Dragon

Basketball

Guidelines

The coaching staff is pleased that you have chosen to try out for a spot in Carroll Dragon Basketball Program. If you are successful, you must understand that along with the privilege of playing basketball come some responsibilities. Please read the following pages and have your parents read them. Sign the appropriate space, detach and return to the basketball office. If you have questions, feel free to ask.

1. Number of Players: The following approximate numbers will make each team:

2. Equipment : shorts and reversible jerseys are provided in season. Players will

    be provided lockers. Players must suit up every day in proper uniform.

3. Physicals: The UIL and CISD requires that all players have physicals prior to

    participation in athletics. Every athlete has to complete the medical history form

    each year. All students new toCISD need a physical.

4. After School Practice: Formal workouts will begin on October 24th. Practice

    will be approximately two hours in length and will be held every day except

    Sunday. Attendance for these practices is mandatory. Times will be posted in

    advance.

5. Holidays: Because the basketball season falls during two major holiday

    periods, players must understand that their attendance during these periods is

    necessary. The following dates will help you plan your holidays with your family.

    Thanksgiving Week: (School is Out!)

    Winter Break :

6. Absences from Practice and Games : All players are expected to be present

    for every practice and game, unless they are too ill to attend, have family

    emergency, or are representing CISD in another activity. All absences are subject

    to make up conditioning at the coaches. discretion. Makeup will be done on the

    first available day. Unexcused absences can also result in suspension and

    expulsion.

7. Grooming: Since basketball players will represent Carroll HS/SHS, they are

    expected to beconservative and neat in their appearance. They must follow

    school district and athletic department guidelines.

8. Grades : Academic progress and class conduct will be checked periodically.

    Poor grades will result in extra work every day until the grades improve. Failure

    in a class will result in the player being ineligible. Continual ineligible players may

    be dropped from the program. Coaches will communicate with players, parents

    and teachers to help student remain eligible.

9. Class Behavior: Inappropriate classroom behavior will not be tolerated.

    Players may be warned, punished, or dismissed from the team for continued

    problems in this area.

10. Game and Practice Equipment : Each player will be issued full game and

    practice uniform. If lost or stolen, the player will be required to pay for the

    replacement. Please use your combination locker.

11. Cleaning Your Uniform: Game uniforms and warm-ups should be washed

    in cold water. Do not use bleach and do not wash with any colored clothes that

    can fade on your uniform. Do not use high heat to dry.

12. Wearing Equipment : Players will wear their game and practice equipment

    during games and practices only.

13. Game Behavior: Players are expected to control their emotions at all times

    during games. Players are not allowed to speak to referees unless they are

    designated as captain. Complaining about calls, inappropriate talk to opposing

    players or people in the stands is not permitted.

    Technicals will not be tolerated.

14. Riding the Bus: All players are required to ride the bus with the team,

    unless Travel Release Form has been approved in Advance.

15. Injuries: Players and parents are asked to communicate with our

    professional athletic trainers when dealing with injuries. Please consult with the

    trainer before a player is taken to a doctor.

16. Lettering Policy: You must participate in ½ of the Varsity Season to be

    considered for a Letter.

17. Booster Club: All parents and players are encouraged to join the Booster

    Club. Dues are minimal and the club does a tremendous service to our program.

    Contact Info Listed below

Dragon Basketball Contact Information

www.carrollbasketball.com

ı Phone Number: Coaches Office....... 817-949-5885

If at any time problems develop, feel free to contact the coaches or trainer with questions or information that would be helpful to us. We are interested in each player’s development as a person, a student, and a basketball player. Being a part of the basketball program at Carroll is a commitment not only for the student-athlete, but for his family. Sacrifices must be made, but the rewards far outweigh the obligations. Good Luck.

Yours in Basketball,

Jon Youngblood                     Jon Cravens                             Chris Anderson

Head Basketball                    Coach Assistant                     Coach Assistant Coach

 

 

Please sign and return signature

page below

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Please Detach and return Signed!

I have read the guidelines of the Carroll Basketball Program and I will

support them. I have also read the UIL Parent Handbook and CISD Athletic Parent Handbook.

ı Parent Signature______________________________________________

ı Player Signature_____________________________________________

Date________________________________