Welcome to BVYA Basketball 2009-10

Who is BVYA? Buffalo Valley Youth Association was formed in 1974 and is a parent volunteer run youth organization offering basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, football, cheerleading and swim team for kids in our local area.

How are the teams picked? All age groups are picked using a blind draft method. BVYA does not allow players to return to the same team from year to year. Each team starts over with a new roster. Coach’s kids are automatically placed on their team.

Where are games played and practices held? Games are played at either Dobie or Corbett Junior High Schools. Lil-tykes play games at Wilder Intermediate (bring your chairs for Wilder as there are no bleachers). We utilize the SCUCISD gyms all over the City for practices.

When are games played? We play games Monday thru Saturday. Saturday games start at 8:30; depending on the division and are usually over by 5:00pm. Each team gets a half court practice once a week for one hour. Practice days and time are decided by the Head coach.

The GYMS: We clean up after ourselves; we respect school district property; we do not leave trash lying around and UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SMOKE ON OR IN ANY SCUCISD property.

When does the season start and end? We will try to start mid November and end around mid February. We will NOT play or practice during Thanksgiving or Christmas break or practice when schools are closed.

Trophies and awards at the end of the season: ALL players through 4^th grade get some type of participation award. All divisions except Lil-tykes will have standings and be awarded first and second place trophies.

My player decided not to play after registration. Do I get a refund? BVYA has a written refund policy that addresses when and how refunds are granted.

What uniforms are required? BVYA will provide, depending on grade, either a t-shirt or jersey for the player to wear and keep. NO POCKETS are allowed and the player is NOT allowed on the court with them. NON-MARKING shoes only are allowed.

Can my player play up or down a division? No. We separate the players by grades, not age.

Who are those referees? We contract with an outside firm to provide officials for our games. If you are interested in officiating please let us know and we will put you in contact with the right folks.

Code of Conduct & sportsmanship rules: BVYA will not tolerate abusive and un-sportsmanlike behavior. SET A POSITIVE EXAMPLE FOR THE KIDS!!

Are we having a fundraiser? Each year we hold a fundraiser to help us raise funds to purchase new equipment and fund projects. Instead of making the fundraiser mandatory like some leagues, we ask each family to help us raise $30.00 per family. Please voluntarily support the fundraiser.

Who is in charge of the league? BVYA is a volunteer organization run by parents. Every coach and Board Member volunteers their time so that all the kids can play sports. If you are interested in serving on the Board or volunteering your time as a Coach or Helper, please let us know. There is a Commissioner and usually a co-commissioner for basketball.