Town players should expect, each week, to have one weeknight practice and one weekend game.  Attendance is important to build team chemistry and develop skills.  Please make every attempt to attend both the weekly practice and game.

Participants who withdraw from any FYBA program prior to the first scheduled game of the season will be provided a full refund of all program and/or uniform fees paid.  Out of respect to the effort placed on creating equitable team rosters, refunds will not be afforded for a withdrawal after the first game of the season.

To facilitate and promote the participation of Foxborough youth in its programs, FYBA will accept registrations after the last of the scheduled registration dates.  Please note that all late registrations will be assessed a late fee as determined by the Board of Directors. Persons submitting a late registration will be permitted to participate to the extent that the FYBA program has available space. If no space is available at the time of such late registration, the prospective participant will be placed on a waitlist. If, at a later date, there is an opening in the desired program, the waitlisted participant will be invited into the program and assigned a team.

Players may be asked to participate in a player evaluation day for the D and C divisions.  The purpose of the town evaluation days is to evaluate the relative ability of the players so that the teams may be selected with a view to having a competitively balanced league.  Many players in these divisions are new to basketball and this session is helpful from that perspective.

Players in all divisions should wear sneakers and shorts and bring a refillable water bottle to each practice.  Team uniforms should be worn to each game.  Please do not bring soda or sports drinks or use water bottles that can easily spill if tipped.  Please respect our schools and custodial staff who afford us the ability to host practices and games in these gyms.

All enrolled participants must attend at least fifty percent (50%) of the regular scheduled games to be eligible to participate in the playoffs (if playoffs exist in that league). Exceptions to this requirement will be made for verified injury or illness.

The board of directors may adopt such other rules or regulations for player participants as may be necessary from time to time.

Guidelines and Policies for Town Coaches

• The FYBA Director, for each town league, will provide to the FYBA Board of Directors a list of persons who have expressed an interest in coaching prior to the beginning of each season with a recommendation as to which coaches should be awarded a team as a Head Coach. The Board of Directors will then consider each candidate, his or her experience and aptitude, and determine by majority vote which candidates will be approved as Head Coach for the season.
• With the exception of the D league, in the interest of balanced competition, assistant coaches will not be selected until after the draft of the teams. At that time, the Division Director will provide to the Board of Directors a list of persons who have expressed an interest in coaching prior to the beginning of each season, together with the Division Directors’ direction as to which individuals should be awarded a spot as an Assistant Coach. The Board of Directors will then consider each candidate, his or her experience and aptitude and determine by majority vote which candidates will be approved as Assistant Coaches for the season.
• After the approval of all coaching assignments, all coaches must a) submit a CORI check, performed by the FYBA and b) complete Darkness to Light training within the past 24 months.
• Coaches must make an effort to foster team camaraderie and skill development throughout the entire season for each player on the team.
• Coaches are responsible for ensuring that all coaches, players and fans practice good sportsmanship before, during, and after each practice and game.

Playing Time Rules by League:

• D & C League – Minimum 50% playing time with a ten (10) player roster. Generally, no player should play more than three (3) minutes more than any other player.
• B League – Minimum 40% playing time with a ten (10) player roster.
• A & Senior League – Minimum 30% playing time with a ten (10) player roster.

• All coaches will be required to complete Concussion Training prior to the season: http://cdc.gov/concussion/HeadsUp/Training/Index.html
• All coaches will make their best effort to not “run up” the score in the game. If a game becomes lopsided, you must adjust playing time and/or passing/shooting requirements of any star players to maintain a high level of sportsmanship throughout the game.
• Coaches are responsible for returning all FYBA equipment at the designated time, following the season.
• The board of directors may adopt such other rules or regulations for coaches as may be necessary from time to time.