 • 7th & 8th Boys: 6:30 - 7:30PM • High School Boys: 7:30 - 8:30PM
Fall 2017
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.
Interested volunteer coaches, should fill out a Coach Application. Download the application form - www.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? Yes. 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 Monday, October 23.
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