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Youth Basketball Program
Frequently Asked Questions
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Am I required to give playing time to every participant present at the game?
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Coaches are to play every participant present at games an equal amount of time or a minimum of half the game. Coaches do have the right to restrict playing time should children miss practices. Children should not, however, be benched for an entire game.
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Can I move my practice time?
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Due to limited gym space availability, all practice times are assigned by the Department. We ask coaches to stay with the assigned time and location. If you have a question about your practice times, please contact the City of Salem, 503-588-6261. |
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Does the City use a three-point basket?
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Three-point baskets will be allowed in 6th-8th grade basketball leagues, if the facility has a three-point line marked on the floor. |
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The referree moved a player closer to the basket to shoot free-throws. Why is this allowed and how is it determined?
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Basketball officials at the 4th and 5th grade level may use the 15-foot distance or any less distance to accommodate the players' size and ability. Grades 6th-8th use the regulation distance (15 feet). |
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What size ball do participants need?
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- Boys grade 4-8: "regulation" size ball
- Boys and girls grades K-3: "junior" size ball
- Girls grades 4-8: "regulation" size women's ball
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How are teams formed?
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The Site/League Coordinator will randomly establish teams by what school the participant attends. They attempt to equalize teams by age and gener (for coed leagues) whenever possible. |
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Do participants have to purchase a T-shirt? Team or individual photographs?
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Site coordinators will provide parents and coaches with T-shirt information. K-1st grade classes will order T-shirts the first and second days of class. Grades 2nd-8th order T-shirts through the team coach. Youth sizes are $4.00, and adult sizes are $4.50 per shirt. There is an additional charge for first names and numbers on the shirts for grades 2nd-8th. Shirts are ordered through Salem Emblem shop, 1185 12th St SE.
Team and/or individual photographs are an optional item for parents/guardians to purchase.
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Can we register for youth sports programs over the phone?
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No. All sports program registrations must be made in person, and fees paid in full at the time of registration. A computerized registration program is being developed; it's possible that the City may take phone/Internet registrations in the near future. How to register |
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A participant on my team was hurt while participaint in your program. Does the City have insurance?
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No. The child's insurance coverage is the responsibility of the parent/guardian. In the event of a serious injury, staff will follow through with established procedures. |
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Do you have a phone we can use?
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All facility and cellular phones are for emergency use only. If a facility doesn't have a phone available, you should identify a pay phone in the area. |
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Do I have to complete a new volunteer application each season and/or sport?
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Yes, a new application must be submitted for each program for which an individual is volunteering. The Volunteer Application/Agreement must be completed prior to the start of the volunteer assignment. Delay in completing an application may result in not being able to volunteer in the program. |
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