Welcome to McDonald’s Hoop Time Developing the Stars of tomorrow
Presented by Basketball Victoria & McDonald’s OFFICIAL 2015 HANDBOOK
McDonald’s Hoop Time Handbook 2015
• Welcome To McDonald’s Hoop Time 4 • Welcome from our Partner 5 • What is McDonald’s Hoop Time? 6 • McDonald’s Hoop Time Entry Details 6 o Entry Fees 6 o Round Robin Venues and Dates 6-7 o Fixtures 7 • McDonald’s Hoop Time Rules 7-10 • McDonald’s Hoop Time State Champions 10-11 • Champion of Champion Schools 12 • McDonald’s Hoop Time 2014 Results 12-13 • McDonald’s Hoop Time 2015 Finals Dates and Venues 13 o Regional Finals - Metropolitan 13-14 o Regional Finals – Country 14 o State Grand Finals 14 o Finals Venues 14 • Uniforms 15 • Basketball for ALL 16 • Wheelchair Basketball Clinics 16 • Inclusion in McDonald’s Hoop Time 17 • Aussie Hoops at your School 17 • McDonald’s Skill, Fun & Play 18 • McDonald’s Super Mini Series 18 • McDonald’s Hoop Time Minis 19 • McDonald’s Hoop Time Website 19 • McDonald’s Hoop Time on Facebook 20 • McDonald’s Sports Grants 2015 21 • McDonald’s Hoop Time District Days 22
McDonald’s Hoop Time Junior All Star Boys Quarter Final McDonald’s Hoop Time Senior All Star Boys Blackburn Lake PS V Mooroolbark East PS Semi Final 24/11/14 Our Lady of the Pines PS vs St Luke’s PS 25/11/14
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Cover image: “Senior All Star Girls State Champions Donburn PS – 14/12/14”
Page - 3 Welcome To McDonald’s Hoop Time
Dear McDonald’s Hoop Time Coordinator,
Where has the time gone? After a crazy year in 2014 we are ready for another incredible year of McDonald’s Hoop Time in 2015. I would like to take the opportunity to reflect on what was an amazing year last year as we broke every participation record (AGAIN!) As I now enter into my 6th year, I am so proud to be heading up this exciting program and I’m extremely proud of what we all achieved in 2014 & the direction this program continues to take!
Our first McDonald’s Hoop Time day was held on 20th March in Mornington with the Mornington District Day & our final round robin day on 14th November at Mill Park with the Bundoora District Day. In between this time, we had 652 schools participate, coordinated a total of 203 round robin days (including a record 76 District Days linked in with SSV districts) comprising a record total of 4,701 teams and broke 42,000 participants for the first time ever. Even more importantly, we introduced approximately 12,500 kids to the sport of basketball through our Rookies division!
We had a record 28 regional final days comprising 455 teams from all over the State and the best of the best made it through to our 4 State Grand Final days with the top 144 teams in Victoria vying for that all- important McDonald’s Hoop Time State Title. Our finals series concluded with an exciting opportunity for our final 2 Senior All Star Boys and 2 Senior All Star Girls teams: the Melbourne United Basketball Club allowed us to hold our 2 State Championship Final games prior to their NBL game against the New Zealand Breakers at Hisense Arena on the 14th December. It was a great day and a wonderful atmosphere with two very competitive finals.
We had our McDonald’s Hoop Time Minis program continue in 2014. The program that began in 2009 and targeted Grade 1’s and 2’s (for further details on this program please go to page 20) saw 9 days held across 8 venues. In those days, we had 160 teams participate and approximately 1,500 kids taking part in the program. We are looking to build on this again in 2015, as these kids are the future of McDonald’s Hoop Time!!
This year also saw us have an intern throughout the year from Federation University! Melissa Thomas came on board from the middle of July right through to the end of our finals series at the end of November. She was an invaluable asset and assisted in many areas of the program. She learned a lot in her role and loved her time at Basketball Victoria. I am very thankful for her professionalism & commitment, as she assisted in relieving the growing pressure throughout the busiest time of the year for McDonald’s Hoop Time and we would not have achieved the results we saw without her contribution in 2014! Well Done Mel & we wish you all the best in your new role at Ballarat Basketball Association!
I would like to thank all of our coordinators and supervisors for a terrific job well done in 2014 and I sincerely hope that you all continue on in 2015. A big thank you to McDonald’s for another great year of support and sponsorship in our 31st year of partnership, it is wonderful to see that this program still continues to grow after so many years. Thank you to all the schools involved, in particular the teachers who work tirelessly to organise McDonald’s Hoop Time for their students, the coaches and parent helpers who assist the school on McDonald’s Hoop Time days and most importantly to the many students who enjoyed their McDonald’s Hoop Time experience and ensure that the days continue to run.
This year promises to be even more action packed as we continue to run days all throughout the year, we continue to see new venues hosting McDonald’s Hoop Time tournaments, we see more new schools jumping on board & we see even more kids participating & competing in this wonderful sport of basketball! Join us for another year in the best primary school based basketball tournament in the country!
Chris Angus School Programs Coordinator, Basketball Victoria
Page - 4 Welcome from our Partner
McDonald’s! has! been! supporting! the! development! of! sporting! talent! through! our! relationship!with!Basketball!Victoria!since!1983,!through!what!is!one!of!the!longestAstanding! sporting!partnerships!in!the!state.! !! McDonald’s!Hoop!Time!is!the!cornerstone!program!of!this!partnership,!involving!over!42,500! junior!basketballers!each!year.! !! Through!McDonald's!Hoop!Time,!we!are!committed!to!engaging!Victorian!kids!in!a!friendly! and! safe! environment,! offering! them! the! opportunity! to! learn! valuable! skills! such! as! teamwork!and!sportsmanship.! !! We’re!excited!to!see!the!program!continually!growing!yearAonAyear!in!both!geographic!reach! and! participation,! now! incorporating! even! more! Victorian! regional! areas! and! schools! throughout!the!season.! !! We! would! like! to! extend! our! thanks! to! the! schools,! teachers,! coaches,! parents! and! most! importantly,!the!students!who!continue!to!enjoy!being!a!part!of!McDonald's!Hoop!Time.! !! We!hope!to!inspire!many!more!primary!school!children!to!get!involved!in!the!great!game!of! basketball!this!year,!and!help!them!to!lead!healthy!and!active!lifestyles.! !! McDonald's!Victoria! !
Ronald McDonald at our State Grand Final Days
Page - 5 What Is McDonald’s Hoop Time?
McDonald’s Hoop Time is a series of one-day basketball round robins held at local basketball stadiums around Victoria. With a 31-year history, the program offers children in Grade 3/4 (Junior) and Grade 5/6 (Senior) the opportunity to play in a fun inter-school competition with qualified referees and receive some great prizes along the way. Described as the “Twenty20 of basketball”, a game usually runs as 2 x 8 minute halves and provides plenty of fun and excitement in the shorter format. McDonald’s Hoop Time really is ‘Basketball For All’ and as a development program of Basketball Victoria, it caters for students at all levels of ability by having three different playing divisions. Schools do not have to exclude players because of lack of ability; therefore all players interested in basketball can have the thrill of competing for their school against other schools, sometimes for the first time. All Schools are to arrive at their designated stadium on their allocated McDonald’s Hoop Time day at 9.15am to register their arrival. The day will conclude no later than 2.45pm. The program culminates at the end of the year in a Regional Finals Series and a State Grand Final Series. We invite your school to join in the fun of one of the best primary school based tournaments in the country!
McDonald’s Hoop Time Entry Details
Entry Fees
Basketball Victoria has kept costs for McDonald’s Hoop Time 2015 to a minimum.
1 – 10 teams (Junior / Senior combined) $65.00 per team 11 + teams (Junior / Senior combined) $55.00 per team District Days (Junior / Senior combined) $55.00 per team Minis Days (Team of 7-8 players) $30.00 per team
AN INVOICE WILL BE SENT TO THE SCHOOL IN THE MONTH IN WHICH YOUR TEAMS ARE COMPETING. DO NOT MAKE PAYMENT AT THE VENUE OR BEFORE AN INVOICE HAS BEEN RAISED.
Round Robin Venues and Dates
Much of the success of the McDonald’s Hoop Time program is due to the co-operation and support from local stadiums. We have been able to secure the use of many courts, making the competition accessible to a greater number of schools.
An entry form has been sent with this booklet with a second form listing the details of all the Stadiums in 2015. A full calendar of dates for 2015 can be found on our website www.hooptimebasketball.com.au for you to select dates at your nearest venue. Every effort will be made to give schools dates that are originally requested; however, due to increasing entries for this program, new dates may be offered once original dates are full.
It would be greatly appreciated if schools can, where possible, request some of the early dates that are offered in June & July. These dates are often cancelled due to insufficient teams and then an attempt is made to book new dates in Term 3. However, this in effect, overfills the number of round robin days run each week in that term and makes it extremely busy to fixture, book referees, employ coordinators, etc.
Page - 6 Please note that there will not be any round robin days held in Term 4. Due to the increased number of finals to be run, it will be impossible to fixture any more dates late in Term 3 than are already listed. However, if dates that are booked do not suit, it is possible to book alternate dates in Terms 2 & 3 at some venues. Please contact McDonald’s Hoop Time Staff at Basketball Victoria if you wish to attend on an alternate date to those already listed.
Confirmation of the date of your McDonald’s Hoop Time day at your local stadium will be faxed or emailed to you once entries have closed.
ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED A MINIMUM 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO YOUR REQUESTED DATE. Priority Entry Closes on Friday 27th March. Entries received after this date may not get their preference of venue or date.
Fixtures
Changes to your original McDonald’s Hoop Time entry will be accepted up until the fixture is released and sent out (usually 1-2 weeks prior to the tournament date). Once fixtures have been released for a particular round robin day, any team withdrawals that require a fixture change will incur a fee of $30 per team withdrawn. Team withdrawals within 24 hours of the Round Robin tournament will result in the full price being charged per team withdrawn.
It is extremely important to reply to receipted emails when asked, as this allows us to track who hasn’t received the information. This not only saves our time, but also yours and ensures that everyone receives necessary updates, including fixture changes when required.
McDonald’s Hoop Time – Rules
PLEASE NOTE: THERE HAVE BEEN SOME CHANGES TO THE RULES FROM 2014. PLEASE READ THROUGH CAREFULLY & THOROUGHLY. • All games will be fixtured for 2 x 8 minute halves unless otherwise stated. (Shortened games will be 1 x 13 minute games). • It is imperative that games BEGIN ON TIME to enable the fixture to run to schedule, thus ensuring the day runs smoothly. The clock will be started at the scheduled time, with the late team receiving a ONE POINT PENALTY for each minute they are late. The McDonald’s Hoop Time Coordinator reserves the right to not penalise a team who may be running late due to circumstances outside their own control (e.g. accident). Schools are to call ahead if they believe they will be late for their first game. Not all circumstances will warrant leniency for being late. • The clock will stop on all whistles in the last minute of the second half ONLY when the score margin is 5 points or less. (Clock will stop on all whistles in the last minute of the game if games are reduced to 1 x 13 minute if the score is 5 points or less). • One 30-second timeout per team, per half will be allowed during which the clock will NOT stop, except in the last minute of the second half where the margin is 5 points or less. (One timeout per game, per team in a reduced 1 x 13 minute game). The ball DOES NOT advance after a timeout is called. • No timeouts or substitutions will be allowed in the last minute of the first half or in the last minute of the second half if the clock does not stop. (No timeouts are allowed in the last 2 minutes of a reduced 1 x 13 minute game if the clock does not stop). • The 2 free throw rule will apply once 5 TEAM FOULS have been committed in that half. The 5th team foul will result in 2 free shots. The juniors will shoot from the modified foul line, which is the closer line & seniors will shoot from the regular foul line. • A Player can only commit 5 personal fouls per game. On the 5th foul the player is to be removed from the game. • The Sin Bin Rule will be in place for all technical fouls. If a player commits a technical foul at any stage during a game, they must sit on the bench for 3 minutes of actual game time. This player can be replaced during those 3 minutes. Once the 3 minutes is up the player can then retake to the court through the next available substitution. If the player is given a technical foul within the last 3 minutes of any half, the remaining time will carry over until the following half or game.
Page - 7 • The Sin Bin Rule is also in place for any Bench Technical Fouls. If a Bench Tech is called, the offending person must clearly move away from the team’s bench area so that communication with the bench in any form is not possible for 3 minutes of actual match time. Once the 3 minutes are up they can then return to the bench area and resume coaching/playing. • Any player or team official who receives more than one technical foul in a game will be disqualified and removed from the playing area and will take no further part in the tournament. • ‘Ugly’ Behaviour Policy – An ‘Ugly’ Behaviour Policy has been put in place for all McDonald’s Hoop Time days. This policy is to curb what is deemed to be ‘Ugly’ behaviour by any coaches, players or spectators towards officials or staff. A full copy of the policy will be available out at every round robin day & a copy has been sent to every school. A copy is also available on the McDonald’s Hoop Time website www.hooptimebasketball.com.au
• 5 seconds in the key, centre line violation & 8 seconds in the back court all apply. • Jump Balls will determine any disputed possession. • Full court ‘Man to Man’ defence is compulsory in the Junior & Senior All Star Boys & All Star Girls sections in the first half ONLY (unless the mercy rule is being enforced). In the second half, teams can play any defence they wish. Teams in this section who deliberately play zone defence by not picking up a player each or drop back into the key in the first half will be penalised with the following: 1st time is a warning, 2nd time offensive team gets ball advanced to a base line throw in, 3rd time coach is awarded a Technical foul. Players are allowed to ‘press’ or ‘trap’ at any stage throughout the game, provided once the trap has been broken the players continue to pick up a player each. • 3-point shots will be awarded to children participating in the JUNIOR & SENIOR ALL STARS & FUTURE STARS ONLY. Junior & Senior Rookie teams will not be awarded 3-point shots. If there are two 3-point lines marked, 3 points will count from outside the inner line. • Mercy Rule: Mandatory 3-point line defence will be enforced when a team is leading by 14 points or more. The leading team must return beyond the 3-point line once possession is lost. The leading team cannot play defence outside of the 3-point line at any time. The ball will be returned to the offensive team immediately if they fail to comply. • A forfeit will be called if a team does not show up by half time in any game (or by the 6 minute mark if playing 1 x 13 minute games). In the event of a forfeit, the score will be marked down as 8-0. If the team arrives after a forfeit has been called by the referee, they can play the remainder of the game but the score will stay as the forfeit score. • The Future Stars/Rookies league permits a ratio of 3:2 (boys/girls or girls/boys) on the court at any one time. If a team is not able to field 2 girls on the court at any time they must notify the McDonald’s Hoop Time Coordinator immediately. If a team cannot play a minimum 2 girls on court they must play the ratio of 3 boys & 1 girl. If a team plays with either all boys or all girls, their results from the day will not count & they will be ineligible for finals if playing in the Future Stars league. A team of all girls may be eligible to play in the Rookies league at the request of the School Programs Coordinator at Basketball Victoria. • Each team is to nominate 1 competent person to assist on the score bench for each game. • Game results will be recorded on a modified scoresheet. • Players’ names are not required on the scoresheet. Only the singlet number of each player is necessary. Two players in the same team are not allowed to wear the same number. • Teams are only allowed to play a maximum of 10 players per McDonald’s Hoop Time day, including Regional & State Finals. • It is the responsibility of the WINNING team to ensure that the score sheet is delivered PROMPTLY at the conclusion of each game to the McDonald’s Hoop Time Coordinator. • Teams will be awarded 3 points for a win, 2 points for a draw, 1 point for a loss & 0 points for a forfeit. • In the case of two or more teams being tied on equal points at the end of the day, ladder positions will be decided by the result of those teams’ head to head game (e.g. If Team A & B are both on equal points at the end of the day, the team that won the game played between these teams would finish higher on the ladder). • Where this does not separate the teams, the overall percentage from all games played will be taken into account (this will most likely happen when there is a 3-way tie or if the head to head result between 2 teams was a draw). • Drawn games will be accepted, except if playing in a final. Where a final game is drawn, an overtime of 3 minutes will be played. For Round Robin tournaments - If there is still no winner after extra time, a shoot out will determine the result of the final. For Regional & State Finals - if there is still a tie after the additional 3 minutes an additional 2 minutes will be played. If there is still a tie after this, the game will go to a shoot out.
Page - 8 • OVERTIME RULES – No timeouts will be awarded during extra time. Team fouls carry over from the second half. The clock will stop in the last minute on all whistles of the OT period if the score is 5 points or less. No substitutions in the last minute of OT unless the clock stops. • SHOOTOUT RULES - Only the 5 players per team that are on the court at the end of extra time are eligible to participate in the shootout. The team listed first on the score sheet will shoot from the free throw line first. Teams will alternate free throws until all 5 players from each team have taken a free throw. If the scores are still tied after all 5 players from each team has shot, players resume from the start until one team scores & the other team misses. • Numbered uniforms are required. Using tape for numbers or writing number clearly on arms is acceptable. • Shorts should not have pockets in them. It is acceptable to have them sewn or taped up if these are to be used for playing in on the day. • Long Hair - we will be enforcing the following rule in relation to long hair: Plaits or braids will not be acceptable for players with long hair. All long hair can be placed in a regular loose ponytail or secured in a bun. Player Eligibility • McDonald’s Hoop Time has three levels of competition. For maximum enjoyment it is imperative that players & teams are graded correctly.
• The players that participate in the Round Robin days within a particular team will be the same players that progress through to Regional Finals & beyond if their team wins a Round Robin Day or receives a wildcard into Regional or State Finals.
• Players are not allowed to swap teams during or between Round Robin Days or Finals Series, unless the team must add a player or players to make a team due to medical reasons or circumstances outside of the school’s control. The school must seek permission from Basketball Victoria’s McDonald’s Hoop Time Office staff for the transfer of players from one team to another prior to the event.
• Players playing for a school must be a current student at the school. No team is to play players that do not attend the school they are representing. If a player has played that is not a current student at the school, that team will forfeit all its points for the day.
Mixed Rookie Division ! The Rookie League is for BEGINNERS ONLY (children who have never played basketball before or only for fun (i.e. not in any current domestic program). Children who play in any form of domestic competition, no matter how low the grade, MUST PLAY in the Future Stars.
Future Stars Division – THE FOLLOWING RULES MUST BE ADHERED TO: ! Schools should enter mixed teams of an INTERMEDIATE STANDARD (that is, children that play ANY level of domestic competition ONLY.) However, it is preferred that strong or high level A Grade players still play in the All Stars Divisions if possible.
! A maximum of 4 A Grade, Div 1 or A Reserve players are allowed in any one Future Stars team.
! The following children are NOT allowed to compete in this section: o Any child that currently plays or has played representative basketball within the last 12 months – VJBL Victorian Junior Championship League, Victorian Junior League (Division 1, 2, 3 or 4) Regional League (East & North West), Rep Development teams or any Country Victoria Rep teams. o Any child that has played in the All Stars Division in the same year.
! Schools participating in Country Victoria that have players in a representative team or squad will also be required to enter a team in the All Star Division to allow that player or players to play. They are not eligible for Future Stars. Basketball Victoria reserves the right to grant special exemption in some cases to smaller country schools to play one rep player in a Future Stars side if the school cannot physically field an All Star Boys or All Star Girls team due to insufficient participants. This will be taken on a case-by-case basis & the school’s coordinator must seek prior approval from the McDonald’s Hoop Time office staff in order for any rep player to play in the Future Stars.
! Basketball Victoria’s McDonald’s Hoop Time Staff have the right to grant eligibility to any player in the Future Stars division who throughout the year is graded into a Representative team after their initial Round Robin day & prior to or during the Regional or State Finals. Prior permission must be sought by the school’s Hoop Time representative from the BV Hoop Time staff PRIOR to the event if this does occur. BV Hoop Time Staff reserve the right to confirm any player’s playing status with the VJBL.
! In the event a team plays a rep player in a tournament, the penalty on the day will be as follows: the team can either play the remainder of their games with the ineligible player in the side but not qualify for Finals, or they cannot play the rep player for their remaining games & still be eligible for Finals, but all previous wins with the ineligible player will be overturned & given as a 8-0 forfeit to the opposition.
Page - 9 ! In the event a team is discovered to have played an ineligible player after they have played in their round robin day, then any results that team had on the day will be overturned &, if they won the tournament, they will not progress through to Regional or State Finals. The team that came runner-up will take their place in the next round of competition.
All Stars Division ! Schools should enter their BEST BOYS & GIRLS TEAMS in the All Star League (regardless of whether they play representative or domestic competition).
! There is a separate Boys & Girls section of the competition.
! In the event where a school cannot fill an All Star Girls team, one girl may play for the All Star Boys team as long as this is verified with Basketball Victoria’s Hoop Time Office Staff prior to your event.
! If a team is to field 2 girls in an All Star Boys team due to not having an AS Girls team, they must only be allowed to play one girl on the court at a time.
! No more than 2 girls per ASB team will be allowed.
! Boys are not permitted to play in any ASG side.
McDonald’s Hoop Time State Champions
Junior All Star Girls Junior All Star Boys 1990 Bimbadeen Heights (Mooroolbark) 1991 1992 Our Lady Help of Christians (Eltham) Booroondara Park (Balwyn North) 1993 Bimbadeen Heights (Mooroolbark) Bellevue (Balwyn North) 1994 St. Peter the Apostle (Werribee) Our Lady Help of Christians (Eltham) 1995 Our Lady Help of Christians (Eltham) Narre Warren Station (Narre Warren) 1996 Our Lady Help of Christians (Eltham) Our Lady Help of Christians (Eltham) 1997 Iramoo (Werribee) Glen Katherine (Eltham) 1998 Berwick Lodge (Berwick) Our Lady Help of Christians (Eltham) 1999 Montrose (Montrose) 2000 Our Lady of the Pines (Donvale) Horsham West (Horsham) 2001 Our Lady Help of Christians (Eltham) Serpell (Templestowe) 2002 Weedon Heights (Vermont South) Caulfield Grammar (Caulfield) 2003 St. Thomas More (Belgrave) Our Lady Help of Christians (Eltham) 2004 Knox Park (Knoxfield) Our Lady Help of Christians (Eltham) 2005 Croydon Hills (Croydon Hills) Heathdale Christian College (Werribee) 2006 Our Lady of the Pines (Donvale) Tecoma PS (Tecoma) 2007 Lysterfield (Ferntree Gully) Milgate (Donvale) 2008 Milgate (Doncaster East) Chatham (Surrey Hills) 2009 St. Anne’s (Park Orchards) St. Clement of Rome (Bulleen) 2010 Kent Park (Ferntree Gully) Croydon Hills (Croydon Hills) 2011 St Martin of Tours (Rosanna) Elsternwick (Elsternwick) 2012 St Catherine’s (Berwick) Wembley (Yarraville) 2013 St Martin of Tours (Rosanna) St John Vianney (Parkdale) 2014 St Martin of Tours (Rosanna) St Finbar’s (Brighton East)
McDonald’s Hoop Time Senior Future Stars State Champions Donvale PS – 28/11/14
Page - 10 McDonald’s Hoop Time State Champions
Senior All Star Girls Senior All Star Boys 1990 Bimbadeen Heights (Mooroolbark) 1991 Bimbadeen Heights (Mooroolbark) 1992 Bimbadeen Heights (Mooroolbark) 1993 Bellevue (Balwyn North) 1994 Our Lady Help of Christians (Eltham) Mount View (Glen Waverley) 1995 Bimbadeen Heights (Mooroolbark) Our Lady Help of Christians (Eltham) 1996 Mercia (Geelong) Our Lady Help of Christians (Eltham) 1997 Bayswater North (Bayswater) Eltham East (Eltham) 1998 Our Lady Help of Christians (Eltham) Eltham East (Eltham) 1999 St. Peter & Paul (East Doncaster) Sandringham (Sandringham) 2000 Berwick Lodge (Berwick) Mont Albert (Mont Albert) 2001 Montrose (Montrose) Our Lady of the Pines (Donvale) 2002 St. Patrick’s (Mentone) Warragul North (Warragul) 2003 St. Joseph’s (Warrnambool) Mont Albert (Mont Albert) 2004 Langwarrin Park (Langwarrin) Horsham 298 (Horsham) 2005 St Thomas Mores (Belgrave) St. Peter Apostle (Hoppers Crossing) 2006 Knox Park (Knoxfield) St. Peter Apostle (Hoppers Crossing) 2007 Our Lady of the Pines (Donvale) Heathdale Christian College (Werribee) 2008 Kew East (Kew East) Tecoma (Tecoma) 2009 St. Clement of Rome (Bulleen) Milgate (Doncaster East) 2010 Milgate (Doncaster East) Ocean Grove (Ocean Grove) 2011 Hartwell (Camberwell) Yarra Road (Croydon) 2012 Kent Park (Ferntree Gully) Croydon Hills (Croydon Hills) 2013 St Martin of Tours (Rosanna) St Joseph’s (Warrnambool) 2014 Donburn (Doncaster East) St Gabriel’s (Traralgon)
Junior Future Stars Senior Future Stars 2000 Not applicable this year Moorabbin (Moorabbin) 2001 Our Lady of Good Counsel (Deepdene) Our Lady of the Pines (Donvale) 2002 2003 St. Bede’s (North Balwyn) Templestowe Heights (Templestowe) 2004 Middle Kinglake (Middle Kinglake) Kurunjang (Melton) 2005 Mandama (Grovedale) St. Francis Xavier (Montmorency) 2006 Roxburgh Homestead (Roxburgh Park) Greenhills (Greensborough) 2007 Mandama (Grovedale) Greenhills (Greensborough) 2008 Solway (Ashburton) Gembrook (Gembrook) 2009 Meadowglen (Epping) Our Lady of Assumption (Cheltenham) 2010 Haileybury Brighton (Brighton) Mullum (Ringwood) 2011 Park Orchards (Park Orchards) Westgrove (Werribee) 2012 Mont Albert (Mont Albert) Donvale (Donvale) 2013 Rowellyn Park (Carrum Downs) Manor Lakes College (Wyndham Vale) 2014 Jells Park (Wheelers Hill) Donvale (Donvale)
The McDonald’s Hoop Time Program began in 1984 with the All Star League. Unfortunately, some of these records have been lost. If anyone can help by notifying Basketball Victoria on (03) 9837 8000 of the winning and runners-up teams it would be much appreciated!
Page - 11 Champion of Champion Schools
#1) Our Lady Help of Christians PS (Eltham) – 13 titles (4 Jr ASG, 5 Jr ASB, 2 Sr ASG, 2 Sr ASB) ( - )
#2) Bimbadeen Heights PS (Mooroolbark) – 6 titles (1 Jr ASB, 1 Jr ASB, 1 Sr ASG, 3 Sr ASB) ( - )
#3) Milgate PS (Doncaster East) – 4 titles (1 Jr ASB, 1 Jr ASG, 1 Sr ASB, 1 Sr ASG) ( - )
#4) St Martin of Tours PS (Rosanna) – 4 titles (3 Jr ASG, 1 Sr ASG) ("2)
#5) Our Lady of The Pines PS (Donvale) – 4 titles (1 Jr ASG, 1 Jr ASB, 1 Sr ASB, 1 Sr FS) (#1)
#6) Croydon Hills PS (Croydon Hills) – 3 titles (1 Jr ASG, 1 Jr ASB, 1 Sr ASB) (#1)
McDonald’s Hoop Time Junior Future Stars McDonald’s Hoop Time Junior All Star Girls Quarter Final Quarter Final Westgrove PS v Ringwood North PS Our Lady of the Pines PS v Camberwell South PS 27/11/14 24/11/14
McDonald’s Hoop Time 2014 Results McDonald’s Hoop Time Junior All Stars – Dandenong – 24.11.14
Junior All Star Girls State Championship St Martin of Tours PS 23 d Our Lady of the Pines PS 6 (Rosanna) (Donvale)
Junior All Star Boys State Championship St Finbar’s PS 24 d St Anne’s PS 12 (Brighton East) (Park Orchards)
McDonald’s Hoop Time Senior All Stars – Hisense Arena (Melb Utd Game) – 14.12.14
Senior All Star Girls State Championship Donburn PS 12 d Rowville PS 8 (Doncaster East) (Rowville)
Senior All Star Boys State Championship St Gabriel’s PS 16 d St Luke’s PS 12 (Traralgon) (Wantirna)
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McDonald’s Hoop Time Junior Future Stars – Dandenong – 27.11.14
State Championship Final Jells Park PS 18 d Bethany PS 17 (Wheelers Hill) (Werribee)
McDonald’s Hoop Time Senior Future Stars – Dandenong – 28.11.14
State Championship Final Donvale PS 9 d Elwood PS 6 (Donvale) (Elwood)
Player Appearances during finals series: Our thanks go to the NBL & WNBL Clubs for sending players along to our finals series to meet the children and sign autographs.
Melbourne United Greg Page Marco Alexander Auryn MacMillan Lucas Walker Nate Tomlinson Owen Odigie Chris Patton Daniel Kickert David Barlow Daryl Corletto Stephen Dennis Jordan McRae Matt Hodgson
Melbourne Boomers Shanae Greaves Natalie Burton Amelia Todhunter Tess Madgen Rebecca Cole Rebecca Allen
Dandenong Rangers Alice Kunek Annalise Pickrel Aimee Clydesdale
A big thank you to Ronald McDonald for appearing at all our Grand Finals!
McDonald’s Hoop Time 2015 Finals Dates and Venues
The Champion All Star Team and Future Star Team from each McDonald’s Hoop Time Round Robin day automatically progress to the Regional Finals. If the Runners up on the Round Robin day lose by 4 points or less in the grand final they will also be invited to Regional Finals as a wildcard. The top teams from each Regional Final day will advance to the McDonald’s Hoop Time State Grand Finals. Metropolitan Regional Finals
Junior (Grade 3 & 4) 6 October All Stars Mill Park 8 October All Stars Dandenong 14 October All Stars Maroondah 16 October All Stars Werribee 27 October All Stars Nunawading 9 November All Stars Mill Park 7 October Future Stars Werribee 9 October Future Stars Kilsyth 15 October Future Stars Mill Park 22 October Future Stars Nunawading 29 October Future Stars Dandenong
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Senior (Grade 5 & 6) 13 October All Stars Mill Park 19 October All Stars Dandenong 21 October All Stars Maroondah 26 October All Stars State Basketball Centre 5 November All Stars Mill Park 6 November All Stars Nunawading 11 November All Stars Werribee 12 October Future Stars Dandenong 23 October Future Stars Kilsyth 28 October Future Stars Maroondah 12 November Future Stars Mill Park 13 November Future Stars Werribee
Country Regional Finals Junior (Grade 3 & 4) – All Stars Only
Date TBA Mildura Winners from Mildura Region 22 October Traralgon Winners from Sale, Moe, Warragul, Traralgon 20 October Hamilton Winners from Hamilton, Warrnambool, Horsham, Portland, Terang Senior (Grade 5 & 6) – All Stars Only
Date TBA Mildura Winners from Mildura Region 28 October Traralgon Winners from Sale, Moe, Warragul, Traralgon 10 November Hamilton Winners from Hamilton, Warrnambool, Horsham, Portland, Terang
*Please Note: All other winners in the Jr & Sr All Stars in Country Regions not listed above will be sent to Metropolitan Regional Finals (e.g. Winners from Wodonga, Seymour & Wangaratta will go to Mill Park, etc.). All Country Future Stars winners will be sent to Metropolitan Regional Finals.
State Grand Finals
Junior (Grade 3 & 4) 23 November All Stars Dandenong 26 November Future Stars Dandenong
Senior (Grade 5 & 6) 24 November All Stars Dandenong 27 November Future Stars Dandenong
Finals Venues
Dandenong Stadium, Werribee Recreation Centre, Kilsyth Sports Complex State Basketball Centre Stud Road, Ballan Road, Liverpool Rd, George Street, Dandenong Werribee Kilsyth Wantirna South
Nunawading Stadium, Mill Park Stadium, The Rings Stadium (Maroondah) Mildura Stadium Burwood Highway, Red Leap Avenue, Canterbury Road, Eighth Street, Nunawading Mill Park Ringwood Mildura
Traralgon Stadium, Hamilton Stadium, Catterick Crescent, Shakespeare Street, Traralgon Hamilton
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Uniforms
McDonald’s Hoop Time aims to have as many children participating in basketball as possible. Therefore, some leniency towards uniforms is shown to ensure schools that do not have uniforms available can still participate in the program.
Basketball Uniforms consist of 2 parts: shorts and top.
In regular competitions, all players in a team must have matching uniforms. All players must have the same colour shorts and tops and numbers must be displayed on both front and back of the tops. Should singlets not be available, PE polo tops are acceptable as long as they are all the same colour and have numbers on the back.
In McDonald’s Hoop Time, we will be enforcing the following uniform rules:
Shorts: Shorts as a rule must not have pockets; this is dangerous and can cause serious injury.
Preferably, we would like to have teams in the same, if not similar-coloured shorts.
Tops: Tops must have at least a number displayed on the back of the uniform.
Tops must be the same colour.
(Numbers that can be used in basketball: 4-15, 20-25, 30-35, 40-45, 50-55).
Basketball Victoria Uniform Policy
Basketball Victoria recognises that in circumstances where religious and cultural beliefs conflict with the standard dress code, that modification to the standard uniform may be required.
This may include, but is not restricted to the wearing of: - Traditional Muslim head scarf - Leggings or tracksuits to cover legs - Long sleeve tops to cover arms
Basketball Victoria requires that headscarves are permitted to be worn, as (by rule) they pose no threat of injury. This includes head scarves or other fabric articles worn for religious purposes held in place by bobby pins or snap clips.
It is recommended that the colours of headscarves or other garments should resemble the official colours of the association/club they are representing.
Long Hair Policy
In McDonald’s Hoop Time, we will be enforcing the following rule in relation to long hair: - Plaits or braids will not be acceptable for players with long hair. - All long hair can be placed in a regular ponytail or secured in a bun.
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Basketball Victoria is continuing its commitment to providing access and opportunities for ALL to be involved in the game of Basketball. Whether participating by playing, coaching, officiating, volunteering or administrating you can enjoy this great game.
Basketball Victoria has recognized that not all people are the same, or need the same level of inclusion, so the ability to provide inclusive structured programs, in a suitable environment enables participation and the growth of the sport to continue.
In 2014, Basketball Victoria made over 60 visits to specialist schools to hold clinics for students with mobility restrictions, intellectual disabilities, and those that are deaf or hard of hearing. Basketball Victoria also ran Wheelchair Basketball and Awareness clinics for over 30 mainstream schools to students of all ages.
If you have any students with special needs attending your school be sure to find out more about the inclusive programs Basketball Victoria has on offer!
Wheelchair Basketball Clinics
Did you know you don’t need to be in a wheelchair on a permanent basis to play Wheelchair Basketball? You can play Wheelchair Basketball if you are unable to jump, pivot or run at a speed and with the control, safety and endurance of an able-bodied player.
Basketball Victoria is currently offering Wheelchair Basketball clinics to both specialist and mainstream schools in Victoria. Clinics consist of basketball skills and drills in a basketball specific wheelchair and are run by Wheelchair Basketball coaches and athletes.
To get involved in these exciting programs, please contact Basketball Victoria on (03) 9837 8000 or email [email protected]
Page - 16 Inclusion in McDonald’s Hoop Time
Basketball Victoria and McDonald’s Hoop Time are proud to acknowledge and support the inclusion of ‘All Abilities’ into our programs. We encourage all levels and abilities to participate in McDonald’s Hoop Time and we wish to promote further the development and inclusion of those with physical, intellectual and hearing impairments. McDonald’s Hoop Time works closely with the Inclusion Department in providing an equal opportunity to participate in mainstream programs, thus encouraging unity and equality within the Basketball arena.
In 2014, we had a number of special schools successfully participate in McDonald’s Hoop Time. In addition, students from Heatherwood School helped in the running of one of our McDonald’s Hoop Time days out at Knox Stadium to help them complete their Cert I in Sport & Recreation. We also had a number of participants competing with disabilities from mainstream schools.
We encourage all Special and Special Developmental Schools to get on board and participate in McDonald’s Hoop Time. If one or more children at your school has a disability and would like to participate in McDonald’s Hoop Time with their peers, please contact the McDonald’s Hoop Time staff so we can accommodate and make any necessary changes. Subsidies are available to schools and for more information please contact Chris Angus on (03) 9837 8084.
Aussie Hoops at your school! Aussie Hoops is Basketball Australia's national introductory program for children of ALL abilities aged 5-10 years.
The program incorporates skill activities, minor games and modified matches in a fun and safe environment to ensure participants have the best experience possible. Aussie Hoops can be a great next step for children who have participated in a McDonalds Skill, Fun & Play clinic at school.
Basketball Victoria, in conjunction with your local association, can offer the Aussie Hoops program to be held directly within your school. The program can be held either during school hours or after school. Upon commencement of this program, your school will become a recognised Aussie Hoops Centre.
The program will run once a week for 5-8 weeks, with each session being 45-60 minutes depending on your timetable. All participants receive a basketball, bag and top when completing the program.
For more information and to book your school’s Aussie Hoops program, please contact Samantha Evans, Basketball Development Officer via email: [email protected] or phone: 03 9837 8019
Head to Basketball Victoria’s website for more information on Aussie Hoops and Basketball in your school: www.basketballvictoria.com.au.
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Basketball Victoria would like to invite the children from your school to participate in a Skill, Fun & Play Clinic.
The Skill, Fun & Play Clinics aim to teach primary school aged students of all abilities the skills of basketball in a fun and safe environment.
Students will participate in basic drills to develop the fundamental basketball skills including dribbling, passing, catching, shooting and basic body movement. The children then use these skills whilst playing some fun basketball games.
The clinics are flexible and can be planned around your school timetable. All primary school aged students are invited to participate in these clinics.
Skill, Fun & Play Clinics are a great way for children to learn and improve their basketball skills with an emphasis on fun and participation. There are also prizes and giveaways for the children on the day.
Each school that registers to run a Skill, Fun & Play Clinic will receive FREE ! Two Skill, Fun & Play basketballs to use at your school ! McDonalds vouchers for each student
Please Note: SF&P is not available in all areas and availability will be dependent on coach availability and location.
For further information and to book your school’s Skill, Fun & Play Clinic, please contact Samantha Evans, Basketball Development Officer via Email: [email protected] or phone: 03 9837 8019
McDonald’s Super Mini Series The McDonald’s Super Mini Series develops stronger links between junior and senior basketball. At the half-time break of NBL and WNBL matches, the McDonalds Super Mini Series players step into the arena and experience the atmosphere created on the same court by their Australian basketball heroes and have the opportunity to show off their skills. Domestic clubs or schools can register their interest to compete in the McDonald’s Super Mini Series with 10 players required to form 2 teams of 5 players. For further information, please contact Samantha Evans at [email protected] or phone: 03 9837 8019.
Page - 18 McDonald’s Hoop Time Minis McDonald’s Hoop Time and McDonald’s Skill, Fun & Play have joined forces in the program called McDonald’s Hoop Time Minis. The initiative was created to provide Grade 1’s and 2’s with a unique, safe and fun learning experience where they can test out their basketball skills and be introduced to the sport in a supportive and non-competitive environment. McDonald’s Hoop Time Minis days are split into 2 sections. The morning session consists of McDonald’s Skill, Fun and Play skill development with coaches encouraging kids to have a go and build their confidence in the areas of dribbling, passing and shooting. The afternoon session gives the kids an opportunity to put their newly-developed skills into practice in some fun games whereby team spirit and working together is promoted.
In 2014, we had approximately 1,400 kids go through the McDonald’s Hoop Time Minis program at 6 venues across Melbourne. McDonald’s Hoop Time Minis in 2015 will be available at select venues across Victoria to ensure all kids have an opportunity to get involved in Basketball. For more information or to register your interest in our Minis days, please go to our website: www.hooptimebasketball.com.au to get a full 2015 calendar of McDonald’s Hoop Time events in your area.
McDonald’s Hoop Time Website For all information regarding our McDonald’s Hoop Time Calendar for 2015, entry forms, how to get involved, results, rules, photos, fixtures, vacant positions, upcoming events, sports grants and all other general news, then don’t forget to check out our website. It is a great way of staying connected and keeping informed.
www.hooptimebasketball.com.au
If your school receives any local media coverage through McDonald’s Hoop Time, please let us know and/or send in any articles you may have so we too can share in your glory.
Senior All Star Boys State Champions 2014 St Gabriel’s PS Traralgon
14/12/14 McDonald’s Hoop Time Senior Future Stars State Championship Final Donvale PS v Elwood PS 26/11/14
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Melbourne United NBL players Greg Page & Matt McDonald’s Hoop Time Senior All Star Girls Hodgson with some fans after our Champions State Championship Final Parade Donburn PS v Rowville PS 26/11/14 Page - 20 14/12/14
McDonald’s Sports Grants 2015
THE McDONALD’S SPORTS GRANTS ARE BACK!!!!
GET YOUR SCHOOL ENTERED INTO McDONALD’S HOOP TIME, FILL IN AN ENTRY FORM & LET US KNOW HOW $1,000 COULD HELP YOUR SCHOOL MAKE YOUR MCDONALD’S HOOP TIME EXPERIENCE BETTER!
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! ARE YOU MISSING OUT ON ALL THE FUN OF A
HOOP TIME DISTRICT DAY?
McDonald’s Hoop Time
McDonald’s Hoop Time is a series of one-day basketball round robins held at local basketball stadiums around Victoria. With a 31-year history, the program offers children in Grade 3/4 (Junior) and Grade 5/6 (Senior) the opportunity to play in a fun inter-school competition with qualified referees and receive some great prizes along the way. 2014 was our BIGGEST year yet with over 650 schools and 42,000 participants! Described as the “Twenty20 of basketball”, a game usually runs as 2 x 8 minute halves and provides plenty of fun and excitement in the shorter format. McDonald’s Hoop Time really is ‘Basketball For All’ and as a development program of Basketball Victoria, it caters for students at all levels of ability by having three different playing divisions. Schools do not have to exclude players because of lack of ability; therefore all players interested in basketball can have the thrill of competing for their school against other schools, sometimes for the first time. All schools are to arrive at their designated stadium on their allocated McDonald’s Hoop Time day at 9.15am to register their arrival. The day will conclude no later than 2.30pm. The program culminates at the end of the year in a Regional Finals Series and a State Grand Final Series. What is a District Day?
District Days are a hybrid between McDonald’s Hoop Time and School Sport Victoria District basketball tournaments, where the two tournaments come together to provide a fantastic showcase event for all the students and schools involved! Basketball Victoria can provide a venue on the date you wish to hold your District Day (usually in Term 3), the referees, a coordinator and ref supervisor & prizes for every participant. Each participant receives a participation certificate, a sticker and a McDonald’s voucher, PLUS the winning teams on the day win Limited Edition Hoop Time basketballs! The beauty of a McDonald’s Hoop Time District Day is that the winning teams in the All Star Boys & All Star Girls can progress in both the McDonald’s Hoop Time and School Sport Victoria competitions, but you also have the opportunity to enter Future Stars (intermediate mixed teams) that can also progress through to Regional Finals in the McDonald’s Hoop Time competition! It really is a great way to encourage participation for all kids, regardless of their level of ability!
We had a record 76 District Days across 47 Districts running in 2014. Why don’t you join them in the fun that is McDonald’s Hoop Time District Days in 2015!
2014 Participating Districts
Officer District Heidelberg District Bundoora District Mt Eliza District
Caulfield District Southport District Spotswood District Moorabbin District
Glen Iris District Warrnambool District Ivanhoe District Caroline Springs District Preston District Lalor District Portland District Mornington District
Holt District Western Valley District Wellington District North Balwyn District
Bridge Inn District Yarraville District Mulgrave District Macedon Ranges District
Upper Yarra District Rowville District Melton District City To Surf District
Dendy District Sale District Scoresby District Box Hill District Terang District Phillip District Sugarloaf District Green Gully District
Hampton Park District Traralgon District Glenroy District Moyne District
Irymple District Red Cliffs District Truganina District Frankston District
Heyfield & Rural District Brunswick District West Gippsland Rural District
If you are interested in combining your District Day with McDonald’s Hoop Time, please contact Chris Angus on (03) 9837 8084 or email on [email protected] to organise a date & venue or a meeting with your district to further discuss the McDonald’s® Hoop Time program in 2015!
CHECK OUT WWW.HOOPTIMEBASKETBALL.COM.AU FOR MORE DETAILS.
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Left to right: Basketball Victoria Staff - Kylie Hitchiner, Ronald McDonald, Fleur Mills, Chris Angus, Melissa Thomas, Rose Symons, Tania Dielemans.