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Important information for the upcoming season (some new!).
Before launching into the information – THANK YOU THANK YOU for playing in the league … we very much appreciate your family joining our Alodia family!
NEW! - League App – Please download the SportsEngine App from the AppStore and sign in to the app. Your coaches will communicate with you through the app and stats/ standings/ schedules will be accessible through the app – team name & practice day/time are on the app.
Practice Schedules - click HERE or access on the Tomball League, Winter 2 Information page. Practices are held at Salem Campus. Below is practice information for everyone:
- MONDAY PRACTICE ONLY – January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15 & 22
- WEDNESDAY PRACTICE ONLY- January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17 & 24
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NO EXTRA PRACTICE TIME AFTER PRACTICE IS OVER – we get charged extra for every minute after your allotted gym time. Please NOTE: only use a half court even if the other half is open.
- Practice Gym Location Specifics:
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Salem Community Center (where evaluations were held) – west of 22601 Lutheran Church Road, Tomball, TX 77377
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Hilltop Gym (east of Community Center) – east of 22601 Lutheran Church Road, Tomball, TX 77377
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Outdoor Pavilion (right of the Community Center atrium doors)
Basketball Size – Grades 3-6 will play with a 28.5 basketball and grades 7-8 will play with a 29.5 basketball. PLEASE BRING SANITIZED BASKETBALLS TO PRACTICE - basketballs are not provided!
Second Practices – some coaches choose to have a second practice. This is ok but must be “optional” – never held against a player for not attending. The optional practice also cannot be during skills training for the league.
Skills training/combo package – if you are registered for skills training with the combo package, skills training starts Monday January 18th, 6-7 pm at Salem Community Center for Grades 3-8.
The next sessions are Monday, January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15 & 22.
PLEASE BRING A SANITIZED BASKETBALL TO SKILLS TRAINING WITH YOUR NAME ON IT!
Game Schedules - The season’s schedule will be posted on the website by 10 pm Tuesday, January 19. The schedule includes 3 doubleheader and 2 single game weekends. The season will end with a single elimination playoff tournament on February 25-27. Games will be played at Salem Community Center and Rosehill Christian School.
Team Rosters - After you sign in to the SportsEngine app, you will see your team name, coach name, roster, and practice day/time by 10 pm Friday, January 15th. Your coach should contact you as well. If you have any other questions, please send an email to tcbl@alodiaconsulting.com after 7 pm, Sunday January 17 with your child’s name and grade.
Jerseys – reversible jersey tops will be available before your first game on Saturday. They will not be available before this date. Please arrive 30-45 minutes before your first game. Home team wears light and visitor team wears dark. Reversible jerseys are black and white with green print so wear shorts to best match the uniform if possible. Coaches will distribute these from biggest to smallest player (can’t request favorite numbers, etc.). Please accept the number they give you and ask for help if your child’s jersey is TWO sizes too big.
Season information - Please remember to check the Tomball League, Winter 2 Information page on the alodiasports.com website once a week to check for the most updated information. There will always be weekly announcements posted and stats and standings updated!
Administrative Issues - If you have issues, please first email us at tcbl@alodiaconsulting.com before calling if possible. This helps us provide documentation for the issues.
Awards – we give awards in each age division (3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th) to the top scorer (based on stats), top rebounder, top playmaker, top defensive player, and Alodia award based on overall sportsmanship, hustle, attitude, etc. All awards besides scorer will be based on observation and evaluation of the games not just pure stats.
All Star Game Details
- 3/4th & 5/6th & 7/8th will be played February 27 after the championship game of their division. You will be notified by Monday, February 15 if your son/daughter has made the team and the registration fee will need to be paid by midnight on Tuesday, February 16 to secure their spot. PLEASE MARK THE DATE TO BE LOOKING FOR THE EMAIL!
- The registration fee if your son/daughter makes the all-star roster is $25 – it is OPTIONAL for your child to participate. If he/she gets chosen, they will receive a dri-fit all - star shirt ($25 value).
Rules – See Youth League Rules on the Tomball League, Winter 2 Information page or by clicking HERE. Below are some clarifications:
- Every player must play half the game (20 minutes). If a player shows up late to the game, their time will be prorated, and the 20-minute playing time rule will not apply.
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3rd /4th grade must play man to man defense during the first 30 minutes. The easiest way to describe this rule is that players cannot press full court and can only pick up their player at half court during the first 30 minutes. In the half court, a defender can only switch players and help defend when the offensive player drives into the free throw lane area. Violating this will create a warning and after 2 warnings a technical will be assessed with the offense receiving 2 free throws and the ball.
- If any player, coach, or parent receives 2 technical fouls in the same game, they will have to serve a one game suspension and not be able to participate in the following game. If any player, parent, or coach receives three technical fouls in a season, they will be removed from the league without any refund.
Event Code of Conduct - Please read the Event Code of Conduct found on the Tomball League, Winter 2 Information page or by clicking HERE.
This is a reminder for everyone - coaches, players, parents, fans - since in the spirit of competition sometimes we forget how to treat everyone with dignity and respect at all times.
Score Table – Home team provides clock operator and visiting team provides person to do the score book. We need people that understand how to do the score book since we keep stats for scoring and list on the website. WE MUST HAVE VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH THIS AND MUST BE READY PRIOR TO GAME TIME! The supervisor will help parent volunteers.
Stats – We will be keeping track and posting scoring stats. The scorekeeper (book) volunteer needs to keep total score and individual points so we can post accurate information. NOTE: as soon as a scoring stat error is found, please see information on the website or click HERE to submit a Stat Correction Form.
Start time of Games – Please help us with the start time of games. We will start on-time or can start up to 5 minutes early. We cannot wait past game time for players to arrive. We can and will start games with 4 players if needed to avoid forfeits. We appreciate your understanding.
Refs – You will not get every call, I promise. We have very solid state certified refs that also ref high school and college games. Please model the behavior you would want someone to have if your spouse, son, daughter, friend was officiating. (Reminder: read the Event Code of Conduct on the website).
On-site issues – All issues should be brought to the Alodia supervisor's attention - including issues with your coach. If it cannot be resolved, we will have an incident report form that can be completed, and I will review if needed. Hopefully, we don’t have to use the process but there is one in place just in case.
Clean up – Salem Community Center along with nearby area facilities are arguably some of the nicest gym facilities in the city. Please help us keep them clean and looking great! General rule...leave the gym nicer than when you arrived. Please help us with picking up trash, throwing it away and cleaning up. We are always one bad mess away from having to move locations. We appreciate your help!
Sponsors - Check out our sponsors' information on the Tomball League, Winter 2 Information page. A BIG thank you to them! Please support our partners who support Alodia!
OTHER ALODIA PROGRAMS
- MLK Day Camp - January 18th
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Basketball Schools & Training
- President's Day Camp - February 15th - COMING SOON!
- Referral Program - Save money on future Alodia programs!
