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Frequently
Asked Questions
Where are the games played?
Games are played at College Estates Park, Taney Ave. off 7th street, Frederick, Maryland. Games are played every Saturday between 11:00 and 3:00 PM and some Friday evenings at 7:00 and 8:00 PM. Each game takes about 1 hour. Season starts on Mid-June and ends on 1st weekend in Aug.
Regarding playing time, is there a minimum for each player? Any guaranteed playing time at all?
No there is no minimum playing time, Yes there is a guaranteed playing time. Prior to the season
we have a coaches meeting where we address this issue with the coaches. We do not tell them how
much time to play any player, however, we do stress this is summer league, it is designed to be
fun for the kids first. Our board members monitor the games to make sure coaches are playing every
player and the person keeping the scorebook (a board member) does the same. We take this issue
seriously and will not stand for the potential of hurting feeling or ego of the kids (our most valuable
resource). We play 18 min. halves (5th - 7th grades) and 20 min halves (8th - 10 grades), we ask
that every child plays each half.
Do all players get drafted?
Yes, the only exception we allow is when a parent request a child is placed on a team due to transportation, same family, same neighborhood or other similar issues.
If my son and daughter are playing for the first time in your organization, come draft day, are they automatically on the same team? Or, could they be drafted by different teams?
This depends on what you would like for us to do. They can go into the draft with the potential of
being picked by the same coach or different coaches or you can request when one is picked - the other
is automatically picked up by the same team.
We have found keeping the kids together works better for some parents because their is the potential,
when having them on two different teams, having a game time for one at 11:00 AM and the other at
2:00 PM. Meaning you would have two visits to the court instead of one visit.
It really depends on what you want to do. I have had brothers/sisters in the league who
were on different teams. Whatever you decide to do, please write your request on the
registration form.
Please keep in mind the rule for allowing kids to partner on teams with a kid already on a team or both kids new to the league is designed for families and close community friends from the surrounding Frederick counties.
Meaning from Mt. Airy, Bruswick, Middletown, Damacus, Walkersville, etc.. Players within Frederick City and walking distance to the park are not considered qualified for this rule. The only expection is immediate family members.
What days and times are practices held?
Each coach decides practices. Coaches are asked to hold at least one practice per week. Place, time and day is totally up to each coach. Some coaches rent local City recreation sites as Tally Center or Whittier Elem. School. Most coaches will find the nearest playground / park to hold practices. However, we do not require coaches to practice. In the event a coach makes the decision not to practice, we ask the coach to clear this with each player's parent. In the past three years, almost every coach has decided to hold practices.
How often is practice conducted, and where?
Practice is determined by each coach. Because it is a summer league, we allow the coaches to
pick their place to practice (most use local parks, some rent Tally Center or Whittier Elem.).
Therefore, practice times are set by individual coaches. We do ask the coaches to make sure
the parents are aware of practice plans, times and number of practices held.
What help do you need with the teams?
We always need help. Various areas are Team parent (help keep the team organized or inform team members of news, cancellations, upcoming events), scorekeeper and timekeepers. Would like to have at least one person per team. We have 12 teams in the 5th – 7th grade division and 8 teams in the 8th to 10th grade division. So, if you have friends who would want to help – great!!!!!!!!!!!
Do you need to bring in a whole team or are there teams that need players?
We have a draft – each year it is held toward the end of May. If you are unable to attend the draft, your child will be placed on a team.
Are there costs in addition to the registration fee?
No. The registration fee is the minimum fee we charge the kids to run this league. The only addition to the registration fee is our Fundraiser Buyout Fee. This is a Fee added in addition to the registration fee where you have the option to participate in our Summer League Fundraiser and receive the Fee back (refundable) or not participate in the Fundraiser and the Fee becomes your donation to the Fundrasier. However, we have events like the Every Child Counts Campaign (ECCC) Bowl-A-Thon, ECCC membership and Business donations to help pay for equipment, rental fees, permits, licensees, supplies and other incidentals. We are a 501 (c) 3 Nonprofit organization. Our goal is to make it affordable and fun summer for Every Child in our programs.
Are there any fundraisers?
Yes, We have an annual fundraiser we do in the 1st quarter of each year (our Every Child Counts Campaign Bowl-A-Thon) and a Summer Basketball Leauge Fundraiser. Additionally, we seek parents and local businesses to join our ECCC membership, which offers, discounts at various membership levels (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Business). The ECCC also allows us to provide sponsorships to children in need.
What is meant by "Every Child Counts Campaign Member"?
This is a group of persons (we call members) who by entering into membership provide a source of funding to allow us to keep our registration fee at a minimum. It also provides us the opportunity to do special events for the kids throughout the summer program. In the past, we had Pizza Day at the park where each kid was given two slices of pizza immediately following their game. We have given free soda and hot dogs on the kids’ birthday. We have tote bag giveaways. Additionally, on a larger scale our pray is to raise enough funds to seek paid officials to officiate the games and upgrade our scoreboard - both of which we have yet to raise enough money to achieve this goal. However, parent volunteers fill the gap.
Below are more specifics on membership. Please note because we are a 501
(c) 3 organization we do not have members. We call this a membership only in spirit.
In Recognition of one of our five memberships available, you will receive:
Bronze: $25.00 donation -
5% Discount on all Youth Summer Basketball Programs.
Silver: $50.00 donation -
10% Discount on all Youth Summer Basketball Programs.
Gold: $100.00 donation -
20% Discount on all Youth Summer Basketball Programs.
Platinum: $250.00 donation -
2 Free admissions to our Youth Summer Basketball Camp (youth grades 1st -
5th) or Youth Summer Basketball League (grades 5th - 10th). You are
allowed to take one of each.
Business $500.00 or more donation
Company banner (with your company logo) displayed at all Youth Summer
League Basketball games. Your corporate link on our Website. Your corporate name will be listed on all BCWB outgoing correspondence. Additionally, business donations go towards sponsoring children in need. (This is an eight week program)
What are the uniform requirements, if any?
We provide the uniform (each player receives a team T-shirt)
In closing, we hope you find our program to be one you would like for your child to spend 8 weeks of his summer with good friends and plenty of fellowship.