Rules & other League docs

Rules & other League docs.

First Aid & Safety

Intro

  • RAA welcomes players of all skill levels.
  • RAA welcomes parent coaches.
  • Open for all. Your child does not need to attend Ridgedale to play or cheer in the league.
  • Goal is to build confidence for players to succeed on the court, in the classroom and in life.
  • Focus on skill development.
  • Healthy balance of fun recreation and competition.
  • Balanced teams.  No "buy in all-star teams."
  • Experienced coaches ready to assist if volunteers want it.
  • First week of practice will go over drills, game readiness, sportsmanship, and communication with players and refs.
  • Convenient TeamSnap app to communicate effectively between coaches and parents.

Season

  • Registration opens Sept.29 - Oct. 31st.
  • Skill Evaluations Nov. 10-14.  Times TBA.
  • Practices start Dec. 1 (Mon-Fri.)
  • 1st game planned Dec. 6-7 (Sat/Sun)
  • Games each weekend Dec. 6 - March 8.
  • Practices Mon. - Fri. 2x week.
  • Play ~10 games per year.  Typically, 1 each weekend.
  • All teams make playoffs.
  • Single elimination playoffs.
  • 30 second shot clocks.
  • 2 halves with running clock.
  • Championships for each division, except 1A(PreK).

Rostering

  • Skill evaluations for each division.
  • Coach's, please show up for your divisions Skill Evaluation.
  • Do our best to honor friend and coach requests first.
  • Fill in roster to keep balanced teams.
  • Score players 1-5 (low to high) on basic skills.
  • Draft in order according to friend requests, coach request and skill rank.
  • Limited player trades after all teams are made.
  • Goal is to create balanced rosters.

Middle School

  • Middle school may differ from grade school rostering and skill evaluations.
  • May not have skill evaluations, depends on time of middle school tryouts.
  • If there is a group of players that would like play together, please make a coach and/or friend request when registering.
  • Goal is to keep friends together and roster balanced teams.
  • Play cross town games against other teams/leagues.
  • Plan to have 10 games on schedule.
  • Practice 2x per week at Mylan.
  • 1 game per weekend at Ridgedale (or other Venue).
  • Parent coaches wanted and welcome.
  • Relaxed format.  Mix it up, 3v3, shootouts, pickup games always an option.

Coach Assist

  • RAA will have an experienced coaching staff available for any parent's coaches that want a little extra help running drills, practices or games.
  • If you and your assistant coach need help or can't make it to a practice or game, please reach out to your Site Coordinator to arrange a fill in.
  • Hoops WV has worked with RAA in the offseason to provide gym space and workouts at no cost.
  • Hoops WV coaches are only here to offer help with their experience and knowledge if you want it. This is not a lead coach program.
  • Hoops WV is owned and operated by Benjamin Long.  Ben is a Site Coordinator for RAA and a Graduate Assistant and basketball player at Salem International University.