ASAA
2A PROVINCIAL BOYS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
MARCH 17th, 18th, 19th, 2011
Didsbury Dragons
Tournament Package
TOURNAMENT PACKAGE OUTLINE
Page 3………………………………………………………………………….Welcome
Page 4………………………………………………………………………….Tournament at a Glance
Page 5………………………………………………………………………….Correspondence
Page 6………………………………………………………………………….Confirming Entry Facilities
Page 6………………………………………………………………………….Location
Page 6………………………………………………………………………….Entry Fees
Page 6………………………………………………………………………….Tournament Registration
Page 7………………………………………………………………………….Tournament Package
Page 7………………………………………………………………………….Tournament Identification
Page 7………………………………………………………………………….Team Pictures
Page 7………………………………………………………………………….Discipline Committee
Page 7………………………………………………………………………….Coaches Meeting
Page 8………………………………………………………………………….ASAA Code of Ethics
Page 10………………………………………………………………………..Eligibility
Page 10………………………………………………………………………..ASAA Basketball Rules
Page 10………………………………………………………………………..Tournament Game Officials
Page 11………………………………………………………………………..Game Schedule
Page 11………………………………………………………………………..Tournament Draw
Page 11………………………………………………………………………..Practice Sessions
Page 11………………………………………………………………………..Admission Prices
Page 12………………………………………………………………………..Souvenir T-shirts
Page 12………………………………………………………………………..Tournament Accommodations
Page 12………………………………………………………………………..Opening Ceremonies
Page 12………………………………………………………………………..Closing Ceremonies
Page 13………………………………………………………………………..Tournament Banquet
Page 13………………………………………………………………………..Game Procedures
Page 14………………………………………………………………………..Home / Visiting Team
Page 14………………………………………………………………………..Team Sportsmanship Trophy
Page 14………………………………………………………………………..Class Rooms
Page 14………………………………………………………………………..Shower Rooms
Page 14…………………………………………………………………………Local Rules
Page 15…………………………………………………………………………Warm Up Basketballs
Page 15…………………………………………………………………………Hosts/Hostess responsibilities
Page 15…………………………………………………………………………Coaches Hospitality Room
Page 15…………………………………………………………………………Athletic Injuries Clinic/Tournament Trainer
Page 15…………………………………………………………………………Concession
Page 16……………………………………………………………………..….Evaluation Form
APPENDICES
Page 17………………………………………………………………………….A: Schedule of Events
Page 19………………………………………………………………………….B: Tournament Payments
Page 20………………………………………………………………………….C: Directions to Didsbury
Page 20………………………………………………………………………….D: Emergency Action Plan
Didsbury High SchoolPrincipal: Garth Dagg
Phone: 403-335-3356Vice Principal: Curtis Dick
Fax: 403-335-8036
1515 15 Ave
PO Bag 700
Didsbury, AB T0M0W0
March 13th, 2010
Dear Coach,
Welcome to the 2011ASAA2A Boys Provincial Basketball Championship hosted at Didsbury High School. Congratulations on qualifying for the provincial championship, we hope to make your experience here at DHS an enjoyable, exciting and fun filled weekend. The following is some important information relating to the tournament. Please register your team and upload your team photo on the tournament website at Deadline for registration is 12:00 noon Monday March 14th, 2011.
1. We ask that only soft-soledindoor shoes be worn by all participants on the gym floor. This includes the opening ceremonies as well as all games. Coaches please make sure your shoes are clean upon entering the gym and/or stay on the carpeted or matted areas. We ask that you also refrain from eating in the gym and only take in water while watching the games. We have a newly refinished floor and want to keep it in good shape for the championship.
2. Please help yourself to food and drink in the hospitality room (look for the signs). This room is for coaches and officials only.
3. Please ask your players and coaching staff to wear their ID passes at all times when entering DHS. This will enable less confusion for our workers at the addmisson tables to recognize you and decrease waiting times.
If you have any questions, concerns or comments please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Ian Bates
Tournament Chair
TOURNAMENT AT A GLANCE
Monday, March 14th /- Complete tournament registration (deadline - 12:00 noon) Upload team picture for program and include team history, as well as order banquet tickets
Practice times can be booked Monday March 14thby email to .We will give consideration to the teams travelling farthest distances.
Monday, March 14th /
- Draw will be posted on the website
(as soon as the draw is approved by ASAA)
Wednesday, March 16th /
- Team Registration,practice times (8:00 am - 10:00 pm; 50 min each), team pictures, issue athlete and coach ID/tournament passes
Thursday, March 17th
Friday, March 18th
Saturday, March 19th /
- 8:00am Mandatory coaches meeting at Didsbury High School
- 12:00 pm Opening ceremonies at Didsbury High School
- 6:30 pm Banquet at Zion Church, Didsbury
- Games Begin 9:00 amat Didsbury High and Olds Koinonia Christian School
- Games begin 9:00 am Didsbury High and Olds Koinonia Christian School
All correspondence /questions should be directed to:
Ian Bates, Tournament Chair, Didsbury High School
Phone: (403) 335-3356 ext 168
E-mail:
Web Page:
CONFIRMING ENTRY
Upon qualifying for the 2011ASAA2A Boys Provincial Basketball Championship, please VISIT THE TOURNAMENT WEBSITE AND ENTER ALL RELEVANT INFORMATION.
Any questions or concerns can be forwarded to Ian Bates at Didsbury School (contact information located on page 4).
On Monday, March 14ththe draw as approved by ASAA will be posted on the website.
FACILITIES
All events associated with the 2011ASAA2A Boys Provincial Basketball Championshipwill take place at Didsbury High School except the following events:
- Banquet at the Didsbury Zion Church
- Friday game 7 and game 8 at Olds Koinonia Christian School
- Saturday game 13 and game 15 at Olds Koinonia Christian School
LOCATION
Didsbury High School
- 1515 15 Ave Didsbury, AB
Olds Koinonia Christian School
- Directions from Didsbury along Highway 2A - 5 miles north to Amerada Road, 1 mile east, 1/2 mile north on Rge. Rd. 1.3
Zion Church (where the banquet is held)
- 20th St and highway 582
ENTRY FEE
The ASAA has assigned an entry fee of $375 TBA to cover official's costs. Please make cheques for entry fees and banquet tickets payable to "Didsbury High School". Please pay when registering your team.
TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION
All teams are asked to register for the tournament when first arriving at Didsbury High Schoolon Wednesday, March 16thbetween 9:00 am and 10:00pm., just before your scheduled practice time. Upon registering you will have your team picture taken (please arrive 15-20 minutes before your schedule practice time for your team picture), pictures for your individual ID tournament passes and your tournament package will given out. If you cannot make it to register on the Wednesday March 16thplease contact the tournament chair immediately.
TOURNAMENT PACKAGE
Upon their arrival at the school, all players, coaches, managers, and trainers who were previously registered with the tournament will be introduced to their host/hostess and receive a tournament package.
TOURNAMENT IDENTIFICATION
Coaches and participants will receive an ID tournament pass in the tournament package.Only those officially registered with the tournament can receive tournament identification. This excludes parent spectators.
TOURNAMENT PHOTOGRAPHER
A Photographer will have a booth set up during the tournament to provide action photography, CD’s etc. All arrangements must be made with the photographer during the tournament. Please do not make any inquiries to the school.
DISCIPLINE COMMITTEE
All ASAA provincial championship hosts will convene a discipline/appeal committee. The committee will have the authority to address issues of a serious nature that may occur before, during or after a provincial championship match, or to hear appeals of the automatic suspension resulting from an ejection (see ASAA 2010/11 Policy Handbook). The committee may include, but not be limited to, the tournament chairperson, an official and two coaches not in conflict with the issue. Coaches wishing to volunteer may do so at the coach’s meeting. All grievances will be referred to the Tournament Chairman who will in turn make a presentation to the Grievance Committee. The decision of this committee is final and not subject to appeal.
COACHES MEETING
A coaches meeting will take place at Didsbury High School on Thursday March 17th at 8:00am in the library. At this time, all tournament procedures and information will be reviewed and questions will be answered. Attendance is mandatory.
ALBERTA SCHOOLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION CODE OF ETHICS
Adults who work with students in interscholastic activities should present a positive role model for them to emulate. Students who represent a school in interscholastic activities must be creditable school citizens. The Association recognizes that the school administration is responsible for all athletic programs and the conduct of all school representatives, whatever the level and location of the competition. In recognition of this authority and responsibility the Association presents the following general guidelines.
Fair Play and Sportsmanship
All competitions must be conducted with a high standard of courtesy, fair play and sportsmanship. All those involved share a responsibility.
a. COACHES. The coaches must demonstrate qualities of courtesy and good sportsmanship. These are evidenced by proper acceptance of officials' judgment, positive encouragement of player performance and bench behavior.
b. ATHLETES. Athletes must demonstrate qualities of courtesy and good sportsmanship by proper acceptance of officials' judgment, and by showing proper respect for opposing athletes as well as for team-mates.
c. CHEERLEADERS. Cheerleaders must demonstrate courtesy and good sportsmanship by the appropriateness and timeliness of the cheers they lead, respect for the other cheerleaders and athletes, and their attempts at effective crowd control.
d. SPECTATORS. The spectators, both students and adult, demonstrate courtesy and good sportsmanship by positive cheers of encouragement for their team, not against the opponents. This is evidenced by the absence of booing and vulgarities. Spectators must also show proper acceptance of officials' judgment.
e. ADMINISTRATORS AND TEACHERS. Administrators and teachers must demonstrate courtesy and good sportsmanship by their positive examples.
Artificial noisemakers are not permitted during provincial championship tournament/events. These noisemakers may include but not be limited to: horns, cow bells, plastic tube horns, garbage can lids etc. The provincial championship host will have the authority to eject from the competition facility individuals who, following a warning, refuse to comply with this requirement.
Drugs and Alcohol
1. The ASAA is unequivocally opposed to the use by athletes of any banned substance (as identified by Sport Canada). It is equally opposed to the use of such substances by individuals in a position of leadership in school sport (i.e.: coaches, trainers, managers, administrators, etc.). In addition, the ASAA is opposed to any illegal and/or unethical physiological manipulation) i.e.: blood doping, hormones) employed for the purpose of performance enhancement.
2. The ASAA prohibits the use by athletes of any alcohol beverage while involved in ASAA activities. It is equally opposed to the use of such substance by individuals in a position of leadership in school sport (i.e.: coaches, trainers, managers, administrators, etc.) while involved in ASAA activities.
Discipline and Misconduct
1. General statements on Discipline
a) The head coach, as a representative of the school, is responsible for the conduct of all personnel composing the school's team (players, assistant coaches, and other bench personnel).
b) For a coach to address, or permit anyone on his/her bench to address uncomplimentary remarks to any official during the progress of a provincial championship, or to indulge in conduct which might incite players or spectators against the officials, is a violation of the rules of the game and must likewise be considered conduct unworthy of a coach.
c) Behaviour by any member of a team, including all bench personnel, deemed objectionable conduct as defined in the rule book for a sport shall be immediately subject to the penalty prescribed in the rule book for such an offence.
d) Fighting in any sport shall bring an automatic suspension for the remainder of that game, plus suspension from the next scheduled game.
2. Any conduct, including, but not limited to, ejection’s, fighting, and drugs and alcohol use, that results in dishonour to the athlete, the team, the school, or the ASAA will not be tolerated. Teams personnel guilty of misconduct during or immediately after a championship tournament game or activity shall be reported to the ASAA office in writing and by telephone by the Tournament Chairperson as soon as possible after the misconduct occurs.
3. Upon receiving a discipline report from the tournament/event committee, the Executive Director will conduct an investigation and the ASAA may schedule a hearing of the Executive Committee involving:
- the offending party
- school administration
- Tournament Host
- Officials or officials association if applicable (may be represented by written submission)
- Other parties deemed to have relevance in the matter under investigation. After the hearing, further action may or may not be taken by the executive Committee. A written decision on potential further action will be submitted in writing to the school principal and other relevant parties within 10 clear days of the decision.
Supervision of Athletes and Teams.Every school team must be coached or supervised by a teacher of that school jurisdiction.
- "A teacher of that school jurisdiction" may include certified full time teachers or substitute teachers currently registered with that school board and teaching any grade level.
- During competition, every school team must be accompanied by a teacher-coach or teacher-supervisor.
- Participants travelling who require overnight accommodation must be supervised by a chaperon of the same sex approved by the school jurisdiction.
ELIGIBILITY All athletes participating in Provincial must meet ASAA eligibility standards.
ASAA BASKETBALL RULES
A. Rules:
1. The playing rules governing basketball shall be the rules adopted by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), with the following modifications:
a) NCAA numbers also recognized as legal (i.e., 0-3, 20-25, 30-35, 40-45, 50-55)
b) 10 minute half time
c) T-shirts of the same colour as the uniform may be worn (underneath the uniform)
d) No protests will be allowed
2. Athletes of one gender must compete for a school team of athletes of the same gender.
TOURNAMENT GAME OFFICIALS
Tournament game officials will be carded and will be assigned by the Alberta Basketball Officials Association.
GAME SCHEDULE
The complete game schedule is not enclosed in this package. A blank game schedule with seeds will be posted on the 2A Boys website. The final draw with team names allocated with their appropriate seeds will be posted on the website by Monday 4pm.
TOURNAMENT DRAW
The participating teams in the tournament will be ranked and seeded by the ASAA. The tournament organizers have no control over setting the tournament draw.
PRACTICE SESSIONS
A series of 12, 50 minute practice times are available on Wednesday, March 16th with the first session beginning at 9:00 am and the final session at 8:00pm. Practice times will be booked on a first come first served basis. Practice time bookings must be done by emailing: Monday, March 14th. Consideration will be given to teams travelling the farthest distances. We would ask that you do not enter the gym prior to your scheduled practice time so that teams may conduct their practice without interruption. Also, please try to be 15-20 minutes early for your practice sessions because team and ID pictures will be taken before hand. Showing up early will enable your team to have a full 50 minute practice session. You will not be able to practice until your team and ID pictures are taken. Coaches, please make sure that you finish your practice promptly as to ensure equity for all teams.
ADMISSION
Day Pass
Adults - $10.00
Students/Seniors - $8.00
Children 12 to 5 years - $5.00
Children 5 and under - Free
Tournament Pass
Adults - $25.00
Students/Seniors - $19.00
Children 12 to 5 years - $10.00
Saturday Evening Only (Games 16-18 – Consolation, bronze medal game, Championship)
Adults - $5.00
Students/Seniors - $4.00
SOUVENIR T-SHIRTS
2011 ASAA 2A Provincial T-shirts will be available through Gimmics. They are the official supplier of championship souvenir apparel for the ASAA and will heat press the souvenir apparel on-site at the championships. Please do not send any inquires or orders to the school, tournament participants will need to speak to Gimmics directly at their table during the tournament.
TOURNAMENT HOTEL:please contact the following for hotel bookings:
Dauna Oldridge
CANACCOM
Phone: 403-338-0959
Fax: 403-338-1181
Toll free: 888-699-8886
Email:
Website:
OPENING CEREMONIES
The opening ceremony is scheduled to start on Thursday, March 17th at 12:00 pm. in the Didsbury High School gymnasium. All team members, coaches, and managers are expected to participate. Teams should wear their team warm ups or light playing tops. A detailed outline of the opening ceremony will be available in the coaches’ package. Please make sure your team is at Didsbury High School, changed and ready to go by 11:50 am. You may wish to change at your hotel in order to be ready when you arrive.
TEAM PHOTOS
Team photos will be taken at the start of your practice session. We ask you to be at your practice session 15-20 minutes early to take your team photos. Your team pictures and ID passes will be finished and ready for pick up after your practice.
TEAM SPORTSMANSHIP TROPHY
The Team Sportsmanship Trophy recognizes the team that best exemplifies good sportsmanship during the tournament. The selection committee will consist of 3 - 5 people, including one representative from the ABOA, which will name the deserving team of the tournament. The selection process will be based on the following criteria:
1) player-coach relationship;
2) player-official relationship;
3) player-player relationship;
4) coach-official relationship;
5) general deportment of the team.
The sportsmanship trophy is not a "consolation" award and will be given to the most deserving team. It will be presented to the winning team in the weeks following the tournament rather than the closing ceremonies.
AWARDCEREMONIES
The award ceremonies will follow immediately after the Consolation, Bronze and Gold Medal games. The following awards will be presented:
PLACE / AWARDSConsolations Champions / Jack Hicken Plaque
Third Place / Gary Gibson Plaque
15 Bronze Medallions
Finalist / Bill Hackett Plaque
15 Silver Medallions
Championship Trophy / Jim Whitelaw Plaque
15 Gold Medallions
Provincial Banner T-shirts
TEAM SPORTSMANSHIP WILL BE AWARDED AT A LATER DATE BY THE ASAA
TOURNAMENT BANQUET
All coaches, managers and trainers officially registered with the tournament are required to attend the banquet. The banquet fee is$20.00/person.The Banquet will be held at the Zion Church (directions are included in the information package). Please make cheques payable to“Didsbury High School". We have arranged for a guest speaker, and a catered supper. We hope the banquet will give players an opportunity to meet each other, socialize and will be a highlight of the tournament.
GAME PROCEDURES
1. In order to ensure there is enough time for an adequate warm-up, games are set at one hour forty five minutes.