- Introduce the children to an organized team sport experience, where they can learn the game.
- Promote values associated with group participation such as: teamwork, sportsmanship, unity, cooperation and a sense of belonging.
- Give children the opportunity, regardless of ability, to engage in competitive activities and at the same time have fun.
- Establish a sense of responsibility to someone other than one’s self.
1ST AND 2ND GRADE CO-ED DIVISION
This is an instructional division, for players and officials, intended to encourage learning and semi-competitive play. There is no Draft for the
1-2 Division. All players will be sorted
and placed on teams by Board members.
Players will be assigned to teams after all registrations are turned
in, teams will also be made up of (4) first graders and (4) second
graders, or as close to equal as possible. Every child will receive a participation award.
3rd and 4th Grade Girls Division
This is an all girls division and is still instructional but more competitive. The child is required to attend an evaluation and the child will be drafted onto a team.
3rd and 4th Grade Boys Division
This is an all boys division and is still instructional but more competitive. The child is required to attend an evaluation and the child will be drafted onto a team.
5th and 6th Grade Girls Division
This is an all girls division. You will expect to see a very competitive game but still offering room for instruction and growth. The child is required to attend an evaluation and the child will be drafted onto a team.
5th and 6th Grade Boys Division
This is an all boys division. You will expect to see a very competitive game but still offering room for instruction and growth. The child is required to attend an evaluation and the child will be drafted onto a team.
7th and 8th Grade Girls Division
This is an all girls division that is highly competitive and has a higher skill set. This division prepares children to advance to the high school level. The child is required to attend an evaluation and the child will be drafted onto a team.
7th and 8th Grade Boys Division
This is an all boys division that is highly competitive and has a higher skill set. This division prepares children to advance to the high school level. The child is required to attend an evaluation and the child will be drafted onto a team.
The definition of a “Volunteer Coach” is an
individual who willingly gives time and effort to YYB for the benefit of the program. Without
this type of volunteer leadership, this program would be unable to survive. Volunteer coaches contribute a great deal
to the community, and beyond this, they gain personal benefits from their
efforts. The benefits derived from being a volunteer coach come from knowing
that you, as a volunteer, have provided a meaningful service to the children
that live in our community. If you have any desire to become a volunteer coach
for the YYB program, please contact the President of the Board, Ben McCarty.Volunteer coaches set their own practice time
schedule. So you may have to adjust your child’s schedule around the practice
time. Once a child is placed on a team there is no switching teams. No
exceptions.
Parents may not interfere with coaches during the games. If you have a question or comment about the game, bring it up with the coach after the game is over.
THOUGHTS TO REMEMBER: PLAYERS
- Remember all players on your team are individuals and possess characteristics in common with other children.
- Too
much emphasis by parents on perfection, may lead to loss of interest in sports.
- Scolding,
sarcasm, nagging and taking away privileges for not playing well won’t help
them play better, it will only make them want to quit.
- All
players, despite their level of skill, will play in every game. Remember to let
the COACH be the coach.
- Shouting
criticisms at a child, will only embarrass that child in the eyes of his/her
teammates.
- Remember winning isn't everything. Having fun IS everything, so have fun watching your child have fun.
THOUGHTS TO REMEMBER: GAME OFFICIALS
YYB has made every
effort to secure and train the officials. These students go through a training program. Even with this training of
officials, mistakes will be made. As with anyone in any profession or
occupation, officials are fallible.
Displays of poor sportsmanship toward the
coach or the game officials by the spectators will not be tolerated. Parents
who are disrespectful to the officials, coaches, players or other parents may
be asked to leave the gym. If this type of behavior continues the parent may be
suspended or expelled from the program.
It is important to remember that officials
are not enemies of the team. They are responsible for proper administration of
the game and safety of the players.
Remember: Coaches Coach. Kids Play.
Parents Cheer. Good sportsmanship is you cheering your hearts out and enjoying
your children playing the game. Winning is not everything - the children are
everything.
- Officials
must be treated with respect. Treat officials, as you would wish to be treated.
Your children take their cue from you and will follow your lead, so lead them
in the way of sportsmanship.
- A
decision based on an official’s judgment should NOT be questioned. Let your
coach handle this. It’s his/her job and up to him/her to decide what calls
he/she feels needs clarification; he/she knows the proper time to ask. Remember
you are not in the same position as the official on the court and your eye line
and his/hers are different. He/ she has the better view.
- Parents should never go on the court at anytime
during a game. In case of injury, wait until the coach calls you down. If a
parent goes onto the court during the game, the game will be stopped and the
parent will be ejected from the gym and not allowed back for the next game. If
the parent refuses to leave, the game will be called and there will be no
make-up game scheduled.
- Players
are not allowed to question the official’s decision.
1
All
players must be listed on the “Official Team Roster”.
2
Players
can only play for the team where they are assigned.
3
Teams
are formed by a draft. After being assigned to a team, players may not
be switched to another team for any reason (no exceptions). If a player quits
and receives a refund or credit he/ she may not sign up again during that
current sports season.
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Uniforms
will be passed out by the coach during practice. Players are responsible for
their uniform. Players will not be allowed to play without his/her “official”
uniform.
1.
Practices
are scheduled by the volunteer coach.
2.
If
your schedule conflicts with the coaches practice schedule, you should talk
with the coach. However, he will need to set up his practice to meet his
schedule. There are no team switches, so you may need to re-adjust your child’s
schedule to fit with that of the volunteer coach.
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