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NORTH FLORIDA

PARENT / PLAYER HANDBOOK

2018-2019 TRAVEL BASKETBALL TEAM

Director: Traavis Chandler Email: [email protected] Phone: (954)909-1250

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The mission of North Florida Suns (“NFS”), a 501(c)(3) organization, is to promote, teach, and develop

youth basketball players in Northeast Florida. We emphasize individual skill development, team

concepts, and “situational” basketball drills so that your child may excel in any program. The goal of

NFS is to provide a positive and educational environment with the goal of helping each player to

become skilled in the fundamentals, be a part of a competitive team, and have fun playing the game of

basketball.

Suns Travel Basketball Team Mission:

● To train and build strong basketball fundamental skills.

● To work as a team, and respect the game and its participants.

● To compete and pursue victory.

● To practice hard and encourage others to do the same.

● To display good sportsmanship and character.

● Enjoy the game!

Team Principles:

● Effort.

● Energy.

● Positive Attitudes.

● Class.

● Teamwork.

● Knowledge.

Players’ Role:

● Be coachable

● Be a good teammate

● Support Your teammates

● Represent your team in a positive manner

● Maintain good attendance and grades in school

● Be prepared for games (team uniform, sneakers, water)

● Abide by the Team Principles and commitment to this team.

Parents’ Role:

● Support your child and the team, on and off the court, in a positive manner.

● Support good training, i.e. sleep, diet, punctuality.

● Let the coaching staff do their job, and respect their decisions when it comes to the team

and its participants.

● Communicate promptly with the coaches (especially about injury or illness, or conflicts on

calendar with schedule practices and/or games).

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TRAVEL BASKETBALL TEAMS FOR 2019 & PRACTICE SCHEDULES Practice Location: Fleming Island HS/First Family Church/YMCA/Green Cove Springs Jr. HS 11th Grade - 17U Coach: TBA Practice Days Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:00pm to 5:45pm 10th Grade - 16U Coach: TBA Practice Days Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:00pm to 5:45pm 9th Grade – 15U Coach: TBA Practice Days Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:45pm to 7:30pm 8th Grade – 14U Coach: TBA Practice Days Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:45pm to 7:30pm 7th Grade – 13U Coach: TBA Practice Days Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:45p to 7:15p

6th Grade – 12U Coach: TBA Practice Days Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:45p to 7:15p 5th Grade – 11U Coach: TBA 4th Grade – 10U Tuesdays & Thursdays Practice Days 4:30p to 5:45p

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2019 Spring Tournament Schedule

11TH GRADE

February 22-23, 2019 Jacksonville Magic Tip-Off Classic

Jacksonville, Florida

March 1-3, 2019 Wellington Wolves March Madness

West Palm Beach, Florida

March 15-17, 2019 2019 Magic Classic

Orlando, Florida

March 30-31, 2019 365 Youth Exposure

Duval Invitational (Jacksonville, FL)

April 6-7, 2019 YBOA Tournament of Champions

Daytona Beach, Florida

April 20-21, 2019 AAU Easter Classic (ESPN Disney Wide World of Sports)

Kissimmee, Florida

April 27-28, 2019 YBOA Super National Qualifier

Tallahassee, Florida

May 3-5, 2019 Atlanta Hoopfest Atlanta, Georgia

May 17-19, 2019

Florida AAU State Championships The Big House (Tavares, FL)

May 31- June 2, 2019

YBOA State Championships Fort Myers, Florida

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2019 Spring Tournament Schedule

10TH GRADE

February 22-23, 2019

Jacksonville Magic Tip-Off Classic Jacksonville, Florida

March 1-3, 2019

Wellington Wolves March Madness West Palm Beach, Florida

March 15-17, 2019 2019 Magic Classic

Orlando, Florida

March 30-31, 2019 365 Youth Exposure

Duval Invitational (Jacksonville, FL)

April 5-7, 2019 YBOA Tournament of Champions

Daytona Beach, Florida

April 13-14, 2019 365 Youth Exposure Spring Showcase

Jacksonville, Florida

April 27-28, 2019 YBOA Super National Qualifier

Tallahassee, Florida

May 3-5, 2019 Jacksonville Magic May Madness

Jacksonville, FL

May 17-19, 2019 Florida AAU State Championships

The Big House (Tavares, FL)

May 31- June 2, 2019 YBOA State Championships

Fort Myers, Florida

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2019 Spring Tournament Schedule

9TH GRADE

February 22-23, 2019 Jacksonville Magic Tip-Off Classic

Jacksonville, Florida

March 1-3, 2019 Wellington Wolves March Madness

West Palm Beach, Florida

March 15-17, 2019 2019 Magic Classic

Orlando, Florida

March 30-31, 2019 365 Youth Exposure

Duval Invitational (Jacksonville, FL)

April 6-7, 2019 YBOA Tournament of Champions

Daytona Beach, Florida

April 20-21, 2019 AAU Easter Classic (ESPN Disney Wide World of Sports)

Kissimmee, Florida

April 27-28, 2019 YBOA Super National Qualifier

Tallahassee, Florida

May 3-5, 2019 Atlanta Hoopfest Atlanta, Georgia

May 17-19, 2019

Florida AAU State Championships The Big House (Tavares, FL)

May 31- June 2, 2019

YBOA State Championships Fort Myers, Florida

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2019 Spring Tournament Schedule

9TH(B) /8TH /7TH

February 22-23, 2019 Jacksonville Magic Tip-Off Classic

Jacksonville, Florida

March 1-3, 2019 YBOA Bay Area Classic

Tampa, Florida

March 15-17, 2019 2019 Magic Classic

Orlando, Florida

March 30-31, 2019 365 Youth Exposure

Duval Invitational (Jacksonville, FL)

April 6-7, 2019 YBOA Tournament of Champions

Daytona Beach, Florida

April 13-14, 2019 365 Youth Exposure Spring Showcase

Jacksonville, Florida

April 27-28, 2019 YBOA Super National Qualifier

Tallahassee, Florida

May 3-5, 2019 Jacksonville Magic May Madness

Jacksonville, Florida

May 18-19, 2019 365 Youth Exposure Battle of Champions

Jacksonville, Florida

May 25-26, 2019 Sunshine State Games

Gainesville, Florida

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2019 Spring Tournament Schedules

6TH/5TH/4TH GRADES

March 9-10, 2019 365 Youth Exposure March Madness

Jacksonville, Florida

March 16-17, 2019 YBOA 2019 Magic Classic

Orlando, Florida

March 30-31, 2019 365 Youth Exposure Duval Invitation

Jacksonville, Florida

April 5-7, 2019 YBOA Tournament of Champions

Daytona Beach, Florida

April 13-14, 2019

365 Youth Spring Showcase Jacksonville, Florida

May 3-5, 2019

Jacksonville Magic May Madness Jacksonville, Florida

May 25-26, 2019 Sunshine State Games

Gainesville, Florida

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2019 AAU/YBOA Season Fees (February through June 2019)

The fees for the 2019 AAU/YBOA season are $850. The lower division with 6th/5th/4th

grades will be $500 as they schedule will contain less travel with fewer tournaments. The

payment options and fee breakdown are below. Players cannot begin practicing with their

teams prior to making payment.

2019 AAU/YBOA Season Fee

(Feb-June): $850 (11th

-7th

)

(Feb-June): $500 (6th

-4th

)

Includes: Facility/Coaching/Admin Fees

Uniform/Warm Ups/Bags*

Tournament Fees**

*Uniforms (reversible top & shorts) are ordered once the team rosters are set. The uniform

fee is the full cost of the uniform and becomes the property and responsibility of the player.

If a uniform is lost or stolen, a new uniform must be purchased at the players/parents

expense.

**These fees will cover 8-10 scheduled tournaments, as well as uniforms that the

player will get to keep this spring along with a shirt and a bag. This is where the price

increase comes in along with facility rental fees increasing. This fee does not include

tournament fees for any additional state or national events a team may qualify, if the team

chooses to attend. Travel costs to local and regional tournaments are not included. Our

travel schedule includes tournaments in Jacksonville, Tavares, Orlando, Gainesville, and

Fort Lauderdale.

Refund Policy

All fees are non-refundable.

11th – 7th Payment Options 1) Pay the full $850 by February 5th 2) Payment Plan

a. Down payment of $300 by February 5th b. $300 by March 1st c. $250 by April 1st

6th -4th Payment Options 1) Pay full amount $500 by February 5th 2) Payment Plan

a. Down payment of $200 by February 5th b. $150 by March 1st c. $150 by April 1st

Please submit the following AAU/YBOA required documents with your payment:

Copy of birth certificate Copy of recent report card

Form of payment accepted: cash, checks, credit cards ( payable to “North Florida Suns”), use of credit cards will result in $5 fee per charge

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Travel Costs

Players who travel without a parent will be required to pay for their portion of the hotel

and/or transportation cost. In addition, funds must be provided for meals. All travel cost

fees must be paid in full prior to traveling for those players traveling with a coach. Most

tournaments will be local to Jacksonville, and for those tournaments that may be played in

the Orlando, Gainesville and/or Daytona areas, these too generally can be treated as day

trips since they are usually about 1 hour to 1 ½ hour drive from the Orange Park area.

Alternatively, you may opt to stay at a hotel local to the tournaments when they are out of

town at a nearby hotel, and if YBOA or AAU provides any hotel offers, we will provide you

with the link for same as they become available. Hotel costs are players/parents

responsibility.

Tournaments

Suggested tournaments will be communicated to parents at least two to three weeks prior

to the tournament registration deadline. We must have at least 7 players who can attend in

order to register for a tournament. Game time(s) and tournament facility location(s) for

the basketball game(s) are not disclosed to us until a few days before the tournament

weekend. The tournament hosts will often wait until the Wednesday or Thursday before

the tournament weekend to advise of the scheduled game time(s).

Playing Time

Unlike community recreation leagues, players will not always play equal time in every

game. However, coaches will make every effort to ensure every player plays substantial

minutes during a tournament. Scrimmages and smaller local tournaments will be used to

give players plenty of opportunity to earn playing time for the bigger tournaments. There

are anywhere from 3-5 games per tournament depending on performance and playing time

can change game to game. Playing time is earned by attendance AND performance at

practices as well as in the game. It’s up to each coach how much playing time each player

receives. Circumstances such as foul trouble, match-ups, in-game situations and end-game

scenarios may dictate different amounts of playing time. Coaches will make playing

decisions based upon who will give the team the best chance to win.

Practices

Each team will practice at least twice a week for 1.5 hours each session. Official practice

location will be provided to team during team meeting held before the season begins.

There may be some practices scheduled on Fridays or Saturdays, with prior notice to team

members.

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Player Code of Conduct

As a member of NFS, you are expected to conduct yourselves in the highest manner at all

times. You must be accountable for your actions. Therefore, you are expected to abide by

the following guidelines:

➢ Display good sportsmanship, teammate encourage, commitment to the team, and a

positive attitude to work hard at practice and game times.

➢ Display honesty and integrity at all times.

➢ Be attentive and follow the direction of the coaching staff.

➢ Respect all coaches, players, league officials, referees and spectators.

➢ Be on time and ready to play for all games and practices.

➢ No use of foul, abusive or profane language.

➢ Be respectful and on your best behavior at all times during tournament travel (hotel,

restaurants, entertainment activities, etc.), practices, team meetings and events.

➢ Do not taunt or humiliate any other player. Players should use words that build

teamwork, trust and self-esteem to encourage one another.

➢ Do not question an official's call. Coaches will communicate with the officials.

➢ Do not abuse, mistreat or mishandle any gym equipment, facility(ies) or property

(uniforms, kicking on balls, sitting on equipment, hanging on rims, etc.).

➢ Pick up any trash, bottles, containers, bags, personal items, etc. that you brought

into the gym facility(ies) and take it with you or discard it in the appropriate

containers before you leave the premises.

➢ Strive for academic excellence. Players are expected to maintain a 2.25 GPA.

Weekly progress reports, interim reports or report cards may be requested at any

given time for verification.

➢ Refrain from using tobacco, alcohol and drug products.

➢ Participate in all sponsored educational and training events.

➢ I also agree that if I fail to abide by the above code of conduct, I will be subject to

disciplinary action that could include but is not limited to the following (with no

partial nor full refunds of any fees):

● Verbal/written warning by official, head coach and/or director(s) of

league/ organization.

● Limited playing time.

● Player game/tournament suspension

● Player season suspension with no refund of refundable money.

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Zero Tolerance Policy

If a player is found to be using, or in possession of drugs, alcohol or tobacco products at any

basketball game, practice or event, he will be removed from the program immediately.

There will be no refund of any funds already paid.

Parents, legal guardians, other family members, or fans using drugs or alcohol at any

practice, game or event will be asked to leave immediately. The authorities may be called

to handle any situation that warrants it.

Abusive language or violence can result in probation or suspension from all NSF events as

the coach and/or head of league organization sees fit. Should the behavior continue after

probations and/or suspensions have been issued, the player will be dismissed from the

program entirely. There will be no refund of any funds already paid.

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Parent Code Of Conduct

In order to uphold the goals of NFS and ensure that all participants have the benefit of a

safe and fun learning environment, all parents, guardians and other adults and attendees of

NFS events, including but not limited to practices, tournaments, meetings, events,

fundraising activities, must behave accordingly in a respectful, courteous and

sportsmanlike manner at all times.

Any adult who is using alcohol, tobacco or non-prescription drugs and/or appears

intoxicated at any NFS events, practice or game, and/or who is flagrantly rude, attempts to

intimidate, verbally abuse, heckles, taunts, ridicules, throws objects and/or used vulgarity

or profane language/gestures with or to an official, referee, coach, volunteer, staff member,

participant or other event attendee, will receive a verbal and/or written warning and/or be

asked to leave a the event. The adult's children may also be removed from the event. Any

adult, who commits one of the above stated offenses a second time, may be banned from

any and all NFS events, and their children may also be removed from the program for that

same period of time. There will be no refund of a any funds already paid.

Any adult who physically assaults an official, coach, volunteer, staff member or participant

or threatens grave bodily harm may be banned from any and all NFS events, and their

children will be removed from the program. There will be no refund of any funds already

paid.

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(sign and return bottom section and pages 14-16)

I/We hereby understand and acknowledge that as a parent/guardian of

_______________________________ player it is my/our responsibility to comply with all rules and

regulations stipulated above.

I/We understand that anyone who attends the event with me/us must also abide by this

Code of Conduct as well.

I/We have read and understood all items defined in the NFS handbook and/or notices

herein.

___________________________________________________________________________________ Student Signature

___________________________________________________________________________________ Parent Signature

__________________________ Date

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Medical/Waiver Release

I/We hereby acknowledge that my son is in good health and give my approval for my

child to participate in any and all NSF activities, including transportation to and from the

activities by a licensed driver with proof of insurance.

I/We acknowledge that I/we are fully aware of the potential dangers of participating in

any sport and I/we fully understand that participation in basketball may result in serious

injuries, paralysis, permanent disability and/or death. Therefore, I do waive, release,

absolve, indemnify and agree to hold harmless the NSF organization and any and all

coaches, tournament organizers, sponsors, volunteers, participants and persons

transporting my/our son to and from activities, from any claim arising out of any injury

to my/our son whether the result of negligence or for any other cause.

In case of medical emergency, I/we understand every effort will be made to contact

me/us or the designated emergency contact. In the event one of us cannot be reached,

I/we hereby grant permission for any and all emergency medical/dental treatment

and/or first aid to be administered to my/our child, including authorizing any medical

treatment facility/hospital to administer emergency treatment, for any

illness/injury/accident resulting from participation in any and all NSF activities.

I/we possess primary insurance. Furthermore, I agree to notify in writing to my head

coach and head of league organization of any medical claim as a result of participating in

activities within 48 hours after incurring said injury.

I/We have read and understood the medical/waiver release.

Athlete’s Name (print): ___________________________________________________

Parent’s Name (print): ____________________________________________________ Parent’s Signature: ________________________________________________________

Date: _________________________

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STUDENT-ATHLETE PHOTO, VIDEO & INTERNET RELEASE FORM

I/We give NSF permission to take and/or post information, videos and pictures of

my/our son on the NFS website. Video may be taken and used by coaches for the

purposes of training preparation and coaching review for NFS. Disclosure, copying,

distribution, and/or use of the content of pictures or information will not be posted

without parental approval. This form releases the NSF. from liability of any misconduct

or misuse.

_____ Yes, I/we give permission for my child's information, picture and/or video to be posted on the NSF website, and video review by coaching staff for NSF training purposes.

______ No, I/we do not give permission for my child's information to be posted on the NSF website.

Athlete’s Name (print): ___________________________________________________

Parent’s Name (print): ____________________________________________________

Parent’s Signature: ________________________________________________________

Date: _________________________

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT PARENT / PLAYER 2018 HANDBOOK

I have received the NFS Parent/Player Handbook for the 2018-2019 Travel Basketball

Team.

I have read and concur with all items as stated or defined in the handbook.

Athlete’s Name (print): __________________________________________________

Athlete’s Signature: ______________________________________________________

Parent’s Name (print): ____________________________________________________

Parent’s Signature: ________________________________________________________

Date: _________________________

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PARTICIPANT DISCLOSURE OF HEALTH INFORMATION

This information is for the athlete’s safety and welfare while participating with NSF

ATHLETE FIRST NAME & LAST NAME: ________________________________________________________

ATHLETE ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________

ATHLETE HOME PHONE: ________________________________________________________

ATHLETE CELL PHONE: _______________________________________________________

ATHLETE EMAIL ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________

ATHLETE DATE OF BIRTH: _______________________ AGE: ________________

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME: _______________________________________________________

EMERGENCY CONTACT RELATIONSHIP TO ATHLETE: _________________________________________

EMERGENCY CONTACT HOME PHONE: _______________________________________________________

EMERGENCY CONTACT CELL PHONE: _______________________________________________________

EMERGENCY CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________

IS ATHLETE COVERED BY MEDICAL AND/OR HOSPITAL INSURANCE? YES or NO? _________

IF YES, PROVIDE A COPY OF THE FRONT AND BACK OF THE INSURANCE CARD.

Does athlete have a history of any of the following? Explain.

1. Lung Illness or Disease (Tuberculosis, Asthma, etc.): ________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Heart Disease (Mitral Valve Prolapse, Murmur, etc.): _______________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

3. Neurological (Seizures, Migraine, etc.): ______________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. Mental (Nervousness, Anxiety, etc.): ________________________________________________________

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5. List any past surgeries or hospitalizations: __________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

6. Has he ever passed out or suffered from concussion(s)? If yes, when & explain:

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

7. List any visual problems (i.e. contacts or glasses required?): ______________________________

8. Hearing Loss?: __________________________________________________________________________________

9. List any injury or broken bones sustained in the past: ______________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

10. List any allergies to food, medications, plants, etc.: __________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

11. Is he on any medications? If yes, please list and send with athlete if needed during practice,

games, activities or travel. __________________________________________________________________________

12. Please list any restrictions related to sports: ______________________________________________________

13. Please list any disease, condition or injury we should know about that is not included or

mentioned above: ____________________________________________________________________________________

I certify that the above information is true and that the individual named on this form is in good health and able to take part in all activities with the exceptions that I have written above. In case of an emergency while participating in this program, permission is given for any medical staff to perform needed treatment. The parent/guardian will assume all financial obligations incurred if not covered by insurance. I understand that there is a risk of injury in participating with a travel basketball team and I take full responsibility. ______________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name (Print)

_____________________________________________ _______________________ Parent/Guardian Signature Date

_____________________________________________ Athlete Name (Print)

_____________________________________________ ________________________ Athlete Signature Date


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