Games & Practices:

• Your coach will give you the times and locations of games and practice sessions with as much advance as possible
• If a scheduled game or practice session is cancelled or the time/location has changed, you will be notified 30 minutes prior to the original time
• If you have any questions about the time/location, contact your coaches or another player
• Practice sessions will last a minimum of 1.5 hours
• You will be expected to arrive 30 minutes before each game
• We expect proper attire. Practices: shorts, sneakers, t-shirt/sweat shirt. Games: Game uniform and sneakers.  No jewelry may be worn during practice or games, i.e. earings, watches, neckless, etc.
• Practice will be structured.  Arrive on-time (10 minutes prior to practice), no fooling around & pay attention.
• This is TEAM time. Individual work will be done at appropriate times.
• Parents are encouraged to work on skills with their daughters.

Playing Time & Positions:

• This is a competitive program, there is NO GUARANTEED PLAYING TIME. The coaches will use players as he/she feels will best benefit the team.
• The coach will play each player at the positions, he/she feels will best benefit the team.
• If you have any questions or concerns, please bring them to our attention now
• Always conduct yourself in a FIRST CLASS manner. Remember, we all represent Collierville and the CYAA Competitive Basketball Program.

Team Policies for Players:

• Have Fun!
• Good Atitude (Hard Work, Never Quit, Be Aggressive, Be Positive, Be Confident, Team Spirit)
• Be on time (10 minutes before practice, 30 minutes before game)
• Notify your coach as soon as possible when you'll be unable to attend a practice/game due to work, illness, or vacation
• No talking when coaches are instructing players & pay attention
• No back talking or arguing with coaches or referees
• No swearing
• No comments to opposing players or coaches
• Control your emotions- not too high or too low
• Ask questions if you don't understand
• Practice time is not recess time. Gym time is valuable and will be used strictly on developing your skills 
• Playing time will be based on sincere effort, determination, and attitude.
• Violations will result in disciplinary measures (running laps, sitting out a game, etc.) Repeated violations will result in a conference with your parents to correct the situation

Team Policies for Parents:

Welcome to the 2008 season!  The coaches and Board of Directors of the CYAA look forward to an exciting, enjoyable season with you and your daughter.  We'll work hard, play hard, and we're sure the players will reap all the benefits associated with competitive sports.  So that we may have the most positive productive season possible, we ask that you adhere to the following practices.

• We expect a positive attitude from all players and will not tolerate negativity towards teammates or other teams. All players should have a willingness to work hard, basketball is a team sport, we expect teamwork
• Please advise the ocach of any vacation dates as soon as possible
• If you daughter must miss a practice or game, notify the head coach or assistant coach as soon as possible, no missing practices or games without a legitimate excuse
• If you feel there is a problem or have a complaint, talk to your son or daughter to verify she feels the same way.  If you do have a complaint, we encourage you to call the coach and discuss the matter.
• No swearing around players or coaches, please don't criticize coaches or other team members in front of your daughter, other players, and other parents
• Don't make comments to opposing teams or coaches
• Only coaches will communicate with referees
• Coaches are in charge on the court and during practices and games, and please no coaching from the sidelines

Parents are expected to participate in fundraisers sponsered by the DRAGONS during the season.  The DRAGONS
host two tournaments in which all parents of players are expected to volunteer their time to help with cleanup,
admission, scorekeeper, clock, and concessions.  One tournament is at the end of October, and the other is
in January.  Other fundraisers will be discussed as the season proceeds.  The average cost of each player is $600 each season, and these fundraisers help keep our fees down. 

Fees:

The fees this season will be $265.00.  These fees cover the expense for uniforms, practice jersey, DRAGONS ball bag, DRAGONS sweatshirt, teeshirt, gym rental fees, tournament fees, and the fee to town of Collierville. These fees do not cover the cost of shoes or personal protective equipment (mouthguards, braces, etc.).  All fees are due by the second practice date.  Failure to pay the fees will result in removal from the team. 

CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME TO THE DRAGONS