Important Information for Parents
REGISTRATION
Registration opens September 1.
- Open to all children in kindergarten through 7th grade.
- The season runs from November through mid-February.
- Skills evaluations take place in October. You will select your child’s skills evaluation session during registration.
REGISTER EARLY
We encourage families to register as early as possible.
If a division fills, you may still register your child for the wait list. Each year, additional players are added from the wait list when more coaches volunteer and additional teams can be formed.
Questions about the wait list should be directed to Frank Brennan at fbrennan@st-ann.org.
VOLUNTEERS & COACHES NEEDED
The size of our basketball program depends on the number of coaches who volunteer.
You do not need previous basketball coaching experience, especially for the younger divisions. We can provide help with practice plans, drills, and game strategies.
- All volunteers who work with children must complete the Archdiocese of Atlanta background screening process and attend required child-safety training.
- Coaches are encouraged to attend the skills evaluation for their division, if possible.
- Please consider coaching. Your willingness to volunteer may allow another child to participate.
To volunteer or ask questions about coaching, contact Frank Brennan at fbrennan@st-ann.org.
PARENT COMMITMENT
When you register your child, you are making a commitment to help your child attend scheduled practices and games.
Every player’s participation is important—whether your child is an experienced player or just learning the game.
- Teams practice once a week for one hour.
- Practices are generally held on the same day and at the same time each week.
- Teams play one game each weekend.
PLAYER PARTICIPATION
Every player who regularly attends practice and makes an effort to be a good teammate will play half of every game.
Our emphasis is on teamwork, sportsmanship, participation, and having fun.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION & SCHEDULE CONFLICTS
We will make every effort to avoid conflicts between basketball practices and Religious Education classes.
Please provide your Religious Education schedule information during registration so we can take it into consideration when creating practice schedules.
PLAYER FEE
The registration fee is $150.
The fee includes:
- Uniform T-shirt
- Donation to Curing Kids Cancer in honor of our coaches
- End-of-season player recognition
- End-of-season team celebration
COACHES’ GIFT
At the request of our coaches, a portion of each registration fee is donated to Curing Kids Cancer in their honor.
This donation is made instead of a traditional end-of-season gift to the coaches.
Thank you for helping us honor and support our coaches in this meaningful way.
SKILLS EVALUATION
The skills evaluation helps us create teams.
Every registered player must attend a skills evaluation. Please select one that you can commit to.
Please keep the following in mind:
- Your child must attend a skills evaluation.
- Select a skills evaluation session during registration that you can commit to.
- If your child cannot attend the selected session, please contact us to arrange a make-up evaluation.
- Players should wear a short-sleeve shirt, shorts, and sneakers.
- Please arrive at the scheduled time.
- Plan for your child to remain for the entire evaluation session.
Please reassure your child that the evaluation is simply a workout, not a tryout.
TEAM ASSIGNMENTS & PRACTICE SCHEDULES
Once teams are formed, coaches will contact the players assigned to their team.
Please be patient. Coaches will not necessarily contact every player on the same day.
Your coach will provide your team’s:
- Practice day
- Practice time
- Other team information
Contact Frank Brennan at fbrennan@st-ann.org if you have not heard from a coach by October 31st.
CANCELLATION OF GAMES & PRACTICES
For safety reasons, St. Ann Basketball will close when Cobb County Schools close for the day due to inclement weather.
When cancellations occur, we will make every effort to notify families through:
- Calling Post.com
- Other available communication channels
Weather conditions can vary significantly from one location to another. Each family should use its best judgment and make the decision that ensures the safety and well-being of your child.
WITHDRAWALS & REFUNDS
If your plans change and your child will no longer participate, please let us know as soon as possible.
Early notification gives another child an opportunity to register and participate.
A $10 administrative fee will be deducted from all refunds.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Contact Frank Brennan at fbrennan@st-ann.org