The South Windsor Youth Basketball program is designed for boys and girls from kindergarten through high school. As a town organization, we believe that the health and safety of the players entrusted to our care is a serious responsibility. We believe we have an obligation to parents to provide responsible leadership possessing good judgment. We strive to maintain our program in such a way that all players will have the opportunity to broaden their horizons, to gain knowledge by acquiring new skills and to experience the joy of friendship. All divisions in the South Windsor Youth Basketball League have very specific playing time rules designed to allow each child the opportunity to play at least one half of every game. Every child will be assigned to a team. There are no cuts from South Windsor Youth Basketball.

South Windsor Recreation Department Youth Basketball Code of Conduct

The Primary purpose of youth sports programs is to offer each participant the opportunity to pursue, through competitive sports, the physical and emotional benefits of such activities. Too often the emphasis in sports participation has been placed on winning at any cost. The purpose of the South Windsor Youth basketball program Code of Conduct, to be followed by every participant, is to emphasize good sportsmanship, proper conduct, and full compliance with the rules and policies of the Youth Basketball League. The South Windsor Youth basketball program Code of Conduct applies to all players, coaches, officials, parents, and spectators. The South Windsor Youth basketball program Code of Conduct is based on the following principles of sportsmanship:

Code of Conduct for Players
1. Play the game for the game's sake
2. Be generous when you win.
3. Be gracious when you lose.
4. Be fair always, no matter what the cost.
5. Obey the rules of the game.
6. Work for the good of your team.
7. Accept the decisions of the officials with grace.
8. Believe in the honesty of your opponents.
9. Conduct yourself with honor, dignity and class.
10. Honestly and wholeheartedly applaud the efforts of your teammates and opponents.

Code of Conduct for Parents
The role of parents and spectators is critical to the success of the youth basketball program. It is, therefore, important that you follow the guidelines set forth below.

1. Always keep in mind that South Windsor Basketball League is a recreational sports program with an emphasis on developing skills and having fun. Although competition is a natural part of sports activities, do not make winning the primary goal for you or your child.

2. Support your child and his/her team in a positive manner. Cheer for your child and his/her team, not against the opposing player or team.

3. Always show respect for all players, coaches, game officials and other fans. Allow for the fact that anyone can make a mistake. Set a positive example for our children with your behavior.

4. Follow the regulations set forth by the school district or Recreation Department for use of its facilities.

Code of Conduct for Coaches
1. Set a good example for participants and fans to follow.

2. Respect officials and their judgment and abide by the rules of the event.

3. Treat opposing coaches, participants and spectators with respect.

4. Instruct participants in sportsmanship and demand they display good sportsmanship.

5. Coach in a positive manner and do not use derogatory comments or abusive language.

6. At least two adults present at all practices and events.The South Windsor Recreation Department reserves the right to remove anyone from the program and/or facility for failure to abide by their respective Code of Conduct.

Youth Basketball League

Develop your basketball skills while you become a team player in this league program. Participants will be placed on a team and will be coached by volunteers. They will practice one hour a week between 5:30pm and 9:30pm, Monday through Friday. Each team will play at least 10 regular season games which will be played on Saturdays or Sundays. Junior, Intermediate, Advanced and Senior Divisions will also have a championship tournament at the end of the season.

Participants must list one practice night conflict at the time of registration to assist in team placement. (There are no guarantees for teams or practice nights, and team placement is final.) Participants in Beginner divisions will receive a T-shirt, and participants in all other divisions will receive double-sided, reversible mesh shirts. The early bird savings registration deadline is Friday, October 9th. Registrations will be accepted until October 16th. Anyone registering after October 16th will be placed on a waiting list and will be assigned teams as openings are made available. Team placement is not guaranteed for players registering after October 16th. Tryouts for Junior and Intermediate divisions will be held on Saturday, November 7th. There are no tryouts or draft for the Beginner Divisions. Beginner teams are selected by the Recreation Department Staff. All participants must be present at the scheduled tryout time for their division. (Tryout date subject to change based on facility approval.) Tryouts for Advanced and Senior Divisions will be held on Saturday December 5th. Practices will begin in early November and games will start on Saturday, December 5th for all but the High School Divisions. All players considering trying out for their school team should register for recreation league play. Full refunds are given to all players selected to school teams. If a player is cut from a school team and is not registered for recreation basketball, we cannot guarantee late registration or team placement.

Youth Basketball Program Policies

1. All participants must be registered by October 16th. Players registered after this date will be placed on a waiting list and placed on a team only if roster size allows. Team placement is not guaranteed. (Register by October 9th and save $20)

2. Participants must select one and only one night they cannot practice. We will make every effort to avoid that night.

3. Players selected off the wait list will not have the opportunity to select the one nightthey cannot practice. Players will be assigned to teams as they have availability.

4. If a change to practice night occurs, participants must notify the Recreation Department prior to the team placement day. Team changes will not be made after team selection.

5. Team placement is final following the team selection.

6. We do not honor requests for teammates, coaches, practice times or facilities.

7. Siblings will be placed together unless otherwise requested.

8. Participants must play in the Division designated for their grade in school.

Fee: $98 for Sec A & B
Fee: $103 for Sec C-H and P
Register on or before October 9th. and receive a $20 early bird savings.
Registration deadline is October 16th

Beginner Division
Beginner Basketball is designed for boys and girls in grades 3 and 4. Practices and games are used as opportunities to learn basic rules of basketball and develop skills in a non competitive encouraging environment. Coaches and officials will use teachable moments to help players learn rules and develop good sportsmanship practices while gaining skills and making new friends. Players are randomly selected to teams based on their practice availability. Requests for specific teammates will not be honored. Scores are not kept in Beginner games. The season ends with a Beginner Basketball Extravaganza in early March.

Grades 3 & 4 - Activity #145999A: Girls
Activity #145999B: Boys
Fee: $98 ($20 early bird savings before Oct. 9)

Junior Division
The Junior Divisions are an introduction to competitive basketball. In these divisions, Good sportsmanship and fair play is emphasized. Game rules are developed to accommodate players of varying abilities and to promote equal opportunity for all participants. All players are placed on teams with the objective to keep teams fair and balanced. Scores and standings are kept and the season ends with a playoff brackets and championships.

Grades 5 & 6 - Activity #145999C: Girls
Activity #145999D: Boys
Fee: $103 ($20 early bird savings before Oct. 9)

Intermediate Division
The Intermediate Divisions are for players in grades 7 and 8 to participate in a competitive basketball environment while they learn about and practice fair play and good sportsmanship. Game rules are developed to accommodate players of varying abilities and to promote equal opportunity for all participants. All players are placed on teams with the objective to keep teams fair and balanced. Scores and standings are kept and the season ends with a playoff brackets and championships.

Grades 7 & 8 - Activity #145999E: Girls
Activity #145999F: Boys
Fee: $103 ($20 early bird savings before Oct. 9)

Advanced and Senior Divisions for High School Aged Participants
The very popular Advanced and Senior Divisions are an opportunity for the older players to participate in a league that promotes good sportsmanship, respect for teammates and opponents as well as coaches and officials in a competitive basketball environment. All players are placed on teams with the objective to keep teams fair and balanced. Scores and standings are kept and the season ends with a playoff brackets and championships. Last season over 260 young men and women participated in South Windsor Recreation High School Basketball making this one of the largest High School Recreational Basketball programs in the state.

Activity #145999G: Boys, Grades 9-10
Activity #145999H: Boys, Grades 11-12
Activity #145999P: Girls, Grades 9-12
Fee: $103 ($20 early bird savings before Oct. 9)

Travel Basketball

Schedule for try-outs can be seen here

Boys 6th Grade Team
Competitive basketball play versus Central CT opponents, the travel basketball league offers youngsters increased practice time (typically two 2 hour practices per week) and approximately 25 games scheduled including tournaments. Season runs mid-October to mid-March. 5th graders are eligible for the 6th grade team. Tryouts are conducted in mid-October. For more information, call Craig Zimmerman at 644-3506. Tryout dates will be available in late September. Fee $172($83 with Youth Registration, $89 after selection to team). In order to try out for travel basketball, all participants must be registered for youth basketball. Team coached by Tim Deffley. Individuals not selected are enrolled in the Recreation In-House Basketball League.

Boys 7th Grade Team
Competitive basketball play versus Central CT opponents, the travel basketball league offers youngsters increased practice time (typically two 2 hour practices per week) and approximately 25 games scheduled including tournaments. Season runs mid-October to mid-March. Tryouts are conducted in mid-October. For more information, call Craig Zimmerman at 644-3506. Tryout dates will be available in late September. Fee $172($83 with Youth Registration, $89 after selection to team). In order to try out for travel basketball, all participants must be registered for youth basketball. Team Coached by Jim Lavongie. Individuals not selected are enrolled in the Recreation In-House Basketball League.

Boys 8th Grade Team
Competitive basketball play versus Central CT opponents, the travel basketball league offers youngsters increased practice time (typically two 2 hour practices per week) and approximately 25 games scheduled including tournaments. Season runs mid-October to mid-March. Tryouts are conducted in mid-October. For more information, call Craig Zimmerman at 644-3506. Tryout dates will be available in late September. Fee $172($83 with Youth Registration, $89 after selection to team). In order to try out for travel basketball, all participants must be registered for youth basketball. Team Coached by Craig Zimmerman. Individuals not selected are enrolled in the Recreation In House Basketball League.

Girls 6th Grade Team
Competitive basketball play versus Central CT opponents, the travel basketball league offers youngsters increased practice time (typically two 2 hour practices per week) and approximately 25 games scheduled including tournaments. Season runs mid-October to mid-March. 5th graders are eligible for the 6th grade team. Tryouts are conducted in early-October. For more information, call Ulysses Garcia at 930-8973 or email u.garcia@cox.net. Tryout dates will be available in late September. Fee $172($83 with Youth Registration, $89 after selection to team). In order to try out for travel basketball, all participants must be registered for youth basketball. Individuals not selected are enrolled in the Recreation In-House Basketball League.

Girls 7th Grade Team
Competitive basketball play versus Central CT opponents, the travel basketball league offers youngsters increased practice time (typically two 2 hour practices per week) and 25-30 game schedule including tournaments. Season runs mid-October to mid-March. Tryouts are conducted in early-October. For more information, call Ulysses Garcia at 930-8973 or email u.garcia@cox.net. Tryout dates will be available in late September. Fee $172 ($83 with Youth Registration, $89 after selection to team). In order to try out for travel basketball, all participants must be registered for youth basketball. Individuals not selected are enrolled in the Recreation In-House Basketball League.

Girls 8th Grade Team
Competitive basketball play versus Central CT opponents, the travel basketball league offers youngsters increased practice time (typically two 2 hour practices per week) and 25-30 game schedule including tournaments. Season runs mid-October to mid-March. Tryouts are conducted in early-October. For more information, call Ulysses Garcia at 930-8973 or email u.garcia@cox.net. Tryout dates will be available in late September. Fee $172($83 with Youth Registration, $89 after selection to team). In order to try out for travel basketball, all participants must be registered for youth basketball. Individuals not selected are enrolled in the Recreation In-House Basketball League.

Specialized Basketball Shooting Clinic
This clinic will focus on all aspects regarding shooting a basketball including: proper form and mechanics, catching and shooting, shooting off the dribble and foul shooting. This clinic will be presented in a highly positive manner and be geared toward improving each participants skill level. Max: 12 participants.

Activity #145999Q Grades 6-8 (Coed) 5:00-6:30pm
Instructor: Aaron Carbone. Wednesdays, September 9,16 and 23
Timothy Edwards Gymnasium. Fee: $60.00

Mighty Mite Hoop
An instructional, co-ed program that teaches the fundamentals of basketball to young players using a variety of fun drills and activities designed to improve skills. Registration deadline is Friday, December 5th. Space is limited. Register early to ensure time slot.
Grades: K & 1, Saturday, 1/9 to 3/13, Eli Terry Gym (Sec A, B and C) Pleasant Valley

Gym (Sec D, E, F) Fee: $52
Activity #145899A, 9:00am-9:50am Eli Terry Gym
Activity #145899B, 10:00am-10:50am Eli Terry Gym
Activity #145899C, 11:00am-11:50am Eli Terry Gym
Activity #145899D, 12:00pm-12:50pm Eli Terry Gym
Activity #145899E, 1:00pm-1:50pm Eli Terry Gym
Activity #145899F, 2:00pm-2:50pm Eli Terry Gym

More Mighty Mites
Full court basketball games are introduced in this modified instructional format. Staff will provide a combination of instructional drills and controlled scrimmages. Game times will be 9am, 10am, 11am, 12noon, 1pm or 2pm and will rotate weekly. Registration deadline is Friday, December 4th. Highly recommended for those third graders who are not quite ready for Beginner Division League play.

Grades 2 & 3
Activity #145799A, Saturday, 9:00am-3:00pm, 1/9-3/13,
Philip R. Smith, Fee: $52

Coaches Needed
The Recreation Department is looking for volunteer coaches for all divisions for the upcoming basketball season. Basketball experience a plus but not necessary, preference put upon ability to work with children, developing teamwork skills along with basketball skills. All accepted coaches will have to attend training on both basketball and coaching techniques. We are encouraging MOTHERS, FATHERS, OLDER SIBLINGS, etc, that want to provide a positive experience for the youth in the league to apply.

Please contact Patrick Telman 648-6355 x345 or email patrick.telman@southwindsor.org.

Support South Windsor Youth Basketball
The South Windsor Recreation Department is actively recruiting local businesses to sponsor Youth Basketball teams for the 2008-2009 season. Sponsor a Boys or Girls Beginner or Junior Basketball team for $200. Your sponsorship will include your company’s name on the back of each players game jersey, recognition in the South Windsor Recreation Department’s “R” magazine and exposure to approximately 250 children and their families. You will also receive a plaque and a team photo recognizing your commitment to the youth of South Windsor.

Team Sponsorships are reserved on a first come first serve basis. For more information contact Ryan Kane at the South Windsor Recreation Department at 648-6355.