BBA Handbook

PURPOSE & MISSION

The purpose of the BBA is to provide young athletes with the opportunity to play basketball competitively in an environment that develops teamwork, sportsmanship, and a love for the game. 

Our mission is to equip young players with the skills and mindsets needed to be successful at the middle and high school levels.

BBA BOARD MEMBERS

All BBA board members are 100% volunteers and receive no compensation or discounts for their time and efforts.

Brian Lee - President (email: brianmlee80@gmail.com)

Craig Martin

Matt Mapus

Meredith Weber

Maggie Ferrando

Katie Winton

Matt Racketa

Cale LaRiccia, BHS Men’s Coach

Kyle Johnson, BHS Women’s Coach

EXPECTATIONS, ELIGIBILITY, and TEAMS

Expectations

• It's expected that players make every effort to prioritize travel basketball during the season over activities such as CYO and other club sports.
• Basketball requires a high level of commitment from players to play cohesively.  Attendance at practices and games is critical. Lack of attendance and timeliness to practices and games will reduce playing time.
• Continuous absences may affect future eligibility for the program.
• Each team will have at least two team practices per week (determined by gym availability) generally Monday through Saturday at Bay Schools or other local gyms
• Each team will typically play 2 games per week, generally on Sundays. It’s possible games could be played on Saturday evenings as well. 
• Each team will enter two tournaments. (See SEASON below)

Eligibility

• Players must reside in Bay Village.
• Players can only play in the same grade they are registered for school.

Teams

• Being a competitive travel team, tryouts are required and cuts may be needed based on registration numbers and/or skill levels.
• Boys and girls going into grades 3-6. Two teams per grade.
• 3rd Grade teams are balanced based on skill levels.
• 4th-6th Grade teams are split into A/B teams. 
• Teams must be rostered with 8-10 players each.
• The BBA Board is responsible for making final decisions on rosters.

SEASON

BBA Tryouts: Late August

Coach & team selection: Early Sept.

Uniform selection: Mid – Late Sept.

Practice begins: Late-Oct / Early Nov.

Preseason tournament: Mid-Nov.

NCYTL regular season: Dec. & Jan.

NCYTL Postseason: Early Feb.

Postseason Tournament: Mid - Late Feb.

REGISTRATION FEES

Player registration fee covers the following: 

• Uniform & Gear
• Team entry into the NCYTL
• 12 regular season games
• End-of-season tournament 
• Team entry into the preseason tournament (3 games guarantee) 
• Team entry into the postseason  tournament (3 games guarantee) 
• Head and assistant coaches’ shirts
• Head and assistant coaches’ background checks
• BBA Insurance
• BBA website
• You only pay this once you have accepted a position on a team. 
• 2025/26 player fees will be set once costs for the uniforms, shooting shirts, league and tournament fees are known. 
• All additional money, except for any money required to start the following season, is either used to purchase equipment or donated directly to the BHS men’s and women’s basketball programs. 
• No member of the BBA board or coaches receives any money or discounts on player registration fees.

PLAYER’S & PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT

Player Code of Conduct:

Playing is a Privilege

You are representing Bay Village Basketball, so your behavior both on and off the court is expected to be respectful, this includes towards teammates, coaches, referees, opponents, spectators, teachers, and parents.

Be a Good Sport

Display good sportsmanship. Avoid “Trash-talking” to members of other teams. Accept both winning and defeat graciously by congratulating opponents on a game well played.

Be a Good Teammate

Encourage your teammates with positive statements. Basketball is a team sport. Success can only come when the entire team plays well together.

Respect to your Coach

Coaches volunteer their own time to work with your team. A player respects their coach by listening with their full attention.

Play Hard

Give 100 percent effort to practices, games, and events. Be on time and ready to play for all games and practices. I understand that effort demonstrates my commitment to the team and my respect for my coaches and teammates.

Have Fun

It’s that simple! Win or lose, enjoy every moment on the court.

Parent Code of Conduct:

I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all participants, coaches, and officials.

I will do my best to make this program fun for my child.

I will keep winning in perspective. A child usually forgets the outcome of the game: it is the adults who tend to stress the win/loss record.

I will ask my child to treat other participants, coaches, officials, parents, and spectators with respect regardless, of race, age, sex, creed, or ability.

I will treat officials and coaches with respect. They are there to provide your child with a safe and healthy learning environment. Officials and coaches deserve the same type of environment as the parents and spectators.

I will strive to be a good role model for my child and the other children in the program. I will encourage my child to learn to lose with dignity and win with grace.

I will respect my child’s coach and do my best to have my child at all practices and games on time.

I will recognize the importance of volunteer coaches in the development of my child and team.

I will communicate with them and support their decisions.