The Players of Buddy Basketball

Buddy Basketball is for boys and girls in grades 1-8. The teams will be separated into a younger division (Grades 1-3) and an older division (Grades 4-8).

The Purposes of Buddy Basketball

Pastor Bill Wolfe has had years of experience in leading Buddy Basketball, first in Michigan, and now in Colorado Springs. The purposes of Buddy Basketball have not changed from its inception. They are:

• Teach fundamental skills of the game of basketball to children.
• Take each player, regardless of skill level, and help them to improve.
• Give everyone a chance to play equally.
• Stress positive feedback from the coaches to the players.
• Provide a fun recreational opportunity.

Buddy Basketball Timeline

The timeline for the season is as follows:

• The season begins January 19th with 3 fundamental skills sessions on Saturday mornings.
• Teams are formed after the skills sessions, and games will begin in late January.
• There is an Awards ceremony in mid March.

Game Days

(Teams play one game a week.)

• Saturday morning and early afternoon
• Weekday evenings as necessary

Player T-Shirts

The main cost of Buddy Basketball to the participants is the Buddy Basketball jersey that is to be worn to each game. The cost of the jersey is absorbed by the registration fee of $20 per participant.

Be Kind To Our Refs!

Buddy Basketball referees are all volunteers who give of their time and energy to blow a whistle. We encourage parents to show their appreciation to the referees, as opposed to harassment.

1. Thou shalt applaud each player’s efforts, regardless of whose team he/she is a member of.

2. Thou shalt not yell at or criticize the unpaid volunteer referees.

3. Thou shalt affirm the referees whenever possible.

4. Thou shalt not keep statistics on your child’s performance.

5. Thou shalt congratulate your son/daughter after each game for their effort and hustle.

6. Thou shalt be quiet and observe the pre-game prayer.

7. Thou shalt not bring infants and toddlers into the Highland Park gym during the games for their own safety.

8. Thou shalt smile at your son/daughter.

9. Thou shalt let the coach know if your child won’t be at a game.

10. Thou shalt have a good time and allow yourself to laugh.