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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