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CLICK HERE for
information on the Girls South River Basketball Camp on June 23-27, 2008
Fall 2007 Information
Important Note regarding registration— Registrations will
NOT be accepted at the tryout/ placement sessions. Anyone wishing to participate
MUST complete the registration process PRIOR to the closing dates. Completing
the registration process includes paying the family and sport fee, and also
resolving ALL other outstanding registration or financial issues with the
registrar. Due to space constraints, priority for participation will be given to
Crofton residents as defined by the CAC by-laws. If you have trouble
registering, please contact
registration@croftonsports.com
1- Registration Information
SEPTEMBER 1- SEPTEMBER 28 County registration accepted, ages 8-17, $80
Important note-- We will NOT be conducting registration at the tryout sessions.
Anyone trying out for County basketball, including those who also intend to
tryout for their High School team, must
have completed and paid registration prior to the September 29 closing date. All
those who do not make a County team will have their registrations be placed in
the Intramural program, and will have the difference in registration fees
credited to the family account. Completing the registration process includes
paying the family and sport fees, and also resolving ALL other
outstanding registration or financial issues with the registrar, prior to the
closing date.
OCTOBER 1- OCTOBER 26 Intramural registration accepted, ages 7-13, $70
Important note—We will NOT be accepting registration at the placement sessions.
In order to participate in Intramural or clinic basketball, child’s registration
must be complete and paid by the October 28 closing date. Completing the
registration process includes paying the family and sport fees, and also
resolving ALL other outstanding registration or financial issues with the
registrar, prior to the closing date.
OCTOBER 1- OCTOBER 26 Clinic registration accepted, ages 5-6, $45
Important note—Clinic often fills up quickly, PLEASE register on time.
2- Age eligibility
Player’s age eligibility is now determined by the player’s
age on September 1, 2007. This date is now used by Anne Arundel County for
determining eligibility for participation in County competition, and the CAC
will use it for the purpose of determining placement in the CAC intramural and
clinic programs as well. Players may apply to “play up” one age level (based on
player’s ability, AND space availability in that age group, as determined by the
commissioner and the age group coordinator), but may NOT “play down” an age
level unless the player demonstrates that special needs exist, please contact
basketball@croftonsports to request special placement consideration in
advance of placement sessions. Players must be at LEAST 7 years of age on
September 1, 2007 in order to play intramurals. Due to space constraints we CAN
NOT allow 5/6 year olds to play “up” in intramurals, they may only participate
in clinic.
3-Procedures for Tryouts and Placements
County--Two initial tryout sessions will be held, and then an
initial cut list will be posted. Subsequently, a third and or fourth session may
be held prior to the posting of a second and final cut. (All those who are not
selected for a county team will have their registration placed in the Intramural
pool, will have the difference in registration fees credited to the family
account, and are requested to attend an Intramural placement session in
November.) All hopefuls MUST participate in at least one of the first two
(initial) sessions in order to be considered, and are encouraged to attend both.
All who are selected to continue after the first cut MUST attend the third (and
fourth if held) session in order to be guaranteed further consideration for
placement on a county team. If a scheduling conflict exists which prevents a
participant from attending as required, an exemption must be requested prior to
the start of the tryout process. Due to the large number of participants,
exemptions are granted only in extreme cases. This is to ensure fairness to
those who do attend as scheduled. Contact
basketball@croftonsports.com if there is an unavoidable conflict, to request
an exemption.
Intramural— In order to provide balanced competition in the
intramural leagues, evaluations will be held at ALL age levels in November for
the purpose of determining team makeup. See description below.
Clinic— No tryouts—see description below.
4-Basketball Season Timeline (approximate)
September 1 -- Registration to open for county
September 4 —Open Gyms begin
September 28—County registration closes
October 1-- County Tryout period begins
October 5—Intramural and Clinic Registration opens
October 26—Intramural and Clinic Registration closes
October 26 —County Tryouts conclude
October TBA – Coaches’ Clinic
November 1—County practice begins
November 4, 11—Intramural placements
November TBA—Coaches’ clinic
December 1 —Intramural practices, clinic sessions start
January 6 – Intramural Games begin
Middle - end February—county season concludes
Middle - end March—intramural season concludes
5- Program Descriptions
Clinic Basketball, 5- 6 year old, $45 Children must be 5 by
September 1 in order to participate. We will attempt to provide separate Clinic
programs for boys and girls, if the enrollment permits, otherwise it will be a
coed program. Instructional, 1 day per week, Mainly Sundays, some Saturdays
possible, December- March. Clinic basketball is instructional, not competitive;
therefore no placement sessions are held for Clinic. Teams are formed randomly,
and players will be contacted by early December. Skill development in a fun
setting is emphasized.
Intramural (House) Basketball, 7-13 year old, $70 Age as of Sept 1
determines eligibility. Emphasis is on skill development, with competition, and
equal participation (each player plays at least ½ per game). Games, practices
held in Crofton. Special playing rules apply at each age level (see rules posted
above). Must be registered and paid by the closing date in order to
participate. Placement schedule will follow. One weekly practice Monday-
Saturday, games held on Sundays (Sunday practices until games begin). Age
as of September 1 determines placement. Players may apply to “play up” one age
level (based on player’s ability, AND space availability in that age group, as
determined by the commissioner and the age group coordinator), but may NOT “play
down” an age level unless the player demonstrates that special needs exist,
please contact
basketball@croftonsports to request special placement consideration in
advance of placement sessions
In order to provide balanced competition in the intramural
leagues, evaluations will be held at ALL age levels in November for the purpose
of determining team makeup. All registered are requested to attend ONLY one of
the two evaluation sessions. We will attempt (but not guarantee) to honor
placement requests, however, team parity and balanced competition is the main
priority in placements. Placement requests made by those who attend a placement
session are given first priority. NOTE--If you attend County tryouts and are
not selected for a County team, PLEASE attend an Intramural evaluation session
County Basketball, 8-17 year old, $80 Age as of September 1
determines eligibility. Participation determined by tryout in October, those not
selected for a county team are automatically placed in the Intramural program.
This program is more competitive than Intramural. Playing time is a minimum ½
at age 8-9, and a minimum ¼, for older ages, more at the discretion of coach.
Games will take place throughout Anne Arundel County. Must be registered and
paid by the closing date in order to tryout. Tryout schedule will follow.
County “ travel” age 10- 13, $80 County
registration fee, plus cost of additional play (approximately $100, to be
determined by schedule of each team). This season, in response to many
requests, we will institute a new “travel” concept. We will seek to offer one
team at each age level, age 10- 13 based on interest, which will compete in
additional rec level venues, such as rec level tournaments and possibly a
separate rec level league, in addition to regular participation in A.A. County
rec league play. These will not be “select” teams per se as they will still
compete at the rec level, but the additional play will mean an increased
commitment of time and cost on the part of each participating family. Tryouts
for these teams will be held prior to and concurrent with the regular County
tryouts.
6- OPEN GYMS Tuesday September 4 through Friday September 28, Crofton
Middle OPEN TO ALL CAC members, ages 8-17 as scheduled, on a drop-in basis. This
is a great opportunity to knock the rust off before County tryouts, and have
some fun. Registration info will be available at the sessions. Click here for
the September Schedule
7-CHAPERONES—In an effort to avert mischief in the schools, we will ask
ALL PARENTS to volunteer for a shift or two chaperoning during their child’s
practice or game period. By providing supervision in the halls while our program
is using the school facilities, we can prevent problems and foster a healthy
relationship with the schools.
Volunteers are needed. Our program is volunteer driven and will not function
without help.
Needed-- Evaluators for County Tryouts // Evaluators
for Intramural Placements// Coaches, Assistant coaches/// Gym Supervisors,
Scorekeepers for Intramural leagues //Equipment- uniform manager(s)// Intramural
Age group coordinators
PLEASE NOTE: Crofton continues to grow, but our facilities DO NOT. We have had
record registration in all age levels for three consecutive seasons, and are
facing increased competition from other agencies for limited gym time. We have
access to ONE full size gym, and each season we have over 800 participants in
our program. Last season it was necessary for our Clinic group to play in
Odenton, there is no guarantee that this space is available to CAC on a
year-to-year basis. It may become necessary to impose registration limits in
each age group PRIOR to closing dates, and then handle all registrations on
a first come, first served basis. PLEASE register on time to facilitate
planning, and PLEASE support any efforts to increase indoor recreational/
athletic space in Crofton!
Please watch the website and the Crier for notices regarding organizational
meetings.
Click here for Intramural Rules
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