2018 SUMMER JUNIOR BASKETBALL PROGRAM
2018 SUMMER JUNIOR BASKETBALL PROGRAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS DRIBBLERS DIVISION BOYS (Ages 8-9)
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BOYS (Ages 8-9)
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When and where does registration begin? Registration will begin on Saturday March 3rd, 2018 at 8 a.m. At that time, you may register ONLINE at www.cityofpsl.com or at any of our facilities: Civic Center, Community Center or Minsky Gym. PLEASE NOTE: This specific registration date is on a first come, first served basis, as some of the divisions may reach their maximum capacity. Please have the entire registration packet completed when registering.
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What is the cost for a player to participate in the Junior Basketball Program? $78 per child. If there are multiple siblings signing up within the league, there will be a sibling discount of $5 per child, or $73 per each subsequent child.
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What happens if a division in the Junior Basketball Program reaches its maximum capacity? Once a division reaches its capacity, the enrollee will be placed on a Wait List. The Wait List is filled on a first come, first served basis, meaning the first enrollee placed on the list will be in the #1 spot to be contacted. Wait List Procedure: If a position becomes available, a Recreation Leader, Recreation Specialist, or Recreation Supervisor within the JRBB Program will offer the next enrollee a position on a team. If that enrollee does not respond by registering with full payment within two days, the next enrollee on the Wait List will be contacted.
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Where will Dribblers play their games? All Dribblers games will be played at the PSL Civic Center.
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When do participants play? Games will begin the first Saturday in May and continue into July
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When are the Player Evaluations? Tuesday March 31st, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. at the Minsky Gym. This is for both boys and girls. ***PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY TO CHECK IN***
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How are teams selected? Participants will be evaluated by Volunteer Coaches and Staff during the Player Evaluations and drafted onto teams. Players might not return to the same team each year. However, the same coach may draft Page 1 of 2
them again. Any player who does not attend the Evaluation will be placed on a team via blind draw, unless the Program Coordinator or the Volunteer Coaches have already verified the player’s ability. Q: A:
How are practices scheduled? During the season there will be a limited number of practice times in the gym. Each team is guaranteed at least 1 indoor practice at the PSL Civic Center. Volunteer Coaches will schedule practices through Civic Center Staff.
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What about uniforms? All players will get jerseys depicting their individual teams. The players will keep their jerseys and will be responsible to have them for all games or teams will receive a “uniform technical” at the start of the game. Jerseys cannot be altered (i.e., sleeves cut off.) **Jerseys run small, so if you are unsure of the exact size we recommend that you order a size larger than your child would normally wear**
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How many players are in each division? The maximum number of youth in this division will be 100, unless other divisions have not reached their capacity (i.e., should a division not reach its capacity, other teams in different divisions may be added).
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Are photographs taken of the teams and individuals? The program does have a contracted photographer who takes pictures of the teams and individuals during the season.
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Do we conduct background checks on coaches? All coaches and assistant coaches undergo a Level 2 background screening that includes FBI fingerprinting, which is in accordance with Florida Statute 349.4572. Also, all coaches and assistant coaches must attend a mandatory Kids at Hope Training seminar, date TBA. For info on how to become a Volunteer Coach please contact the Civic Center.
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Are there playoffs? There will be a single elimination playoff tournament at the end of the regular season.
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Is there an All-Star Game? There are no All-Star Games in any division of the City of Port St. Lucie Parks & Recreation Department’s Junior Basketball Program.
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Will awards be given out at the end of the season? Participants will receive medals at the end of the season. The top 2 teams will receive trophies instead of medals.
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Who should we contact for info about the Dribblers Division? Recreation Specialist: Albrey Grimsley – [email protected] or (772) 344-4144
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Can I sponsor a team? For more information regarding team sponsorship, contact Terry Roberts at [email protected], (772) 871-5084.
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th
Ages as of May 5 , 2018
BOYS (Ages 8-9)
Q. A.
When and where does registration begin? Registration will begin on Saturday March 3rd, 2018 at 8 a.m. At that time, you may register ONLINE at www.cityofpsl.com or at any of our facilities: Civic Center, Community Center or Minsky Gym. PLEASE NOTE: This specific registration date is on a first come, first served basis, as some of the divisions may reach their maximum capacity. Please have the entire registration packet completed when registering.
Q: A:
What is the cost for a player to participate in the Junior Basketball Program? $78 per child. If there are multiple siblings signing up within the league, there will be a sibling discount of $5 per child, or $73 per each subsequent child.
Q: A:
What happens if a division in the Junior Basketball Program reaches its maximum capacity? Once a division reaches its capacity, the enrollee will be placed on a Wait List. The Wait List is filled on a first come, first served basis, meaning the first enrollee placed on the list will be in the #1 spot to be contacted. Wait List Procedure: If a position becomes available, a Recreation Leader, Recreation Specialist, or Recreation Supervisor within the JRBB Program will offer the next enrollee a position on a team. If that enrollee does not respond by registering with full payment within two days, the next enrollee on the Wait List will be contacted.
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Where will Dribblers play their games? All Dribblers games will be played at the PSL Civic Center.
Q: A:
When do participants play? Games will begin the first Saturday in May and continue into July
Q: A:
When are the Player Evaluations? Tuesday March 31st, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. at the Minsky Gym. This is for both boys and girls. ***PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY TO CHECK IN***
Q: A:
How are teams selected? Participants will be evaluated by Volunteer Coaches and Staff during the Player Evaluations and drafted onto teams. Players might not return to the same team each year. However, the same coach may draft Page 1 of 2
them again. Any player who does not attend the Evaluation will be placed on a team via blind draw, unless the Program Coordinator or the Volunteer Coaches have already verified the player’s ability. Q: A:
How are practices scheduled? During the season there will be a limited number of practice times in the gym. Each team is guaranteed at least 1 indoor practice at the PSL Civic Center. Volunteer Coaches will schedule practices through Civic Center Staff.
Q: A:
What about uniforms? All players will get jerseys depicting their individual teams. The players will keep their jerseys and will be responsible to have them for all games or teams will receive a “uniform technical” at the start of the game. Jerseys cannot be altered (i.e., sleeves cut off.) **Jerseys run small, so if you are unsure of the exact size we recommend that you order a size larger than your child would normally wear**
Q: A:
How many players are in each division? The maximum number of youth in this division will be 100, unless other divisions have not reached their capacity (i.e., should a division not reach its capacity, other teams in different divisions may be added).
Q. A:
Are photographs taken of the teams and individuals? The program does have a contracted photographer who takes pictures of the teams and individuals during the season.
Q: A:
Do we conduct background checks on coaches? All coaches and assistant coaches undergo a Level 2 background screening that includes FBI fingerprinting, which is in accordance with Florida Statute 349.4572. Also, all coaches and assistant coaches must attend a mandatory Kids at Hope Training seminar, date TBA. For info on how to become a Volunteer Coach please contact the Civic Center.
Q: A:
Are there playoffs? There will be a single elimination playoff tournament at the end of the regular season.
Q: A:
Is there an All-Star Game? There are no All-Star Games in any division of the City of Port St. Lucie Parks & Recreation Department’s Junior Basketball Program.
Q: A:
Will awards be given out at the end of the season? Participants will receive medals at the end of the season. The top 2 teams will receive trophies instead of medals.
Q. A:
Who should we contact for info about the Dribblers Division? Recreation Specialist: Albrey Grimsley – [email protected] or (772) 344-4144
Q. A.
Can I sponsor a team? For more information regarding team sponsorship, contact Terry Roberts at [email protected], (772) 871-5084.
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