AYB Diversified Program (2017)

Amherst Youth Basketball is introducing a league for High School students with challenges/disabilities. 

1.  Dates: The league will play once a week during much of March and April. 

2.  Eligibility: This league is available to all High School students in Western New York with disabilities.

3.  Previous Basketball Experience: No previous basketball experience is required.  Students who have never played basketball are welcome.

4.  Philosophy: Our goal is to provide a safe and nurturing environment where students can enjoy playing basketball.

5.  Class, Dignity, and Respect: We expect all players, coaches, and parents to treat everyone at practices and games with respect.  We expect that everyone will exude class. Any player, parent, or coach not living up to the standards we expect from representatives of Amherst Youth Basketball will be removed from the team.

6.  Parental Participation: Parents are encouraged to attend all games.

a. We ask that parents, relatives, and friends attending the games show complete respect for all players, coaches, referees, facility staff, whether they are from Amherst Youth Basketball or any other organization.

b. We ask that parents allow the coaches to coach and the referees to referee.  Please do not put a child in a position of being torn between listening to a parent and listening to a coach.  During games, please offer encouragement and not instructions.  During practices, if you feel qualified, be available if called upon by a coach to help out, but otherwise simply observe.  

7.   Playing Time: It is the intention of Amherst Youth Basketball to provide equal playing time to all players on a team, subject to capability.

8.   Players Rules and Expectations

a. Players must show respect for all concerned.  There is no tolerance for arguing with coaches, parents, or referees.

b. Foul language is an option.  If a player opts to use foul language, Amherst Youth Basketball will opt to remove the player from the team.

c. The players are expected to show class during practices and games, win or lose. Players should shake hands with officials after a game, as well as with the members and coaching staff of the opposing team.

d. Players are expected to arrive 30 minutes before game time and 10 minutes before practice. Missed games and practices must be communicated to the head coach before the event.

e. The coaches are not perfect and will make mistakes.  Parents should feel comfortable talking to coaches at any time before or after practices and games.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Please contact Rita Lonski with any questions about the program, including registration.

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