SACAC BASKETBALL
The purpose
of SACAC sports is to provide opportunities for our children to participate in
team sports with an emphasis on learning basic skills, being part of a team,
good sportsmanship, and most importantly to have FUN. These guidelines are intended to help coaches
and parents to ensure that we maintain this philosophy.
Emphasis is
on participation, not on winning. The
kids learn this from the attitude and actions of the adults involved and it is
important that all be aware of the impact of the actions!
There
should be equal playing time for all participants. All players pay the same fees and should
reasonably expect to have the same level of participation.
No official
standings are maintained during the season.
Actual season’s results are only considered for purposes of seeding in
the event of a tournament. This is at
the discretion of the individual league commissioners.
All
trophies are the same. (No
champion/loser).
In addition
to teaching basic skills, coaches are responsible to teach good sportsmanship,
knowledge and compliance of the rules, and respect for the officials and the
opposing team.
Camaraderie
is the single most important key to kids having a fun season. All parents and coaches should help to
encourage a positive relationship between all players.
Coaches
should regularly emphasize the importance of good sportsmanship and teamwork.
No
FOOD or DRINK (with the
exception of water) is allowed in the gyms. All players are encouraged to bring water.
Basketballs: All players are encouraged to bring their own
basketballs. Teams will be provided with
one ball to be used for games.
Coaches:
·
Try
to be at the gym 15 minutes prior to practice.
·
No
player is allowed on the floor until the coach is present. *Only a coach and asst. coach can lower and raise baskets.
·
All
balls should be taken home after practice.
Contact the
SACAC office with any questions or issues
Parents:
·
Please
do not leave your children unsupervised
·
Do
not let your child on the practice court until your coach has arrived.
·
No
individual at any time is allowed to hang on the basket or backboard.
·
If
you have any questions, please direct them to your coach. The maintenance personnel or security
officials are not the proper contact.
Facilities:
We do not
have breakaway rims in the elementary gym.
NO DUNKING is allowed. A team will forfeit their next game and
practice time for the week if dunking occurs.
These rules
are being put into place in order to provide a SAFE and FUN program for all
children who participate in SACAC basketball.
We greatly appreciate your help and support. Please feel free to contact our office with
any comments or suggestions.
SACAC
Sports
Phone:
6363-6454 Fax: 6368-9757 E-mail: sacacsports@pacific.net.sg
The major
responsibility of SACAC coaches is to ensure that the kids have a
FUN and SAFE time. It is important that
the coach emphasize the philosophy of SACAC sports, which includes – Good
Sportsmanship, Teamwork and Camaraderie, Respect for Officials and Other
Players, and Equal Participation for all players regardless of skill level.
During the
course of a season all players should learn the following basic skills:
·
Good
basic dribbling skills including cross-over dribble and reverse dribble.
·
One
handed shooting technique for jump shots and lay-ups.
·
Proper
pivot and protecting the ball using the pivot.
·
Good
rebounding position and screening.
·
Sound
passing technique: bounce, chest.
·
Good
defensive position and how to guard without fouls.
·
Setting
picks and executing pick-and-roll.
Additionally,
players should develop a basic knowledge of the following:
DEFENSE -
Man To Man, Zone
OFFENSE –
Strategies to use against the various defenses above.