Basketball

Thanks to all the students who came out and to all of the volunteer coaches who have worked hard to plan teams that keep everyone playing and avoiding cuts again this year. 

Some things to note about the program this year:

1. Per N.J. State requirements, players in the 6th grade and above must complete additional medical forms and return them to the school nurse. Your doctor must indicate that your child is eligible to play sports. More information can be found on the Sports page, or by contacting the office.  Your child CANNOT practice until the form is completed.

2. The participation fee this year will be communicated at the first practice. 

3. Families are required to work at the concessions stand.  Rose McEwen, the concession coordinator, will ask each coach for a parent coordinator for the team. 

4. A $50 uniform deposit is required.  Please date a check to April 1, 2010.  Your check will not be cashed, but will be returned to you when the uniform is returned.  Checks will be cashed for uniforms not returned or those that have been significantly damaged.

Your coaches will be in touch with you soon to schedule practices.

Our coaches have committed their time to afford every child the opportunity to play at Holy Trinity.  Families need to make the same commitment to their team. There will be holidays, vacations, sickness, injuries, and many other distractions throughout the season.  Family, Faith and School should all come first.  The commitment to your team must be just as high.  We ask all of you to commit to your teammates to make every possible effort to be at practices and games.  Both are equally important for the overall benefit of the team.  The game and practice schedules will be set within the next few weeks.  If you have a conflict, tell your coach as soon as possible.  Otherwise, as much as possible, schedule other events around the team schedule.

Thank you all and have a great season!

Jim Killeen                                            Matt Loughlin

About our Basketball Program

Leagues:  Holy Trinity uses a variety of leagues, in an effort to provide the best possible basketball experience for our students.  Some leagues offer B and C level options, which may be more appropriate for some of our teams.  The final determination of the appropriate league or leagues for a team will be made between the coach and the basketball director.  In some cases, more than one league may be used, or additional tournaments will be entered, to provide a reasonable number of games.  Leagues in which we have competed in the past include: Suburban Catholic Boys League, Suburban Catholic Girls League, Union County CYO (Boys and Girls), and Garden State Basketball League (Boys and Girls).

Team assignments cannot be made based on other leagues a child might plan to play in, for other teams.  Please be aware, that if your child plans to try-out for a parish or town team, he or she may end up in the same league as the school team.  Leagues do not allow players to double roster.

Practices/Games:  Practices will begin late October or early November. Games can begin in mid-December and usually continue through March.

Commitment: Students are expected to commit to the team they are assigned to, by full participation in practices and games.  There are no minimum playing time requirements in many of these leagues.  Coaches will have discretion with regard to playing time and rewarding individual player effort.  Students are also expected to maintain a level of academic standing during the season, consistent with their already established abilities.  The coach and the athletic director will work with the school administration in deciding an appropriate response to any academic or disciplinary issues that may arise.

Registration Fee:  Fees are calculated based on the estimated cost of the regular season league and referee fees, as well as uniform and equipment maintenance. Additional tournaments may be entered, at the discretion of the head coach. Any additional fees associated with a tournament must be covered by the team members.  Approximately 25% of basketball expenses are offset by concessions sold during the games and by fund raising. Parents are always needed to help with concessions and hospitality in support of the basketball program.

Medical:   A Medical form must be completed and sent to the School Nurse, prior to try-outs.

Volunteers: Coaches are always in need of help and are always willing to teach new volunteers. They especially need score keepers, clock/scoreboard operators and team parents.

Contacts:  For more information, or to volunteer: Matt Loughlin or Jim Killeen

Opportunities for Grades 1-4

Clinic

Open to:  boys and girls, grades 1-3

Season: between November 1 and March 31

Schedule: Times vary, based on the availability of volunteers and gym time

Fee: A nominal clinic fee is charged, covering the cost of equipment and T-shirts

Co-Ed, Grade 4

Open to:  boys and girls, grade 4

Season: Typically begins in January and runs through March 1.

Practices: Begin in December. Dates vary, based on the availability of the coaches and gym time, but usually in early slots or on the weekend.

Schedule: Games often on Friday nights at 7 or 8 p.m..

League: Union County CYO League

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Director: Matt Loughlin