VIRGINIA DEVELOPMENTAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE

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VIRGINIA DEVELOPMENTAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE for Girls Preparing Young Players for Life  2012 – 13 THIRD SEASON For more info or with questions, visit www.PlayVABA.org or call 434-242-7729.

Mission: The VABA Mission is to build character and shape lives through the game of basketball. Organized and run by the Virginia Basketball Academy this league (VDBL) is set on VABA’s two main goals: SKILL & CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT. The VDBL is designed to help young basketball players have fun learning the game of basketball in a team setting, and prepare them for the relevant possibility of playing high school basketball. As a program of VABA, a recognized 501c3/non-profit organization, the VDBL maintains the same mission and purpose, aiming to serve the extended Charlottesville-Albemarle community by funding scholarships for all interested participants.

League Structure: The VDBL-Girls is is a “developmental” league designed to help young athletes learn about the game in a team setting, develop fundamental skills, and build friendships with teammates in a fun, but challenging environment.

MEET OUR LEAGUE DIRECTOR

CHELSEA SHINE

 Four-year letter-winner at UVA (2008-12)  Holds record for most games played in UVA history (men or women)  Scored over 1000 points, grabbed over 500 rebounds in college career  Scored over 1500 points, grabbed over 1000 rebounds in her high school career  Two-time AAU All-american in high school

"In joining the VABA staff, I am really looking forward to being a part of a great organization with a great group of people! I have often heard, from many great coaches, that basketball isn't just a game, it's life, and this is something I can truly attest to. VABA doesn't just teach basketball skills. We teach life and build character, and we have fun doing it! Seeing others achieve their goals and working hard to get there is one of the most rewarding things for me, and VABA provides the opportunities for this to happen every day. I am passionate about the sport of basketball and helping kids succeed in any way I can. Whether it's learning how to shoot a free throw, making a left-handed layup or overcoming adversity, basketball and life collide every day at VABA, and I am proud to be a part of the process!"

VDBL-Girls (two divisions): 5 - 6th, 7 - 8th All teams are comprised of a minimum of 10 players. Teams are formed based by school (according to which high school players will eventually be attending). Ladies may sign up as individuals and be placed on a team, or they may organize their own team with a coach and come as a pre-formed group. Teams that do not have 10 players will be filled by individual registrants. Games & practices typically take place at the respective high school or middle school. Participating schools include Albemarle HS, Charlottesville HS, CCS, Covenant School, Fluvanna County HS, Louisa County HS, Monticello HS, Nelson County HS, STAB, Tandem, Western Albemarle HS, William Monroe HS and all area private schools.

LEAGUE RATES: $230… Girls (10-week season), $200…City and non-Albemarle County residents, 25+ practices at local high/middle school, 11+ officiated games held at local high/middle school GIRLS LEAGUES SIGN-UP/REGISTER ONLINE TODAY (Girls teams may come pre-formed by coach or sign up as an individual)! There will be a Parent Seminar held during each try-out/evaluation. One Parent/Guardian is required to attend.

IMPORTANT VDBL DATES & DETAILS For more info or with questions, visit www.PlayVABA.org or call 434-242-7729.

Future CHS students

Covenant CCS students

STAB students

“Governors”

Future MHS students

“Lions”

Future WAHS students

8th grade

“Flucos”

“Black Knights”

7th grade

“Dragons”

“Mustangs”

DIVISIONS

6th grade

“Saints”

“Warriors”

Future AHS students

5th grade

“Eagles”

“Patriots”

TEAMS

Future WMHS students

Future Fluvanna students

Future Louisa students

Future Nelson students

*All other private school or home-schooled students interested in participating have the choice of trying-out for either the “Eagles” or “Saints.”

Some more VDBL Offerings…  Trained Coaches/Coaches Clinics: All VDBL Head Coaches are trained, through a series of “Coaches’ Clinics,” on a specific basketball curriculum of Coaching Ethics, Defensive & Offensive play. There is no charge to VDBL Coaches for Coaches Clinics.

 Mesh Uniforms, Shooting Shirt & T-shirt:

All student-athletes are outfitted in full uniform, including a reversible mesh jersey and shorts, shooting/league shirt in the respective colors/mascot of their future high school (student-athletes keep all apparel). 

 Full-court, Reserved, Gym-space @ Middle or HS: Two (2) practices (90-minutes) are scheduled for each team to ensure the optimum environment for teaching and learning. Practices take place at the program’s respective high school or middle school gymnasium. Game locations rotate each week so each team receives, in most cases, two home games during the season.

 Certified, High School Officials for Games: All games are officiated by certified high school officials, usually two/threeman crews. All VHSL rules are applied and enforced.

 Skill & Character Development Handouts (SAC Card): All student-athletes are given handouts throughout the season for on-going skill & character development. Each student-athlete is required to submit their SAC Card before each game demonstrating that they are in good standing with their academics/conduct (as determined by their parent). 

 FINANCIAL AID:

**Cost should NOT PROHIBIT any student-athlete from trying-out/signing-up!!** In order to bring the highest quality organization & league, it requires significant costs – listed above. The VDBL is a program of the Virginia Basketball Academy a non-profit organization, whose mission is to use basketball to teach life and ensuring opportunities to all potential participants is critical to its purpose AND success. APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP! Go to www.PlayVABA.org; call 434-242-7729.

Season Info – PRACTICES, GAMES & TOURNAMENT COACHES CLINICS: “Coaching Ethics” on Sunday, October 21, 6:30 – 9:30 pm at UVA Darden School Defensive and Offensive Coaches Clinic Dates: TBD (Coaching Clinics are required for VABA coaches) FIRST PRACTICE: Week before Thanksgiving All teams practice twice-a-week (weekdays) for 90-minutes, in the evenings (in most cases on Mondays & Wednesdays from 7:00 – 8:30 pm). Practices will be held on weekdays, usually @ the area high school (no practice on day before Thanksgiving or the week of Christmas & New Year’s).

FIRST GAME: First weekend of December (games take place at area high schools & rotate location each week) LAST REGULAR SEASON GAME: Third weekend in February (Boys & Girls) Games take place on Sunday afternoons between 1:00 and 7:00 pm.

Single-elimination tournament: Tournament play spans one to two weeks following end of regular season. Championship Game: Held at John Paul Jones Arena or University Hall!