Team Rules

      During the regular season, to the absolute best of my ability, I will give each player an equal amount of playing time.  However, once we enter the tournament at the end of the season, I WILL NOT guarantee every child will play equal time.  Principals and administrators encourage this day as a chance for the players to win a trophy, and the game will be approached with this idea in mind.  If each child will help us win, each child will play.  This is NOT negotiable.

      If a player does not attend school the day of a practice or game or is suspended on that day, he will not be able to participate on that day (unless the absence has been determined to be excused from the school).  Reports of any player getting into trouble during school will result in immediate discipline during the next scheduled practice.  Players on this team will treat all teachers, aides, faculty members, and classmates with respect.

      If a player receives an “F” as a nine-week or a midterm grade, he will not be allowed to participate until the next grade report is released.  In order to play in the majority of games this season, all players must have had a passing grade prior to October 19^th.  Midterm grades will determine each player’s eligibility for the remainder of the season.

      For home games, all 5^th grade players must arrive at the gymnasium 45 minutes before the start of the game (our home games begin at 6:00pm, so 5^th graders need to be here by 5:15pm to be dressed and ready to warm-up at 5:30).  5^th grade players will be allowed to leave following their game; however, I MUST be informed by a parent or the player that he will not be staying to watch the 6^th grade game.  The player’s name will be checked off of a list; therefore, if I am looking for that player later in the night I will know where he has gone.

      For home games, all 6^th grade players should be at the gymnasium by 5:55pm to support the 5^th grade.  Since a specified start time for the 6^th grade is not given, I ask these players to be at the gym prior to the start of the 5^th grade game simply so they will not miss the start of their game.  6^th grade players arriving late will be expected to run at the next practice in order to make up for the time missed.

      We will take buses to away games.  ALL players are expected to ride the bus to the games, but may ride home with a parent.  If a player is riding home with a parent, the guardian must come see me after the game and sign a permission form so that I know where the child is going.  If a player plans to go home with another parent, I MUST receive a note written and signed by the parent of that child.

      We will represent Rockville Community Schools with utmost dignity and respect.  For this reason, each player is required to wear dress clothes to all games.  We want to look nice and allow the entire area to see that Rockville athletics is committed to developing classy students who represent their school, their families, and themselves well.  Appropriate tops include polo shirts, collared button-up shirts, or sweaters.  Pants should either be black or khaki dress pants.  Please see me if there is an issue meeting this requirement.

      Players with asthma must have an inhaler at every basketball practice and game.  A player will not be allowed to participate in practice or the game if the inhaler is not present.

      If there are any concerns, a meeting can be scheduled between parents, coaches, and a member of the Rockville Community School administration.