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The next General Membership meeting will be held at the Middletown Town Hall on Thursday, April 1, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.

 


Basketball

MVAA BASKETBALL

Welcome to the MVAA Basketball website. MVAA Basketball provides programs for girls and boys from kindergarten to 9th grade.  This program provides the opportunity to learn the fundamentals and develop your basketball skills. Most of the players play in the in-house programs. The in-house programs require all players to participate in at least half of every game.  A coach may reduce a player’s playing time for disciplinary reasons. MVAA also has four select traveling teams. At the select level, playing time is determined by the coach.

The girls traveling teams play in the
Mid-Maryland Girls Basketball League. The boys traveling teams play in the Mid-Maryland Boys Basketball League.

Brian Martin
MVAA Director of Basketball

Play Hard, Play Smart, Play Together and Have fun.

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Girls In-House Programs                 

Grades K - 3

Grades 4 - 5

Grades 6 - 8

Girls Traveling Teams

Boys In-House Programs                 

Grades K - 1

Grades 2 - 3

Grades 4 - 5

Grades 6 - 7

Grades 8 - 9

Boys Travel Teams

MVAA Basketball General Polices

Intramurals teams do not normally practice over Thanksgiving and Winter breaks because many players are away on vacation and the high cost of Gym rental. We will be having skill sessions on Saturdays during the breaks so that players can work on improving their skills during the breaks.

Anyone playing for a Middletown Travel Team or High School Team is not allowed to play on intramural teams.

Everyone is to signup for their current grade level for intramural programs.  Travel teams are open to all but rarely do players not in middle school have the skills necessary to make these teams.

No one is allowed to play at a higher grade level for intramural programs, unless several players are needed at a higher level after signups in order to balance the number of players on teams. If all teams at a higher level have 8 or more players someone may be allowed to move up if by allowing 1-3 players to move up we can create another team of 7-8 players. All teams should try to have 7-8 players in order to always have enough players to play games and yet not have so many that amount of playing time is sacrificed. Any player that is moved up has to be evaluated by the Director of Basketball.

WMAA teams are allowed to have teams play in the MVAA intramural leagues these teams must be balanced if they have more than one team in a league and no players on WMAA teams can be from the Middletown Elementary draw area or outside of the Middletown High School draw area without permission of MVAA Director of Basketball. Fees for these teams are based on the number of players and what it cost MVAA to run the league.

 

Basketball "Drop-In" Sessions

Basketball Drop In Sessions Start in the Spring

 

MVAA BASKETBALL PROGRAMS

GIRLS 2009-10

 

In-House Program

Grades K-3:  This is an instructional program that follows a clinic format. The emphasis in this program focuses on teaching individual skills. Late in the season there may be some sessions that involve instruction followed by games. Sessions are held Saturdays at Middletown Elementary. The first session will begin mid to late November. The coordinator for this program is Renee Mullin (301-514-8160).

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Grades 4-5:  The emphasis in this league focuses on teaching individual and team skills.  There are one practice/game per week and all games are at Middletown Middle or Elementary on Sunday Evenings. The coordinator for this program is David Watt (dwatt@dwattlaw.com, (o) 301-371-5454, (c) 301-639-5629)

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Grades 6-8:  The emphasis in this league still focuses on teaching individual and team skills.  There are one or two practices and one game per week and all games are at Middletown Middle on Saturday afternoons. The coordinator for this program is Jay Bidle (jbidle@comcast.net, (h) 301-371-5546, (c) 301-730-2715)

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** MVAA will also be participating in a league in Hagerstown for girls in 6/7th grade.  Games will be every Saturday morning against other area teams.  This is not a TRAVEL Mid Maryland team.  But, rather another option that will allow girls that do not make the Mid Maryland Team exposure to higher level of competition.*** There will be more information at registration.

 

Girls Travel Teams

These are the most competitive of all of the girl’s programs and prepare the players for high school competition.

Teams

· Varsity – 8th grade and below.

· Junior Varsity – 6th and 7th grade.

Tryouts

Day 1 - 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Tryouts:

     JV & Varsity - Monday, October 26th at Middletown Middle School from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Day 2 - 8th Grade Varisty Tryouts:  October 27th from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at Middletown Middle School

           6th & 7th Grade JV Tryouts: October 27th from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. at Middletown Middle School

Cuts may be made at the end of each tryout session per the coach’s discretion. Those players who do not make the team will be enrolled in the intramural program and are encouraged to go out again next year.

Games and Schedules

The regular season will start the last weekend in November and runs through the first week of March. The girls play in 16 league games and may play in 1-2 tournaments.

Playing Time

There is must play rule, but not an “equal play” rule for the girls. All playing time will be earned at the discretion of the coaches. There will not be any guaranteed amount of playing time.

Costs

If you make the team it will cost an additional $40.  Plus gate fees at home and away games for fans. Warm-up jacket, pants and a personalized equipment bag for each player to keep can be purchased. An order form will be made available after teams are selected. The jacket and pants will be worn to each game. The bags and warm-ups are not required but most players do get them.

Eligibility

Mid-Maryland rules require that each player attends schools or lives in the Middletown Middle School district. All players must maintain a "C" average with no "F"s.

Parent Support

All families will be expected to volunteer (Gate Coordinator, Concessions, Gym Preparation, Team Parent, Scoreboard Operator, Stat Keeper)All parents will need to work at the admissions/ concessions gate for 1-2 home games, depending on the schedule. Gate/Concessions proceeds are our biggest money generators to help offset the costs of the teams.

Fall Sports

During the Fall season, Fall sports will take priority over basketball practice. During the winter season and start of spring sports the travel basketball team will be the player's main sports priority. If there are conflicts, please notify the team coach. Players are expected to make all practices and games unless they are participating in a fall sport practice or game.

Parent Meeting

There will be a mandatory parent meeting in early November. At least one parent must attend the meeting. If you have any questions, please contact the Basketball Director.

Coaches

JV                     Renee Mullin (301-514-8160)

Varsity            Amy Poffenbarger (301-371-5641), Asst. Rachel Levine

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MVAA BASKETBALL PROGRAMS

BOYS 2009-10

In-House Program 

Grades K-1:  The emphasis in this program focuses on teaching individual skills.  Later in the season there will be sessions that involve instruction followed by (3on3) games.  Sessions are held on Saturday mornings at Middletown Elementary. The coordinator for this program is Dave Fontenot.

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Grades 2-3: The emphasis in this program will focus on teaching individual and team skills. There is one practice and one game per week. All practices and games are at Middletown Elementary. Games will consist of (4 vs 4).  There is no score kept during games.  Instruction begins middle of November. Players will practice together for several weeks before being divided into teams. The coordinator for this program is Anthony Cottrell (acott12@aol.com, 301-371-8719).

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Grades 4-5:  While competitive, the emphasis in this program still focuses on teaching individual and team skills.  There will be one practice per week and one game.  Games will be held at MMS.  Practices will be held at MES.  Instruction will begin sometime during the middle of November.  Players will practice together for several weeks before being divided into teams. The coordinator for this program is Gerard Collins.

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Grade 6-7:  For those boys who do not play with the traveling teams, this is an instructional/intramural league where teams are drafted for balance.  While competitive, the emphasis in this league still focuses on teaching individual and team skills.  There are one or two practices on Monday or Friday night at Middletown Middle School and one practice or game per week on Saturday’s at Middletown Primary School. The coordinator for this program is Scott Parker.

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Grades 8-9: This is a intramural league. Games are played at MPS on Saturday nights and on Sunday afternoons. Traditionally 8th and 9th Graders play in one league and are divided into balanced teams. They practice once a week. The coordinator of this program is Brad Considine (wvucons@aol.com, 301-371-9091).

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**This season there will be another option for those players who do not make the travel team.  MVAA will have one U12 and one U14 team participate in the MYBA- REC league.  More information will be provided at registration. ** 

 

 

Boys Travel Teams 

These are the most competitive of all of the boy’s programs and prepare the players for high school competition.

Teams

· Varsity – 8th  grade and below.

· Junior Varsity – 6th and 7th  grade.

Tryouts

Boys Varsity - Wednesday, October 21th at MMS from 7:30-9:00 p.m. & Thursday, October 22th at the Middletown Primary School from 7:45-9:00 p.m.

Boys JV - Wednesday, October 21th at MMS from 6:00-7:30 p.m. & Thursday, October 22th at the Middletown Primary School from 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Some players maybe asked to stay for additional time in order to evaluate them with older players. Cuts may be made at the end of each tryout session per the coach’s discretion. Those players who do not make the team will be enrolled in the intramural program and are encouraged to go out again next year.

Games and Schedules

The regular season will start the last  weekend in November and runs through the first week of March. The boys play in 18 league games and will play in 1-2 tournaments

Playing Time

There is not a must play rule for the boys. There will not be any guaranteed amount of playing time. All playing time will be earned at the discretion of the coaches.

Costs

If you make the team it will cost an additional $40.  Plus gate fees at home and away games for fans. Warm-up jacket, pants and a personalized equipment bag for each player to keep can be purchased. An order form will be made available after teams are selected. The jacket and pants will be worn to each game. The bags and warm-ups are not required but most players do get them.

Eligibility

Mid-Maryland rules require that each player attends schools or lives in the Middletown Middle School district. All players must maintain a "C" average with no "F"s.

Parent Support

All families will be expected to volunteer (Gate Coordinator, Concessions, Gym Preparation, Team Parent, Scoreboard Operator, Stat Keeper)All parents will need to work at the admissions/ concessions gate for 1-2 home games, depending on the schedule. Gate/Concessions proceeds are our biggest money generators to help offset the costs of the teams.

Fall Sports

During the Fall season, Fall sports will take priority over basketball practice. During the winter season and start of spring sports the travel basketball team will be the player's main sports priority. If there are conflicts, please notify the team coach. Players are expected to make all practices and games unless they are participating in a fall sport practice or game.

Parent Meeting

There will be a mandatory parent meeting in early November.  At least one parent must attend the meeting. If you have any questions, please contact the Basketball Director.

Coaches

JV                  Scott Mekkelson, Asst. Anthony Welch            

Varsity            Darin Gordon (443-413-1076), Asst. Ken Oursler (301-514-3409)

 

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