Information Packet – Fall 2013
Please become familiar with our web site – www.unitedbasketball.org as use our website for all
announcements and updates. If you have any questions about this packet, please email us at
[email protected].
Summary of Information Packet
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Social Media
Team Schedules
Master Schedule
Insurance Instructions
Uniform & Apparel
Communication Methods
Equipment Handout - NEW
Fees & Payments
Expectations
Enrollment Agreement Review
Social Media
United AAU will be posting both team and individual accomplishments on our Twitter Feed and
Facebook Pages. Please follow us on Twitter, Become our Facebook Friend and ‘Like’ our Page.
Team Schedules
Each team’s practice slot and tentative game schedule are posted on our web site. Please visit
the below webpage to view your team’s schedule. All game schedules are subject to change at
the coach’s discretion. Practices will start the week on Tuesday, September 10 (9/3 Start Date
for teams attending the Future Stars Tournament). If you have any questions about the
schedule, please email your coach (email address is listed next to his/her name).
http://www.hunterdonhoops.com/united-basketball/tentative-schedule.shtml
Master Schedule
There is a link for our Master Schedule on our United AAU Page. This schedule will be updated
on a weekly basis and will list all practices, games and skills sessions by team. Please click this
link to view our Master Schedule page.
http://www.hunterdonhoops.com/co-branded/master-schedule-Spring.shtml
Insurance Instructions
All players are asked to register online with the Amateur Athletic Union to guarantee maximum
insurance coverage. Players should complete this registration prior to the first practice. If you
completed this insurance option for the Spring 2013 Season, you need to renew your
membership (yearly memberships expire on 8/31/13) or update your membership to the new
Club Code WWYE6E. If you do not register for AAU insurance, you are NOT covered by our
insurance if your son/daughter gets injured. You must complete your insurance purchase prior
to the first practice.
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Log onto www.aausports.org
Click on “JOIN AAU”
Under the Athletes Category, click “Register Now”
Login or Register a new account
Complete with the below information
a. Program – Youth Program
b. Membership Term / Category - Added Benefit Membership $16.00
c. You have to select the “Added Benefit” category in order to be covered
d. Sport - Basketball – Boys or Basketball – Girls (depending on players gender)
e. Club Name – United NJ
f. Club Code – WW346A
Uniforms & Apparel
You must complete your uniform purchase by Sunday, September 8. Uniform samples will be
available at Sneakers Plus (318 Highway 202 North, Flemington, NJ 08822) from September 6-8.
On Thursday, September 5, uniforms will be available at North Hunterdon during the mandatory
equipment handout.
https://www.sneakersplus.com/teamsproductslist.aspx?teamID=1469
1. Mandatory Items
a. Game Jersey
b. Game Shorts
c. Game Shooting Shirt
d. Game Backpack
e. Game Socks
2. Practice Jersey – all players will be required to wear a United Reversible Jersey to
practice sessions. Players can wear a current or old United Jersey.
Communication Methods
United Basketball uses different communication methods to contact families about updates,
changes and/or cancellations. Below are some of these companies/programs we use.
1. Constant Contact – this is a mass email subscription. If you have unsubscribed from this
at any point, you must re-join our mailing list. You can do so on the main page of our
web site.
2. Call Loop - this is a mass voice and text subscription. We will only use this service for last
minute cancelations or emergencies. Your caller ID will show just numbers (384-70)
when this program is calling or texting.
3. [email protected] - all general program questions.
4. [email protected] - all financial and payment-related questions.
5. Team Coach Emails – listed on the Tentative Schedule page.
Equipment Handout - NEW
Each player will be issued a numbered basketball for the Fall Season. Players are responsible for
bringing their basketball to all practices and games. Players will be able to differentiate their
basketball by the number printed on the side. Each player must return the basketball at the
conclusion of the season. Any player that does not return the will be charged $50 (billed
automatically to the credit card used pay for the season). Each basketball is to be returned in
good condition (reasonable wear and tear acceptable).
Fees & Payments
Team fees are broken down into four main areas:
 Coach’s Salary – since our coaches are all non-parent volunteers, they are compensated
for their time and prior experience.
 Coach’s Travel Expenses (when applicable) – hotels rooms, flights and mileage/gas are
all paid for or reimbursed through United.
 Tournament Registration Fees – most tournament registration fees are paid for in
advance of the season (to ensure entry) and range in price from $300 to $1,200 per
tournament.
 Administrative Fee – this fee covers program equipment, facility/school rental charges,
program management and organization, speed and agility sessions, program insurance
and other administrative costs.
Payment Schedule
 All season fees are due on Monday, September 2. The fees for the Fall 2013 season are
$500 per player.
Regulations Regarding Payment
 Payments MUST be mailed or completed online. No payment should be handed to your
coach or board of director member. If you are mailing a check, please make it payable to
Hunterdon Hoosiers and mail to PO Box 1059, Flemington, NJ 08822. Our online system
accepts all major credit cards.
 Players will not receive a refund once they have begun participation unless an injury
occurs.
 Your child will not be able to participate if payment has not been received by the due
date.
 All payment questions/concerns can be emailed to [email protected].
Ways to Finance our Program
 Corporate Matching - United Basketball/Hunterdon Hoops is a non-profit 501(c)(3)
organization in which many corporations will match payments made to us.
 Web Ads
 Extended Payment Plan
 Scholarship Program
 All Forms: http://www.hunterdonhoops.com/co-branded/forms.shtml
Expectations
Player Expectations
1. Players are expected to come everyday willing to give 100% effort.
2. Players are expected to communicate conflicts with scheduling to coaches at the
beginning of the season.
3. Issues with Coaches: Players should be the first person to approach the coach and set up
a meeting regarding issues.
4. Players should be respectful of teammates, coaches, officials and opponents.
5. Players represent United Basketball and should act accordingly both on and off the
basketball court.
6. Playing time will not be even for all players. The formula for playing time is a balance of
talent, commitment to the program, worth ethic in practice and game-time
performance.
Parent/Guardian Expectations
1. Parents/Guardians should allow the coaches to do the coaching and refrain from
coaching on the sideline. Our development structure believes that each player should be
gaining feedback from only one person throughout practices and games – the coach.
2. Parents/Guardians should be respectful of the team’s parents/guardians, coaches,
officials and opponents (and opponent’s parents/guardians).
3. Issues regarding coaches, players or parents/guardians should be handled as follows:
a. If an issue arises, parents/guardians are asked to schedule a meeting with the
coach via email or phone.
b. Scheduled meetings will have a third (neutral) party in attendance.
c. Parents/Guardians are to not to approach a coach before or after a game with
any issues.
4. Parents/Guardians should remember that our program looks to create a positive
learning environment for all players. Everyone involved in this process
(parents/guardians, coaches and teammates) need to be positive role models.
Coaching Expectations
1. Coaches will come everyday with 100% effort.
2. Coaches will strive to assist team members in the improvement of their individual
strengths and weaknesses.
3. Coaches will stress the basic fundamentals of basketball.
4. Coaches will conduct structured practices and attend all tournaments.
5. Coaches will lead by example and demonstrate the value of fair play and sportsmanship.
6. Coaches are committed to help players and parents/guardians work through any issues.
Enrollment Agreement
This form will be emailed to all families by September 8 and must be electronically signed prior
to the start of your first practice.
Parent / Guardian consents to the full participation of the above identified minor Child in the
activities, as herein defined, of Hunterdon Hoosiers, Inc. d/b/a United Basketball and Hunterdon
Hoops (UB/HH) and agrees to pay the non-refundable Program Fee upon enrollment of the Child.
Parent /Guardian understands and agrees as follows:
A. These activities include, but are not limited to: participation in basketball team sports,
including practice and games, UB/HH Programs, and activities incidental and/or related
thereto (the “activities”);
B. The Program Fee is non-refundable;
C. Risks and dangers exist in the Child’s participation in the activities, including potential
personal injury, illness, and damage to property, including but not limited to bodily
injury, disease strains, fractures, death, or other ailments that could cause serious
disability, and including injury caused by the negligence of UB/HH owners, employees,
officers, agents, as well as Parent / Guardian’s own negligence the negligence of others,
accidents, forces of nature, and other causes;
D. In consideration of Child being permitted to participate in the activities, Parent/Guardian
hereby agrees to release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue UB/HH, its owners,
employees, officers, or agents from all liability from any and all loss or damage
Parent/Guardian and/or Child may have on account of injury to the Child’s person or
property, and/or to the person and property of others or to Parent/Guardian, including
death, arising out of or related to the activities offered by UB, its owners, employees,
officers, or agents or otherwise;
E. In consideration of Child being permitted to participate in the activities, Parent/Guardian
hereby agrees to indemnify and save and hold harmless UB/HH, its owners, employees,
officers, or agents from any loss, liability, damage, or cost they may incur arising out of
claims generated while the Child participated in activities, whether caused by UB/HH’s
negligence, the negligence of others, accidents, forces of nature, or other causes; and
F. In consideration of Child being permitted to participate in the activities,
Parent/Guardian/Child hereby assumes full responsibility for any risk of bodily injury,
death, or property damage arising out of or related to the activities, whether caused by
the negligence of UB/HH, its owners, employees, officers, agents, or otherwise.
G. In consideration of Child being permitted to participate in the activities, Parent/Guardian
hereby agrees that this Agreement extends to all acts of negligence by UB/HH its
owners, employees, officers, agents, or otherwise including negligent rescue operations,
and is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by New Jersey law and that if
any portion is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall continue in full legal force
and effect.