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Winter 2007-08 Basketball Registration Form K-HS

Basketball Rules

Wheatland Athletic Association runs an Indoor Winter recreational basketball league for boys and girls in grades K - 12.  Registration begins in September and forms are distributed to children in the District 204 schools and some District 308 schools.  You may also obtain a registration form online or come into the WAA office. 

Due to the continuing growth in the area, growing interest in WAA basketball programs, and the extremely limited gym facilities, the program is divided into TWO sessions.

Session 1:  Kindergarten coed, 1^st – 4^th plus 7th – 8^th grade girls,
                    and 1^st – 2^nd grade boys.
                    Nine game season with games on the following Saturdays è 
                    November 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th, December 1^st, 8^th, 15^th, January 5^th, 12^th, 19^th
                          (No games or practices are scheduled when school is not in session.)
Session 2:  5^th – 6^th girls, and 3^rd – 12^th boys.
                   Nine game season with games on the following Saturdays è
                   January 26^th, February 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th, 23^rd, March 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd

The program includes one practice session each week based upon availability of facilities. Times, locations and week night will depend on gym availability. Occasionally, a facility will be eliminated at the last minute, requiring some adjustments to game or practice times or locations. There are other school and community events scheduled in the same facilities we acquire permission to use.  Any district wide school closures will be communicated to teams on our website as soon as we are notified.  Please check the website regularly for updates.

 Kindergarten does NOT have a practice during the week.  This group will now be set up as a practice / clinic / mini-game combined format.

 NOTE ON CHANGE:  To allow girls an opportunity to prepare for middle school basketball tryouts, 7^th and 8^th grade girls will now play during session 1 (November 3^rd – January 19^th).

Generally, teams will be made up using the following criteria: school, subdivisions, and local area. We try to accommodate requests; no guarantees can be made regarding a player’s assignment to a specific area or team. 

Our recreational program for grades 9^th – 12^th will NOT be open to high school team players.
The emphasis of this program will be to enhance the skills of all players in an atmosphere of sportsmanship and competitive fun.  Teams will be assembled using our standard criteria.  Participation may be limited due to facility availability, so REGISTER EARLY.

Depending on participation levels (players and volunteers), and facility availability, some portions of the program may be combined, modified as necessary, or cancelled.  Requirements for participation include:

The primary emphasis of the program is to teach basic skills to all players and enhance the skills of the more experienced players.  The program encourages player creativity in the development of both individual and team skills.  WAA’s goal is to create an atmosphere of fun and good sportsmanship for all players.  Emphasis on only winning is not the purpose of our program.  No standings are kept.  All players participate equally.

The games are always played on Saturday at a District 204 school.  Every effort is made to assign each division to one school.  For example all 3rd grade boys games might be played at Young Elementary School.  You will be given a schedule at the beginning of the season showing where and when your games are each Saturday. Practices are held during the week in the evening at District 204 schools.  Coaches will attend a coaches meeting before the season starts.  At this meeting they will be given their rosters and schedules and they will sign up for their practice time.  Coaches are able to select where and when they want to practice. (This selection is limited by the gym time we have to offer and have been given District permission to use.)

Gym time is a precious commodity each winter because many organizations are competing for time.  District 204 is very generous to WAA but they must accommodate everyone.  We request all gym time in each of the schools and the district then grants us permits for some of the time we request.  We regret we can not always give coaches gym time in their neighborhood school, but it is our hope that each team will find something suitable. Teams will have group and individual photos taken during the season.  The K through 3rd grade teams will receive medals at the end of their season.

For more information please contact the WAA office at 630-978-2855.