ALBANY JUNIOR

LADY FALCONS, INC.

PARENT PACKET 2014-2015

Practice
Junior A and Junior B will practice on Monday and Wednesdays from 6pm to 7:30pm
Biddy A and Biddy B will practice on Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 to 7:30pm
Coaches will contact their team if there is a change of time and/or location. Practices during
breaks are TBA.
Sometimes the AJLF has to work around the coachs availability, gym availability, school events.
Generally practices are scheduled for two days during the week. Games are on a Saturday or
Sunday morning.
Who is the AJFGBI? The AJFGBI is a volunteer organization.
The board and its coaches are usually a parent of an AJFGBI player, a former player or a
member of the community. They generously donate their time and effort to maintain the
organization.
PLAYING TIME GUIDELINES
The AJLF board requires that the playing time guidelines and the coachs plans to implement
those guidelines must be clearly communicated to the participants and parents prior to the
start of the basketball season. The AJLF board recommends these guidelines for appropriate
distribution of playing time for any team.
1) During the first 23 minutes of a game, coaches strive for relatively equal playing time per
player.
2) In the last 7 minutes, the coach is free to give the playing time to players he/she feels will
give the team the best chance of winning the game.
Exceptions to these playing guidelines:
A) Poor practice attendance.
B) Lack of effort while participating at practices.
The AJFGBL board suggests the affected players should be made aware of this prior to the start
of the game and the action must be consistently applied throughout the season.
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replacement.

Capital District Girls Basketball League: Rules: 2014-2015 Game Rules - Biddy/Junior
All games are played using current NYS HS Girls Basketball Rules, with the following exceptions
as decided by the CDGBL Board.
1. Game time is two (2) 15-minutes halves.
2. Overtimes are three (3) minutes each and continue until a winner is decided.
3. 3-point shot is in effect at all times.
4. 3-seconds in the paint is in effect at all times.
5. Clock does NOT stop on made baskets.
6. Full Court Pressure:
a. BIDDY: Allowed the last four (4) minutes of each half and all of overtime, except if winning
team has a 15 point lead or greater. Pressing may resume if lead is reduced to less than 10
points. Trailing team may press at all times.
b. JUNIOR: Allowed at all times, except if winning team has a 20 point lead or greater. Pressing
may resume if lead is reduced to less than 15 points. Trailing team may press at all times.
7. Timeouts: Four (4) full timeouts per game AND one (1) 30-second timeout per half. Each
team is given one 30-second timeout each overtime. 30-second timeouts do not carryover at
any time.
8. Fouls: One & one on the 7th foul. Double-bonus on the 10th foul.
9. Free Throw Line: Normal free-throw line is used at all levels. Exception: Biddy level may use
discretion when allowing a player to jump across line or use of twelve (12) foot line.
10. Mercy Rule: During regular season play, if a team is winning by 25 points or more in the
second half, the losing team may take a time out which will not be charged to them and ask for
application of the Mercy Rule. At that time, the clock goes to running time and the score is
stopped for the remainder of the game.

2014-2015 Game Rules - 4th Grade

Game Rules for 4th Grade
All games are played using current NYS HS Girls Basketball Rules, with the following exceptions
as decided by the CDGBL Board.
1. Game time is two (2) 14-minutes halves.
2. Overtimes are three (3) minutes each and continue until a winner is decided.
3. 3-point shot is in effect at all times.
4. 5-seconds in the paint is in effect at all times.
5. Clock does NOT stop on made baskets.
6. Full Court Pressure: Not Allowed.
7. Defense: Man-to-man defense is recommended.
8. Timeouts: Four (4) full timeouts per game AND one (1) 30-second timeout per half. Each
team is given one 30-second timeout each overtime. 30-second timeouts do not carryover at
any time.
9. Fouls: One & one on the 7th foul. Double-bonus on the 10th foul.
10. Free Throw Line: Twelve (12) foot free-throw line is in effect. Court must be marked by
home team.
11. Mercy Rule: During regular season play, if a team is winning by 25 points or more in the
second half, the losing team may take a time out which will not be charged to them and ask for
application of the Mercy Rule. At that time, the clock goes to running
is stopped for the remainder of the game.

time and the score

Parents Code of Conduct

Parents/Guardians Shall:
1. Serve as positive role models for their children and show respect towards officials, players,

parents, coaches, opponents, program administrators and spectators at all times.

2. Refrain from rude or negative comments towards officials, players, parents, coaches,

opponents, program administrators and spectators and never strike, shove, threaten to
strike, or lay a hand upon an official, player, parent or spectator. If this takes place, you will
be asked to leave the facility and legal remedies will be pursued.
3. Support the efforts of the volunteer coaches and administrators of this program, including

participation in concession duties, tournament and team responsibilities.

4. Never use drugs, alcohol or tobacco during any game or practice.
5. Be responsible for getting their daughter(s)/relative(s) to/from practices, games and

tournaments on time, and prepared to play.

6. Adhere to the policies and procedures of the Albany Junior Lady Falcons basketball

program, as well as the Capital District Girls Basketball League, including timely payment of
all fees (registration fees).
7. Have the right to approach the coach in a professional and respectful manner if they have

an issue with their child, but not during or immediately following a game. If they are unable
to reach an amicable resolution with their childs coach, they should bring the matter to the
attention of the Coaching Coordinator for review.
Failure to adhere to the provisions herein will result in disciplinary action by the Albany Junior
Lady Falcons Board of Directors and may result in suspension or expulsion from the program.
I, ___________________________, have read and accept the Albany Junior Lady Falcons
Parents Code of Conduct. My child(ren) and I will participate in this program based on these
rules. I understand that failure to comply with the above Code of Conduct may also affect my
childs participation in the Albany Junior Lady Falcons basketball program and/or ultimate
suspension or expulsion.
Signed:______________________________________

Date: _______________

Signed:______________________________________

Date: _______________

Players Code of Conduct

As a player for the Albany Junior Lady Falcons Girls Basketball Program, I will:
I will encourage good sportsmanship from fellow players, coaches, officials and parent
at every game and practice by demonstrating good sportsmanship.
I will attend every practice and game that I can, and will notify my coach if I cannot. I
will be on time for practice and games.
I will do my best to listen and learn from my coaches.
I will treat my coaches, other players, officials and fans with respect regardless of race,
color, sex, creed, or abilities, and I will expect to be treated accordingly.
I deserve to have fun during my sports experience and will alert parents or coaches if it
stops being fun!
I deserve to play in an environment that is free of drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and
expect adults to refrain from their use at all youth sports events.
I will encourage my parents to be involved with my team in some capacity because it is
important to me.
I will do my very best in school.
I will remember that sports are an opportunity to learn and have fun.
I will learn the rules of the game.
I will not engage in unsportsmanlike conduct with any coach, parent, player,
participant, league official or any other attendee.
I will not engage in any behavior which would endanger the health, safety, or well being
of a coach, parent, player, participant, league official or any other attendee.
I will not engage in the use of profanity while attending or participating in a youth
sports event.
I will not engage in verbal or physical threats or abuse aimed at any coach, parent,
player, participant, league official or any other attendee.
I will not initiate a fight or scuffle with any coach, parent, player, participant, league
official, or any other attendee.
I also agree that if I fail to abide by the above code of conduct, I will be subject to
disciplinary action that could include but is not limited to the following:

Verbal warning by official, head coach, and/or head of the league organization

Written warning

Player game suspension with written documentation of incident kept on file by AJLF.

Player season suspension

Player Signature: _____________________________

Date: ________________

COACHES CORNER
Biddy B- Co-Head Coach
Coach Deardra Ivery
deardra.ivery@otda.ny.gov

Biddy B- Co-Head Coach

Coach Freddy Woods
fdotwoods86@gmail.com

Biddy A- Head Coach

Coach Javan Owens
javanowens@gmail.com
Junior B- Head Coach
Coach Stephen Chapple
sechapple1@yahoo.com

Junior B- Assistant Coach

Coach Jay Kolwaski
amanda_kowalski@yahoo.com

Junior A-Head
Coach Decky Lawson
Lawson_Decky@yahoo.com

Junior A-Assistant Coach

Coach Riley Adams
rladams24@gmail.com

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD

ASHLEY CHAPPLE - PRESIDENT OF BOARD
ALBANYJRFALCONS@GMAIL.COM

TERRENCE WARD - ADVISOR TO PRESIDENT

TWARDAM1@GMAIL.COM

TODD SCHEUERMANN - TREASURER

TODD.SCHEUERMANN@YAHOO.COM
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN MEETING WITH THE BOARD FOR AN ISSUE THAT YOU ARE UNABLE TO SOLVE
AT THE WITH THE COACH OR COACHING COORDINATOR-PLEASE CONTACT THE PRESIDENT TO ARRANGE
A FORUM TO EXPRESS YOUR CONCERNS.

ALWAYS LEAVE AN AREA BETTER THAN YOU FOUND IT-ALWAYS CLEAN UP BEHIND YOURSELF
COME EARLY AND LEAVE LATER-CHEER ON THE OTHER FALCONS TEAMS AND PLAYERS
COACHES DO NOT PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION-PLEASE ARRANGE TO GET TO THE GAMES WITH
YOUR TEAMMATES
IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR PARTICIPATION, PLEASE TALK TO THE COACH
PLEASE DO NOT WEAR UNIFORM TOPS OR BOTTOMS TO PRACTICE-THE LESS THE UNIFORM IS
WORN THE LONGER IT WILL LAST
UNIFORMS ARE TO BE RETURNED AT THE END OF THE SEASON-THEY WILL BE COLLECTED BY
THE COACH AFTER THE LAST GAME. PLEASE BRING A CHANGE OF CLOTHING.
PLEASE ATTEND ALL JUNIOR LADY FALCON EVENTS
FALCON RULE #1- THERE IS MORE TO BASKETBALL THAN BASKETBALL
FALCON RULE #2- NO QUESTION IS A STUPID QUESTION
FALCON RULE #3- PLAY WITH INTENSITY AND ENJOY THE GAME

PRE-CONSENT FORM FOR TREATMENT OF MINOR

The undersigned parent/guardian of_________________________________________
(Name and Age)
In the event that he or she cannot be contacted through reasonable efforts, does hereby and
grant The Albany Junior Lady Falcons, Inc. staff permission to consent to and authorize medical
and hospital care and treatment for my above child/ward. The authorization shall be valid for
the period commencing on October 1st, 2014 and ending on March 3, 2015.I do hereby
indemnify and hold harmless the physicians, hospitals, and other persons who act in reliance
upon the authorization.
Executed this _____________________ day of______________________ 20___
_______________________________
Parent/guardian

_______________________________
Witness

IMPORTANT MEDICAL INFORMATION

Name/address/phone/email of parent/guardian

Name/address of doctor/dentist

Any allergies? Asthma? Any special medical conditions that

require special attention?

Blood type:
Date of last tetanus: