Primary School Comp
Registrations for Term 3 & 4 Season (Grades Prep - 1 & Grades 4 - 5) now open!
This competition is conducted by the Eltham Wildcats Basketball Club. While we value the assistance of the Primary Schools, they have no responsibility in the conduct of the competition, apart from providing coaches!
The competition will be conducted at Eltham High School Basketball Centre, Withers Way, Eltham.
Grades 2 & 3 play Term 1 & 2
Grades 4 & 5 play Term 3 & 4
Grades P & 1 play Term 3 & 4
Teams can be entered as mixed, girls or boys teams. Games are played Tuesday and Wednesday between 4pm and 5.45pm. Requests to play on a particular days will be considered but cannot always be granted because of fixture difficulties on occasions.
A charge of $4.00 per game is made to cover the rental of courts and payment of Referees.
Players are required to purchase a numbered singlet in the colours allocated to each school by the competition coordinator.
The cost of a numbered singlet is $20.00 GST inc, which can be purchased from Eltham High School Basketball Club Office on Tuesday & Wednesday 4.15pm - 5.30pm ONLY. No credit card facilities available - only cash or cheques can be accepted.
FREE Clinics run by the Eltham Wildcats Basketball Club coaches can be arranged at schools if requested, please contact Glenda Freame, our Primary School Competition Coordinator through the club. These clinics are a great way to educate and encourage junior players to participate into our local competition through the Eltham Wildcats Basketball Club
A limited form of Sports Insurance is now included in the game fee.
Anyone who wishes to enrol for Prep/Grade 1 and Grade 4/5 Primary School Competition starting in Term 3 2013 can download an enrolment form below or collect one from the club office.
Enquiries through the Club Office 9439 5686
RULES
1.The rules for Primary Competition are basically the same as Saturdays with a few changes:
2. Foul shots are taken from the inside line (blue) on EH courts.
3.Clock stops in the last 3 minutes of the second half for fouls, jump balls, time outs and substitutions. The clock DOES NOT STOP if there is more than a 10 point difference between teams.
4.Once a team has established a 10 point lead, no player may play defence on the opposition until they have advanced PAST the centre line. (THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO FINALS).
5.If the lead gets to 20 points, no defensive player may play defence until the opposition advances past the 3 point line. (Man-to-man only) (THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO FINALS).
6.There is to be no zone defence, including finals.
7.ONE time-out per team per half - 15 minute halves.
8.Two penalty points are taken off for incorrect uniform (except in grading games).
9.Shorts with pockets are not allowed (to reduce risk of injury).
10.One penalty point is taken off per minute for late start. Walkovers occur only if there are less than three players for the team by half time.Parents must ensure there is PARENTAL SUPERVISION at trainings run by junior coaches. The Club accepts no responsibility for such trainings.
We are especially concerned that balls are not bounced around the court during games because of the risk of stray balls coming onto the court. Also people should not gather at the ends of the courts as they could obstruct the referees.PARENTS, PLEASE ENSURE THAT OTHER CHILDREN ARE PROPERLY SUPERVISED DURING GAMES.
Parents, please help your coach and team by learning to score. The club does not provide scorers but will help to teach you if necessary. A SCORER FROM BOTH TEAMS IS EXPECTED. Please ensure that each player's full name and number are CLEARLY written on the score sheet before half time. The team's money must also be ready for collection by half time.
