ATTENDANCE

a. All tryout sessions are closed sessions. Only participating players, coaches, selection staff, Baller Academy /Melbourne City committee members staff are permitted entry into tryout venues. Parents / guardians and family members are not

permitted entry into tryout venues. *They are permitted to view in the main hall above the court *

b. Players cannot attend any try out session unless they have registered. You can register on the day if you re NOT a returning player 

c. Each player attending tryouts will be required to check in at registration and must get their name ticked off the list by the coach.

d. Players MUST report 15minutes prior to the tryout time for their age group.

e. Once registration has been confirmed the player will be given their try out number. The assigned number will be the player’s number for all tryout sessions and players must number both legs, noting it must be visible using black marker before attending each tryout.

f. Players MUST wear a training reversible singlet or one light and one dark tshirt (for those coming from another club )bring a drink bottle

with name clearly marked and a basketball (size according to age group) with name clearly

marked.

g. Each NEW player MUST attend 2 of tryouts and if successful is then expected to attend all remaining tryout sessions and to be on time.

h. If you will be absent for any tryout due to illness or bereavement please inform Baller Academy Program Administrator  as early as possible.

i. To be eligible for final selections, players must attend all sessions unless they have notified the administrator balleracademyreg@gmail.com of their absence. If players do not attend any session and have not notified the administrator, they will not be eligible for final team selection.

By attending the tryout session Friday 11th October, you are committing to the Baller Academy program. Any player that is actively participating in tryouts with multiple programs will be required to confirm their commitment to the Baller Academy  by this date.

SELECTION PROCESS

a. The selection team will comprise of independent Baller Academy coaches.

b. Evaluators will courts so that they get to see all players participate in all types of drills and competitions. They will critique skills and basketball ability.

c. Selection is subject but not limited to.

i. Tryout Performance

ii. Player Distribution / Positional Balance

iii. Fundamental Skills

iv. Past performance

v. Attitude

vi. Coachability

d.  Baller Academy reserve the right to adjust team selections following the tryout phase upon further assessment during scheduled practice games. Such movement will be communicated in consultation with the Age Group Head Coach, Head of Coach Development.

NOTIFICATION OF TEAM SELECTION

a. We aim to have teams selected Sunday 13th October 2024.

b. The program will notify players of their team placement on the day or by email presented during registration. 

c. Players will have 48-hours to accept their position and register to the team (fee’s paid via website by

7:00pm Wednesday 16 October 2024.

d. Players may decline an offer to play for a team. However declining results may make that player being ineligible to play or train for any other Baller Academy team in that season.

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ALL PARENTS

a. Please review the 2024/2025 Player and Parent Handbook available via emailing the administrator or downloading from the Baller Academy website.

b. The handbook includes very important information regarding the program including many of our policies and procedures.

c. It is important that all parents and players understand that accepting a place in the program means abiding by all Basketball Victoria Codes of Conduct and Baller Academy policies, codes and procedures as set out in the Handbook and/or published on the club website.

d. Tryouts are a stressful time for everyone, including parents. The tryouts are conducted fairly, and everyone has an opportunity to display their skills. No pre-determined positions are guaranteed at any time. There will be disappointments; it is inevitable that some players will not make the team that they thought they may make. Positive reinforcement rather than critiquing the tryout process or criticizing other players will assist a player’s development and help them to move forward. As we all know once the new teams are formed and have had their first training sessions, optimism for the coming season becomes the focal point.

e. IMPORTANT: Parents must not communicate with the coaches during the tryout process in person, by phone, email or SMS. unless permitted by Director of coaching.

f. If you have to notify the program of your child missing a tryout session, please contact Baller Academy  Program Administrator listed above.

IN ADDITION

If selected my parent/s and I agree to abide by all Basketball Victoria Codes of Conduct and Baller Academy  policies, codes and procedures as set out in the Player Handbook and/or published on the club website. If successful, I also agree that if selected my parent/s and I agree to be available for all scheduled Grading / Regular Season / Finals games and selected tournaments throughout the

year. If selected my parent/s and I agree that I am required to register and play for my Team in both Summer and Winter seasons. 

Terms and Conditions – Please ensure you have read and understand the TRYOUT GUIDELINES as detailed above. Your acknowledgement of the Terms & Conditions when registering online is your acknowledgement that you have read and will adhere to the above guidelines.

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