Future Badger Basketball

• Sportsmanship pledge recited before each game.
• Games start with 10 minutes of warm up.
• Games will be (4) six minute quarters, with 1 minute between quarters and a 5 minute half-time.
• Official basketball rules will be used, with some exceptions for 3rd & 4th grade teams.
• Each team is allowed 3 time outs per game.
• A running clock will be used, only stopping for free throws, time outs, injuries and instructions.
• The clock will be stopped in the last minute of the game.
• Equal playing time and equal ball handling time for all players.
• No over time.
• Fouls will be called for all games, but only counted for 5th & 6th grade teams. 
• Players foul out at 5 individual fouls; team fouls start over at half-time.
• Primary defense will be man-to-man. Coaches must agree on zone defense and press after half time for 5th and 6th grade teams.
• Court monitor makes the decision if a problem arises.

Future Badger Basketball asks everyone to make this a great time for all. Please be a good sport in the stands and on the court. Respect the officials, other players, coaches and parents by not arguing, being kind and encouraging others. By doing so, you honor your team, the game and the community by showing good sportsmanship.

• Please make sure that your child has clean gym shoes; street shoes should not be worn on the hardwood playing surface.
• Please let coaches know if your child is unable to make it to practices or games.
• Arrive on time for games and practices. Also, pick your child up on time after practices and games as there will be no supervision after those times.
• Please respect others' social distancing needs.
• Extra work that you can do at home with your child to build skills is helpful, but please leave the coaching and officiating to those who have volunteered for these positions to reduce confusion and undue pressure on our children and volunteers.
• If there is a problem, talk to the coach privately after the game.
• Contact your coach or the Parks & Rec Sports Director for more questions or concerns. 
• Remember: it is not about winning; it's about learning, being active and having fun.

Fun & Fundamentals First

Are the kids having fun?

• youth sports should be fun
• keep them active
• provide a variety of activities

Are the kids improving?

• emphasize skills that are not too hard to master
• build on successes and watch kids learn more

Are the kids learning?

• review what players have been taught before introducing something more complex

Code of Conduct for Coaches

1. Sportsmanship and teaching the concepts of fair play are essential to the game and must be taught at all levels.
2. Coaches must always be aware of the tremendous influence they have on their players, and they must strive to be positive role models.
3. The safety and welfare of the players are of primary importance.
4. Coaches should always demonstrate positive behaviors and reinforce them to players, parents, officials and spectators. Likewise, coaches should encourage and positively reinforce players to demonstrate respect for everyone.
5. Coaches are expected to educate students about the important role of officials and to demonstrate their respect for officials and reinforce that respect to players. 
6. Coaches must be able to demonstrate a solid knowledge of the rules of the sport they are participating in and they should adhere to the rules in both the letter and the spirit of the game.
7. No swearing or abusive language on the court, field or at any team event.
8. Fighting will not be tolerated. Fighting will result in an appearance before the Boundary County Parks and Recreation (BCPR) Board of Directors for review and discipline as necessary.
9. There will be no drinking of alcohol, smoking or chewing tobacco or use of illegal substance at any team function.
10. Coaches will conduct themselves in a befitting manner at all facilities (fields, restaurants, etc.) and during all team functions.
11. Any coach who cannot abide by these rules or violates them will be subject to further disciplinary action as determined by the BCPR Board of Directors.

• A whistle and shirt will be provided.
• See Game Regulations, above.
• We usually only have enough volunteers for one referee per game.
• If you want to be a beginner referee, we can pair you up with an experienced referee.
• Thank you for your service!