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YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE
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Youth Basketball FAQ's
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1Q What is City of Lakeland Youth Basketball?
1A. City of Lakeland Youth Basketball League is a non-profit, volunteer based, tax-exempt recreational youth basketball organization serving Lakeland and its surrounding communities. COLYBL is for boys and girls ages 4-15. We emphasize good sportsmanship, the development of individual skills and the importance of teamwork.
2Q. When do signups begin?
2A. Registration begins in September.
3Q. How do I register my son/daughter to play in COLYBL?
3A. You can go to either Kelly Recreation Complex or Simpson Park Community Center. Both facilities have leagues
4Q. How much does it cost to register my child?
4A. Kelly Recreation League is:
$30.00 (training league ages 4-7)
$55.00 (10 games and ages 8-15)
Simpson Park is:
$40.00 (8 games and ages 4-15)
5Q. My 7 year old is experienced enough to play with 8-10 year olds can he/she play up with them?
5A. Yes. We do allow kids to move up in age divisions, just not down.
6Q. How are the teams formed?
6A. Teams are compiled via an open draft and then picked by coaches.
7Q. How are the teams organized?
7A. Teams are organized into Boys and Girls divisions by ages 8-15 at Kelly Rec. and 4-15 at Simpson Park. The Divisions are: Kelly Rec (ages 8-10, ages 11-12 and ages 13-15). Simpson Park is (ages 4-7, ages 8-10, ages 11-12 and ages 13-15)
8Q. Does the League use a draft system?
8A. COLYBL provides an alternative to competitive clubs and travel teams. Our objective is to keep the league recreational and an impartial board who creates the teams can ensure this more easily than if we have a draft system. There is an underlying suggestion of competitiveness surrounding tryouts and a draft system. Some of the more timid, less confident and developing players would be reluctant to attend tryouts. We believe that COLYBL gives the best opportunity for the kids of various skill levels a chance to play and learn the game of basketball.
9Q. When does the season begin and end?
9A. Practices begin in late October. Games begin middle November. Our season usually ends in middle to late February.
10Q. When are the games played?
10A. Games are primarily played on Saturdays between 8 AM to 5 PM and usually, a team plays only one game a weekend. On occasion, game scheduling may require a team to play on a different day than Saturday.
11Q. Where are the games played?
11A. All games will be played at either Kelly Recreation Complex or Simpson Park Community Center. It depends on what league you register for.
12Q. When and where do the teams practice?
12A. The times, frequency and location of the practices are determined by the team’s coaches. Usually they are 1 to 1 ˝ hours long, conducted once or twice a week and held at either Kelly Recreation Complex or Simpson Park Community Center. Some coaches might have access to other locations which may be used.
13Q. I am interested in coaching my son’s/daughter’s team. How do I sign up for this?
13A. Simply specify your interest on the registration form and a league Commissioner will contact you.
14Q. Is prior coaching experience required to coach a team?
14A. No. While experience helps, COLYBL offers a coaching clinic and links to helpful web sites are available to all coaches.
15Q. What is the time commitment involved with being a coach?
15A. The time commitment consists of usually one game (less than 1 hour) per weekend. There may be an occasion when your team will play more than one game on Saturday. There are usually a total of 10 games (Kelly Rec) or 8 games (Simpson Park). Length (usually 1 to 1˝ hours) and frequency (once or twice a week) of practices as well as practice sites are determined by the coach.
16Q. Where can we practice?
16A. Coaches will have availability to practice at either Kelly Recreation Complex or Simpson Park Community Center based on other programs already at the facility.
17Q. What equipment will my child need?
17A. The League will provide a jersey for each player. Recommended, each child provide his/her own pair of solid black shorts. Players should wear non-marring basketball or running shoes. If your child wears dental braces, we recommend that they wear a mouth guard during the game for their protection. Players with glasses should wear an eyeglass strap to prevent them from falling or being knocked off.
18Q. Are competitive or club teams allowed to play in COLYBL?
18A. COLYBL is a recreational league and is not intended for competitive or club teams. Players of competitive or club teams may register, but there are not guaranteed to be on the same team.
19Q. How high are the baskets for the younger grades?
19A. The rim is at 10 feet for ages 8-15. The rim is set at 8ft for ages 4-7
20Q.Can we have makeup games on our bye week if the involved coaches are in
agreement?
20A. Once the schedule has been created and finalized, COLYBL does not create
additional games because the gym time will not be available. However, if you and
the opposing coach want to have a scrimmage game with your teams at an offsite
location, you may do so. No referee will be provided and this game will not count in the standings.
21Q. Are there playoffs?
21A. Yes. There are playoffs at the end of the season. The Kelly Recreation Training League does not.
22Q. How are ties in the standings resolved to determine playoffs seeding?
22A. The following criteria are used in this order: Coin toss.
23Q. What is the COLYBL Sponsor Program?
23A. We need Sponsors to help offset the rising costs of program operation. A Sponsor may be an individual or a business. Your donations are tax deductible. Your family or company name will be posted on our web site and will appear in whatever we print to advertise the league or information about the league. To become a Sponsor, simply ask to meet with one of the City of Lakeland Youth Basketball Director.
24Q. Our team cannot make a game. Is there anyway we can reschedule this game?
24A. Unfortunately, since our gym time is very limited and our gym schedule is booked solid, we are unable to reschedule any games. This game will be recorded as a forfeit.
25Q. My child would like to be on a team with his/her best friend or a coach we know. Can you accommodate these types of requests?
25A. Because coaches, parents and the league want fair and balanced teams, we cannot accommodate requests to satisfy carpooling, neighbor, friendship, coaching or other similar requests.
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