DALLAS YOUTH BASKETBALL (DYB) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. About Dallas Youth Basketball (DYB).
Dallas Youth Basketball (DYB) is a dedicated organization committed to providing boys and girls who live in the Dallas School District and are in the 1st through 8th grades an opportunity to play recreational basketball. Our mission is to provide a SAFE, FUN and POSITIVE environment supported by GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP for youth to learn the game of basketball and the importance and value of teamwork, sportsmanship and responsibility. Our program has provided these opportunities for several decades to the youth who live in the Dallas School District. We generally have a total of 350 to 400 girls and boys participate each season.
DYB also has a Challenger Division which is a league specifically for children with intellectual and/or physical challenges in grades K through 8. DYB is the only local recreational basketball league that provides this opportunity. There is a separate FAQ page for this division.
2. Who can register for and play in Dallas Youth Basketball (DYB)?
All girls / boys in the Dallas School District who will be in grades 1 through 8 for this upcoming school year in the fall are eligible to register. All registrants MUST RESIDE in the Dallas School District.
3. My child lives in the Dallas School District but DOES NOT ATTEND school in the Dallas School District. Can he or she register and play for DYB?
Yes, as long as they RESIDE / LIVE in the Dallas School District and are in grades 1 through 8. Examples: Cyber School, home schooling, religious affiliated school, etc.
4. My child DOES NOT reside in the Dallas School District? Can he or she register and play for DYB?
No. Only those who live in the DALLAS SCHOOL DISTRICT can register.
5. Is Dallas Youth Basketball a non-profit organization?
Yes. We are a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization operated 100% by volunteers.
We rely 100% on individual / business sponsorships and donations as well as volunteers from the community for roles as head coaches, assistant coaches, board members, and other positions to support our organization.
Please consider volunteering your time as a head coach, assistant coach, sponsor, etc. We also respectfully request that parents / guardians who are unable to volunteer in the preceding roles to operate the scoreboard and/or official scorebook on game days.
6. Is Dallas Youth Basketball (DYB) associated, affiliated, organized or managed by the Dallas School District?
No. DYB is an independent not-for-profit youth sports organization with its own board of directors. All questions, concerns or issues regarding DYB should be directed to DYB and not the school district.
7. Is Dallas Youth Basketball (DYB) associated / affiliated with any local, state, regional, national or AAU basketball associations?
No. DYB is an independent not-for-profit youth sports organization with its own board of directors that follows most PIAA basketball rules.
8. Does DYB have a code of conduct for behavior, expectations, etc.?
Yes. DYB has one that must be reviewed and signed by parents or legal guardian that is responsible for player during registration. Please remember that every coach, child and referee has a different level of basketball skills – SO PLEASE BE SUPPORTIVE AND BE A POSITIVE ROLE MODEL.
DYB has ZERO TOLERANCE for unsportsmanlike, inappropriate, disrespectful, threatening verbal / physical behavior towards any person(s). DYB has ZERO TOLERANCE for harassment of GAME OFFICIALS (referees) at ANY TIME.
We WILL NOT tolerate any form of verbal / nonverbal criticism, harassment, approaching, questioning, or confrontation with DYB officials / referees prior to, during, or after a game or practice.
Ø Failure to comply will result in ejection, suspension for the next game or possible ban pending the nature of the actions. If you physically APPROACH an OFFICIAL, YOU WILL BE BANNED!
DYB Coaches, officials/referees, board members, school district and Fellowship Church representatives have the authority to eject / dismiss anybody from the premises for unsportsmanlike, disrespectful, threatening verbal / physical behavior directed at spectators, coaches, referees, officials, board members, or school district / church staff.
Any person ejected from a DYB event by an official or board member must leave the building and property immediately!
Ø Any individual ejected is suspended for a minimum from attending the next DYB game. More serious consequences such as suspension for multiple games, ban for the rest of the season or a lifetime ban for DYB activities can occur depending on the nature of the incident.
Ø All children (including players and non-players) must leave with the ejected individual if the individual is the only LEGAL guardian present for the DYB event.
Ø Failure to leave the building and property when directed to do so will result in the game / practice being stopped, forfeit given to the opposing team, and a LIFETIME BAN from all DYB activities and law enforcement contacted.
There will not be refunds for any person(s) ejected, suspended, or banned from the league activities.
9. How do I know when registration is open so I can sign up my child?
Registration announcements will be posted on our Facebook and website pages. We recommend you follow our Facebook page and review our website for this information. Registration period is generally open in JULY and closes in the MIDDLE of September.
Website Address: http://leagues.bluesombrero.com/dallasyouthbball
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DallasYouthBasketball.DYB/
You may also email us with any questions at [email protected]
10. How do I register my child?
Registration is online registration through our website. Electronic payment is necessary. Forms of payment accepted are Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. Please contact us at [email protected]if you do not have capability to use electronic payment or are having difficulty registering online.
Registration announcements will generally be posted on our Facebook and website pages.
Website Address: http://leagues.bluesombrero.com/dallasyouthbball
11. How much does it cost to register? Please note the discount for multiple players from the same family.
Our commitment is that the cost of registration fee WILL NEVER be an obstacle for any child who wants to participate in our organization. Please contact us if you have any need for financial assistance at [email protected]
Ø 1 Child: Full price of registration. Pays full registration fee. See fees below.
Ø 2nd child from same immediate family / household: There is a discounted fee for the second child:
Ø 3rd child or more from same immediate family / household for regardless of division / grade: Free registration. There are not any fees required for the 3rd or more children from the same immediate family.
DYB Registration Fees: 1st /2nd Grade Divisions:
The 1st/2nd grade division fee DOES NOT include the raffle ticket fee /does not purchase them due to less practices and games.
Ø FIRST registered player of same immediate family 1st/2nd grade: Registration fee = $90.00
Ø SECOND registered player of same immediate family any grade: Registration fee will be $85.00.
Ø THIRD registered player of same immediate family and any grade: Free registration. No fee.
DYB Registration Fees: 7th/8th Grade Divisions:
The 7th/8th grade divisions’ registration fee DOES NOT include the raffle ticket fee because many 7th/8th grade players participate in MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS and EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES which may require school fundraising activities. This division uses much less gym time than other divisions. This division DOES NOT practice due to MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS and EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES and only play games on Sundays.
Ø FIRST registered player of same immediate family 7th/8th grade: Registration fee = $115.00
Ø SECOND registered player of same immediate family any grade: Registration fee will be $85.00.
Ø THIRD registered player of same immediate family and any grade: Free registration. No fee.
DYB Registration Fees: 3rd/4th Grade and 5th/6th Grade Divisions:
In order to keep registration costs as low as possible, we have implemented a fundraising raffle ticket requirement and fee for 3rd/4th and 5th/6th registrations. The drawing will be held in early December, giving families about 6 weeks to sell and return their tickets.
FIRST registered player of the same immediate family 3rd/4th or 5th/6th grade division:: Registration fee paid = $135.00
Ø Paid fee at time of registration includes a $20.00 fee for FOUR raffle tickets per registered player.
Ø Families must pick these up at Skills Assessment and sell these at $5.00 each and KEEP THE MONEY collected for the tickets ($20.00 for this registered player)
Ø Families must return all ticket stubs for the raffle drawing by the first Saturday in December.
Ø DYB is not responsible if sold raffle ticket stubs are not returned by the deadline for the drawing.
$135.00 registration fee minus the $20.00 each family keeps after selling raffle tickets = $115.00 total fee
SECOND registered player of same immediate family in 3rd/4th or 5th/6th grade division: Registration fee paid = $105.00.
Ø Same as above regarding raffle tickets.
$105.00 registration fee minus the $20.00 each family keeps after selling raffle tickets = $85.00 total fee
THIRD or more players of same immediate family of any grade: Free registration. No fee. / raffle tickets
3rd/4th and 5th/ 6th Grade Division Registrants: To help reduce registration costs:
Ø A family may request up to 5 additional raffle tickets per player up to 2 players per family after raffle tickets have been issued to the 3rd/4th and 5th/6th grade divisions at their SKILLS ASSESSMENT (While supplies last. Supply is limited.)
Ø To request extra raffle tickets: contact [email protected] and provide your full name and total raffle tickets requested
Ø Families DO NOT PAY for these. They are FREE.
Ø Families sell these at $5.00 each and KEEP THE MONEY collected (up to $25.00 for one player. $50.00 for 2 players).
Ø Families must return all ticket stubs for the raffle drawing by the first Saturday in December.
Ø DYB is not responsible if sold raffle tickets are not returned by the deadline for the drawing.
The raffle drawing will be held on the first Saturday in December.
Raffle ticket prize are as follows:
| 1st Prize | 2nd Prize | 3rd Prize | 4th Prize | 5th Prize | 6th Prize | 7th Prize | 8th Prize | 9th Prize | 10th Prize |
| $500 | $300 | $250 | $200 | $175 | $150 | $125 | $100 | $75 | $50 |
1st / 2nd Grade and 7th/ 8th Grade Division Registrants: To help reduce registration costs:
Ø A family may request up to 5 additional raffle tickets per player up to 2 players per family after raffle tickets have been issued to the 3rd/4th and 5th/6th grade divisions at their SKILLS ASSESSMENT (While supplies last. Supply is limited.)
Ø To request extra raffle tickets: contact [email protected] and provide your full name and total raffle tickets requested
Ø Families DO NOT PAY for these. They are FREE.
Ø Families sell these at $5.00 each and KEEP THE MONEY collected (up to $25.00 for one player. $50.00 for 2 players).
Ø Families must return all ticket stubs for the raffle drawing by the first Saturday in December.
Ø DYB is not responsible if sold raffle tickets are not returned by the deadline for the drawing.
12. How is Dallas Youth Basketball funded?
Through registration fees for players, fundraising and on the generosity of individuals and/or business sponsorships. Please see information during registration. Both are integral in meeting our goal is to keep registration fees as low as possible so that the cost of registration fee WILL NEVER be an obstacle for any child who wants to participate in our organization.
Please note that sponsorships allow us to keep registration as low as possible and provide discounts to families. Any family who registers 2 children from the same immediate family receives a discount for the second child. We provide a 100% discount for the 3rd and any additional children from the same immediate family. In addition, we provide scholarships to families in need.
13. I want to sign up but my child participates in other activities. If I register them to play, can I get a refund if DYB schedule conflicts with their other activities?
Refunds are generally not available after close of registration. We rely on the registration totals in order to plan our season. Our volunteers put a lot of their own personal time and commitment during registration, ensuring we have enough coaches, planning / participation in skills assessment, creating teams, completion of the draft and creating practice and game schedules. This is completed over an 8–12-week period.
However, we understand there can be extenuating circumstances. DYB will consider all refund requests on a case-by-case basis. Requests must be emailed to [email protected]. In the event of a refund, we do not refund credit, debit card processing fees, service fees nor additional fees for services or plans offered by Sports Connect paid at initial registration.
14. Does Dallas Youth Basketball accept Sponsorships and / or donations?
Yes! DYB relies on and appreciates all sponsors! Dallas Youth Basketball is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Contributions to our program are tax deductible according to IRS code.
We rely on the generosity of the community, including those individuals and businesses who provide sponsorships for our organization. Unfortunately, registration fees alone do not cover all the costs of operation. Sponsorships help us to continue to provide a high-quality, affordable program for the youth who live in the Dallas School District. Without sponsorships we would be forced to raise the price of registration.
Individuals or businesses that provide sponsorships have their names placed on one team's jerseys and are listed on our website. Please contact us with any questions at [email protected]
15. When does the season begin and end?
1st/2nd Grade CO-ED: Season runs generally 2nd/3rd week of November through second week of February.
3rd/4th, 5th/6th and 7th/8th Grade: Season runs generally second week of November through the first week of March.
16. How are players assigned to the division they play in?
1st/2nd Grade: is CO-ED. Boys and girls play on the same team and against each other.
3rd/4th, 5th/6th and 7th/8th Grade: Girls and boys have separate divisions. Each division plays within its own grade. For example, 3rd/4th grade girls teams only play other 3rd/4th grade girls teams.
1st/2nd grade CO-ED division
3rd/4th grade Girls division 3rd/4th grade Boys division
5th/6th grade Girls division 5th/6th grade Boys division
7th/8th grade Girls division 7th/8th grade Boys division
17. What equipment is required to participate?
Players should wear tee shirts, sneakers, sports pants or shorts for practices and games. Pajama bottoms ARE NOT allowed.
A team jersey will be provided for games and is their jersey to keep after the season is over. Please note that for safety reasons, no jewelry is allowed to be worn during practices and games. It is a PIAA rule which is the organization that governs Pennsylvania school sports.
Basketballs are provided by DYB for practices and games. Please DO NOT bring your own basketballs to practices or games. DYB is not responsible for any lost items.
18. What size basketball is used?
1st/2nd Grade CO-ED: 27.5 inch
3rd/4th Grade Girls: 28.5-inch 3rd/4th Grade Boys: 28.5 inch
5th/6th Grade Girls: 28.5-inch 5th/6th Grade Boys: 29.5 inch
7th/8th Grade Girls: 28.5-inch 7th/8th Grade Boys: 29.5 inch
19. What height is the basket for each division?
1st/2nd Grade CO-ED: 8-feet and played on portable basketball hoops because the baskets at Fellowship church do not adjust up or down.
3rd/4th Grade Boys and Girls: 8.5-feet All other grades play at 10 feet.
20. What rules does DYB use when playing?
DYB follows most PIAA rules but has some custom rules to benefit the younger age of our players. These will be issued to coaches prior to the season and can be found on our website.
DYB uses PIAA certified referees for all games for 3rd through 8th grade divisions. 1st/2nd grade division may use volunteers and/or PIAA certified referees.
All teams in the 3rd/4th, 5th/6th and 7th/8th Grade divisions make the playoffs at the end of the season with a chance to advance to DYB Championship Sunday in March.
21. What can I and my child expect as far as playing time during games?
Rules will be handed to coaches and can be found on our website. In BRIEF, not an all-inclusive summary:
1st/2nd Grade Division:
Each game has two halves. There are three, 5-minute periods per half (6 periods total).
Players must play a minimum of three full periods unless late, sick, injured, fouls out or gets disqualified.
3rd/4th, 5th/6th and 7th/8th Grade Division:
Each game is 4 quarters. They are 8 minutes in length for all grades except 7th/8th grade which are 9 minutes long.
Players must play a minimum of two full quarters unless late, sick, injured, fouls out or gets disqualified.
Other exceptions: Players may play less than 2 quarters due to:
· Unsportsmanlike behavior. Please note it is the discretion of the coach / referee / DYB board member present.
· If a player arrives after the first quarter begins then they are only required to play 1 quarter.
· If a player arrives after the 3rd quarter has begun, then he or she is not required to play at all.
22. Can I request a specific coach or request my child play on another team with one of their friends?
No, except for the instances below. We DO NOT accommodate requests for players to be assigned with specific coaches nor for players to be placed on the same team as other players. We do this in order to keep the teams as competitively balanced as possible. 3rd/4th, 5th/6th and 7th/8th grade players are drafted. 1st/2nd grade players are assigned to teams.
EXCEPTION FOR HEAD COACHES only: If your child is playing in the same grade / gender division that you are a HEAD COACH, then that player will be assigned to the team you are coaching.
EXCEPTIONS FOR SIBLINGS PLAYING IN THE SAME DIVISION: (see sibling accommodation below).
23. I have more than one child registering for the same grade / division. Will they be on different teams?
1st/2nd Grade CO-ED: siblings will be assigned to the same team.
3rd/4th, 5th/6th and 7th/8th Grade Divisions:
Siblings of the same gender who are in the same grade division ARE assigned to the same team unless parents request otherwise.
24. Can I request specific practice nights and times or game days / times for my child due to personal scheduled and other extra-curricular
activities?
No. Your child would have to attend practices / play games as assigned on their team schedule. Teams will not be finalized until at the end of October. Practice schedules will not be available until then or early November.
25. I believe my child is a highly skilled player than his peers. Can my child play at a higher grade level?
No. Regardless of skill level we believe it’s best to have players compete at their grade level and play with and against their peers / friends. Both the higher and less skilled player can certainly teach each other about different aspects of basketball and more importantly life skills such being a good teammate, good sportsmanship, inclusion of others, dealing with frustration / disappointment, conflict, etc. It’s not about the level of skill, the wins, records, etc. It’s also more than about the game of basketball such the memories, fun, socialization, etc.
With the above being said, there are other opportunities for “higher skilled players” within our league for 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade divisions.
26. What locations are practices and games held?
1st/ 2nd Grade CO-ED Division: Held in the gym at Fellowship Church.
3rd/4th and 5th/6th Grade Divisions: Held in the gyms of the Wycallis Primary Center and Dallas Intermediate School.
7th/8th Grade Divisions: Games are held at Wycallis Primary Center. This division DOES NOT practice due to middle school sports and after school extra-curricular activities.
27. How do I know if practices or games are canceled?
Coaches will ALWAYS contact all parents / guardians when practices or games are canceled. Information will also be posted on our Facebook page.
DYB does not have any practices or games when the Dallas School District is closed for a holiday(s) as well as when the school district closes for an entire day or dismisses early for inclement weather. However, if the school is operating on an early morning delay, then DYB activities are still on for that night. DYB sometimes has to cancel activities when inclement weather occurs after school hours or when games are played on the weekend.
Occasionally cancellations will also occur if the Dallas School District is in need of the gyms for school based extracurricular such as concerts, plays, book fairs, etc.
28. How do I know which team my child will be on and which practice and game schedule to follow?
Practice and game schedule cannot be completed until after registration is completed / closed. We need to have the total number of players, teams and ensure we have enough volunteer head coaches before devising a schedule.
1st/ 2nd Grade CO-ED Division:
Schedules are generally available by first / second week of November. However, you WILL NOT KNOW which team schedule to follow until DYB assigns all players to a team. Afterwards, the coach will contact the parent / guardian, and you will follow that team’s practice and game schedule.
3rd/4th, 5th/6th and 7th/8th Grade Division:
Schedules are generally available by end of October. However, you WILL NOT KNOW which team schedule to follow until after the player draft is completed. After the draft is completed, the coach will contact the parent / guardian, and you will follow that team’s practice and game schedule.
29. When are practices held?
Please give the head coach as much advanced notice as possible if your child will be late or absent from practices. DO NOT be late in picking up your child from practice. We cannot guarantee practices will not fall on a CCD night. Practice schedules are dependent on school gym availability and the number of players registered and coaches available and can vary season to season.
1st/2nd Grade CO-ED Division:
Ø Practices generally begin the second week of November and continue through mid-February.
Ø There will be approximately 8 to 10 practices.
Ø Practices are ONCE per week and held generally on Tuesday evenings
Ø Times: Either 6PM to 645 PM or 645PM to 730PM at FELLOWSHIP CHURCH gym.
3rd/4th Grade and 5th/6th Grade Divisions:
Ø Practices generally begin the last week of October or first week of November and continue through the last week of February.
Ø Practices are generally one to two times per week. There will be approximately 10-14 practices.
Ø Can be M, T, W or Th.
Ø Practice nights and times CAN VARY. Teams MAY NOT have the same practice night or day.
Ø 3rd/4th grade: 6PM to 8PM, 7PM-8PM at Wycallis Primary Center or Dallas Intermediate School
Ø 5th/6th grade: 7PM-8PM, 8PM to 9PM at Wycallis Primary Center or Dallas Intermediate School
7th/8th Grade Division: DO NOT PRACTICE due to school middle school sports and extracurricular activities.
3rd/4th and 5th/6th Grade Division Practices:
Due to school district regulations, parents / guardians ARE NOT allowed inside the buildings DURING PRACTICES at Wycallis Primary Center not Dallas Intermediate School. This is to ensure security of the buildings. Parents / guardians will drop their children off / pick-up at the door. Parents / guardians should wait until their children are let into the school.
School doors will be locked until the first practice of the evening, opening 15 minutes before the first practice.
Coaches will be responsible for letting their players into the school. All head and assistant coaches have to pass a background check. We request each team have at least 1 to 2 “TEAM HELPERS”. Parents / guardians may volunteer position as a TEAM HELPER (must complete a DYB Volunteer Background Check Form and be approved) to supervise the school door to assist with letting our team’s players, the next group of players / coaches into the building for practices. TEAM HELPERS MAY ATTEND Practices. Limit is 2 per team.
1st/2nd grade division:
Parents ARE allowed inside the FELLOWSHIP CHURCH gym ONLY but may not roam the building.
30. When are games played?
We cannot guarantee games will not fall on a CCD day/night.
1st/2nd Grade CO-ED Division:
Ø There will be approximately 7 to 8 games..
Ø Games begin the first / second week of December and continue through mid-February.
Ø 1st/2nd grade CO-ED: Sundays between 2PM and 4PM at FELLOWSHIP church.
3rd/4th, 5th/6th and 7th/8th Grade Divisions:
Ø There will be approximately 10 to 12 games.
Ø Games begin on the first or second weekend of November. Game times will vary based on how many total teams there are in the league.
Ø Below are estimated game times based on past history and may change from season to season depending on gym availability and total number of registered players.
. Ø 3rd/4th grade Girls: Saturdays between 9AM and11AM
Ø 3rd/4th grade Boys: Saturdays between 10AM and 1PM
Ø 5th/6th grade Girls: Saturdays between 1PM and 5PM.
Ø 5th/6th grade Boys: Saturdays between 3PM and 5PM or Wednesday night game at 6PM, 7PM or 8PM
If needed: Sundays between 11AM and 1PM.
Ø 7th/8th Grade Girls: Sundays between 2PM and 5PM.
Ø 7th/8th Grade Boys: Sundays between 11AM and 2PM
Games canceled due to weather, school closure, etc. are generally not rescheduled due to gym availability.
Please be respectful of the time and effort our volunteer coaches put into planning and making lineups for games to ensure that all players get appropriate playing time and that the team has enough players to play a game. It’s not easy for coaches when they are not aware when players will be late or absent. Coaches need as much advanced notice as possible if your child will be late or absent from a game. They may need to contact other teams for substitute players if their own team will not have enough players to play a game.
31. How are players assigned to teams?
1st/2nd grade division CO-ED:
Ø Players are assigned to teams. There IS NOT a draft.
3rd/4th grade, 5th/6th and 7th/8th grade division:
Ø Volunteer coaches DRAFT players for their team. Girls and boys divisions have separate drafts.
Ø The player draft is held after skills assessment are completed generally in the third or last week of October.
32. What is Skill Assessment?
3rd/4th, 5th/6th and 7th/8th Grade Division:
3rd/4th and 5th/6th Grade Boys and Girls will have their own separate sessions on 2 different days. 7th/8th Grade Boys and Girls will have their own separate session, only on 1 day.
All registered players must attend at least one skills assessment (players can attend both if they wish) during which coaches will observe players perform various skill and drills such as dribbling, layups and shooting. Skills assessments are held generally in the evening between 6PM and 9PM depending on grade level during the second or third week of October. Coaches use the skills assessment to draft players in order to field competitive teams. All registered players will be drafted to a team.
Families must pick their fundraising raffle tickets up at Skills Assessment (except 1st/2nd and 7th/8th grade players)
1st/2nd GRADE DIVISION:
There IS NOT a skills assessment for this division. Players will be assigned to teams.
33. When will I know which team my child is on?
1st/2nd Grade CO-ED Division:
Ø Head coaches will contact all parents when all players are assigned to teams. At this time the parent / guardian will follow that team’s practice and game schedule.
3rd/4th, 5th/6th and 7th/8th Grade Division:
Ø Head coaches will contact all parents the night of or the day after the draft is completed. At this time the parent / guardian will follow that team’s practice and game schedule.
34. Are all players registered guaranteed to be placed on a team?
Our organization is 100% dependent on volunteer Head Coaches. Therefore we need to have enough HEAD COACHES in order to accommodate all registered players.
Our board members work hard to ensure all registrants will have a team to play on and to ensure players receive enough attention in practice as well as playing time in games. In order to do so we like to keep each team’s roster no more than 8 and no less than 7. However, if needed, roster sizes can go as high as 10 per team if we do not have enough HEAD COACHES. As roster size increases, playing time / opportunity decreases.
If we DO NOT receive enough volunteers for HEAD COACH positions, then a waiting list will have to be implemented.
Those who registered later / last would be placed on the waiting list. Waiting list players will be offered registration based if other registered players withdraw or additional head coaches are obtained.
Please note that if you are selected to be a head coach by the DYB board, it does guarantee your child a registration slot in the event we have to create a waiting list due to a lack of head coaches.
Any registrant placed on a wait list and not assigned to a team will receive a refund.
35. How do I sign up to be a volunteer head coach or assistant coach?
We are always in need of volunteer Head Coaches. Please consider volunteering! You may do so during the registration process; message us vour Facebook page prior to registration; or contact the commissioner of your grade / gender division.
There can be as many assistant coaches that the Head Coach would like for practices. However, during games each team is limited to one Head
Coach and ONE Assistant Coach on the sideline. Assistant Coaches must remain seated during games. Only head coaches can call time outs walk /
stand in the coach’s box.
Head coaches must attend both SKILLS ASSESMENT sessions in Mid-October and the PLAYER DRAFT at end of OCTOBER (or appoint a
designee in their absence for both)
All volunteer head and assistant coaches need to complete the DYB Basketball Volunteer Application / Background Check Form and successfully pass the background check. Then must be approved by the DYB board members.
Please note that if you are selected to be a head coach by the DYB board, it does guarantee your child a registration slot in the event we have to create waiting list due to a lack of head coaches.
DYB appreciates all past and current volunteers. However, regardless of previous appointments as a volunteer, DYB IS NOT obligated to appoint any person to a volunteer position.
36. I want to volunteer as a coach, but I do not have any children playing for DYB. Can I volunteer to coach?
Absolutely! You may email us at [email protected]
or inquire via our Facebook page or website prior to registration; sign up during the registration process; or contact the board or any of the commissioners. We’ve had past DYB players come back to coach, High School Players, coaches who coached before but no longer have children playing in DYB, etc.
37. I want to coach, but I want to coach with a specific person. Can I make this selection at registration?
3rd/4th, 5th/6th and 7th/8th Grade Division:
No. We DO NOT ALLOW a head coach to select an assistant coach who will have a child playing in the same grade / gender division prior to registration. We do this in order to keep the teams as competitively balanced as possible. If you wish to coach with a specific person with a child in the same grade / gender division then the head coach can attempt to draft that person’s child (if still available at the time of your draft pick / slot) for your team and then can choose that person to be their assistant coach.
There are instances where a coach may be allowed to select their assistant coach if the assistant does not have a child playing in the in the same grade / gender division or does not have a child playing at all in DYB. Examples include but are not limited to: spouse, partner, relative, friend, etc.
1st/2nd Grade CO-ED Division:
No. We DO NOT ALLOW head coaches to automatically select their assistant before team rosters are released. Assistant coaches need to come from the parents / guardians of the players assigned to your team.
38. How do I select / get assigned my assistant coach?
A list of volunteers for assistant coaches will be available. Head coaches review the list and select one after the draft is completed, generally a parent or legal guardian from their team. If there are not enough volunteers for assistant coaches, then the head coaches can ask / select a parent from their team.
Be sure to find a reliable assistant coach to coach your team if you are not available. We cannot switch games.
All assistant coaches need to successfully pass a background check and afterwards must be approved by the DYB board members.
39. I want to be a coach. Can I request to practice on certain days and times of the week?
Generally – NO but we may be able to do it if there is a very low number of requests. Unfortunately, it is difficult for us to accommodate these requests. We get many requests, and it is not possible to meet all of them. We generate a practice schedule based on gym availability and total number of teams in the league.
40. I am unable to volunteer as head or assistant coach. Are there other opportunities for me to volunteer to help?
Yes.
· TEAM HELPER
Each coach / team could benefit from TEAM HELPER(S) to assist with team tasks such as helping supervise the school door to assist with letting their team’s players, the next group of players / coaches into the building, and other tasks. They are not coaches but may also help
coaches during practices as needed. TEAM HELPERS MAY ATTEND 3rd to 6th Grade Practices. TEAM HELPERS refer to those
volunteers who are not coaches but there to assist / be present in the gym for practices. There is a Limit of TWO TEAM HELPERS
PER TEAM at practices. TEAM HELPERS must complete and return the DALLAS YOUTH BASKETBALL VOLUNTEER AND
BACKGROUND CHECK FORM which includes a review for sex offender registries, child abuse and criminal history records.
RETURNING volunteers must complete even if completed last season.
· Sponsor a team.
· Operate the scoreboard at the game.
· Complete the scorebook at the game.
Persons who wish to assist only with operating the scoreboard and completing the scorebook at GAMES DO NOT need to register as a TEAM HELPER nor complete the DALLAS YOUTH BASKETBALL VOLUNTEER APPLICATION AND BACKGROUND CHECK FORM.
· Help with fundraising activities.
41. Who operates the scoreboard and official scorebook during games?
3rd/4th , 5th/6th and 7th/8 Grade Division:
Head coaches must ensure they have volunteers scheduled for each game. They will need parents to volunteer and complete the following:
Ø All games must have an OFFICIAL scorebook / keeper and OFFICIAL scoreboard / clock /arrow operator.
Ø Visitor team responsible for OFFICIAL scorebook / keeper. Must sit at the official table during game.
Ø Scorebook must keep track of players FOR BOTH TEAMS for players checking in at the beginning of the quarter, fouls, time outs and OVERALL SCORE.
Ø Home team responsible for OFFICIAL scoreboard / clock /arrow operator. Must sit at the official table during game
Ø Must score for all grades and post player / team fouls on the scoreboard for 5/6 and 7/8 grade levels.
Ø In order to avoid problems, each coach should compare the score, fouls, time outs, playing time with OFFICIAL scorebook keeper after each quarter and ALWAYS REVIEW PLAYING TIME BEFORE THE FOURTH QUARTER BEGINS.
1st/2nd Grade CO-ED Division:
Head coaches must ensure they have volunteers scheduled for each game. They will need parents to volunteer and complete the following:
Ø All games must have a scoreboard / clock /arrow operator.
Ø There IS NOT a scorebook in this division
42. What does the Head Coach do if they won’t have enough players for a game?
DYB does not generally cancel games for a lack of players as there are several options available to pursue.
Each division has a board member who is the commissioner. Please contact them in these instances and notify them if you cannot find players to call up as below. They will assist and direct you as to what to do or contact the President for direction.
Head coaches will be supplied with a roster of younger players that can be called if you have 6 players or less for a game. The playing time for the player(s) called up cannot exceed the playing time of your regular rostered players. You may not call up the same player(s) in two consecutive games. You must alternate your call-ups.
43. Trash: Responsibility of parents, players and coaches:
All parents, players and coaches are to look over their sideline / standing area and bleachers after EACH GAME, pick up trash and dispose in the garbage before leaving. Remember we are guests of the DALLAS SCHOOL DISTRICT / FELLOWSHIP CHURCH and need to be respectful of the gyms.
44. Supervision of Children (Siblings, Friends, Family Members, ETC) Who ARE NOT PLAYING:
All children who are not playing in a DYB game must be in direct supervision of their parent / guardian IN THE GYM. They are not allowed to be in the lobby, bathrooms, etc. of the DALLAS SCHOOLS / FELLOWSHIP CHURCH unsupervised. There is absolutely no running, horseplay, playing with basketballs, climbing windows, etc. Please remember that we are guests of the school district /church and do not want to lose our gym privileges. Failure to comply will result in dismissal from the premises.