South Jersey Girls AAU Basketball Club

Purpose of the Club

• Provide expanded opportunities for girls to play and enjoy the game of basketball.
• Establish multi-level programs to enable girls to develop their skills, play with others of similar ability, and compete against teams of comparable caliber.
• Develop character, sportsmanship, and a sense of fair play.
• Promote excellence in girls basketball.
• Advance the visibility of girls basketball in South Jersey.
  

Club Structure and Organization

The SJGBC subscribes to all AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) player eligibility, age, and roster requirements. Players will be required to become members of the AAU and the club will maintain a MA-AAU membership.

This club is staffed by unpaid volunteer coaches and administrators

Insurance

The membership in the AAU provides gym liability and secondary medical insurance under specified conditions for AAU sanctioned practices, games, and tournaments.

Club Expectations

The full cooperation and participation of players, parents, and coaches is necessary to assure a quality experience for all. Participation in club activities also brings important responsibilities for parents, players, and coaches.

Parent & Player Responsibilities

The Players:

• Participating fully in practices, games, and tournaments.
• Abiding by the players rules of conduct.
• Displaying mutual support and teamwork.
• Demonstrating sportsmanship and fair play at all times.
• Participating in personal and team fundraising as required.
• Cooperating with coaches, staff and volunteers.
• Conducting themselves in ways which enhance the stature and positive reputation of SJGBC.
  
  

• Assuring that the player fulfills her responsibility to the team.
• Agreeing to and promoting the Player Rules of Conduct.
• Volunteering to help with team activities, shoot-outs, special events, tournaments, etc.
• Setting an example of proper conduct and sportsmanship.
• Treating players, officials, coaches and spectators with respect.
• Providing positive encouragement at all times to players, coaches, and teams.
• For travel teams, contributing by transporting players to and from tournaments, and helping with hotel supervision, food/meal management, and other activities.
• Providing fund raising or personal financial support as required.
• Provide primary medical insurance for the player.