SENIOR BOYS VIKING BASKETBALL 2011 – 2012
Please read this entire information package. Discuss it thoroughly with your son. Then sign, date and return the enclosed forms.
September 21, 2011
Dear Parents,
Welcome to the 2011-12 basketball season! It promises to be a very interesting and rewarding experience for everyone involved. We have a very busy schedule organized that includes many games and tournaments. The players will start off working very hard in pre-season training in September leading up to tryouts in November. With discipline, commitment and dedication throughout the season this group of players will make huge strides and be very successful this year!
The Viking program has very high expectations for conduct, commitment and dedication on the part of all team members. Each member of the team is expected to be a model citizen in the school and community in general and especially when travelling to represent school and community. Being a member of a senior team carries with it the responsibility to be a leader by example. This includes self discipline, commitment, dedication, hard work, respect and consideration to name a few. Players are expected to honor these commitments for the duration of the season and will be held accountable if they do not. Any disciplinary action required will be tracked and suspension from the team or season will be solely at the discretion of the coach.
The team will practice Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:30 PM, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:00 PM. Players are to be prepared to start 5 minutes early. They will be changed into practice gear which includes shoes with socks, ankle braces (recommended), shorts, reversible practice jersey. They will also have their own water bottle filled and ready. Players should not share water bottles with teammates! If there is an activity in the gym prior to our practice, players will wait quietly and respectfully in the locker room, hallway or bleachers without exception until that event ends. Cell’ telephones are prohibited during practice and game time which includes the bus ride to game sites.
Travel is a big part of our season. In order for this to be as safe as possible there are guidelines that need to be followed when travelling. Conduct on the bus must be quiet, respectful, and calm. Passengers must remain seated in their seat whenever the bus is moving or operating in or around traffic. Passengers may only enter and exit using the front door. Emergency exits are for emergencies only. Horseplay of any sort will not be tolerated. Keep the bus clean and tidy at all times. All bags and gear must be stowed in the luggage cage(s).
In addition to the NVSS dress code, ball caps and head, arm or wristbands will not be worn on travel or game days. Under garments worn under the uniform must not be visible and should match jersey colour exactly. Players are expected to dress up on home game days. Any changing must be done in the change room. All jewelry must be removed and safely stored as part of practice and game preparation. Players should have a checklist to go over before travelling to ensure they have all preparations done. For example:
- paid team fees to Mrs. Horita
- have food or meal money and other expense money for entire trip
- given trip itinerary to parents
- packed all game gear (socks, shoes, all uniforms and warm up top, team bag, ankle braces, etc.)
- packed all clothes toiletries, etc.
- other ?
Players are responsible to double-check their checklist. Do not pack anything that is unnecessary for the trip or which might lead to team, school or athletic code rule infractions. In light of athletic code infractions in the past, random luggage checks are a possibility.
When staying in hotels there are several special considerations to keep in mind. The coach or delegate will make all room assignments. Only players registered in each room are to be in that room unless directed otherwise by a NVSS coach or chaperone. Be considerate and respectful of other hotel guests, hotel property and management. Any team member responsible for disrupting other guests or causing concerns or damage will be dealt with severely and quickly. All curfew and other instructions given by coaches or chaperones must be followed. Horseplay is unacceptable. As each situation warrants, players will be expected to do clean up, pay retribution, cover expenses, travel home at their own expense, experience various suspensions or any number of other consequences.
Nutrition and rest are important parts of fitness. It is important to have consistent sleep patterns, and a balanced, complete diet with lots of variety. Select foods that contain a variety of vitamins and minerals. Eat “healthy” and get plenty of sleep each day. Drink your recovery drink immediately after training or competition.
Player expenses can be reduced if parents choose to set up a fund raising committee and coordinate player fundraising efforts. These team expenses each season include transportation, medical and equipment supplies, entry fees, Viking Invitational (including referees), officiating, coach per diem and accommodation, player defaults on fees uniforms, awards banquet, misc. – lost equipment, uniforms, etc., practice reversibles and team t-shirts. We raise funds from a few annual events including , Viking discount cards, the spring hoop camp and entry fees collected for our tournament. We may also have players working at bingo soon. As you can see there are many costs associated with our season. I encourage all parents to get involved in coordinating fund raising efforts. Players are required to pay for accommodation for over night trips as part of the team fee (currently trips that will be over night are Oliver (3 nights), Abbotsford (max 4 nights); Coal Bowl (no accommodation cost), Provincials (5 nights). All suggestions and efforts by parents for fundraising would be greatly appreciated. In lieu of fund raising, players will each pay these expenses as a team fee in the amount of $700.00 and the Coal Bowl travel fee of $1700 (half of coal bowl fee due in Sept.) (balance due before our first game) payable to School District #91 - NVSS Senior Boys Basketball. Assuming season expenses are covered by team fees collected and the player meets his obligations to fund raise, some of this team fee may be reimbursed on the first Monday following completion of Viking Hoop camp, in the spring of 2012.
Care of uniforms is important. They are to be washed in cold water and hang-dried only. All uniforms and warm up tops are to be washed and returned with the team bags on or before the first Friday following our last game of the season.
Players need to appreciate what a privilege it is to participate in extra-curricular activities. It is a privilege that must be constantly earned through respectful commitment, dedication and effort.
Sincerely,
Gary Simrose, coach
NECHAKO VALLEY SECONDARY SCHOOL
PARENT / SPECTATOR CODE OF CONDUCT
At Nechako Valley Secondary we strongly support the notion that all individuals are worthy of being treated with dignity and respect. Sportsmanship and fair play are also foundation principles of the NVSS athletics program. Parents and other spectators play an important role in supporting the athletes and coaches. Young people look up to the adults who support them and we must be aware that our actions set an example for these young people. All spectators are expected to follow the following Code of Conduct.
1. Remember that participation in inter-school athletics is supposed to be fun.
2. Coaches are volunteers and are important to the development of each athlete. Communicate with them in a respectful way. If you have concerns please bring them to the attention of the coach IN PRIVATE (it is usually best to make an appointment to meet on a non-competition day.)
3. Do not criticize players, coaches, or officials in front of other spectators or athletes.
4. Cheer in a positive manner and encourage fair play. Applaud the efforts of both teams. Do not taunt, demean or belittle any athletes, coaches, officials, or other spectators.
5. Recognize that officials are doing their best to ensure that the event is played in a safe, fair manner. Do not yell at officials or belittle the decisions they make.
6. Avoid being a “grand stand coach or official”. Encourage the athletes, but leave the coaching to those doing the job.
This Code of Conduct applies to any event, in any facility, in which NVSS athletes are competing. Failure to follow the Code of Conduct could result in the parent/spectator being removed from the facility. Continued failure to adhere to this code can result in a parent/spectator being banned from other events involving NVSS students.
Please sign and return the bottom of this form indicating you have read this Code of Conduct (both parents must sign the form).
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I/We have read the spectator Code of
Conduct and agree to follow the expectations.
Parent/Guardian Date
Parent/Guardian Date
ATHLETIC CODE
Athletes at NVSS are expected to be students in good standing as outlined in our school code of conduct. In addition, student athletes should strive to demonstrate a high degree of sportsmanship and competitiveness within their sport and they must adhere to the following rules if they are to represent NVSS and School District #91.
1. Players are expected to act as ladies and gentlemen at all times, as they are the representatives of this school. As such, we want other schools to regard our teams with the highest respect.
2. It is expected that ones personal appearance must always be neat and suitable to the occasion.
3. Respectable hours should be kept, especially the night before a game.
4. All players must be in school on the day of a game. If you are too sick to be in school, you are too sick to participate. Only exceptional circumstances will alter this rule.
5. All players should be working to their potential in all school subjects. If it is found that this is not the case, the principal will rule as to ones eligibility to play and/or for the length of a suspension.
6. The use of drugs, tobacco, or alcohol will not be tolerated. In our athletic program, we expect a great deal of dedication from our players and they are expected to make the sacrifice in this matter.
7. Playing on a team is a privilege. Players are to show respect for their coach at all times.
In the event that a violation of this code requires intervention, beyond the coaching staff to include school administration or athletic committee , the following actions may be taken.
- Immediate suspension from participating in any extra curricular activity sponsored by NVSS.
- Conference with player concerned, coach, Athletic Director, and school administration.
- Referal to the Athletic Discipline Committee.
Should re-instatement occur and a second offense result, the player may be removed for the season.
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SPORT OR ACTIVITY: __________________________________________________
I, __________________________________________ have read the N.V.S.S. Athletic
(Student Name)
Code and understand my obligation and responsibility to participate in the N.V.S.S. Athletic Program.
Signed: ____________________________________
(Student) (Date)
Signed: ____________________________________
(Parent/Guardian) (Date)
Signed: ____________________________________
(Coach)
This document will be kept on file with the Athletic Department head and should be turned in at the beginning of each sport season. Failure to do so will result in a student not being allowed to participate in the N.V.S.S. Athletic Program.
N.V.S.S. BASKETBALL INJURY RISK DISCLAIMER
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
Basketball is a highly competitive, fast-action game that places demands on the individual player. For this reason, coaches will implement conditioning regimes that are based on scientific principles, and designed to enhance player endurance, quickness and playing skills. While some forms of contact and rough play are prohibited by rule, a certain amount of inadvertent physical contact is predictable. To enhance stability and strength, certain weight room workouts may also be prescribed along with the regular practice activity. In addition, the following considerations and cautions will enhance player enjoyment and safety.
PREPARATION FOR ACTIVITY:
1. Wear all pads, braces and supportive undergarments for all practices and competitions.
2. Clothing and shoes should fit properly, be comfortable, and allow for maximal physical efforts. Clothing should be kept clean and sanitary.
3. Clothing should not prevent heat dissipation or restrict movement.
4. Players should ingest the equivalent of 4 – 10 glasses of water each day.
5. Feet should be covered with a thin athletic sock under an additional sock. If blisters are a chronic problem or begin to appear, coaches or trainers should be consulted for appropriate responses or preventative actions.
6. Players who require corrected vision must wear shatterproof glasses or lenses. Glasses
must be mounted in break resistant frames and be held in place by an elastic strap.
7. Players requiring preventative taping, padding, or bracing should arrive early enough to
receive treatment and be able to participate in specialty work.
8. Remove all jewelry, "piercings", metal or sharp hair clips and hats.
9. No horseplay, rough-housing, hazing or initiations.
10. Players with seizure, neuromuscular, renal, cardiac, diabetic or chronic skeletal problems, conditions, or diseases must present a physician’s approval prior to participation in any practice or competition sessions.
11. High top basketball shoes are suggested and they should be properly laced up.
12. Ankle braces are recommended.
13. Mouth guards are recommended.
IN THE LOCKER ROOM:
1. Be alert to slippery floors.
2. Be alert to changes in floor texture and elevated thresholds between lockers and
shower rooms.
3. Keep floors free of litter. Place all personal belongings in assigned lockers and keep them locked.
4. Keep soap and shampoo in the shower area.
5. Use foot powder in designated areas only.
6. Refrain from rapid movements, rough housing and horseplay in locker and shower areas.
7. Inform coaches immediately of any skin or foot infections.
8. Avoid bullying, hazing or initiation activities of any kind.
Coal Bowl – things to bring
http://www.cbv.ns.ca/coalbowl/xoops/modules/mastop_publish/?tac=2011_Teams
http://www.cbv.ns.ca/coalbowl/xoops/modules/mastop_publish/?tac=2011_Teams
With you on the plane: -all game gear (shoes, socks, uniforms, water bottle, any (carry on bag) braces, wraps or tape)
-towel
-1 piece of govt. issued, photo ID. (ex. Drivers license)
or
2 pieces of govt. issued, non-photo ID. (ex. Birth certificate, social insurance card)
-copy of “Cape Breton Island – A Select View” to study
- spending money (especially for airline trip out and back)
-change of clothes
Pack: -clothing and game gear for the entire trip
4 to 6 games
Friday Feb. 1 to Sunday Feb. 10
Practice reversible
-Personal hygiene products including a towel and medication(s), vitamin/mineral supplements, prescription eye lenses with related paraphernalia
-Dress clothes for the banquet, including a tie
-Viking jacket or other black jacket
-Information pertaining to your personal cultural/family/language background to share with teammates during team building activities
-homework for four school days missed (Feb. 5 – 8)
including paper, pen/cil(s), etc.
-sandals/flip-flops and cover ups for bathroom & shower
commutes
-winter clothing
-coat hangers
Optional Stuff
-Your own pillow
-Ear plugs for sleeping
-Personal electronic devices (mp3, gaming, etc.)
-camera
Viking Basketball (Pre) – season Questionnaire
Name _________________
1. What are your 3 greatest strengths as a basketball player?
a)
b)
c)
2. Describe two weaknesses of yours that cause your on court performance to suffer?
3. Explain how you can prevent the weaknesses that you described in # 2 from hurting the teams’ performance.
4. If we need to score a 3-point shot in the last few seconds to tie, who should take the shot and who should make the pass? Explain why you chose these two players.
5. If we need to press full court, which 5 players should be on the court for us?
For each player you name here, give 2 reasons why they made the list.
1)
a)
b)
2)
a)
b)
3)
a)
b)
4)
a)
b)
5)
a)
b)
6. If we absolutely must get a defensive stop, give one reason for each player on our
team to be on the court and one reason for each to be on the bench.
7. Which player would you be least comfortable following as team leader? Why?
8. Which player would you be most comfortable following as team leader? Why?
9. Name our best:
a) one on one player -
b) one on one defender -
c) post player -
d) foul shooter -
e) communicator -
f) outside shooter -
g) passer -
h) rebounder -
i) shot blocker -
j) scorer -
k) quick player -
l) jumper -
m) fast player -
10. Write each persons full name and two positive things about that team member
11. Out of 40 minutes of game time at your position, how many do you think you have earned and how many have others at your position earned.
Position # __ your minutes /40 others and their minutes:
12. Write down each teammates’ name, favorite colour, favorite snack and most
relaxing hobby/interest.
13. List and explain the characteristics of a team player.
14. Explain the responsibilities of being a Viking in each situation given.
a) in the hallways:
b) at home:
c) at a party
d) when traveling to games or tournaments:
e) in your classes:
f) on the court:
15. Describe our team defensive philosophy.
16. List keys to winning.
17. Why do you play basketball?
18. Are you a reactive player or a thinking player? Why? Ex. Do you catch on to systems well or are you more of a natural player that plays by instinct.
19. Write down questions you have during most games about things you do not understand.
Please explain the significance of each part of this concept map.
USTLE
H
UMILITY
NTHUSIASM
E
XCELLENCE
TTITUDE
A
CCEPTANCE
ESPECT
R
EPETITION
EAM
T
RUST
VIKING PRE-SEASON FITNESS
(3 times per week with at least a day off between sessions)
Week 1 cardio: 20 minutes running with heart rate in target training zone
(Sept 19) (220 – age multiplied by 85% - 220 minus age multiplied by 75%)
core & M.E: 3 sets of 20 repetitions or time limit crunches, push ups, leg lifts, 30 seconds plank, 30 seconds hammer head, bicycle crunches, chin ups.
Week 2 as for week one
(Sept 26)
Week 3 cardio: 25 minutes running
(Oct 3) core: increase to 30 repetitions or 45 seconds
Week 4 cardio: 28 minutes running in target heart rate,
(Oct 10) core: increase to 35 repetitions or 50 seconds
add superman and V-sit to exercises.
Week 5 cardio: 30 minutes running in target heart rate
(Oct 17) Core: increase to 40 repetitions or one minute and add bench dips, Side leg lifts
Muscular strength: add bench press, shoulder press, deadlift combo’, bicep curl,
Leg curl, squat or leg press. (3 sets, 12 repetitions using 75% of max.)
Week 6 cardio: 35 minutes running in target heart rate zone;
(Oct 24) Core: same exercises but increase timed ones to70 seconds and repetitions to 45
Strength: same exercises as week 5 but do 3 sets of 10 repetitions at 80% of max.
Week 7 cardio: 40 minutes running in target heart rate zone;
(Oct 31) Core: increase to 75 seconds or 50 repetitions
Strength: add seated rowing and bent over row, do 3 sets of 8 reps at 85% of max.
Week 8 cardio: 45 minutes in target zone
Anaerobic: 5 intervals of 30 second sprint and 45 seconds jogging
Core: add side sits, keep intensity at 75 seconds or 50 repetitions
Strength: 3 sets of 8 repetitions max
Week 9 cardio: 45 minutes in target zone
(Nov 7) Anaerobic: 6 intervals of 30 second sprint and 45 second jog
Core: 80 seconds or 60 repetitions
Strength: add lat pull downs and leg extension, 3 sets of 8 repetitions max.
Week 10 cardio: 45 minutes in target zone
(Nov 14) Anaerobic: 8 intervals of 30 second sprint and 40 second jog
Core: 90 seconds or 70 repetitions
Strength: 4 sets of 6 repetitions max.
Week 11 change to 2 times per week for cardio an resistance training
(Nov 21) Cardio: 50 minutes in target zone
Anaerobic: (3 times per week) 8 intervals of 35 seconds sprint and 60 seconds jog
Core 90 seconds or 60 repetitions
Strength: 4 sets of 6 repetitions max.
Week 12 2 times per week for all as for previous week intensity
(N0v 28)
Week 13 one session weekly at most recent intensity, type and time to maintain throughout the season
