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Boo Williams Red Tide AAU Handbook

Rev-4 08/01/14


Table of Contents BOO WILLIAMS RED TIDE CODE OF ETHICS & CONDUCT……………………………2 Equality…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………2 Coaches Code of Ethics……………………………………………………………………………………………4 Players Code of Ethics……………………………………………………………………………………………6 Spectators Code of Ethics……………………………………………………………………………………7 Parents Code of Ethics……………………………………………………………………………………………7 Club Officials Code of Ethics…………………………………………………………………………7 Complaints Procedure…………………………………………………………………………………………………8 Travel Policies………………………………………………………………………………………………………………8 Handling of Money…………………………………………………………………………………………………………8 Team Maintenance Account………………………………………………………………………………………9 Unexcused Absence Policy………………………………………………………………………………………9 Important numbers/addresses………………………………………………………………………………10 Switching Teams………………………………………………………………………………………………………………10 Roles and Responsibilities…………………………………………………………………………………10 Team Coordinator……………………………………………………………………………………………………………11 Fundraiser Coordinator……………………………………………………………………………………………11 Game Statisticians………………………………………………………………………………………………………11 Clock Worker………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………11 Game Recorder……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………11 Water Boy or Girl…………………………………………………………………………………………………………11 Concession Stand Volunteer…………………………………………………………………………………11 Door Worker…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………12 AAU Membership…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………12 Walker ID Card…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………12 Academic Excellence……………………………………………………………………………………………………12 College Recruiting………………………………………………………………………………………………………13 Uniforms…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………13 Tournaments…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………13 Practices………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………13 Status Reporting……………………………………………………………………………………………………………13 Fundraising…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………14 Website Reporting…………………………………………………………………………………………………………14 Important Websites………………………………………………………………………………………………………14 Red Tide Coaching Staff…………………………………………………………………………………………14 VA AAU Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball COACHES’ CODE OF ETHICS………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………15 2012 AGREEMENT TO PARTICIPATE…………………………………………………………………………16 Nonsense Parent/Guardian Sportsmanship Participation Agreement………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………17 Expense Calculation Sheet (Sample)……………………………………………………………18 Acknowledgement Sheet………………………………………………………………………………………………19


BOO WILLIAMS RED TIDE CODE OF ETHICS & CONDUCT

This Code applies to all those involved in the sport of Basketball at every level under the

Jurisdiction of Boo Williams Red Tide, including players, coaches, administrators, club

officials, or spectators. All such individuals have a responsibility to act according to the

highest standards of integrity, and to ensure that the reputation of the Boo Williams

Basketball organization is beyond reproach. Allegations of a child protection nature

relating to the breaking of this Code must follow the reporting procedures as outlined in

this document.

Those involved in Basketball must respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person,

player and non-player alike, treating everyone equally within the context of the game. In

particular, to be aware of the special needs of student athletes, their wellbeing, including

difficulties or possible abuse experienced from within the game or from other sources.

The sport has a duty to ensure that every student athlete involved in the game of

basketball is able to participate in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected

from abuse.

Boo Williams Red Tide is committed to maintaining the highest possible standards of

behaviour and conduct at all basketball games and related events.

Equality

Boo Williams Red Tide is opposed to discrimination of any form and will promote

measures to prevent discrimination, in whatever form, from being expressed. All those

involved in basketball must respect the rights and choices of all human beings, treating

everyone equally and sensitively regardless of their gender, race, ethnic origin, cultural

background, sexual orientation, religious beliefs or political affiliation.

The following codes of conduct must be adhered to at all times so that all can enjoy

basketball.

Coaches Code of Ethics Introduction This code is a Boo Williams Red Tide Coach Education Program policy within which all Red

Tide Coaches within the BWSL Red Tide organization must adhere to. It should be used

in conjunction with the Virginia Association AAU governing policies and procedures. Through this code, coaches who are affiliated with the Boo Williams Red Tide organization

will accept their responsibility to their players, parents and their families, and will be held

accountable.


Humanity The coach must respect the rights and choices of all human beings, treating everyone

equally and sensitively regardless of their gender, race, ethnic origin, cultural

background, sexual orientation, religious beliefs or political affiliation.

Relationships All BWSL Red Tide coaches should be concerned with:

The safety, well being and protection of all individuals in their care, ensuring that

all training and playing demands are not detrimental to the social, emotional,

intellectual and physical needs of the individual;

Encouraging independence through guiding players to accept responsibility for

their own behaviour and performance within training and competition;

Ensuring their behaviour is not misconstrued or open to allegations of favouritism,

misconduct or impropriety, particularly where physical contact between coach and

player is necessary within coaching practice;

Ensuring players and relevant people are aware of their qualifications and

experience, respecting the rights of players to choose to consent or decline to

participate within coaching or playing situations; Refraining from public criticism of other coaches, or game officials - the definition

of public in this instance means criticism expressed before, during and after a

game and in any branch of the media or in a lecture or seminar.

Will reframe for conducting any distasteful conversation, temperamental

discussions, and acts of violence with any of the team parents, players, friends,

and relatives at anytime regardless of location.

How your players accountable for their actions good or bad. Enforce disciplinary

measures whenever warranted, starting at the lowest level and going higher if

conditions require it.

Never embarrass your player, always ‘Chew them UP and not Down’ if any intense

verbal instruction is needed.

Integrity The BWSL Red Tide Coach will:

Abide by the rules of Boo Williams Red Tide and the governing National AAU

organization;

Follow fair play and ethical guidelines;

Ensure all practices are suitable and relevant dependent upon the age, maturity,

experience and ability of players; Promotes the prevention and education of the misuse of performance enhancing

drugs and illegal substances; All coaches must declare, to the appropriate body (Boo Williams Red Tide), any

criminal convictions;

“Lead by Example”

Coaches should conclude all team meetings, and after every game with the “Lord

Prayer”.


Confidentiality The coach and player must reach agreement about what is to be regarded as confidential

information. Confidentiality does not preclude disclosure of information to persons who

can be judged to have a right to know. For example:

Evaluation for selection purposes;

In matters of discipline within the sport;

In matters of disciplinary action by a sports organization against one of its

members;

Legal and medical requirements; Law enforcement officials;

Recommendations to parents/family where the health and safety of players might

be at risk;

In pursuit of action to protect children, young people and vulnerable adults from

abuse.

Personal Standards Basketball coaches within the coaching/playing environment must not attempt to exert

undue influences and pressures in order to obtain personal benefit or reward.

1. Red Tide coaches must display high personal standards that project a favourable

image of the BWSL Red Tide Organization including:

Good personal appearance that projects an good image of health,

cleanliness and functional efficiency as a coach and human being;

The usage of mature and professional language.

Always present himself/herself with dignity, and pride of being a mentor

and coach to your young ladies/basketball players.(remember the players

are watching and you and listening to every minute your around them)

Talk the Talk & “Walk the Walk

2. Red Tide coaches should never smoke when in the coaching environment.

3. Red Tide coaches will never use any illegal drugs

4. Red Tide coaches should refrain from drinking alcohol to the extent that it is:

Obvious they have been drinking;

Affects their coaching competence;

Compromises player’s safety.

Competence

BWSL Red Tide coach most important duty is to teach his players the Basic Fundamentals of playing basketball, and the concept of TEAM WORK without concern of winning games or championships. He/She will always work on demonstrating the

tools and arts of playing the basic game, FIRST, before looking at the win column. BWSL Red Tide coaches will understand, that your players “play like they practice”,

and that “you get out, what you put in”.

BWSL Red Tide coaches should regularly seek ways of increasing their personal

and professional development.

BWSL Red Tide coaches will purchase their own AAU cards online. They will not

allow the team coordinator, or anybody else to purchase their card for them.

BWSL Red Tide coaches must be receptive to employing systems of evaluation

that include self-evaluation and also external evaluation in an effort to assess the

effectiveness of their work.

BWSL Red Tide coaches will attend all scheduled coaches meetings or will send a

representative if they cannot attend. BWSL Red Tide coaches will notify the

Director or Assistant Director if unable to make any meetings or commitments.


Also ensure the notification is made promptly.

BWSL Red Tide coaches will maintain positive communication with the Teams

parents, and conduct Parents meetings frequently. It’s paramount that the

parents are kept informed on decisions that will require their child in any function

with the team, prior to making any final decisions.

BWSL Red Tide coaches must be able to recognize and accept when to refer or

recommend players to other coaches. It is the coach’s responsibility as far as

possible to:

Verify the competence of the player;

Verify the competence and integrity of any other persons or structure to which

they refer the player.

Safety Within the limits of their control, Red Tide coaches have a responsibility to:

Establish a safe working environment;

Ensure as far as possible the safety of the players with whom they work;

Protect student athletes from harm and abuse;

Fully prepare their players for the activities and make them aware of their

personal responsibility in terms of safety;

Ensure all activities undertaken are suitable for the experience and ability of the

players and in keeping with the approved practices as determined by Boo Williams

Red Tide.

Communicate and coordinate with registered medical practitioners in the

diagnosis, treatment and management of their players’ medical problems that

occur during practices or games.

Players Code of Ethics Treat everyone equally and sensitively regardless of their gender, race, ethnic

origin, cultural background, sexual orientation, religious beliefs or political

affiliation;

Avoid all forms of negative gamesmanship and time wasting;

Safeguard the physical fitness of opponents; avoid violence and help injured

opponents;

Accept the decisions of the game officials without question or complaint (let your

captain or coach ask the necessary questions) and avoid words or actions which

may mislead a game official;

Respect the game officials at all times;

Exercise self-control at all times and do NOT use illegal or dangerous tactics;

Give maximum effort and strive for the best possible performance during a game,

even if the team is in a position where the desired result has been achieved;

Learn to accept success and failure, victory and defeat with humility and dignity

respectively and without excessive emotional displays;

Abide by the instructions of the coach and club officials provided they do not

contradict the spirit of this code;

Treat your team-mates and opponents, coaches, club officials and game officials

with respect and consideration at all times - treat them, as you would like to be

treated;

Do not attempt to improve individual performance by the use of banned

substances or banned techniques;

Do not use foul, sexist or racist language at any time;

Work equally hard for yourself and your team - your team’s performance will

benefit and so will your own. Be a good sport, applaud all good performance, whether by your team or by the

opponent;

Remember that the aim of sport is to have fun, improve your skills and feel good;


At the end of play, applaud and thank your opponents and the game officials. Always treat adults with respect, and be very humble.

Spectators Code of Ethics

All spectators, on no account, must enter the court unless authorized otherwise.

Be on your best behaviour. Do not use foul, sexist or racist language or harass

players, coaches or game officials.

Verbal abuse of players or game officials is not acceptable in any shape or form.

Show respect for opponents and game officials. Without them there would be no

game.

Acknowledge good performance and fair play by opponents as well as by your

own team.

Condemn the use of violence in all forms.

Do not ridicule players who make mistakes.

Do not over emphasise the importance of winning.

Parents Code of Ethics Teach your child to treat everyone equally and sensitively regardless of their

gender, ethnic origin or cultural background.

Do not force an unwilling child to take part in Basketball.

Encourage your child always to play by rules and to respect the game officials.

Never ridicule or shout at your child for making a mistake or losing a

game.

Teach your child that effort and teamwork are as important as victory, so that the

result of each game is accepted without undue disappointment.

Support all efforts to remove verbal, physical and racist abuse from Basketball.

Turn defeat into victory by helping student athletes towards skill improvement

and good sportsmanship.

“Remember”, student athletes learn best by example.

Do not question publicly the judgement of game officials or coaches.

Do not question or approach the coach after any game, with the intent of having a

conversation about your child playing in a game, until the following day.(or at

least enough hours have lapse after a game) Remember, you need to discuss only

YOUR child and no one else.

Remember the coach will NOT discuss playing time of a player.

Recognize the value and importance of volunteer coaches and administrators –

they give their time, energy and resources to provide recreational activities for

your child.

Insist on fair and disciplined play - do not tolerate foul play, cheating, foul, sexist

or racist language.

As a spectator you must never enter the court area unless authorized.

Club Officials Must treat everyone equally and sensitively regardless of their gender, race,

ethnic origin, cultural background, sexual orientation, religious belief or political

affiliation.

Accept the special role that you have to play in the establishment of standards by

setting a good example of behaviour and conduct at all times.

Do not manipulate the rules in order to benefit yourself personally or your club.

Encourage all players and coaches to abide by the rules and spirit of the game. Do not use foul, sexist or racist language.

Use your official position to take action against spectators who harass abuse or

use foul, sexist or racist language towards players, game officials or coaches.


Ensure that proper supervision is provided by suitably qualified Red Tide coaches

who are capable of promoting good sporting behaviour and good fundamental

skills.

Ensure all equipment and facilities meet safety standards.

Respect the rights of other clubs.

Show respect to game officials, coaches, players and others involved in the game.

Not endeavour to influence the result of a game by any actions that are not

strictly within the rules of the game.

Remember sport is enjoyed for its own sake - play down the importance of

awards.

Resist all illegal or unsporting influences, including banned substances and

techniques.

Promote ethical principles.

Accept the decisions of the Game officials without protest.

Avoid words or actions, which may mislead a game official.

Will attend all Directors meetings or will send a representative if they cannot

attend.

Will review and approve any content on the main organizational website.

Complaints Procedure Any individual wishing to make a formal complaint against a BWSL Red Tide Coach,

Parent or Player within the context of this code should follow the procedure below:

• Report the matter to the Director of the Red Tide organization via email or by letter. Be

sure to include as much details along with dates and times of the incidents. If witnesses

were present during the incident, be sure to include their names.

All complaints will be documented and addressed accordingly.

All complaints must be TIMELY.

Travel Policies

If a team is staying overnight at a hotel, the hotel must have an enclosed lobby.

If a team is travelling out of town, the team will be responsible for covering the

cost for the Head Coach, Assistant Coach, and Team Coordinator:

o Gas for his/her travel

o Hotel accommodations

o Food

The team will be responsible for paying for the player’s rooms when travelling out

of town. 4ea players to a room.

It is expected that the team players will stay at the same hotel/housing location

as the Head Coach or Team Coordinator.

If a player is allowed by the Head Coach to stay at a different location with its

parents or guardian other than with the team location. It is expected that the

parent or guardian will have that player at the gym site 1hour BEFORE game

time.


Handling of Money The following guidelines should be followed:

No team is permitted to have their own personal team account outside of the

Boo Williams account that is set up by Ms. Williams.

No team will be allowed to participant in any tournament within the Boo Williams

Complex before ensuring BWSL has the proper tournament cost’s in hand.

All Checks and Money Orders paying for any tournaments costs, practices, gym

fee’s, team maintenance fee’s, uniforms, travel expenses’, donations, etc, will be

made out to BWSL.

All Checks and Money Orders paying for any tournaments costs, practices, gym

fee’s, uniforms, travel expenses’, any team expense, etc, will be made out by Ms.

Williams of the BWSL.

Head coaches are not permitted to keep or physically handle any money.

Receipts should be given and or received for any financial transaction.

At the conclusion of the season, all receipts should be given to Ms. Williams.

All fund raising money raised under the Boo Williams name will be given to Ms.

Williams no later than one week after the fund raising event.

Teams can pool money raised or donated by sponsors into the team’s main

account.

Teams may also elect to place any money raised or donated into a player’s

individual account within the teams account, based on how much money they

raised, or donated by a sponsor to that player.

Money cannot be carried over to another season. The money will need to be

spent prior to the start of the new season.

If a player is dismissed from a team or quits the team, any money that was in the

player’s account will not be refunded.

If a player moves to a different team within the Boo Williams organization, any

money that was in the individuals account will be transferred to the player’s new

team account.

The head coach, and team coordinator will set up meetings and review the teams

financial status with the team parents on a monthly bases. The parents should

have a clear picture of the team’s monies coming in and going out.

Monies will be hand delivered to Ms. Williams, or can be mailed. The Team

Coordinator or the authorized person handling the monies will be reimbursed for

any postage or cost of money orders, etc. (see Important Numbers/Addresses

section)

All teams will be required to submit a planned budget for Tournament/Travel

costs and submit to Ms. Williams before receiving such funds.( see sample budget

form)

Team Maintenance Account Each player will be required to pay $25.00 each month in the teams

Maintenance Account.

These funds will be used for Gym rentals, and other miscellaneous items for the

team.


Unexcused Absence Policy APPLIES TO: ALL Players Policy: It is the policy of the Boo Williams Red Tide Organization to establish reasonable and necessary controls to ensure adequate attendance.

Practice schedules and starting times are established by the Head Coach or

designee based on gym availability. The Head Coach or his\her designee is

responsible for communicating practice schedules and times to players and

parents.

Players are expected to be at the designated practice location at the assigned

practice time. Practice activity should commence at starting times and continue

until the normal designated stopping times.

In the event of absence from a scheduled practice, the player or parent is

required to contact a member of the Coaching staff to report the absence. When

reporting the absence, the player or parent must telephone or text message a

member of the Coaching Staff.

The Red Tide Organization reserves the right to require a player or parent to

submit a physician’s certificate in the event of repeated absences for the medical

reason or in the event of medical absences exceeding three practices.

The Red Tide Organization recognizes that an occasional absence may occur, as

defined by Organizational policies for holidays, vacations, funerals, family and

medical leave, personal leave, military leave, etc.

A player’s absence will be considered excused if covered by policy and the player

or parent provides proper and timely notification deemed satisfactory by the Head

Coach. Timely notification means calling or texting on the day of absence or

providing advance notice for absences which can be anticipated.

A player’s absence will be deemed unexcused when a player or parent fails to

call/text Message in or fails to give advance notice for an absence which could be

anticipated. Unexcused absentees are subject to corrective discipline or

separation from the team.

Excessive absenteeism is defined as two or more instances of unexcused absence

in a season. Such excessive absenteeism is subject to corrective discipline. Any

Three instances of unexcused absenteeism in a season are considered grounds for

separation from the team. o Note: In the event a player is absent for three practices without prior notice

or approval, such absence is viewed as abandonment. The player is then separated from the Red Tide Organization as a voluntary quit.

The Team Coordinator is responsible for maintaining attendance records

and for advising respective Head Coach if a player’s absence exceeds the

guidelines of this policy.


Important Numbers and Address

Mrs. Patricia Williams 26 West Taylor Ave

Hampton, Virginia 23663 Home=757-722-0738

Fax= 757-722-3932

Lisa Nady (Boo’s Assistant): 757-825-0253 or [email protected]

Lonnie Kenley, BWSL Red Tide, Dir. 908 Red Bay Lane

Chesapeake, VA. 23322 Cell: 757-621-8187

E-mail: [email protected] Darryl R. Moore, BWSL Red Tide, Asst. Dir.

1300 Piedmont Arch, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Cell: 757 589-6846 Email: [email protected]

Switching Teams Once the Registration Due date has passed and your team roster has been turned in to

Mrs. Williams and the $125.00 per player fee has been paid, If a player decides to leave

that team and move to another team within the BWSL Program they will have to pay

another $125.00 fee to be added to the new teams roster

mailto:[email protected]




Roles and Responsibilities

Team Coordinator (Team Mom/Dad) Responsibilities include

Call, email or text parents with practice times and/or game times, and location as

per the Head Coach instructions.

Work with Coaching Staff to coordinate activities (movies, tours, etc) after

receiving final concurrence from Head Coach.

Collect gym fees and pay appropriate personnel, as determined by the Head

Coach.

Ordering equipment (uniforms, basketball, etc.) as determined by the Head Coach

Coordinating with Tournament Director, and scheduling team’s events in the

tournament. All final decisions must be concurred on by the Head Coach, before

acting.

Coordinate with the Head Coaches on the distribution of uniforms, coordinates

getting the uniforms clean when away from home.

Assist’s the Head Coach in Planning & Coordinating the banquet either as a team

or collects information and payment for league banquet where appropriate.

Receives all monies incoming to the team, and write receipts of monies, and

reports to the Head Coach immediately, and maintains monies for deliverance to

Mrs. Williams. (team buys receipt books)

Assist the Head Coach in maintaining the budget for the team, and ensures that

the monies are delivered to Mrs. Williams for deposit.

Fill out teams Budget sheet, obtain Head Coach concurrence, and picks up checks

from Mrs. Williams and deliver to Head Coach for disbursement to coach for

lodging fees, food, travel, etc, and also return’s all receipts and left over monies

back to Mrs. Williams.

Maintains the team’s records (official roster, birth records, contacts lists, etc).

Assists the Head Coach & Team in selecting restaurants, and lodging for trips.

Fundraiser Coordinator Formulate Fundraising committee and activities with the Head Coach concurrence.

Oversee fundraising activities/events after the Head Coach has approved the

fundraiser events.

Report to your Director the following:

o Date and time of Fundraiser

o Location of Fundraiser

After you have completed Fundraiser please fill out the following form and do the

following:

o Give copy of form to your Director

o Give Mrs Williams a copy of form and turn in money

Game Statisticians

Record game stats at Boo Williams Sponsored games

Enter names in score book

Provide opponents with team roster at games

Make sure referees sign Official scorer's book for Home games Immediately bring to the attention of Head Coach any issues with the officials,

rosters changes, etc.


Clock worker Work the clock at Boo Williams sponsored tournament games

Game Recorder This person is responsible to record each game for the team.

This person will be reimbursed if needed for his/her time and film.

Water Boy or Girl Provide team with water in personal bottles at games, under the guidance of the

Head Coach/Coaching staff and Team Cood.

Concession stand volunteer As per the Head Coach or Team Cood or Fundraising Cood.

Selling refreshments at Boo Williams sponsored tournaments

Door worker As per the Head Coach or Team Cood or Fundraising Cood.

Collecting money at the door for sponsored tournaments.

AAU Membership You will be required to register your daughter with the AAU organization in order for them to

become a participating member. Membership fees are $16.00 for players. To register your player(s), each parent will need to log onto the AAU Website. You can do so by logging onto

the following website and clicking on the Join AAU web link located on the left side of the webpage. http://www.aaugirlsbasketball.org/ Once you have selected the link, you will be directed the “201x Memberships Available” web page. Click on the blue Join Now button under the Athletes Category. You will be

directed to the Athletes Application webpage. Please be sure to enter all of your daughter’s information in the appropriately marked entry fields. Please select Youth Program for the Program field. For the Term Membership category, you have a few options here; you can select a one, two or three year membership with or without insurance. Since our team will participate in non sanctioned AAU events, our girls will need to select a membership that includes the added benefits insurance option. A one year membership with the A/B option benefits is $16.00. A two year membership with the added benefits is $00.00 and a three

year membership with the added benefits is $00.00. Please select the membership option of your choice. Next, select “Basketball-Girls” for the type of Sport. For the Club name, enter

BWSL. The Club Code is ww3w64. Next, click the Yes or No button if your daughter has

personal Accident or Health insurance. Lastly, if you want the AAU organization to automatically renew your membership at the conclusion of the current AAU season, you can click the Yes button. If you don’t want them to do so, please select the No option. Hit the Save Button. You will now be directed to the Membership Order summary webpage. If you

need to make any changes to your information, select the modify button. If you have entered all of your information successfully, click on the Finish button to proceed to the next step. There will be a couple of AAU advertisement web pages that will appear try to get you to purchase a few items, just click the “Click here to Checkout button. When you get to the Check out window, you will need to enter your credit card information to purchase the membership. Once you have purchased the membership, please print out the AAU card and give it to your Team Coordinator.

http://www.aaugirlsbasketball.org/


Walker ID Card Every player must have a Walker ID card to participate in the AAU program. This

ID card will replace the Birth Certificate.

The player and parent must go to their local DMV office with the player’s

ORIGINAL birth certificate and obtain the Walker ID card. Cost=$10.00

If the player has a Driver License, or Learner Permit, or Pictured Government ID,

the Walker ID is not required.

Academic Excellence Players/Parents upon entering High School need to ensure you set up a meeting

with the schools athletic academic advisor(if available), and along with the regular

academic advisor and discuss your players diploma type(i.e. 24pt diploma),

enrolment into the NCAA Clearinghouse/Eligibility Center, Required Core Classes

mandated by the NCAA, etc. http://www.ncaa.org/wps/ncaa?ContentID=270

All High School grade players need to enroll in the NCAA Clearinghouse/ Eligibility

center doing their freshmen year.

All High School grade players already in High School need to enrol in the NCAA

Clearinghouse as soon as possible.

It is recommended that all players should have taken the PSAT in their

sophomore year, and have taken the SAT Test (repeatedly) in attempts of

reaching scores over 1500 before the end of their Junior grade.

It is recommended that all players should also take the ACT before the end of

their Junior grade, and try to achieve a minimum score of 25.

All players need to maintain at least a 3.0 GPA as a minimum

Mentoring will be available for players’ experiencing difficulty with their High

School classes, SAT/ACT/GPA, etc. Please, contact your Coach or Mr. Kenley for

guidance.

College Recruiting Player/Parents please ensure that you fill out any questioners sent to you by

Colleges and return promptly. They sometimes use this as a gauge to see if you

are interested to their school. That .48 cent stamp might get your player a

$48,000 dollar scholarship.

Player/Parents please make sure you notify your High School Head Coach of any

college letters received, or any other form of contact from colleges that are

showing interest in you.

Player/Parents please make sure you notify your AAU Team Head Coach/Program

Director of any college letters received, or any other form of contact from colleges

that are showing interest in you.

Uniforms All teams within the Boo Williams Red Tide Organization will wear the authorized jersey as assigned by the director. New members will be required to purchase both home and away jerseys at a cost of $80.00. It’s recommended that uniforms be purchased from Tommy Atkinson’s Sports. 757-428-0824 or email [email protected]. This is because Tommy Atkinson has a account with the BWSL, and its easier to work out finance arrangements with him.

Tournaments Typically, most AAU teams will Participate in at least two warm-up Tournaments per month.

To find a list of the local and non local tournaments, please visit the following link:

http://www.aaubb.com/TournamentSearch.asp

You will need to select the area or State to narrow down your search criteria. Many of the tournaments fill up pretty fast, so give your self plenty of time to secure your entry.




Practices It is recommended that each Red Tide AAU team practice at least 2-3 times a week, for at

least 3hrs(depends upon age). Many of the facilities we use require a fee for their use. It will need to be discussed amongst the team on how the gym fees will be paid out of the teams Maintenance account. Fundraising With any AAU programs, fundraising is a must. To offset many of the associated costs (Uniforms, Tournament Entry Fees, etc) it is recommend that your team conduct fund raisers internally and or externally. It has been estimated, the average cost for a player to participate on a travelling AAU team is around $1800.00. We have a few ideas that will help you to raise

money fast.

Free-Throw-a-thons Bingo Wal-Mart Soliciting Car Washes Sponsorship Golf Tournaments Candy Sales

Etc **Important Note** Teams that elect to fund raise during the off season may do so as long as the parents have the understanding that any money raised does not guarantee their daughter an automatic roster spot for the up and coming season. Players are required to try out for their respective teams. If the player does not make the team, the money that was raised during the offseason will "NOT" be refunded. The Red Tide Director can make a

judgment call in certain cases to override this policy at his discretion.

Status Reporting Each Coach will be required to turn in a bi-weekly status of your team (twice a month) to the director or assistant Director. This status can be a phone call or e-mail. This is a simple status of what's going on with your team progress, and what direction it's going. Web Site Reporting Each Team will have a website for their respective teams. Each Team will be required to

maintain and keep their website up to date. All Team names should be preceded with the Boo Williams or BWSL prefix. Example:

Important Websites http://www.ballcharts.com/BWSLRedTide - Link to the main Red Tide Website http://boowilliamssportsplex.com/ - Link to the new Boo Williams Sports Plex http://www.aaugirlsbasketball.org/index.asp - Link to the AAU Girls Website http://www.aaubb.com/TournamentSearch.asp - Link to the Girls Tournament Search http://www.boowilliamsbball.com/ - Link to the Main Boo Williams website http://www.vaaaubb.net/ - Link to the Virginia AAU website.

http://www.ncaa.org/wps/ncaa?ContentID=1 -NCAA website http://www.ncaa.org/wps/ncaa?ContentID=270 NCAA Eligibility Center

http://www.ballcharts.com/BWSLRedTide

http://boowilliamssportsplex.com/

http://www.aaugirlsbasketball.org/index.asp


http://www.boowilliamsbball.com/

http://www.vaaaubb.net/

http://www.ncaa.org/wps/ncaa?ContentID=1

http://www.ncaa.org/wps/ncaa?ContentID=270


Red Tide Staff Boo Williams is the founder and President of the Boo Williams

AAU Program. He is also the Chairman of the boys' AAU

basketball program for the Virginia District. Boo has been active

in boys' basketball and the AAU for more than 30 years. He

resides in Hampton with his wife and family. With the help of his

wife and mom, Boo has established the nationally known Boo

Williams Summer Basketball program serving the Eastern

Virginia area. Besides being the Chairman in Virginia, Boo also is

the Chairman of Boys' Basketball at the National level. Lonnie Kenley is the Red Tide's Program Director. This will be Lonnie's eighth year

serving as Program Director of the Red Tide. Lonnie resides in Chesapeake Virginia

with his wife. His daughter Lonice played with the Red Tide program and graduated

from Howard University in Washington, DC on a full athletic basketball scholarship.

Currently, Lonice is the Head, Women’s Basketball Coach/Women’s Basketball

Program Director at Norfolk Collegiate School in Norfolk, Va, and also a PE/Athletic

administrator there.

Darryl Moore is the Assistant Director to Lonnie Kenley. Darryl resides in

Chesapeake, Virginia with his wife and three daughters.


Virginia Association AAU

Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball

“COACHES’ CODE OF ETHICS”

The purpose of this document is to ensure that coaches of youth participants involved in the

Virginia Association AAU Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball Program are made aware of and are

participants of the Association’s “No Nonsense to Violence” involving coaches, parents and fans.

Each coach must sign CODE OF ETHICS. The Virginia Association AAU Boys’ and Girls’

Basketball Program will not tolerate hostile and disruptive outbursts by coaches, parents, or fans.

Failure to observe the code of ethics could result in forfeiture of your team’s continued

participation.

I hereby pledge to provide positive support, care, and encouragement for my players

participating in the Virginia Association AAU Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball Program by following

this Code of Ethics:

I. I shall never place the value of winning above the value of instilling the highest

desirable ideals of character.

II. I, as the coach, must always consider the personal safety of the athletes.

III. I shall be thoroughly acquainted with the rules and regulations of competition, and

shall be responsible for their interpretation to team members. I shall not try to seek an advantage

by circumventing the spirit or letter of the rules.

IV. Game officials shall have the respect and support of myself as a coach. I shall not

indulge in conduct that will incite the players or spectators against the officials. Public criticism

of the officials or players is unethical.

V. I shall respect my opponents, display gracious behaviour during competition and

require my players to conduct themselves in similar fashion. Before and after the game, I shall

meet and exchange friendly greetings to set the correct tone for the game.

VI. I shall actively use my influence to enhance sportsmanship by my parents and fans.

VII. I shall take an active role in the prevention of drug, alcohol, and tobacco use by my

players.

VIII. I will recognize the importance of the athlete’s academic development and promote

the proper balance between athletic and academic activities.

Coach Signature______________________________________ Date__________________

Club Official’s Signature________________________________ Date__________________


2014/2015 AGREEMENT TO PARTICIPATE

READ CAREFULLY – THIS FORM MUST BE RETAINED BY THE HEAD

COACH

I understand there are several inherent risks involved in athletic participation in the sport of basketball and I

voluntarily assume all such risks. I, intending to be legally bound, do hereby, for myself, the athlete, heirs,

executors, and administrators, waive, release, and forever discharge any and all rights and claims for

damages which may have or which may hereafter accrue to the athlete against [Host club] Basketball, the

Virginia Association of the Amateur Athletic Union, the Amateur Athletic Union of the US, the National

AAU Committee, the sponsors and officials of any basketball event in which the

______________________________________ club participates in, the owners of facilities in which

events, scrimmages, or practice sessions are held, or any other support group of organizations, and their

respective directors, officers, agents, members, coaches, sponsors, parents, volunteers, representatives,

successors, and assigns for any and all damages which may be sustained and suffered by the athlete in

connection with his or her entry or participation in any basketball event, scrimmage, or practice session

involving ____________________________ club whether or not sanctioned by the AAU or any governing

body or which may arise out of travelling to and from said events including lodging.

I, or we, grant to the coaches, trainers, adult volunteers, tournament directors, or other assigned chaperones

to act as guardian/spokesman in granting permission for emergency treatment/hospitalization (including

anaesthesia) if necessary for my child while en route to or from or at the site of any basketball event,

scrimmage, or practice session. Should a health emergency arise such medical treatment as deemed

necessary by competent medical personnel is authorized.

I hereby authorize [Host Club] Basketball and the AAU to allow the reproduction, dissemination, and/or

publication of my name and likeness for media coverage, public relations, or any other purpose, which may

involve the use of photographs, films, or video tape recording without remuneration.

I agree to pay for any damage or theft caused by the athlete to property including but not limited to locker

rooms, vehicles, or hotel rooms. I agree to pay for any long distance telephone calls, movies, or other extra

costs charged to the athlete’s hotel room. I authorize the assigned chaperones to send my child home early

from events in the event of serious misbehaviour including any involvement with illegal drugs or alcohol

and agree to pay for the costs of transportation.

___________________________ _______________ __________________________ _____________

Signature of Athlete Date Signature Parent/Guardian Date

MEDICAL AND INSURANCE INFORMATION:

NAME__________________________________________ BIRTH DATE______________________

HOME PHONE__________________________ PARENTS WORK PHONE____________________

EXISTING MEDICAL CONDITIONS, ALLERGIES, AND MEDICATION

______________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

PHYSICIAN ______________________________________ PHYSICIAN PHONE________________

INSURANCE COMPANY OR PROGRAM

__________________________________________________

POLICY NUMBER

_____________________________________________________________________


2015 Virginia Association AAU

Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball

“No Nonsense Parent/Guardian Sportsmanship Participation Agreement”

The purpose of this document is to ensure that all parents/guardians of youth participants involved in the

Virginia Association AAU Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball Program are made aware of and are participants of

the Association’s “No Nonsense to Violence” involving parents and fans. Each parent/guardian must sign

and be aware of the parents’ CODE OF ETHICS. The Virginia Association AAU Boys’ and Girls’

Basketball Program will no not tolerate hostile and disruptive outbursts by coaches, parents, or fans.

Failure to observe the parents code of ethics could result in forfeiture of your son’s/daughter's tournament

participation as well as their team’s continued participation.

I hereby pledge to provide positive support, care, and encouragement for my child participating in

the Virginia Association AAU Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball Program by following this Parents’ Code of

Ethics:

I. I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players,

coaches, and officials at every game, or practice.

II. I will place the emotional and physical well being of my child ahead of my personal desire to

win.

III. I will insist that my child play in a safe and healthy environment.

IV. I will require that my child’s coach be trained in the responsibilities of being an AAU

basketball coach and that the coach upholds the Coaches’ Code of Ethics.

V. I will support coaches and officials working with my child, in order to encourage a positive

and enjoyable basketball experience for all.

VI. I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free from drugs, tobacco and alcohol

and will refrain from their use at AAU youth basketball events.

VII. I will remember that my child’s game of basketball is for youth - not adults.

VIII. I will do my very best to make the sport of basketball fun for my child.

IX. I will ask my child to treat other players, coaches, fans and officials with respect regardless

of race, sex, creed or ability. I will also treat with respect other players, coaches, fans and officials

X. I will help my child enjoy the AAU basketball experience by doing whatever I can to be a

respectful fan.

XI. As a parent and fan I will not harasses, abuse, disrespect, or cause a disturbance against an

opposing coach, player or official. I will remain committed to the AAU Code of “Sports for all Forever”.

Parent/Guardian Signature________________________________ Date__________________

Coach/Club Official Signature____________________________ Date__________________


BWSL Red Tide Expense Estimator (Sample Copy)

Originator Mrs. Summer Team Cood Mrs. Summer

Contact E-mail- [email protected] Cell-757-123-5678 Head Coach Coach Doright

Purpose Orlando Magic Invitational Tournament, Orlando Florida Team BWSL Redtide 12U D-1

Trip Duration Dates Day How spent

1 day July 4th Thursday Travel to Orlando

4 day July 5,6,7,8, Fri,Sat,Sun, Mon Orlando Magic Invitational Tournament

1 day July 9 Tue Travel to Va Beach, Va

Expenses Dates Details Amount

Transportation 7/4-7/9 Air Taxi X Rental Other

$672.00

Team Van Air Taxi Rental car Other

$

$112.00 per day Air Taxi Rental car Other

$

Air Taxi Rental car Other

$

Coach Tahoe Truck 7/4-7/9 Gas $50.00 per day $300.00

Lodging 7/4-7/8 Location Hilton Hotel ( 7 rooms x 80.00/day) $2800.00

Location $

Location $

Location $

Meals (Not to exceed $250/day Total) $

7/4-7/9 (Not to exceed $50.00/per person daily) $5100.00

(Not to exceed $250/day Total) $

(Not to exceed $250/day Total) $

Tournament fees 7/5-7/8 Tournament entry $200.00

Purpose $

Other 7/4-7/9 Purchase water/Gatorade/misc exp 50.00/day

$300.00

7/5-7/8 Team Entertainment(movies/shows/tours)

(movies/shows/tours,etc) $500.00

7/4-7/9 Gas for Van $50.00 per day $300.00

Purpose $

Subtotal $10,172.00

$( )

$

Signature(Team Coordinator ) Date

Signature(Head Coach) Date

Note-attach all receipts and send with all left over monies to Ms. Williams



Acknowledgement Section:

I have read and understand the instructions and requirements within this BWSL Redtide

Handbook.

_____________________________________ _________________

Name (Coach, Player, Parent) Date

_____________________________________

Team Name/Age

Notes Section (suggestions/improvements)

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