The Werribee Basketball Association

Representative Basketball Players & Parents Information Handbook Season 2016 - 2017

Welcome to the Werribee Basketball Association

Congratulations on being selected to represent the Werribee Basketball Association (WBA) in the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) for 2016 – 2017, also known as the “Representative” or “Rep” program. The VJBL is an elite competition where the best players, coaches and teams from around Victoria compete each Friday night to be recognised as the best team in the State.

WBA has identified you and your teammates as players that have the potential to represent us to compete at this level. To our new players and their parents, a warm welcome to the WBA and the Representative program. We hope that through hard work, dedication and participation, you will achieve excellence in basketball.

With your commitment to the Representative Program we will be able to enhance your skills, ability and basketball knowledge through our experienced coaching staff and elite training structure. Your attendance at all training sessions and games is a priority for your improvement and development. Commitment to your team, coach and club are essential as the program requires dedication from all its members. Accepting a position in the program is a yearlong commitment with tryouts, grading phases, tournaments and the VJBL season spanning between October and September the following year.

To our existing players and parents, welcome back for yet another season and we sincerely thank you for your support over the last season/s. We wish to thank our Domestic Clubs for their tireless efforts in providing a local competition for all players. The WBA exists because of our home grown and local player talents’ and desire to pursue excellence in basketball at Representative level.

Above all else, selection into Representative basketball is only the first step into basketball’s elite pathway. What you make of it is entirely up to the amount of work you put in. Believe in yourself and build a bond of trust with your fellow players as you will quickly learn there is no “I” in team. The WBA is here to help motivate, encourage and always support you where we can.

Please take the time to read this Handbook and utilise its reference material as the season progresses. You will also find useful player and parent resources on our WBA website www.werribeebasketball.com and the VJBL website www.vjbl.com.au which provides fixtures, results, ladder and a host of other useful information for the coming season.

Sincerely,

Brendan Doyle- Chair – Representative Committee

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History of Werribee Basketball Association (WBA)

The Werribee Basketball Association Inc. (WBA) was formed in 1972 by a group of volunteers to develop and promote the sport of basketball in what was the City of Werribee. A domestic competition for juniors was started in school halls and moved to the Council owned Recreation Centre in Werribee in 1978, facilitating 3 courts.

Following this move to the recreation centre, a senior domestic competition also commenced and in 1982, a representative senior men’s team (The Werribee Devils) was formed and played in the former South East Basketball Conference (now the Basketball Victoria “Big V” Competition). Junior representative teams, selected from players in the junior domestic competition, in varying age groups joined the Victorian Junior Basketball League Competition in 1985, followed by a senior women’s representative team in the Women’s Country Victoria Invitational Basketball League (now the Big V competition) in 1988.

In 1990, the basketball competitions continued to grow and it was obvious that the Recreation Centre could no longer cater for the needs of an expanding WBA. The new Basketball Stadium was finally completed and opened in 1993, providing an additional 3 courts. Fast forward to 2015 and the WBA found a new home in Eagle Stadium, with Stage 1 (8 courts) completed and operational in May 2015. A further 4 courts were completed in April 2016 as part of Stage 2, completing the $52 million dollar redevelopment and providing the WBA with world class facilities.

The WBA currently has 15 junior domestic clubs with over 330 teams and 3700+ members, a senior domestic competition with 140+ teams and a Representative program with more than 30 teams. Last year more 250,000 people passed through the stadium doors for basketball, making the Werribee Basketball Association the largest provider of recreational sport in the City of Wyndham.

Werribee “Devils” is the representative arm of the WBA and begins at Under 12 for both boys and girls. It continues through to the Senior Championship teams for both Men and Women. Werribee “Devils” have been very successful at state championship level, with our junior teams winning a number of premierships over the years with the highlight being our Under 14 boys who were Australian Champions in 1994 and again in 2008. The Werribee Senior Men won 5 Big V Premierships during the 1990’s and are very highly regarded in the basketball fraternity. The Senior Women won a tournament in 2008 and continue to be very competitive.

The WBA is regarded as one of the top associations in Victoria, competing with larger associations such as Dandenong and Knox, who have over 600 junior teams. The successful growth of the Association is due to the volunteer support and community benefit; principles established by the founding volunteers, who have contributed enormously over the years as have countless others. As the Werribee Basketball Association celebrates more than 40 years of community basketball, the tradition of making quality basketball available to all in the region continues.

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Basketball Victoria

Basketball Victoria is the governing body for basketball in Victoria and is responsible for managing the Junior Representative program. Basketball Victoria also organises / operates development programs, talent identification camps, the state team program and regional development programs such as Hoop Time.

The broad objectives of Basketball Victoria are to:-

1. Encourage, promote, manage and control the sport of basketball in the state of Victoria

2. Represent the interest of basketball and players within the state of Victoria at national level

3. Encourage the development of socially desirable attitudes and values towards physical fitness and skill acquisition through play, training and competition

4. Provide access for individuals to participate in the sport of basket in the state of Victoria

5. Provide individuals with opportunity to maximise their potential by competing in the highest level of basketball possible, given their own ability

The Basketball Victoria web site is an excellent source of information regarding all aspects of the junior representative program. For further information visit www.basketballvictoria.com.au or for more specific information about Friday night competition www.vjbl.com.au

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BV Player Development Pathway

Basketball Victoria is committed to player development and has defined its player pathway below. This pathway is driven toward achieving high performance players, which is identified via development camps through the year. Performance at these camps may lead to BV performance programs and potential State selection. Players nominated for performance camps are encouraged to learn and perform at their best to achieve the best for themselves.

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Age Grouping

Players are sorted by their age. Age grouping for 2016-2017 is as follows -

• Under 12 – eligible players must not turn 12 in 2017, they are born in 2006 or later

• Under 14 – eligible players must not turn 14 in 2017, they are born in 2004 or 2005

• Under 16 – eligible players must not turn 16 in 2017, they are born in 2002 or 2003

• Under 18 – eligible players must not turn 18 in 2017, they are born in 2000 or 2001

• Under 20 – eligible players must not turn 20 in 2017, they are born in 1998 or 1999

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Junior Representative Basketball

Representative teams play on Friday evenings in competitions managed by Basketball Victoria, who is the peak body for basketball in this State. This competition includes Victorian Championship (VC), Victorian Junior League (VJL), Eastern Qualifying (EQ) and Northwest Conference (NW). Teams in these competitions play at stadiums throughout greater metropolitan Melbourne and country Victoria.

In the 2016-2017 Season, Werribee will be competing in the Junior Representative program.

• Boys teams from Under 12 – Under 20 • Girls teams from Under 12 – Under 18

In 2016, many of our teams competed in the Eltham-Dandenong tournament over the Australia Day long weekend in January, as well as the Nunawading tournament over Queen’s Birthday long weekend in June. Werribee were also fortunate to have the 12-1 and 18 – 1 Boys and the 16 – 1 Girls participate in the invitation-only National Junior Classic held at Dandenong also over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend.

The representative program also provides many pathways for junior players to play at higher levels in the future. Several junior players from both the boys and girls programs have gone on to represent Victoria Metro at the Australian Junior Championships e.g. Dante Exum and in recent years, Werribee players Michael Luxford and Joshua Oswald (pictured left) have represented Australia at the Under 17 and Under 19 World Championships

Werribee has also had success in the past with players receiving scholarships to play basketball and study in the USA at college level. Players such as Michael Czepil, Mark Beecroft, Louise Johnson, Bridgett Ardossi and Stacey Barr have all been successful in playing Division 1 College Basketball.

Werribee has also seen great success for past players in the professional ranks with Daryl Corletto, Neil Mottram, Marcus Wright and Lee Jeka (pictured bottom right) making a career out of the game. Daryl has been exceptionally good throughout his NBL career with both the Melbourne Tigers and New Zealand Breakers winning four NBL Championships, while Lee has had a tremendous career playing throughout Europe. In 2011 Lee was selected as the German Pro A league MVP while playing for S. Oliver Baskets. The same award NBA superstar Dirk Nowitzki once won.

Werribee has strong coach talent with the current likes of Paul Jones (U17 Worlds) and previously Mark Wright, who was selected to coach at WNBL level.

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Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL)

The Victorian Junior Basketball League consists of various levels of competition, Victorian Junior Championship League, Victorian Junior League 1 – 4 and Regional Competition. The competition provides a pathway and extends opportunity to all players, officials, coaches, administrators and spectators to participate in across all levels.

The VJBL is made up of associations who enter representative teams. In most cases, these teams are selected from a ‘domestic’ competition that is played out of that particular association.

The League was designed to give keen junior basketball players an opportunity to participate at a more competitive level than their local domestic competitions. The VJBL allows teams to compete against composite teams from other Associations. The competition has developed as such to incorporate Associations Victoria wide.

There are 3 tiers of competition within the VJBL:

1. Victorian Junior Championship League (highest level of competition) 2. Victorian Junior Leagues 1 through 4 3. Regional Competition – Eastern and North West

VICTORIAN JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP LEAGUE

VICTORIAN JUNIOR LEAGUE 1

VICTORIAN JUNIOR LEAGUE 2

VICTORIAN JUNIOR LEAGUE 3

VICTORIAN JUNIOR LEAGUE 4

REGIONAL GRADES

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Senior Representative Teams

WBA is also well represented throughout the Senior Divisions within the Big V Competition. Werribee is represented with its senior teams in the State Championships Men’s Division, Division One Womens’, Youth League One Men’s and Youth League One Womens’.

Werribee Player Pathway

At time of publication, our current player pathway for WBA is denoted below:

Senior Men & Women

Youth League

Devils Elite Academy

VJBL

Domestic

Aussie Hoops / Camps / School Clinics / Hoop Time

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Organisational Structure of the WBA

President

Vice Chair - Chair - Tribunal President - Secretary Treasurer President Representative Domestic Secretary VBRA WB

Marketing & Domestic Club Vice President Sales Delegates

Media & Secretary Comms

Policy Treasurer

Big V & VJBL Delegate

General Committee

The Werribee Basketball Association is governed by the Executive Committee in accordance with the Werribee Basketball Association Constitution, located on our website. Office bearers are voted into office, through nomination at the Annual General Meeting, typically held in November / December.

If any person is interested in being involved with the Association for future elections, please feel free to discuss with any of the above. Interested persons can become involved throughout the season to gain knowledge of the clubs’ structure.

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Playing Representative Level Basketball

When representing the WBA it is most important that each player and parent understands that the playing standard is much higher and stronger than our local junior domestic competition. The “VJBL” is the highest league for junior basketball. Our representative teams will compete against some of the best individuals and teams from throughout Victoria, e.g. Dandenong Rangers, Knox Raiders, Frankston Blues, Nunawading Spectres, Melbourne Tigers, Eltham Wildcats, Bulleen Boomers to name a few of the familiar clubs.

All Associations participate in a grading period to ensure teams are placed in their correct level of competition. The “Grading Phases” include:

• Spring Phase – Commences end September: Practice games for associations.

• Pre-grading – Games to determine team’s entry level if the league is unsure.

• 1st Phase Grading – Commences mid-November: Consists of three rounds of games as well as crossover games and any challenge game that may be required.

• 2nd Phase Grading – Commences end January: Consist of three rounds of games as well as crossover games and any challenge game that may be required. Each phase is a process that teams must play to determine their correct level of entry. After the completion of the 2nd phase of grading, all teams will commence their basketball season.

All teams are required to participate in three mandatory tournaments during Season 2016 – 17. The tournaments are:

• Werribee-Frankston-Knox (WFK) pre-season, Melbourne Cup Weekend in November; • Eltham-Dandenong Tournament on the Australia Day long weekend in January; and • Nunawading Tournament on the Queen’s Birthday long weekend in June

Details of these tournaments are typically provided 4 - 6 weeks prior. It is expected that all Representative teams of the WBA will compete in these tournaments.

Teams that play in the Victorian Championship and qualify in the top 4 of their conference will receive an invite to represent Werribee at the National Junior Classic during the Queen’s Birthday long weekend in June. The National Junior Classic is the most recognised Association based junior basketball tournament in Australia comprising of a number of elite teams in each age group from Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia.

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STRUCTURE OF THE REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE

Chairperson

Vice Chairperson ( Big V Delegate)

Secretary (VJBL Delegate)

Treasurer

General Committee - Uniforms

General Committee - Member Liaison & Communications

General Committee - Sponsorship

General Commitee - Events & Fundraising

General Committee - Boys & Girls Program Coordinator

The Representative committee, is in place to provide full support to all coaches, players and parents as well as all those involved with the WBA. Elections for Committee positions take place at the Annual General Meeting that is held in November or December each year.

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Dealing with Issues and/or Concerns

Any unresolved matters and/ or concerns for either players or parents must be dealt with according to protocols as set out by the WBA, in the following order:

1. The Team Manager and/or Coach may be approached by player and / or parent to discuss their issue. Coaches are not to be approached at the completion of a game to discuss issues. The most appropriate time to raise any issues or concerns with the Coach is after training, with advance notice provided beforehand wherever possible.

2. The Member Liaison Officer may be approached to assist in addressing the issue if it continues to be unresolved. Concerns must be submitted in writing in order to be considered.

3. The Member Liaison Officer may communicate the issue to the appropriate Coaching Leads or Representative Committee and his/her resolution will be communicated to the appropriate person/s.

4. Under no circumstances are Parents to contact the VJBL directly, all contact must be via the WBA – Representative Committee: Member Liaison Officer.

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Issue Resolution

Player and /or Parent has Player/ concerns and / or issues. Parent

Team Manager and/or Coach Team receives concerns and / or Manager / issues with a view to resolve Team Coach

Concern and / or issue can be Member raised in writing to the Liaison Member Liaison Officer if Officer unresolved at Team level

Representative Coaching Leads Committee

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RULES & GUIDELINES

Eligibility

• Werribee representative players are required to play in the Werribee Domestic Competition to be eligible to play for the Werribee Junior Representative Program. Proof of participation from the Werribee Domestic Competition may need to be produced upon request.

• There may be on occasions, players from outside the area who are selected to play representative for the WBA; these players may request an exemption from playing in the Werribee Domestic Competition. Clearance from their pertinent Association must also be obtained and submitted in writing, during the tryout process for approval.

• Other situations that may arise from time to time will be dealt with by the Representative Committee. Selection

• Players selected to represent Werribee must do so with the team they have been selected for. No appeal or discussion will be entered into upon this selection.

• It is the coach’s discretion as to whether a player is moved from his/her team. The coach will then approach the Coaching Lead – Boys or Girls and Boys/Girls Coordinator on this matter.

• If a player of his/her own volition chooses not to play in the team he/she has been selected in, that player must step down and cannot play in a lower grade. The player may return to the team that he/she has been selected in, subject to the coach’s decision.

• If a player is not happy playing in the team that he/she is selected, discussion may be entered into with the Coach at an appropriate time.

• If there is no resolution, a parent/player may contact the committee with their complaint. All matters must be in writing to be considered.

• The committee will not initially be involved with decisions made by coaches regarding court time or discipline procedures, however will be kept informed.

• We ask that the players strive to attain the best for themselves and for the WBA.

• Previous selection in a Werribee representative team does not guarantee future selection.

• A high level of commitment is required of the players and parents.

• A player will not be permitted to play out of their age group unless special circumstances apply and are approved by the committee.

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Try-outs

• Try-outs are compulsory and are held annually at a specified and advertised time to receive new players into the program and to review previous players for team selections.

• Try-outs are usually held over 2-3 weeks and players are selected into a squad in their respective age group accordingly. (There is an additional one-time cost for Try-outs).

• Squads are not considered to be finalised until the completion of Grading Phase 1. Game Nights

• Matches are played on Friday nights with games starting from 6:40pm for the younger age groups (very occasionally a 6.00pm start may be scheduled) through to a 9:50pm start for the older age groups.

• Venue locations will vary from week to week, however a home game at Werribee (WBA) will typically occur every second week.

• Players are expected to arrive 30 minutes before tip-off. When playing away, it is recommended to allow plenty of time for any traffic to ensure arrival at the venue on time.

• For parents with multiple children car-pooling has proven a successful option in the past to lighten the load. A list of venues can be found on the www.vjbl.com.au website.

• All players must be attired in WBA uniform per the requirements detailed within the Uniform section. At no times, should WBA players be encouraged to wear any other “branded” type merchandise or apparel. Training

• Training is compulsory and held at Eagle Stadium on Sunday Mornings. The times vary from 8am to 9.30am, and 9.30am to 11am. Mid-week training is also held at various locations.

• Training court costs are incorporated within season’s fees, however stadium entry applies at some locations for mid-week training. The stadium entry fee on Sunday mornings has been waived.

• All players are expected to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to training and be dressed in WBA training attire.

• Non-attendance at training can reduce court time; with continued non-attendance the player’s position in the team will be assessed and treated accordingly.

• Players and coaches are expected to give total input into training sessions, as training is vital to our program and to the development of players in the club.

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• Additional training sessions may be scheduled by the coach and costs are covered by each individual team and not the club. Remember: You play as you train, therefore you must train as you intend to play.

Injury

• If a player has not been able to train or play due to an injury then a Doctors Clearance Certificate will be necessary before that player can continue to train/play.

• Where possible, players are required to attend both training sessions and games while injured, this gives them the chance to support their team in other ways than on the court. Photographs

• Each year, team photos are taken during the season and players purchase a copy of the photo’s approximate cost of $20 - $25. It is not compulsory for parents to buy photos, however player and coach attendance is compulsory on the day.

Commitment

• With a strong commitment to the WBA Program we will be able to enhance your skill, ability and basketball knowledge through our experienced coaching staff and elite training structure.

• Your attendance at all training sessions and games is a priority for you improvement and development.

• Accepting a position within the WBA is a yearlong commitment with tryouts, grading phases and the VJBL season spanning between October and September the following year. Outside Commitments

• If a player is unable to attend a training session or game night, the Coach and Team Manager are to be notified as early as possible.

• Players that participate in other sports are required to inform their coach of the required commitment as early as possible as this may affect the makeup of the team.

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Communication

• The WBA website (www.werribeebasketball.com) is a major source of communication for the club. Vital information regarding players, coaches and parents can be found on the club website. As the site is updated regularly, the WBA encourages all involved to check the website for any important news or information. Information is also available on our “Werribee Basketball Association” Facebook and Twitter pages.

• To ensure relationships are maintained throughout the WBA we ask that players and parents communicate directly with your Team Manager and team coach. Please advise your Team Manager of any personal detail changes to your email address, mobile number or home address. Court Time

• Court time for players is not always equitable and can depend on a number of factors -

o Player’s performance in games o Player’s performance at trainings o Individual player’s development

o Team balance • All of these issues are taken into account when coaches are allocating court time for players.

• If your child plays in a Regional team, they are considered development teams. While Coaches are encouraged to be more equitable with court time, this is not guaranteed, and players will be allocated on-court time at the discretion of the Coach. All finals are played to win and the time on court may vary greatly.

• Coaches have been instructed to play the best combination of players to win games, especially in the Victorian Championship (VC) competition.

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Uniforms

• The WBA uniform must be worn at all times when representing WBA.

• Compulsory uniform includes: - Playing Shorts, Playing Singlet, Reversible Training Singlet, Warm-up Top and Hooded windcheater. No other playing or training uniform e.g. Vic State, Private enterprise, branded attire is tolerated during training or pre-game. Players will be requested to remove such attire.

• Optional accessories may be ordered via the Uniform Coordinator throughout the season, but are not considered to be compulsory; Short/Mid Sport Socks, Track Pants, Backpack, T- shirts etc.

• Players must not wear their uniforms to domestic games or try outs. For tryouts, these shall be monitored during registration. A breach will result in “No Entry” to tryouts.

Playing Shorts $ 50

Playing Singlet $ 50

Reversible Training Singlet $ 55

Warm Up Top $ 50

Hooded Windcheater $ 50

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Club Fees

• There is an annual fee of $560.00 for the 2016 – 17 season, which is determined at the beginning of each season and is payable on-line as part of Player registration. An early-bird discount is available for those paying in full before 22nd November. Players who are not financial will not be able to participate in games. Any financial assistance sought needs to be made in writing to the Representative Committee Treasurer. These will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

• Any player who has not paid their fees by the 22nd of November 2016 (typically before 1st round of Grading) is deemed not financial and is ineligible to play. The player is expected to attend all games and training sessions, however cannot take the court until fully financial. (This policy will be strictly adhered to)

• There is also an entry fee per person into most stadiums, plus a weekly fee of around $10 to be paid directly to the Team Managers to cover team sheet fees.

• All enquiries regarding payment of fees are to be made to the Representative Committee Treasurer. Fees cover a number of costs, including:  Registration and grading fees;  Training and court hire;  Team Registration at selected tournaments;  Insurance and other VJBL fees and charges to enter teams into the competition.

• Fees do not include: Weekly fee of around $10 to cover team sheet fees; Stadium entry fees - Stadium entry fees need only to be paid at one venue with Inter- venue passes available for those who are required to travel to multiple venues. These are available at the ticket box of each association on game day. Fees are nonrefundable except under extenuating circumstances

(An application for a refund must be made in writing to the Representative Committee outlining reasons for a seeking a refund. Refunds if granted will not exceed 80% of payment)

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Tournaments & Team Managers

Tournaments

• It is expected that all players/teams will participate in tournaments for which they have been entered. Each WBA team is required to participate in several compulsory tournaments per year.

• These tournaments subject to confirmation may include; Werribee – Frankston – Knox tournament held on Melbourne Cup Weekend; Eltham/ Dandenong Tournament on the Long Weekend in January (Australia Day), Nunawading or Classic Tournament on the Long Weekend in June (Queens Birthday) and possibly a tournament at Easter.

• Parents and players need to be aware that there may be additional costs associated with tournaments, e.g. entry into venues, accommodation, fuel.

• The National Junior Classic is an elite tournament held during the Queen’s Birthday long weekend in June. This tournament is by invitation only and teams competing in VC must apply to be considered. We aim for our VC teams to be considered, therefore, they may not be entered in the Nunawading Tournament. Team Managers

For each team, a Team Manager will be appointed. Please consider taking on this role if there is no one appointed for your team. Team Managers are supported by the Representative Committee.

The following are the required duties for the Team Manager:-

A Team Manager’s main job is to ensure that their coach “just coaches” and does not have to worry about:

• Who is scoring?

• Whether there is a uniform colour clash (home team needs to change)

• Whether all the players are able to play

• Collection of weekly payment from each player

• Payment of team sheet fees to venues and of mid-week training fees to the WBA

• Organisation of the end of season function

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Team Manager Duties

Each Team Manager should take the following items to every game -

• List of player details – name, date of birth, address, phone, parents names • Fixture • Scoring roster • List of venues • Spare singlet (generally in coaches bag) • First Aid kit (generally in coaches bag) Put all notices received in a folder. These may be handy to refer back to during the season.

1. It is important to support the coach 100% and that if any problems with parents or players within the team come about then the coach needs to be aware of what is happening. 2. Be aware that if there is a colour clash the home team, or if at a neutral venue the first named team, must change colour. 3. Each team must provide a competent scorer. All parents are to take a turn and a roster is to be provided by the Team Manager. Any parent not confident to score should be given assistance by another parent in the team. 4. Draw up a roster so that scoring is shared. When playing at home, we are in charge of the ‘clock’ (i.e. Scoreboard), when away we are in charge of the score sheet.

The Team Manager pays the team sheet fee at the door (make sure it is stamped ‘paid’ as no team can play until this is done).

Regarding the team sheet, please ensure that all the relevant details are filled out, i.e. Team name, Age group, Division, Date, Venue, Coach’s name and team members names and Numbers in clear handwriting, starting with lowest number first and finishing with the highest number.

ALSO all players must fill in their name and sign (full signature and not just initials) the back of the score sheet! DON’T FORGET TO COMPLETE! All players must meet a minimum numbers of games to play in the finals and signatures are the only verification of this.

All individual teams are now responsible for payment of all fines that the Club may receive because of incorrect procedures and completeness of the team sheets & uniforms.

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Coaching Structure

Senior Mens Senior Coaching Leads Coach Womens Coach Boys & Girls

Junior Youth League Youth League Representative Men Women Coaches

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2016 - 17 Coaching Structure Coaching Lead Boys: Dion Jewell

Team Coach Assistant

Under 12.1 Tim Devlin Rachel Miller

Under 12.2 Andrew Hammond Chris Taylor

Under 12.3 Brad Jewell Leigh Rowbottom

Under 12.4 Brad Salter

Under 12.5 Steven Kelly

Under 14.1 Dion Jewell Liam Scott and Corey Wright

Under 14.2 Rachelle Bellin Jeremy Smith

Under 14.3 Adam McFawn Michael Jones

Under 14.4 Colleen Te Whata Brittney Mitchell

Under 14.5 Kathee Hillier

Under 16.1 Chris Helliger Michael Hart

Under 16.2 Liam Paul Georgia Taushcke

Under 16.3 Sam Morda

Under 16.4 Davin Paul Jacinta Paul

Under 16.5 TBD

Under 18.1 Aaron Bensted

Under 18.2 Freddy Muik Matthew Karlovic

Under 18.3 Michael Doidge Craig Pope

Under 18.4 Rob Swann Ben Swann

Under 20.1 Darren Hira

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Coaching Lead Girls: Brant Lowry

Team Coach Assistant

Under 12.1 Brant Lowry Josh Toniato

Under 12.2 Andrew Borcich Kylie Stonehouse

Under 12.3 Zach Taylor

Under 14.1 Dave Abel

Under 14.2 Brett Abel

Under 14.3 Darren Hindle Renee Dayao

Under 14.4 Steph Pyke

Under 16.1 Paul Jones Karen McCrea

Under 16.2 Mal Hindle

Under 16.3 Michael West

Under 18.1 Mahaela Jackson

Under 18.2 Melissa Ashford

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Codes of Conduct

Basketball is intended to be a recreational activity for enjoyment and health. The WBA abides by Basketball Victoria’s code of conduct for players, parents and spectators.

The Code of Conduct has been developed by Basketball Victoria to give participants some guide to the expectations it has on those participants. It is intended to assist everyone to obtain the maximum benefit and enjoyment from their involvement in basketball. As a result, the quality of participation will be improved so people are more likely to start and continue their involvement in basketball.

The full version of these expectations is located on the Basketball Victoria website. The WBA ask that all parents and players are aware of the Code of Conduct and abide by it throughout the year.

Administrators Code of Conduct

1. Involve others in planning, leadership, evaluation and decision making related to basketball 2. Give all people equal opportunities to participate 3. Create pathways for people to participate and develop through the sport not just as players but as coaches, referees and administrators 4. Ensure that rules, equipment, length of games and training schedules are modified to suit the age, ability and maturity level of players 5. Provide quality supervision, instruction and a safe environment for all players 6. Remember that basketball is for fun 7. Help coaches and officials highlight appropriate behaviour and skill development, and help improve the standards of coaching and officiating 8. Assist all participants in basketball to know and understand the rules 9. Give a copy of the codes of conduct to spectators, officials, parents, coaches, teachers, players and the media and encourage them to follow it 10. You set an example 11. Make it clear that abusing people in any way is unacceptable and will result in disciplinary action 12. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person

13. Always respect the use of facilities and equipment provided

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Coaches Code of Conduct

1. Remember that basketball is for enjoyment.

2. Be reasonable in your demands

3. Teach understanding and respect for the rules

4. Give all players a reasonable amount of court time

5. Develop team respect for the ability of opponents including their coaches

6. Instill in your players respect for officials and an acceptance of their judgment

7. Guide your players in their interaction with the media, parents and spectators

8. Group players according to age, height, skills and physical maturity, wherever possible 9. Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate to the age and ability of the players

10. Be prepared to lose sometimes 11. Act responsible when players are ill or injured 12. As well as imparting knowledge and skills, promote desirable personal and social behaviors

13. Keep your knowledge current 14. Ensure that any physical contact with a player is appropriate 15. Avoid personal relationships with players 16. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person

17. Always respect the use of facilities and equipment provided

Officials Code of Conduct

1. Interpret rules and regulations fairly and to match the skill level and the needs of the participants 2. Compliment both teams on their effort

3. Be consistent, objective and courteous in calling all infractions.

4. Promote fair play and appropriate sporting behaviour 5. Publicly encourage rule changes 6. Ensure that both on and off the court your behaviour is consistent with the principles of good sportsmanship 7. Keep your knowledge current

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8. Help the education process in the game

9. Always present yourself in a way which encourages others to respect you and your role

10. Always respect the facilities and equipment provided Parent Code of Conduct

1. Encourage your children to participate for their own interest and enjoyment, not yours.

2. Encourage children to always play by the rules.

3. Teach children that an honest effort is always as important as a victory.

4. Focus on developing skills and playing the game. Reduce the emphasis on winning.

5. A child learns best by example. Applaud good play by all teams. 6. Do not criticise your or others’ children in front of others. 7. Accept decisions of all referees as being fair and called to the best of their ability.

8. Set a good example by your own conduct, behaviour and appearance. 9. Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities. 10. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person.

11. Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. 12. Keep children in your care under control. 13. Always respect the use of facilities and equipment provided. 14. Do not breach the Code of Conduct through unnecessary comments or remarks made on Social Media

Player Code of Conduct

1. Understand and play by the rules.

2. Respect referees and other officials.

3. Control your temper. 4. Work equally hard for yourself and for your team. 5. Be a good sport.

6. Treat all players as you would like to be treated. 7. Play for the “enjoyment of it” and not just to please parents and coaches. 8. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person.

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9. Be prepared to lose sometimes.

10. Listen to the advice of your coach and try to apply it at practice and in games.

11. Always respect the use of facilities and equipment provided. 12. Do not breach the Code of Conduct through unnecessary comments or remarks made on Social Media Spectator Code of Conduct

1. Remember that most people play sport for enjoyment. 2. Accept decisions of all referees as being fair and called to the best of their ability. 3. Always be positive in your support for players. 4. Condemn the use of violence in any form. 5. Respect your team’s opponents, officials and spectators. 6. Encourage players to obey the rules and to accept decisions of officials. 7. Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour by not using foul language or harassing players, coaches or officials. 8. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person. 9. Always respect the use of facilities and equipment provided

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Player / Parent and WBA Partnership Agreement

I have read the handbook and fully understand what is required of me as I prepare to represent the Werribee Basketball Association in 2016-2017, including the following key points:

1. I accept the playing position that I have been selected for. I understand that no appeal or discussion will be entered into regarding this selection.

2. I agree to abide by the Basketball Victoria Code of Conduct at all times.

3. I understand the costs associated with playing representative basketball and I agree to pay all costs (including uniform, fees, and weekly payments) on time.

4. I understand the time commitment required for representative basketball and I agree to attend scheduled games, tournaments and training sessions.

5. I agree to wear the official Werribee uniform as required for games, tournaments, training and all other events.

6. I understand that court time is not always equitable.

7. I agree to follow the WBA Issue Resolution process for any concerns that may arise, starting with scheduling a suitable time with my Team Manager and/or coach.

Player

Player Name: Date:

Signed:

Parent

Parent Name: Date:

Signed:

All signed Agreements must be returned by Sunday 11th December

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