Welcome to the C.Y.B.A. winter basketball program.

         C.Y.B.A. is an instructional and recreational league. Our goal, and
          the mission of C.Y.B.A., is to provide your child with the opportunity
          to learn and play basketball and to learn good sportsmanship and
          teamwork. Once the games begin it is easy (as fans) to get caught up
          in the excitement, but the players get distracted with too many people
          shouting directions at them. The coach is the only one in the gym who
          should be addressing the players or speaking to the  referees. Please
          keep your participation during games to support/cheering which
          encourages the team to play hard and refrain from comments that
          may confuse the players or that are directed at  the referees.
          Setting a positive example for our kids is an important part of what
          we can teach them in this sports program. 
 
 
          A few things to remember:

           Players must wear sneakers and should be prepared for a full hour
           to an hour-and-a-half of activity.

           When wearing boots and winter garments, please do not change on the
           gym floor; in addition to the mess, wet boots can result in dangerous
           slippery spots near the courts. Change into sneakers in the hall and
           leave winter boots out there.

           Generally, we will spend the first part of practice on drills and activities
           that will encourage your child's participation in and understanding of
           the fundamentals of basketball. The latter part of practice will be
           dedicated to scrimmaging the other  team at our practice site as we
           prepare for official games to begin in early December.