About Us

Overview

Overview

Traveling basketball is known to have a higher level of competitiveness than recreational basketball. Any players considering making the jump to a traveling team should be made aware of the following:

A larger financial commitment due to travel, lodging, tournament fees, etc.
A larger time commitment. Expect a few nights a week for practice, and games on weekends and the occasional weekday.
All players and parents expected to keep us updated on missing practice and games.

Purpose: The Sauk Rapids Rice Youth Basketball Organization is to provide boys and girls who reside in or attend ISD 47, in grades 3-8, a fun, developmental, and competitive travel basketball experience.

Mission Statement and Vision

Mission Statement

 Goals:

SRRYBO’s goals for its participants include:

to develop basketball skills and to improve as a player
to learn “life lessons” that go beyond the basketball court
to be an important part of a team regardless of performance
to have fun and foster a love of the game of basketball
to have a good work ethic through practices and games
to be challenged and grow from competition
to cultivate positive community members

VISION

The purpose of Sauk Rapids Rice Youth Basketball Organization is to provide boys and girls who reside in or attend ISD 47, in grades 3-8, a fun, developmental, and competitive travel basketball experience. SRRYBO’s goals for its participants include: to develop basketball skills and to improve as a player to learn “life lessons” that go beyond the basketball court to be an important part of a team regardless of performance to have fun and foster a love of the game of basketball to have a good work ethic through practices and games to be challenged and grow from competition to cultivate positive community members

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Board

The purpose of the Board shall be to run the day-to-day affairs of the Organization. The Board shall meet at least monthly. Additional meetings may be called by the President or three board members. Fifty-one percent (51%) of the board members shall constitute a quorum at each Board meeting.

The Board shall consist of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Scheduling Coordinator, Website Coordinator, and at least 1 additional board member but may not exceed 15 board members. The duties and positions of these additional board members may change over the life of the Organization. The Board has the authority to structure the Board to fulfill the needs of the Organization as needed.

Each board member shall have one equal vote. If any member holds more than one office at a time, that member shall retain only one vote as a Board member.

Board Elections will be held every October at a Board meeting for any position whose term is up or any position that is vacant. Any family with a child in SRRYBO will have 1 equal vote in elections. The Board may fill any vacancies at any time with a majority Board vote.

PLAYERS

Player Eligibility

Players must typically live in or attend a public or private school within the boundary of the district. Any exception to this rule must be approved by the Board.

In the event another organization asks for the release of a player from SRRYBO, this will not be allowed if there is a reasonable playing opportunity available to the player in the SRRYBO program. Any exception to this rule must be presented by the individual and approved by the Board.

Player Evaluation

Players in 3rd - 5th grade shall be evaluated with the intent to make teams as even as possible. Teams from 6th -8th grade shall be evaluated with the intent to create A/B teams. The evaluation team and coaches will create teams dependent upon Board approval. It is our intent that each team shall have 8 to 10 players. There are several factors that may affect the roster sizes per grade. The Board must approve any variation of team size, number of teams, and the cutting of players.

PLAYING TIME

Playing time is recommended to be as equal as possible for 3rd – 5th grade, with all players participating with meaningful minutes in each half of a game. In 6th – 8th grade, players earn their playing time by attending practices, having a positive attitude, and giving their best effort. Players in 6th – 8th grade also earn their playing time by skills and ability.

COACHES

The Board shall approve the selection of all coaches. First consideration shall be given to the prior year’s coaching staff. Individuals interested in coaching must inform the Board of their intentions. The Board will select each Head Coach and the Head Coach will select his/her Assistant Coach from an approved list.

All Coaches must submit a background check every year and complete Concussion protocol training prior to the first practice. Additional requirements may be set forth by the board.

Coaches will have a separate code of conduct and expectations given to them before the season starts. This will need to be signed and turned in to the Board prior to the first practice.

CONTACT US

For questions or concerns please reach out to the board at srrybo47@gmail.com.