EC SHAMROCKS
“IT’S ALL ABOUT THE KIDS”
The Eau Claire Shamrocks basketball club is a traveling basketball program dedicated
to providing quality instruction and challenging competition for children in the 5th - 8th
grade levels. We focus on individual and team fundamentals to motivate and
facilitate player growth.
Who Can Participate:
Children in grades 5-8 during the 2015 -2016 season, who attend the Regis Catholic Schools, are
eligible to participate. We are looking for children who are interested in developing strong
fundamental basketball skills and playing on a fall/winter travel team. The teams will consist of no
more than ten players; if there is enough interest, an additional team will be added or other
arrangements made. The goal of the organization is to find a spot so that all interested children
have an opportunity to play. Generally, practices will be held two times per week and
tournaments will run opposite the Regis School season, along with the State Tournament if invited.
This schedule will allow all players to participate in the Regis School basketball season if interested.
Players are expected to commit to attending team practices as well as four to seven weekend
tournaments. Because gym reservations for the ECASD are not accepted before June 1, practice
times will be announced after July 1 with no Sunday practices. Tournaments are usually within two
hours of travel from Eau Claire and carpooling is encouraged.
Tournament schedules are
announced by the first week of October.
Cost:
All participants will write a check for $100 for 5th & 6th grade participants and $150 for 7th & 8th
grade participants to the “Eau Claire Shamrocks” organization at the time of registration to cover
the cost of tournaments, medical kit and gym rentals, assuming 10 players on a team. Given this
assumption, we expect this amount to be adequate. However on a team-by-team basis there
maybe certain additional costs such as uniforms, if needed, and if a team chooses to do so,
reimbursement of certain travel or miscellaneous expenses incurred by coaches. The organization
expects that the additional expenses would not exceed $150 per player. Some funding will be
available for those unable to meet the financial requirements. We are making every effort to keep
the cost to participate reasonable.
The Eau Claire Shamrocks is a new organization that depends on volunteers to make it successful.
Each family will be expected to participate in a volunteer capacity to support the organization
each year. (Examples to include coaching, scheduling, book keeping, fundraising, working at
tournaments, etc.).
Playing Time:
The EC Shamrocks organization believes that every player earns playing time through hard work at
practice, having a positive attitude, and being a team player. Therefore, coaches will make every
effort to stay within these playing time guidelines during regular tournament play:
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5th Grade: Focus is on fundamentals and team development. For players who attend
practice, participate and follow the coach’s expectations, every effort will be given to
have equal playing time during tournaments.
6th Grade: Focus is on fundamentals, team development and competition. All players will
be given the opportunity to play in each quarter in every game. As the season progresses
and the focus moves toward competition, playing time may vary slightly based on
coaching discretion.
7th Grade: Competition is the focus at this level. All players will be given the opportunity to
play in each half of every game, with each player playing at least one quarter each game;
however, time may vary due to game situations. Within these guidelines, playing time is at
the coach’s discretion.
8th Grade: Competition is the focus at this level. All players will be given the opportunity to
play in every game, with each player playing at least one quarter each game; however,
time may vary due to game situations. Within these guidelines, playing time is at the
coach’s discretion.
Participation:
If your child is interested in participating in the EC Shamrocks, please contact the following team
representative for the grade your child will be in for the 2014-2015 season,
5th Grade – Scott Milanowski at [email protected]
6th Grade – Steve Rohrscheib at [email protected]
7th Grade – Fadi Sabbagh at [email protected]
8th Grade – Yvonne Gibbons at [email protected]
In addition, you must attend a registration meeting at Orange Leaf, 2839 Mall Dr., Eau Claire on
Monday, March 16th or Monday, June 1st at 6:00 – 7:30 PM, where you will pay your registration fee
and sign organizational documents necessary to participate. If you absolutely cannot attend the
registration meeting you need to contact your team representative and make arrangements to
receive the necessary organizational documents, sign and forward along with a check made out
to the “Eau Claire Shamrocks” for the full amount of your registration fee (see page 1), prior to June
1st.
We are looking forward to a great upcoming season and a positive experience for all players!
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