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Spring League 2010

FEATURES & NEW ENHANCEMENTS:

League increased to 8 weeks allowing it to be claimed for the Children's Fitness Tax Credit (those 16 or younger)

Enhanced to incorporate more player skill development and coach development (at no additional cost)

3 Optional weekend clinics put on by SMBA Technical Directors

Spring League Calender April May June

 

Brochures for download

Coaches and Players PLEASE REGISTER HERE

All coaches must have a criminal check to coach in the SMBA. Those coaches that coached in the winter session will not have to have one completed. The fee will be covered by the SMBA. Please do not go down to the police station until you have been assigned a team or you will have to pay the cost for the check.

There will also be a coaching clinic on Sunday April 11, 2010 that will be mandatory for all coaches that do not have a course from the SMBA or NCPP to attend.
Jerseys can be picked up at the coaches meeting/clinic on April 11.

Pick up between 12 noon and 1 PM

Clinic from 1 until 4 all at Brunskill School

 

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Coaches Information HERE

KidSport Funding

Player Information Here

Codes for Coaches and Their Teams To Download (revised April 20)

Elementary Gyms Practices (for most teams in mini and bantam divisions)	High School Gyms Practices (for teams in midget and juvenile divisions)
ALL GAMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Wednesday Games (and one Monday game) Download	Thursday Games (and one Tuesday Game) Download Please note Juvenile Boys number changes April 12, 2010 Changes made to mini girls and bantam boys draws May 10, 2010
Referee schedules: April Wednesday Thursday May/June Wednesday and Monday Thursday and Tuesday

Please note that times and locations may change and you should check the information frequently for updates

Practice Times in Elementary Schools for teams

ALL PRACTICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Changes at AB/WM for All remaining practices (revised May 10)

May 10-11 and May 17-18 and May 26-27

Optional Training Clinic Sessions:   Player clinic on Saturday May 29 for Boys has been cancelled   Player clinic on Sunday May 30 for Girls at Walter Murray main gym Bantam Girls has been cancelled Mini girls from 1 PM until 3 PM Contact the SMBA by May 26 to register

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Practice Times in High Schools for teams

ALL PRACTICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Changes at AB/WM for All remaining practices (revised May 10)

May 10-11 and May 17-18 and May26-27

Optional Training Clinic Sessions:   Player clinic on Saturday May 29 for Boys has been cancelled Player clinic on Sunday May 30 for Girls at Walter Murray main gym Bantam Girls has been cancelled Mini girls from 1 PM until 3 PM Contact the SMBA by May 26 to register

School Codes:

Player Information

Fees must be paid by February 22, 2010 in order to get the discount.
No one will be guaranteed a spot after the registration deadline of February 22, 2009
Please make cheque payable to the SMBA and mail to:

 

 

Saskatoon Minor Basketball Association

162 Beechdale Cres.
Saskatoon, Sk.
S7V 0A3

No registration form will be processed without payment.

 

 

• The SMBA program will run from April 12 until June 1.
• The objective of this league is for the players to improve on their skills in a non-threatening atmosphere. Please read over the fair play code posted on the web site.
  There shall be no verbal abuse to the officials by anyone; a zero tolerance policy will be adhered to. A player that recieves a technical foul must sit a half.
• Referees will be provided for all games.
• Teams MUST provide a scorekeeper and a timer for games (usually parents). All fouls and scores must be recorded.
• Each game will consist of two 25-minute (running time) halves with a 5-minute break. There will be a five minute warm up prior to the game. The clock will not stop at any time.
•  All players must play equal time. This means that coaches should make changes at around the 5-minute mark, or use time that is convenient to both teams.
• There will be no handling of the ball in the back court.
• There will be alternate possessions on all jump ball situations
• The score clocks will not be used.
• FIBA rules to be used
• All games will be played full court on 10 foot rims.
• No zone defenses
• Players must agree to follow the SMBA Fair Play Code
• All players to play equal time.
• Players must provide their own basketballs for practices and games.
• Basketball Sizes: Mini will use size 5, Bantam, Midget Girls, and Juvenile Girls use size 6, Midget and Juvenile Boys use size 7

 

 

Tentavie Schedule

April 12-15 (2 practices)

April 19-22 (one practice and one game)

Player clinic on Saturday April 24
Mini girls from 10 until 12 and Bantam/Midget from 1 until 3
There will be a boys clinic at Aden Bowman Boys gym on April 24:
Bantam boys from 9 until 12 and Midget from 1 until 4

Contact the SMBA by April 23 to register

April 26-29 (one practice and one game)

May 3-6 (one practice and one game)

Player clinic on Saturday May 8 (Times/Location TBA)

May 10-13 (one practice and one game)

May 17-20 ( one practice and one game)

May 26-27 ( one practice )

Player clinic on Sunday May 29 (Times/Location TBA)

May 31 (one game)

June 1 (one game)

There are Boys and Girls Teams For the Following Age Groups:

Grade 4 and 5
Grade 6 and 7
Grade 8 and 9
Grade 10 and 11

The league offers an honorarium for coaching. You can register an entire team (i.e.Your child and his/her friends) and players may be added to the teams to a maximum of 12. Coaches must follow the SMBA Fair Play Code (see the web site) and are responsible to the SMBA. Players will be placed on a team if not registered by an individual coach.· High school gyms will be used as much as possible for practices and games. Younger age groups may have to practice at elementary schools.· If possible, younger age groups will have the early practice times.· Games will be played 5 on 5 with referees.

Players must provide their own basketball.

Basketball Sizes: Mini will use size 5, Bantam, Midget Girls, and Juvenile Girls use size 6, Midget and Juvenile Boys use size 7

Days for Practices and Games

Each team will have Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday sessions

6:00 - 7:15, 7:15 - 8:30, and 8:30 to 9:45.

These times may vary

Monday and Wednesday	Tuesday and Thursday
Grade 10 and 11 girls	Grade 10 and 11 boys
Grade 8 and 9 boys	Grade 8 and 9 girls
Grade 6 and 7 girls	Grade 6 and 7 boys
Grade 4 and 5 boys	Grade 4 and 5 girls

The league will use FIBA rules with no zones or zone presses and baskets set at 10 feet. The SMBA philosophy for the Spring League is that every player will get equal playing time. Teams must provide their own basketballs.

SMBA Refund Policy:
Prior to the start of the program: Registration fees will be refunded less a $20 Administration Charge. There will be no refund once the program starts.
KidSport Funding
Those who have financial concerns may apply to Zone 6 Sports Council to access KidSport funding go to their web site: KidSport or download a copy of the application form from here.
Deadline: March 30, 2010
Phone 975-0830

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