EAST BASKETBALLTRYOUT MEETING 2016-17
Welcome / Introductions
TRYOUTS
•MON NOV 7TH
•Varsity: 2:45pm
•Sophomore/Freshmen: 6:00pm
TRYOUTS• EVERYONE SHOULD BE READY TO TRYOUT ON NOV 7TH
• Exceptions:
• Injuries – must be notified prior to NOV 7th
• VARSITY FOOTBALL – will tryout as soon as season ends
• Must be registered for BASKETBALL on RegisterMyAthlete before NOV 7th
• Sub-varsity football players will tryout for Freshmen & Sophomore teams during regular tryouts
Minimum Requirements• Academic Eligibility
• 1st quarter: 2.0 gpa & not more than 1 failing grade
• UHSAA considers F / NG / I as failing grade until made up
• Letter grades cannot be made up to restore eligibility
• Physical
• New every school year (JUNE 2016 – now)
• RegisterMyAthlete.com
Physical – UHSAA Form (July 2014)
• Fill out COMPLETELY – including signatures
• Pg 2: Consent (parent & athlete)
• Pg 3: History (parent & athlete)
• Pg 4: Exam (doctor)
Insurance Information
Student Signature
Parent Signature
Athlete & Parent Signatures
Fill out completely
Exam completed by a doctor
RegisterMyAthlete.com• My School Login > UTAH > EAST
• “Login” or “Create an Account”
• New users must set up parent/guardian profile
• New athletes to EAST (9th graders or transfers) must “Add an Athlete”
• Profiles (parent & athlete) from prior sports/years do not need to be duplicated
• If profile is missing medical or insurance information, you will not be able to register for a sport until updated
RegisterMyAthlete.com• “Select a Sport” > Boys Basketball
• Answer ALL questions CORRECTLY & COMPLETELY
• E-sign (parent & player)
• Complete registration process by reading required documents & e-signing where needed
• Upload or bring physical to EAST
• DO NOT PAY PARTICIPATION FEE UNTIL TEAMS ARE SELECTED
Transfers• Answer ALL questions CORRECTLY & COMPLETELY
• “Has _______ attended another High School within the last 12 months? (Jr. High does not apply)”
• “If while a 9th grader attending a Junior High/Middle School - did you try out for AND make a high school team other than the high school you are currently trying out for?”
• If “YES”, additional questions will be asked
Transfers• 2 transfer options:
• Full family move
• Hardship
• Answer ALL questions
• E-sign
• Provide ALL required documentation
• I can help with transcripts
• Submit to school
Transfers
•Do this NOW if it applies to you
•Can take weeks to get a decision
• Especially at the beginning of new seasons or if additional info/documentation is required
Teams
• Varsity (JV)
• 12-15
• Sophomore
• 10-12
• Freshmen
• 12-15
Practice Times
•Varsity – after school / Saturday morning
• Possible 2-a-days after tryouts, before games start
•Freshmen/Sophomore – after Varsity practice
• Saturdays – tbd
• Before school – possible
Games• Schedule posted online
• Soph / JV / Varsity – Tuesday / Friday
• 3:30 / 5:15 / 7:00
• Freshmen – Monday / Wednesday
• Times vary
• Expectation is that freshmen and sophomores attend Varsity games
Games
•WHITE SHOES with RED accents
• Accent can also be white, grey, navy, black
• WHITE socks
•NO: Arm Sleeves; Long Sleeves; Full Length Tights; Headbands; Sharpie Tattoos; . . .
Moratoriums
• Thanksgiving: NOV 24-27
• Christmas/Winter: DEC 23-27
•New Year’s: JAN 1
• Plan on practicing / playing all other days except Sundays
“Optional” In-Season
•NONE (and all)
• Consequences for any missed practices/games (including being late) will be determined by Coach Lowe and the coaching staff
• Consequences are not up for debate
•BE COMMITTED TO THE TEAM
$$$
• Participation Fee: $50
• Practice Uniform: $50
•Other team gear: tbd
• Fundraising opportunities
Elko, NV (Varsity travel squad)
•DEC 1-3
•Travel costs – tbd
Now – Tryouts
•OCT 13-22: workouts
•OCT 24-NOV 5: open gym – must have RegMyAthcomplete to participate
•Specific days/times – tbd (gym availability)
• Check with Coach Lowe
Basketball Web Page http://east.slcschools.org/athletics/boys-basketball/
• Schedules
• Links to RegisterMyAthlete and Physical Forms
•News/Updates
• Tryout Information
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