Conduct/Rules

Cowan Heights Youth Basketball League

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Conduct/Rules

CODE OF CONDUCT/FACILITY RULES

Participants and parents must remain in gymnasium area only during playing time

Garbage is our responsibility. Please use containers provided or take garbage home with you. This includes water bottles used by participants. Please use pop-top bottles only for refreshment; no soft drinks are allowed.

Players/parents are not permitted in equipment rooms.

Anyone damaging school property will be responsible for said damage.

Participants, parents and other spectators will respect the school properties and personal property of others. The school administrations are supporting us in this league and we must respect and support them.

The school grounds are smoke free. There will be no smoking in the schools or on school grounds.

Outer footwear - will be a concern as the weather gets colder. Plyers must carry their basketball shoes to the gym and wear other footwear outside. Please keep outer footwear in the entrance areas, to the side of the hall or entranceway so others can pass through. The gymnasium has to be kept dry for the safety of the players as well as for insurance purposes.

Players are advised not to bring valuables into the schools during games or practices.

CHYBL is not responsible for lost or stolen personal belongings.

Respect will be afforded to all participants, officials, coaches and spectators.

Foul language, unsportsmanlike conduct and disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.

Participants not abiding by and respecting the code of conduct will be subject to dismissal.

Our Mission

To instill an appreciation of basketball through skills development and friendly competiton.

BASIC OPERATING RULES

All players will receive equal playing time. The actual number

of shifts per player per game depends on the number of players at each game,

but there will be no more than one shift differential in playing time each game. Coaches will be asked to carry the shifts over to the next game so as to give

the extra shift to those that had one less during the previous game.

Any player arriving late will be slotted in to the normal rotation from that point on. He/she will not be allowed to make up missed shifts.

Players are asked to stay on the team bench during games. This helps build team loyalty and makes for easier line changes for the coaches.

Each Player will have the opportunity to play all positions; i.e. guard, centre, forward.

Scores will be kept in the grade 5-6 league. Scores will not be kept in the grade 3-4 league. Further, coaches will be asked to not keep score themselves and to discourage players from doing same.

Practices and games will begin at designated times. Gyms will be open 10-15 minutes before first game/practice. Please be on time for games and practices out of courtesy to teammates/coaches.

If a participant is unable to make a game/practice, please inform your coach well in advance.

Players must wear uniforms to all games and practices. Uniforms must be returned after the last game of the season. Lost tops will have to be replaced by parents at a cost of $20.00.

Players are required to dress appropriately for basketball; ie. Team jersey, basketball shorts, non-marking sneakers. Jogging pants, cut-offs or splash pants are unacceptable.

At least one coach from each team is expected to attend practice sessions with their teams but will not be expected to lead the practices. This will enhance the player/coach relationship and give coaches a better view of player qualities.

Our History

The Cowan Heights Youth Basketball League was formed by a group of interested parents in the Fall of 2000. The league started with 16 teams, 4 teams in each Division of Grades 3/4 Boys and Girls, and Grades 5/6 Boys and Girls. In 2002 we expanded 3 divisions to 6 teams each. Currently in our fourth full year of operation, we have expanded to include 4 teams in Grades 7/8 Boys and Girls, for a total League complement of 30 teams, serving approximately 300 neighbourhood youth.