TEAM SELECTION
Teams shall be composed of players registered with the IEM Basketball League. Only players that are registered, and on the list of players, are eligible to play.
Requests to play together will be granted as long as it does not affect the balance of the division and providing that the league is reasonably able to do so. Requests must be made in writing to the "Fair Play Committee" with details as to the reason for consideration. The league reserves the right to refuse any requests for playing together. Coaches and assistant coaches will be authorized to have one "link" (request) to another player, as per the league policy.
PLAYER RATINGS
Every player shall be assigned a rating within the IEM Basketball League's database. Ratings are not intended to be discussed with players or parents, but are only used to allow the computer to balance skills levels while populating teams.
It is very important that coaches make an effort to properly evaluate their players so that the following year's teams are as balanced as is possible.
TEAM BALANCING
Upon the start of the season, players are not allowed to change teams without permission of the "Fair Play Committee". If, however, it is noted that one or more teams are dominating play within their division, the Director and/or Convenor of that division, with the knowledge of the Board of Directors (or should the Director and/or Convenor be in a conflict situation, with the approval of the Board of Directors), has the right to balance teams before the third (3) game of the season. The teams shall be notified of the player's movement and the player must report to his/her new team for his/her next scheduled game.
UNIFORMS
The league shall provide each player with a proper uniform, including team jersey and shorts. It is required that players wear the complete uniform provided, plus suitable footwear. Basketball shoes, with non-marking soles, are highly recommended. A player can not use equipment or wear anything that is dangerous to himself/herself or another player (including jewelry of any kind).
It is the responsibility of the coaches to ensure that players wear the complete uniform and that it conforms to the requirements in the "Rules of the Game".
Players with no uniform or incomplete uniform will not be allowed to participate in the game.
COACHES RESPONSIBILITIES
Coaches must encourage parents to accompany their children and attend the practices and games. A coach shall not transport or remain alone with any of his/her players; with the exception of their own children. Should the coach notice an unattended child, he/she will attempt to get another parent to remain with him/her until the child is picked up. He/she will report the occurrence to the league office. In the event that all other parents have already left, he/she should remain with the child until picked-up and should immediately report the occurrence to the office. Should the parent fail to assure that a designate parent is available and the event continues to occur, the parent shall face disciplinary action, which could include player suspensions and the possible removal of the player from the league.
A coach shall not allow identifying names to appear on his/her player's uniform or equipment.
A coach is responsible for the team under his/her care including his/her staff, parents and supporters and must fulfill his/her team responsibilities.
It is the responsibility of the coach to make himself/herself fully aware of, and uphold, the Rules, Policies and Procedures of the IEM Basketball League and report any exceptions.
The coach shall, at all times, act in a professional and constructive manner and maintain a positive attitude towards all, while representing the interests of the league and his/her players.
It is the responsibility of the coaches to protect the referees from abuse, verbal or otherwise, regardless of the source; including parents and spectators.
It is the responsibility of the coach to distribute all materials provided by the league, to each player, including any practice balls, flyers, rules, schedules etc.
PARENTS RESPONSIBILITIES
It is the responsibility of the Parent (or their designate) to accompany and stay at the court of play with a child. A coach can't transport or remain alone with any of his/her players, with the exception of his/her own children. Should the coach notice an unattended child, he/she will ask another parent to remain with him/her until the child is picked up. He/she will report the occurrence to the league office. Should the parent fail to assure that a designated parent is available and the event continues to occur, then the parent shall face disciplinary action, which could include player suspensions and the possible removal of the player from the league.
It is recommended by the IEM Basketball League that parents attend all of their child's practices and games, giving them moral support.
No parent, spectator or coach may sit behind the basket and/or end line.
No parent, spectator or coach may enter gymnasium facilities wearing winter boots or outdoor footwear .
No parent or spectator shall enter the court of play during the game or at any stoppage of play, without the permission of the referee.
It is the responsibility of the parent to make himself/herself fully aware of the Rules, Policies and Procedures of the IEM Basketball League.
TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES
The visiting team shall be the first team name on the score sheet and the home team shall be the second team name on the score sheet.
The home team is responsible for:
- Providing a satisfactory game ball.
- Providing the visiting team with a properly completed, approved score sheet ten (10) minutes prior to the scheduled game time.
- Providing the Director and/or Convenor of that division with the completed score sheet within 48 hours.
- Notifying the Director and/or Convenor of any postponed, abandoned or defaulted game.
- Providing a suitable scorekeeper for the game.
The visiting team is responsible for:
- Providing the referee with a properly completed, approved score sheet prior to the scheduled game time.
- Providing a suitable timekeeper for the game.
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