Policies & Training
Parent Game Etiquette
WWBBA expects good sportsmanship from our coaches, players and parents. Coaches constantly tell the players that they control three things - how they act, what they say & how they play. Everything else doesn't matter. If the ref misses a call or makes a mistake, that's okay. This is supposed to be a fun & learning experience for our kids. We also want to remind parents to please refrain from coaching from the sidelines. As we progress through the season, the players will develop and their “on court” coaching comes from teammates. When a well intentioned parent is yelling instructions from the sideline, players become hesitant (versus just reacting to the play) and this hurts the player's development and the team's performance. The coaches will talk to the players when they come to the sidelines. 9 times out of 10, the player will know what they should have done. Mistakes are learning opportunities. Remember the adage, "Players play, referees ref, coaches coach, and parents cheer - everyone has to know their role." Parents are encouraged to cheer loudly and praise every good play that you see such as a great pass, good defense, nice teamwork, etc. Here is a link to our Code of Conduct for all coaches, players, parents, and families.
WWBBA Volunteers
WWBBA is proud to be a community-based youth sports organization that thrives because of the dedication and involvement of our families. To ensure a successful season for all our players, we encourage parents to get involved by volunteering their time. Whether it’s coaching, assisting, keeping score, managing the clock, or serving as a hall monitor—every role makes a difference!
If you're able to volunteer, it not only helps the league but also creates a fun and rewarding experience for you and your child. For those who prefer not to volunteer, a non-volunteer fee is available as an alternative. Please note that coaches and assistant coaches are required to have up-to-date clearances in our system. Please review the Clearance Policy.
Age/Grade WWBBA Policy
Intramural players must play within the grade category determined by their grade as of the school year at the time of registration. In the event that a parent request is received for a player to play in a younger grade category (“play down”) on the basis of skill level, such request will be will be evaluated and can be accommodated unless information available to the board indicates that it is not warranted.
In the event that a parent request is received for a player to play in an older grade category (“play up”) on the basis of skill level, such request will be evaluated and considered by the board if board members and/or prior year coaches feel that the player's skill level warrants it when compared to other children of the same age. In such cases, the board member receiving the request will present to the board the compelling demonstrated reason that the player should play with older children and the board will collectively decide whether to grant the request. The board will also consider granting age/grade exceptions to allow players to play with the other children of their age (in instances when their age more closely matches players in a different grade than their grade). Requests to play out of grade category for reasons other than skill differential or age/grade differences will not be considered.
Concussion information:
All Coaches and Parents should be aware of the issues surrounding concussion. The first link below is for training (roughly 45 minutes) that recommended for all WWBBA coaches, parents & guardians. The second link provides a useful information sheet. Please use these tools to educate yourself so everyone can help this be a wonderful, fun, and safe season for all of our participants.
Thank you for your interest in WWBBA! Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.
Parent Game Etiquette
WWBBA expects good sportsmanship from our coaches, players and parents. Coaches constantly tell the players that they control three things - how they act, what they say & how they play. Everything else doesn't matter. If the ref misses a call or makes a mistake, that's okay. This is supposed to be a fun & learning experience for our kids. We also want to remind parents to please refrain from coaching from the sidelines. As we progress through the season, the players will develop and their “on court” coaching comes from teammates. When a well intentioned parent is yelling instructions from the sideline, players become hesitant (versus just reacting to the play) and this hurts the player's development and the team's performance. The coaches will talk to the players when they come to the sidelines. 9 times out of 10, the player will know what they should have done. Mistakes are learning opportunities. Remember the adage, "Players play, referees ref, coaches coach, and parents cheer - everyone has to know their role." Parents are encouraged to cheer loudly and praise every good play that you see such as a great pass, good defense, nice teamwork, etc. Here is a link to our Code of Conduct for all coaches, players, parents, and families.
WWBBA Volunteers
WWBBA is proud to be a community-based youth sports organization that thrives because of the dedication and involvement of our families. To ensure a successful season for all our players, we encourage parents to get involved by volunteering their time. Whether it’s coaching, assisting, keeping score, managing the clock, or serving as a hall monitor—every role makes a difference!
If you're able to volunteer, it not only helps the league but also creates a fun and rewarding experience for you and your child. For those who prefer not to volunteer, a non-volunteer fee is available as an alternative. Please note that coaches and assistant coaches are required to have up-to-date clearances in our system. Please review the Clearance Policy.
Age/Grade WWBBA Policy
Intramural players must play within the grade category determined by their grade as of the school year at the time of registration. In the event that a parent request is received for a player to play in a younger grade category (“play down”) on the basis of skill level, such request will be will be evaluated and can be accommodated unless information available to the board indicates that it is not warranted.
In the event that a parent request is received for a player to play in an older grade category (“play up”) on the basis of skill level, such request will be evaluated and considered by the board if board members and/or prior year coaches feel that the player's skill level warrants it when compared to other children of the same age. In such cases, the board member receiving the request will present to the board the compelling demonstrated reason that the player should play with older children and the board will collectively decide whether to grant the request. The board will also consider granting age/grade exceptions to allow players to play with the other children of their age (in instances when their age more closely matches players in a different grade than their grade). Requests to play out of grade category for reasons other than skill differential or age/grade differences will not be considered.
Concussion information:
All Coaches and Parents should be aware of the issues surrounding concussion. The first link below is for training (roughly 45 minutes) that recommended for all WWBBA coaches, parents & guardians. The second link provides a useful information sheet. Please use these tools to educate yourself so everyone can help this be a wonderful, fun, and safe season for all of our participants.
- Training: www.cdc.gov/HeadsUp/youthsports/training/index.html
- Info sheet: http://www.cdc.gov/headsup/pdfs/youthsports/parent_athlete_info_sheet-a.pdf
Thank you for your interest in WWBBA! Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.