Northshore Youth
Basketball Association
COACHES GUIDE
2004-2005
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WWW.NYBAHOOPS.COM
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction................................................................................................................3
NYBA Today .............................................................................................................4
Board of Directors......................................................................................................4
Calendar of Events .....................................................................................................5
NYBA Mission Statement………………………………………………………….5
Bill of Rights for Young Athletes..............................................................................5
Parents Code of Conduct……………………………………………………… ...…6
Players & Coaches Conduct……………………………... ……………………….. 7
School and Travelling Teams ....................................................................................8
Team Jerseys ..............................................................................................................8
Basketballs .................................................................................................................8
Books..........................................................................................................................9
Playoffs ......................................................................................................................9
Team Parties...............................................................................................................9
Grievance Policy ........................................................................................................9
Discipline Procedure ................................................................................................10
Team Pictures...........................................................................................................10
NYBA Officials .......................................................................................................11
Registration ..............................................................................................................11
Team Formation.......................................................................................................12
Coaching Responsibilities........................................................................................13
Theory of Organizing Practices ...............................................................................13
Gym Use...................................................................................................................14
Practice Gyms ..........................................................................................................14
Striving For Success.................................................................................................15
Northshore School District Map ..............................................................................15
NYBA Rules and Policies.................................................................................. 16-21
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INTRODUCTION
The information in this book will help you understand how the Northshore Youth Basketball
Association operates. The Bylaws explain how the league is organized and how you can participate
in its administration.
The NYBA games are played under the current official high school basketball rules for boys and
girls competition, with exceptions as noted in the rules section. Each year the National Federation of
State High School Associations publishes an updated version of its rulebook and you can get a copy
of that book at most local sporting goods stores.
The NYBA has modified some of the high school rules to help the younger players be more
successful and to help the league administer the program within our time and budget constraints.
Only the NYBA exceptions to the high school rules are printed in this book in the section on Rules
and Policies.
The NYBA Bylaws state “The objective of NYBA is to offer the youth of this community a
recreational outlet and at the same time instill a healthy value system toward athletic competition
and team spirit.” They go on to say “…the attainment of exceptional athletic skill or the winning of
games is secondary, and that social development (i.e. emotional control, sportsmanship, teamwork,
self confidence, acceptance and recognition) is the primary objective.”
In NYBA we have observed that coaches who emphasize the social development of the players
generally are more successful. They quickly gain the respect and loyalty of the players and parents.
Their success is greater than the number of games their team has won.
Professional baseball player Reggie Jackson also looks for more from managers than how many
games were in the win column. “I’ll tell you what make a great manager: a great manager has a
knack for making ballplayers think they are better than they think they are. He forces you to have a
good opinion of yourself. He lets you know he believes in you. He makes you get more out of
yourself. And once you learn how good you really are, you never settle for playing anything less
than your very best.”
The NYBA encourages coaches to let their players have fun: to play all team members an equal
amount of time; to coach each player in a way that gives that player an equal opportunity to strive
for success; to set a positive example in behavior.
The same concept can be presented in both a negative and a positive way. The players who receive
positive instruction will understand the concept, maintain respect for the coach, and feel good about
themselves. Review the Bill of Rights for Young Athletes and Striving for Success stated later in
this book and plan your journey through this NYBA season to achieve these concepts not only for
your players but for all the players in the league.
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NYBA TODAY
The NYBA began in 1982. The first two years the NYBA was affiliated with the Northshore
Recreation Council. In 1984 the NYBA became an independent, parent-run organization. This year
over 2,000 boys and girls from the 1st to 12th grade will participate in the NYBA program.
NYBA is a volunteer, non-profit organization. It is governed by a board of directors. The board
operates through the organization’s charter of incorporation and bylaws. The bylaws state that board
positions are filled by election during the annual league-wide meeting in March or by board
appointment should a position become vacant during a term of office. Each board member is elected
for a period of two years. Board elections are staggered to provide continuity from one season to the
next. Odd numbered board positions are elected in odd numbered years and even numbered board
positions are elected in even numbered year.
NYBA’s principal source of revenue comes from its annual registration fees. Other financial
support comes from donations. The money is used to buy equipment, pay gym rental fees and
wages for employees such as referees and clock operators.
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NYBA MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the NYBA is to provide a positive healthy basketball learning experience for the
youth of our community. In accordance with our mission, we expect the coaches of this league to be
positive role models for the kids in both practice and in games and to exemplify and teach good
sportsmanship.
The NYBA has zero tolerance for any inappropriate behavior from coaches, parents, players, and
referees, including; vulgar language, verbal or physical abuse, and unsportsman like conduct.
The NYBA Board Member responsible for Greivances & Discipline will contact anyone who
behaves in a manner not in accordance with the mission of the NYBA and appropriate actions will
be taken which may result in immediate suspension from any NYBA activity. If continued
participation is allowed and a second incident of inappropriate behavior occurs, the individual will
be permanently suspended from participating in any NYBA activity. The individual also has the
option of petitioning the board to review the situation for consideration of reinstatement.
BILL OF RIGHTS FOR YOUNG ATHLETES
The following “Bill of Rights for Young Athletes”, written in an attempt to protect young athletes
from adult exploitation, was written by medical, physical education and recreation experts. The 10
“Rights” are directed at coaches, leaders of recreation programs, officials and parents in the hope
that it will provide the beneficial effects of athletic competition to all participants.
1. Right of the opportunity to participate in sports regardless of ability level.
2. Right to participate at a level that is commensurate with each child’s developmental level.
3. Right to have qualified adult leadership.
4. Right to participate in safe and healthy environments.
5. Right of each child to share in the leadership and decision-making of their sport participation.
6. Right to play as a child and not as an adult.
7. Right to proper preparation for participation in the sport.
8. Right to an equal opportunity to strive for success.
9. Right to be treated with dignity by all involved.
10. Right to have fun through sport.
NYBA PARENTS CODE OF CONDUCT
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Parent’s are required to read and provide a signed copy to the team coach.
NYBA PARENTS’ CODE OF CONDUCT
I hereby pledge to provide positive support, care and encouragement for my child participating in
the Northshore Youth Basketball Association by following this Parents’ Code of Conduct Pledge.
I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches
and officials at every game or practice.
I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my child ahead of a personal desire to win.
I will support coaches and officials working with my child, in order to encourage a positive and
enjoyable experience for all.
I will remember that the game is for youths --- not for adults.
I will ask my child to treat other players, coaches, fans, and officials with respect regardless of
their ability.
I will help my child enjoy the NYBA experience by being a respectful fan.
I will expect that my child’s coach upholds the same Code of Conduct.
Name of Child____________________________________________________________
Team__________________________________Coach_________________________________
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Signature of Parent
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Signature of Parent
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ALL LEAGUES GRADE 3-12
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In an effort to ensure a safe and fun environment for all participants in the Boys High School
Leagues, the NYBA has implemented an additional code of conduct which applies to all
coaches, players, spectators and Officials in attendance .
All participants shall treat one another, coaches, referees and observers with dignity and respect.
Conduct that demeans, harasses or threatens any person will not be permitted.
This includes the using of profane language or vulgar gestures, demeaning or belittling another
person or engaging in behavior that is intended on or is so reckless as to be likely to cause harm to
another.
The NYBA requires and expects officials to enforce all rules regarding unsportsmanlike conduct by
coaches, players and spectators.
There will be no tolerance for negative statements or actions between opposing players or among
team members and coaches. Trash talking, taunting or baiting of opponents or casual use of
vulgarities will be especially watched for.
If such comments are heard, a penalty will be assessed immediately.
Any player receiving a technical foul will be required to sit out the current section and the following
section. For the purpose of the playing rule, the player sitting out will be marked as having played
in each of those sections.
Any player or coach who is ejected will be suspended from the next 2 regular season games. The
suspended player or coach does have the right to appeal the suspension to the Board of Directors.
Officials are expected to follow appropriate guidelines for the handling of technical fouls and
ejections. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary actions up to and including suspension.
SCHOOL AND TRAVELING TEAMS
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Several basketball programs below the high school level are offered each year in the Northshore
School District area. They include the Northshore Youth Basketball Association, the Bellevue Boys
and Girls Club Traveling League (often referred to as “Select:), the Northshore YMCA, the AAU
League and school sponsored activities.
Northshore School District high school basketball coaches organize traveling teams for boys and
girls. Usually there are no more than four teams from each of the three high school areas, one team
from each grad level 6-9. The teams play at an accelerated level of competition in the Eastside
Traveling League administered by the Bellevue Boys and Girls Club. Players are accepted on the
traveling teams after a series of tryouts.
The NYBA basketball program is structured to give every player the opportunity to play an equal
amount of time. We try to limit the maximum number of players to ten per team to provide more
playing time and offer a recreational approach that stresses fun and skill development ahead of
winning games. First and second graders participate in an instructional program featuring
conditioning, drills and scrimmages.
The NYBA encourages players to participate in any of these programs depending on the player’s
skill level and desire for playing time. Each program offers a different emphasis and players should
select a program that best serves their needs.
TEAM JERSEYS
Each registered player will receive a jersey. Players or parents can indicate shirt size on the
registration form. The jersey is reversible. The NYBA logo appears on the front and player
identification numbers on the front and back. Each player must wear the official jersey when
playing in official league games. The jersey becomes the property of the player and should not be
returned to the league.
BASKETBALLS
Each coach will receive a new basketball before practice begins. The basketball should be used for
team practice and will not be used in league games.
League game balls will be provided at league game gym sites by the Score Keepers.
The coach is responsible for maintaining the condition of the team basketball.
If a defective basketball is issued to a team, the coach may exchange that basketball for a new one.
The coach should write the team name and a telephone number on the team basketball for
identification in case the basketball is left at the practice or game gym.
The team basketball becomes the property of the coach and should not be returned to the league.
Coaches often use team basketballs in following years to give teams more than one basketball to
use.
At the coaches’ discretion, players may bring their own basketballs to use in practice and for warmups before league games
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BOOKS
Referees are provided copies of the Official High School Basketball Rules and the High School
Officials Manual. Referees are required to read both books and be familiar with the contents.
Scorebooks are issued to Clock Operators before the first league games. Clock Operators shall
properly maintain the scorebooks and return them to the league by the end of the last league games.
The NYBA publishes a Coaches Guide Book, via the NYBA Web site, www.NYBAhoops.com
before the season begins. Coaches are requested to read the manual and be familiar with the
contents.
PLAYOFFS
The last game, game 10 in the ten-week cycle, will be a competitive game and the scheduling will
be determined by league play in the preceding nine games. Team one will play team two, team three
will play team four, team five will play team six, team seven will play team eight and team nine will
play team ten.
TEAM PARTIES
The NYBA recognizes the desire of many of its member teams to participate in a team party at the
end of the season to acknowledge the accomplishments of its players and coaches.
These parties are sponsored by team parents and usually are held at local fast food restaurants, local
parks, or local residences. The parties often feature trophy awards to players sponsored by team
parents and positive comments by the coaches concerning player accomplishments. The parties
often serve as the last opportunity players will be able to be with each other until the next basketball
season.
The NYBA recognizes these parties as an important element of building team spirit. The NYBA
encourages coaches and parents to participate in a team party to enhance each player’s basketball
experience and eliminate the disappointment that comes from a player learning his or her friends got
to enjoy this experience when he or she did not.
Please remember your signed liability waiver statements on the registration form covers any and all
activities of the team during the season including team parties.
GRIEVANCE POLICY
All coaches will be responsible for the actions of themselves, their players and spectators. It is
strongly recommended that each coach review the purpose of the NYBA as stated in the Bylaws
with the players and parents. It is a requirement of the NYBA that coaches and parents provide
examples of good sportsmanship and positive attitudes.
Coaches are reminded that game officials have full authority and may halt any games where, in their
view, conduct has become detrimental to the purpose of the NYBA.
All grievances by coaches and/or parents must be submitted in writing to the Grievance Committee
within seven (7) days of the action being questioned. Please be reminded that no grievance will be
considered on a judgement call by an official.
The Grievance Committee will investigate each grievance and, in agreement with the NYBA Board,
render a decision that will be communicated to the concerned parties.
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DISCIPLINE PROCEDURE
1. Any Board member upon receiving a complaint from any source shall request a written report
concerning the incident and shall present it to the NYBA President for review.
2. The president shall present the complaint to the Board as written for discussion.
3. The matter shall be considered confidential and at this time treated as such.
4. The President or an appointed member of the Board will investigate further if details are
lacking.
5. The Grievance & Discipline focal shall advise the involved coach(es), players or other person(s)
that a complaint has been lodged and action is being considered.
6. The board shall then determine the seriousness of the incident and by a two-thirds (2/3) majority
take the following action(s):
a. A warning letter or email may be sent to the parties involved.
b. The person may be called to appear before the Board 1.Tto describe his/her involvement.
2. Board will question and hear only – no open discussion.
3. Further discussion and subsequent action by the Board will take place in a
closed session.
7. All parties will be advised by written and or email communication of the final action taken by
the Board.
TEAM PICTURES
Each year the NYBA arranges for a professional photography company to conduct team picture
days. The company distributes schedule information through the NYBA, which is posted to the
NYBA website at http://www.nybahoops.com/main.asp to help make picture day go smoothly and
quickly.
Coaches are requested to ask parents to complete the order information and fee payment before
picture day and bring both the completed order form and fee payment to the picture day location at
the specified time for each player’s team.
When team players are present, the players will be lined up by height and each player should hold
the order/fee payment envelope until it is requested by the photography company representative
who will instruct the players on where to stand.
Both the coach and assistant coach can have their picture taken with the team at no extra cost.
Coaches may bring their own clean team ball to be used in the photographs. Players usually hold a
basketball for the individual pose.
Coaches, players and parents can expect the photo session for each team to take less than 30
minutes, which includes confirming attendance, checking completed paperwork, checking uniforms,
combing hair, sizing by height, team picture, individual picture and collecting player coats.
The pictures are distributed to coaches at one of the final games of the season so the coaches can
give the pictures to the players at the last league games of the season.
The NYBA encourages all coaches, players and parents to participate in team picture day. The
pictures help build team spirit, provide a source of fund raising to the league and contribute to
positive memories for players, coaches and parents.
The NYBA Board of Directors believe picture day is an important part of the NYBA program and
should be supported by all participants.
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NYBA OFFICIALS
Officials in the NYBA are a mix of experienced and inexperienced adults and high school age
young people. It is important that both coaches and parents recognize their responsibility to
demonstrate good attitudes in regards to the game officials.
The purpose of the NYBA is provide a recreational outlet and instill a health value system toward
athletic competition and team spirit. We believe that by involving high school age youth in our
program as game officials we are extending this commitment beyond the playing grade levels we
offer in our present program. We ask that you as a coach support this part of our program through
your positive actions.
The NYBA Board of Directors appreciates your efforts and continued cooperation in this regard.
Please be reminded that any harassment of officials will not be tolerated and that coaches are
responsible for the actions of parents and fans.
REGISTRATION
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Registration fees are set by the NYBA Board of Directors.
The registration fee is $110 per player. There is an additional charge of $20 if a jersey is needed.
The registration fee must be paid in full.
The NYBA does not prorate registration fees for players registering late in the season.
The NYBA will issue a registration fee refund, less $10 for handling, when a player withdraws
from the NYBA if the NYBA is notified in writing before NYBA league games begin.
6. No registration refund will be issued after the first league games are played.
7. Registration forms are mailed to last year’s players in June and are available on the web at
www.nybahoops.com..
8. A registration form must be completed by a parent or legal guardian for each player.
9. Complete registration form on line paying by credit card or mail in a check within 15 days of
registration..
10. Submit the completed registration form with fee payment postmarked no later than September
30th to receive a guarantee of return to last season’s team.
11. Submit the completed registration form with fee payment postmarked no later than September
30th to assure placement on a team.
12. Players registering after September 30th will be put on a waiting list and will be placed on teams
as available.
13. No teams will be formed after November 1st.
14. Players trying out for traveling teams or school teams should register with the NYBA to ensure
a placement in NYBA if they are not chosen to play on a traveling or school team.
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TEAM FORMATION
1. Players are assigned by school and geographical areas to give them the opportunity to play with
their friends, make new friends at their own school and make it easier to carpool.
2. Players who played last year will be assigned to the same team unless a parent requests
otherwise. If a change is requested, the NYBA Team Formation Committee will assign the
team.
3. Players from a previous year are considered new players if they fail to register by the official
close of registration for returning players.
4. New players will be assigned to teams by school and geographical area. If there is a shortage of
space on teams, the registration postmark date will determine which new players are given
priority.
5. Where grade levels are combined like boys 8th/9th grade, the NYBA will, as openings allow, try
to balance the number of players in each grade. For example, the NYBA would try to have five
8th graders and five 9th graders on the same team.
6. No new teams will be formed after the close of registration. All applications received after the
registration deadline will be placed on a “space available” waiting list.
7. Teams from other leagues (such as the Kirkland Boys and Girls Club) will not be allowed to
enter the NYBA as a pre-formed team (without permission of the board?). The only automatic
assignment to new teams will be the sons and daughters of the coach and assistant coach.
8. Players are (usually) assigned by their school grade level.
9. Each team will have a minimum of seven players and a maximum of ten players. Some teams
will have eleven players in cases where all of them are returning players from the previous year.
10. Grade levels with less than six teams will be combined with other grade levels. Grade levels
with more than eleven teams will be split into two divisions. The teams with the best previous
year records will be placed in the same division.
11. The NYBA Team Formation Committee will try to balance the 3rd grade teams by dividing the
players with previous experience equally among the teams at any school.
12. Returning teams will keep the same team name, except by written request and where no
conflicts exist. New teams will choose a team name as available. Examples of team name
include:
Names NBA
Sonics, Lakers, Blazers, Bulls, Nicks, Clippers, Celtics
High Schools Falcons, Vikings, Cougars
Universities Huskies, Blue Demons, Tarheels, Aztecs
Animals
Bluejays, Bears, Gulls, Bobcats, Dolphins, Eagles, Hawks
Other
Shooting Stars, Netbusters, Jumpshots, Wizards
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COACHING RESPONSIBILITIES
With the fun of coaching an NYBA team comes the responsibility of supporting NYBA Bylaws,
Rules and Procedures. Coaches are responsible for:
Attending all NYBA meetings.
Completing a Washington State Patrol Request for Criminal History Information form.
Completing a practice gym request form.
Showing the practice gym permit when requested.
Ensuring gym usage procedures are enforced.
All the activities of your team, your team’s family and other observers in the gym during your
assigned time.
Reporting anything unusual such as facility damage or non-availability of gym use to the Gym
Coordinator.
Being the last person to leave the gym to make sure no unsupervised activities are allowed.
Notifying as soon as possible the Gym Coordinator that a scheduled practice or game was not
held.
Supporting team pictures.
Presenting your team roster to the official scorer not less than five (5) minutes prior to the start
of your game.
Initiating player check in with the official scorer at least three (3) minutes before game time.
Ensuring all team members shake hands with the opposing team at the end of the game.
Thanking referees and clock operators at the end of the game.
Parents Code of Conduct
THEORY OF ORGANIZING PRACTICES
1. Set objectives for each session, at the correct level of difficulty for the players.
Analyze the skills into their component parts.
2. Monitor your practice and adjust the practice plan where necessary.
3. Use Principles of learning that promote:
a. Retention of skills b. Application of skills c. Motivation of players
4. Any new skill should be taught at the beginning of a practice or, if necessary, at the end of
practice. The worst part of practice is to teach a new skill in that part of the practice just past the
middle of the session.
5. “Practice does not always make perfect” (if you practice an error). When you teach a skill, teach
it to all the players first by modeling the skill, then help the players individually (guided
practice). Work during each practice session for short periods of time on each skill.
6. Set and evaluate different goals for each player for the year and for each practice.
7. The coach should do the criticizing, and it should always be constructive. Permit no player to
criticize, razz, or ridicule a teammate in any respect.
8. Permit no “horseplay” during the practice period. Have fun without being foolish. Since a player
usually will revert to his practice habits during the actual game, you must be certain that they
develop the correct habits.
9. Try to devise an offense that gives each player an equal number of scoring opportunities over
the course of a number of games.
Have patience and never forget that you are dealing with youngsters in their formative years.
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GYM USE
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The NYBA participants are guests of the Northshore School District when we use the school
gym.
Do not bring or consume any food or drinks in the gym. Water is available at gym drinking
fountains.
Parents must stay if they bring siblings to the gym.
Many gyms have stage areas and gym equipment other than basketball. The stage area should
not be used as a play area. Tumbling mats, climbing ropes, hanging bars, etc., are not for NYBA
use.
Gyms and adjoining areas including restrooms should be left in as good or better condition than
before the NYBA activity started.
The Northshore School District and the NYBA have been good partners for many years in regard to
our rental of the school gyms. It is certainly our desire to continue in good stead with the many
district personnel responsible for the facilities. It is with this in mind that we want to remind all
coaches and assistants of the important part they have in this regard.
Please be sure to carry the gym use permit with you to each practice. The permit does not give any
one of us any “Super Power” to demand anything. The permit simply verifies rental time as agreed
upon between our committee chairperson and the school district person authorized to issue the
permit. If there are any problems to be resolved, it should be accomplished by our committee
chairperson and his contact at the school district office, with the obvious necessity of your advising
him of the situation as soon as possible.
As a coach in the NYBA you are perceived by other to be “The NYBA”, and rightfully so. We ask
your consideration to do everything possible to ensure our good image in the community, and
particularly in regards to any contact you may have with school district personnel in the gyms.
Custodians on duty at the schools have been assigned responsibility for the facility and all of us
should recognize this, and appreciate and respect their efforts to do a good job.
Please take time to review your further responsibilities as noted on the cover sheet of your permit.
PRACTICE GYMS
Gym time is an extremely limited resource, and is a key limiting factor on the size, growth and
quality of our league. NYBA will attempt to provide Coaches with access to non-Northshore School
District facilities are encouraged to arrange their own practice times to free up the Northshore gyms
for use by other teams.
Any coach planning to practice at any time not assigned by the NYBA must notify the NYBA
Board of the following:
Gym to be used
Scheduled times – in particular, will this be an ongoing arrangement or a one-time special
accommodation?
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FAILURE TO NOTIFY THE NYBA BOARD OF UNASSIGNED PRACTICES WILL
RESULT IN FORFEITURE OF NYBA ASSIGNED GYM TIME. Upon notification of
unassigned practice plans, the NYBA Board will, at its sole discretion, determine if the planned
outside activity will result in a competitive advantage or in any other way be detrimental to other
teams or the league. Factors the Board may consider in its determination include:
Quantity and quality of assigned NYBA time
Accessibility of proposed gym to other NYBA teams
Won/Loss record or team
Upon Board approval, the coach will be allowed to hold practices at the reported times with no
penalty. If the plans are not approved by the Board, the coach must choose between the unscheduled
practice time and the regularly scheduled NYBA practice times. Coaches choosing to proceed with
unapproved, non-NYBA scheduled practices will forfeit the NYBA scheduled practice time.
STRIVING FOR SUCCESS
Children have the right to an equal opportunity to strive for success. Children do not have a right to
success in sports – this must be earned. They do have a right to an equal opportunity to strive for
success. Children must be taught that success is not synonymous with winning, nor failure with
losing. They must be helped to see success as progress towards achieving their potential. Children
need to learn that success is found in the doing – in the satisfaction with the effort made – not in the
outcome of the contest.
Children are denied an equal opportunity to strive for success when they are given little or no
instruction, when criticism of errors is a substitute for constructive coaching, when they are given
little opportunity to practice skills or to perform those skills in contests, and when they are thrust
into competition too advanced for their skill level. Every child has a unique potential and should be
given the opportunity to develop this potential at his or her own rate. Equal opportunities to strive
for success can be achieved only when adults fit the child to the sport and the sport to the child.
Children must also learn that winning and losing are not a reflection of their self-worth, but success
and failure are. All children will not win in sports – in fact, few consistently win – but all children
can succeed when success is seen as progress towards achieving one’s potential.
NORTHSHORE SCHOOL DISTRICT MAP
Please use the following URL, for a map of the Northshore School District:
http://www.nybahoops.com/misc/NSD_Map.html
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NYBA RULES AND POLICIES
Summary of Revisions to the NYBA Rules for 2004-2005:
Revised Article VIII to include code of conduct violation penalties applicable to all NYBA Divisions, Grades
3-12, boys and girls:
Code of conduct violation – penalties
Any player receiving a technical foul will be required to sit out the current section and the following
section. For the purpose of the playing rule, the player sitting out will be marked as having played
in each of those sections.
Any player or coach who is ejected will be suspended from the next 2 regular season games. The suspended
player or coach does have the right to appeal the suspension to the Board of Directors
Revised Article IX Equipment, section H. as follows:
A. Height of Baskets
All grade levels will play their games on 10 foot baskets
*****end of revisions******
Article I: General Rules and Policies
A. The NYBA uses the High School Basketball Rule Book as its official guide. Please consult the rule
book for any changes for the current basketball season.
B. The NYBA uses specific exceptions to the High School Basketball Rule Book. The exceptions are
listed in this section. These exceptions help provide a quality program in the time available and
adjust the program to the age of the players.
C. Coaches are expected to act in a positive and supportive manner toward all players at all times, and
to display good sportsmanship toward the officials, who are an integral part of the program.
D. It is the responsibility of the coaches to demonstrate good sportsmanship and they will be
responsible for the actions of players, parents and themselves.
E. Foul, abusive, or threatening language directed at any player, referee, or anyone involved in the
NYBA program will not be tolerated at any time.
F.
Coaches and/or assistant coaches assessed with two technical fouls (not including illegal defense
technicals) must leave the game facilities. All technical fouls assessed to coaches and assistant
coaches will require a written report on an approved form filed with the official scorekeeper and
signed by both referees. These reports will be forwarded to the coaches’ coordinator for review and
may be used as the written report for possible disciplinary action.
G. Every coach and player shall shake hands with the opposing team at the end of the game to show
good sportsmanship. Failure to shake the opposing team’s hands will mean suspension from the
next game. A second violation means a suspension of 3 games.
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Article II: Game Time Regulations
A. Quarters
1.
Ten minute quarters - running clock
a.
Last two minutes of 4th quarter - stop clock
b.
EXCEPTION: Either team ahead by fifteen (15) points or more.
2.
Clock stops only for substitutions (per VI B.), time-outs, free throws, injury, A.1.a
above, and C.1 below.
3.
Time between quarters - two (2) minutes. Halftime - five (5) minutes.
B. Time-outs: Time-outs will be 45 seconds each with no accumulations. The scorekeeper shall
signal a warning buzzer at 30 seconds, and again at 45 seconds. Both teams should be on the
court ready to resume play at the sound of the second horn.
1.
1st half - two time-outs.
2.
2nd half- three time-outs.
3.
Overtime - one time-out.
C. Overtime:
1.
First overtime - two minutes stop clock.
2.
Second overtime - sudden death.
Article III: Backcourt Checking
Boys and Girls - Grade 3
A. No back court checking is allowed at any time during the game.
B. All backcourt checking violations will result in a warning by the Referee. No technical fouls
will be called for back court violations. Possession of the ball awarded to the offensive
team. EXCEPTION - If, in the referees opinion, the coach is using backcourt checking as a
strategy (to run time off the clock, for example), a technical foul may be called. Two (2)
points awarded, plus possession.
Boys and Girls - Grades 4 through 6
C. Back court checking is allowed only in the last two (2) minutes of the fourth quarter, and
subsequent overtime periods. Both teams can back court check at any time during that two
minute period. The team ahead cannot back court check if ahead by fifteen (15) points or
more.
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Article III: Backcourt Checking (cont.):
D.
For unauthorized backcourt checking, the first violation is a warning. All subsequent
violations will result in a technical foul. Two (2) points awarded, plus possession of the ball.
Boys and Girls - Grades 7 through 12
E. The team ahead cannot back court check if ahead by fifteen (15) points.
Article IV: Defense
Boys and Girls - Grades 3 through 6
A. Zone defense is not allowed.
1.
Defensive player must be within three (3) feet of the offensive player when the
offensive player is inside the Designated Area (DA). This also applies to
inbounding the ball on the baseline, in the front court. Please refer to the diagram of
the DA on the next page. Exceptions as noted.
Intent of Rule:
B. Prohibit zone defense in order to teach person-to-person defensive skills, which include
switching and "helping", a fundamental of basketball.
Explanation of the Rule:
Zone defense is defined as defending an area of the court rather than a player.
C. Each defensive player may leave the offensive player only to go after a loose ball or double
team another offensive player in possession of the ball and inside the DA. Each defensive
player must return to their offensive player when these actions are completed, if their
offensive player is inside the DA.
D. If the offensive player leaves the DA, the defensive player is not required to follow. The
defensive player may play anywhere he/she chooses while the player being guarded elects
to stay outside the DA.
E. No multiple teaming of any offensive player by a defensive player is allowed outside of the
DA, to avoid a half court trapping defense.
Violations:
F.
For 3rd and 4th grade boys and girls: on illegal defense technical fouls, the first two violations
will receive a warning. All subsequent violations will result in two (2) points being awarded
to the offensive team, plus possession of the ball.
G. For 5th and 6th grade boys and girls: Players and coaches will be warned upon first offense.
Further violations will result in a technical foul. Two (2) points awarded to the offensive
team, plus possession of the ball.
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Article IV: Defense (cont.)
Definition of the Designated Area:
The specific Designated Area (DA) shall depend upon the configuration of the gym floor. The
intent is to use the 3 point line as the boundary for the DA. However, if the gym does not have a
3 point line permanently marked on the floor, the DA boundary line shall be a line parallel to the
baseline and the midcourt line, running across the arc at the top of the key. See the diagram
below:
DESIGNATED AREA (DA) DIAGRAM
Shaded area is designated area on a court with
3-point arc.
Shaded area is designated area on a court w/o
3-point arc.
Article V: Offense
Grades 3 through 6 :
A. Three (3) point goal not in effect.
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Article VI: Individual Playing Time
A. League policy is that all eligible players during the course of a game should receive equal playing
time. Players can become ineligible due to illness, injury, or disciplinary action of the coach. If a
player is ineligible, the scorekeeper and the opposing coach should be informed prior to the game or
during the game if the disqualifying event occurs during the game. If the player is ineligible, the
parents or guardians should also be informed of his/her disqualification. League scorebooks may be
monitored by the Board of Directors at its’ discretion to ensure compliance by all teams.
B. Player substitutions can only be made halfway (5 minute mark) during the quarter. The referees
shall stop play as close to the 5 minute mark as possible. This will be done at the discretion of the
Referees, so as not to stop the game during a continuous play. All planned substitutions should be
made at this time. If a player is injured or fouls out of the game, then a substitution can be made
when play is stopped. Only an eligible player may enter the game. The player playing the majority
of the time in that section will be charged for playing in that section. A "section" is defined as half of
a quarter. Example - 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A & 4B are the 8 sections of a game.
C. Maximum and Minimum Playing Time: The following is the maximum and minimum time a player
may play in a game depending on the number of players on the team at the beginning of the game.
PLAYERS
11
10
9
MAXIMUM
4 sections
4 sections
5 sections
MINIMUM
3 sections
4 sections
4 sections
8
5 sections
5 sections
7
6
5
6 sections
7 sections
8 sections
5 sections
6 sections
8 sections
D. All players must sit at least one section in the first half of the game, except for teams that start the
game with 5 or 6 players.
E. Teams with 4 or less eligible players at the start of the game will forfeit the game. A 10 minute grace
period will be allowed.
F.
Violations of Article VI, Section A, B, C, D or E will result in an automatic forfeiture.
Article VII: Free Throws
A. Boys and Girls grade 3 - The free throw line will be at eleven (11) feet.
B. Boys grade 4 and Girls grade 4 & 5 - The free throw line will be at twelve (12) feet.
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Article VIII: Technical Fouls
When a technical foul occurs, no foul shots will be taken. The other team will be awarded two (2)
points and the ball out of bounds, at mid court opposite the scorers table. The player from the other
team closest to where the technical foul occurred will be given credit for the points, at the judgment
of the Referee.
Code of conduct violation – penalties
Any player receiving a technical foul will be required to sit out the current section and the following
section. For the purpose of the playing rule, the player sitting out will be marked as having played
in each of those sections.
Any player or coach who is ejected will be suspended from the next 2 regular season games. The
suspended player or coach does have the right to appeal the suspension to the Board of Directors.
Article IX: Equipment
B. All Players must wear assigned NYBA basketball uniform.
C. A portable clock and scoreboard will be used when the gym scoreboard is unavailable.
D. The electronic score will be turned off when one team is ahead by 25 points. The scorekeeper will
continue to keep score in the scorebook. The electronic score will resume when the margin between
the teams is reduced to 15 points. Note: The coach who is behind can request to leave the scoreboard
on. This is solely at the losing coaches discretion.
E. NYBA Referees will designate for each team the eleven and twelve foot free throw line where
appropriate.
F.
The Scorekeepers will operate Arrow display indicating alternate possession.
G. NYBA will provide the game balls.
H. Basketball Sizes
Girls grades 3 & 4 – Junior size ball (B110)
Boys grades 3 through 6 - Intermediate size ball (B115) (28 inch circumference)
Girls grades 5 & 6 – Intermediate size ball (B115)
Girls grades 7 through 12 - Women’s size ball (29 inch circumference)
Boys grades 7 through 12 – Official Men’s size ball (30 inch circumference).
I.
Height of Baskets
All grade levels will play their games on 10 foot baskets.
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