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WEST LOTHIAN WOLVES BASKETBALL CLUB
WEST LOTHIAN WOLVES BASKETBALL CLUB
CLUB HANDBOOK
Published January 2008
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1. West Lothian Wolves Basketball Club
History
Basketball has a long history in West Lothian with such as Murray International Metals winning the equivalent of the British Basketball League on a regular basis. They played in the purpose built Forum in Livingston, which was knocked down to make way for the Designer Outlet.The Wolves began in 2000 for the BAA Millennium games. This was originally a Boys U14 team this squad stayed together and went on to play in the Lothian League at U16 and then U18 level. Many of these players are still with the club playing Senior Men’s Basketball.In 2003/4 an U16 boys team ventured into the National League under the guidance of club founder and basketball guru Alan Hastie. The club continued to play in the Lothian Under age Leagues.By season 2006/7 the club had grown to a stage where we had the following teams U14 Boys, U16 Boys, U18 Boys, Senior Men and U16 Girls all competing in their respective Lothian League. As well as a men’s recreational session once a week for those that should know better by now! Regulars at this session include some of those that played for MIM in the 80’s. In 2007 a women’s session also began.That season saw the Senior Men claim the Lothian League Men Division 2 trophy after an unbeaten campaign. Also in this season the U16 Boys finished runners up in the National Development League having lost out in the final game in an away tie to Dunfermline. They also lost the Lothian League play-off in July when several of our players and coach were on holiday, having beaten the eventual winners twice during the regular season!Summary of 06/07 seasonU14 Boys 4th in Lothian LeagueU16 Boys 3rd Lothian LeagueU16 Boys 2nd National Development LeagueU16 Girls 3rd Lothian LeagueSenior Men Lothian League division 2 ChampionsSeason 2007/8 saw us with U14 Boys, U16 Boys, U18 Boys, Senior Men Div 2 and Senior Men Div 1 competing in their respective Lothian League. We also had a return to National League action with a young U16 girl’s team.Summary of 07/08 seasonU14 Boys 3rd in Lothian LeagueU16 Boys Lothian League Champions U16 Girls 7th National LeagueSenior Men 9th Lothian League Division 1Senior Men Lothian League Division 2 participants
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2. Club Structure and Operation
The Club currently provides opportunities for participation in basketball for both sexes across in the following age groups – * Primary Children * Under -18 * Under -14 * Senior Men
* Under -16 * Senior Women
Our Primary sessions provide a fun, non-competitive, introduction to the game of basketball for boys and girls. The Primary sessions provide instruction on the basic skills, use exercises to promote fitness and includes games to put the skill learned into practice.
At under-14 level the boys and girls training sessions are split into separate squads with the sessions building on the basics skills with drills and plays. The players also get their first taste of competitive Basketball through the Local Lothian League.
At under-16 the players share their training sessions with the under-18 squad, they will participate in the Local Lothian League and continue to provide an opportunity to participate in competitive Basketball.
At under-18 the players are competing at National League Level for the first time, they train along side the under-16 squad.
At senior level we have for both Men and Women teams. The Men have two squads, they compete in Division 1 Men and Women and also Division 2 Men and women in Lothian League Division 1. Both Senior Squads compete in the Local Lothian League. They also train at separate sessions.
At all levels from Under-14 to Senior all members have the opportunity to become involve in regional and international basketball through our affliatation to Basketball Scotland and involvement in the National Talent Development programme. The Club is well represented at international level across all ages, with one of our coaches being a National team coach and another leading the Talent Development Programme for the East.
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3. Training Sessions
Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat SunUnder
14Boys
Armadale6-8
None Bathgate6-8
None None Lothian League Matches
None
Under 16
Boys
Linlithgow5.45-7.45
None None Linlithgow5.45-7.45
None None Lothian League Matches
Under16Girls
Linlithgow7.45-9.30
None None None Inverlamond7.30-9.30
National League Matches
Lothian League Matches
Under 18
Boys
Linlithgow5.45-7.45
None None Linlithgow5.45-7.45
None National League Matches
None
Senior Men
Linlithgow7.45-9.45
None None Linlithgow7.45-9.45
Div2 Games None Div 1 Games
SeniorWomen
Linlithgow7.45-9.45
None None Linlithgow7.45-9.45
None None None
Primary
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4. Funding
The Club’s main income stream is membership subscription, which are set at a level that covers our operational costs, while hopefully remaining affordable to potential members. The current Club Subscription rates are detailed below:-
Total Per SessionsSenior Men £150 £2
Senior Women £90 £2Youth- under 16 & under
18£150 £2
Academy – under 14 £70 £2Primary
Subscription income covers training and match cost (including officials fees, hall hire, uniforms, equipment, first aid provisions), however members are responsible for their own travel cost to away fixtures.Club Development activities are funded through a number of annual fundraising events and the support of the Club.
5. Coaches
Teams Coaches Assistant Game CoachesSenior Men, Local
League Div 1Ben O’Connell Ben O’ Connell
Senior Men, Local League Div 2
Ben O’ Connell Alan Colhoun Dave Forrest
Senior Women, Local League Div1
Jackie Lawrie Cheryl Duncan Jackie Lawrie
Under 18 Men, National League
Andrew Smyth William Marshall Andrew Smyth
Under 16 Men/Women Local
League
William Marshall Liam Marshall Liam MarshallJackie Lawrie
Under 16 Women, National League
William Marshall William Marshall
Under 14 Boys, Local League
Alan Hastie Alan Hastie
Primary Paul Meldrum
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6. Club Rules and Regulations
6.1 Membership and Registration
1. All players must be registered with the club and paying club subscriptions. Details of the Registration process and Payment options can be obtained from the Secretary.
6.2 Code of Conduct
1. All members must sign a copy of the Club Code of Conduct.
2. Any breach of the Club Code of Conduct will be subject to review by the Club Committee and may lead to measures being taken against the member including suspension or ejection.
3. Where a breach of the Code of Conduct leads to ejection from the Club the member will not have the right to any refund of subscriptions paid and will be expected to honour the full season subscription payment.
6.3 Travel
1. Club members arrange their own travel to away matches
2. Exceptionally, the Club may authorise the hire of transport, in which event the Club may provide a contribution towards the cost.
6.4 Club Insurance and Player Injury
1. All players registered with Basketball Scotland are covered by the organisation’s insurance policy.
2. Club activities are undertaken at members’ own risk and the Club cannot be held responsible for any medical or
physiotherapy costs as a result of injury sustained while playing or training with the Club.
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7. Photography
7.1 When applying to join the Club members are asked to confirm their willingness to be photographed.
7.2 Where a member has not given permission, no photography will be allowed during sessions or matches that the member is taking part in.
8. Child Protection Policy The Club has been 'Child Protection Endorsed' by Basketball Scotland. This means that the Club has in place, among other things, an approved Child Protection Policy and nominated and trained Child Protection Officers. A copy of the Child Protection Policy is available on the Club’s website.
Club Contacts
Chairperson - William Tevendale Mail: [email protected]
Secretary - Debbie Marshall Tel: 0776 994 7413 Mail: [email protected]
Treasurer - Jackie Lawrie Mail: [email protected]
Child protection Officer - Philip Kohler Mail [email protected]
Sports Development Officer- Andrew Smyth Tel: 01506 776185 Mail: [email protected]
Parent Rep -Carole Quinn Web-site http://www.leaguelineup.com/ westlothianwolves
Club Sponsors
The Club at the moment does not have a sponsor. We are looking for sponsors to help develop the Club and ensure we can offer Basketball to all potential members at an
affordable level. Are you able to help? Do you know someone who may be interested in supporting the only Team in West Lothian?
West Lothian Wolves Basketball Club relies wholly on Volunteers and the support of parents and friends. Everyone associated with the Club has enjoyed the success of the past years and our members have benefited from the work put in by the coaches and volunteers who keep the club running. But there is a limit to what this small group can do.
If the Club is to develop further we need to spread the load. We need more volunteers to assist with the operation aspect of the Club. The following are areas are just some of the ‘backroom’ tasks where the Club needs your help:-
Fundraising
Table Officials
Match Day Statics
Sponsorship
Man the Tuck Shop
Match Hospitality
If you think you can help in any way at all please let us know? You can e-mail us at [email protected], or you can discuss it will any of the coaches or
Debbie Marshall.