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Haddam-Killingworth Youth Basketball League (2007-08 info. now available)

Haddam-Killingworth Youth Soccer League (2008)

For Schedules Click here! 2008 schedules will be ready in September!

2007 Pre-Season Scrimmage Schedule

Click here to download the 2008 Soccer Brochure/Registration form PAGE 1 in pdf format

Click here to download the 2008 Soccer Brochure/Registation form PAGE 2 in pdf format

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The Haddam-Killingworth Youth Soccer League is open to all Haddam and Killingworth children in the 1st through 6th grades. All players must attend the skills assessment in person. It is not a tryout. All players who attend will be placed on a team. Fee: $80 ($120 per family). No fee for head coaches' children. Free for referees who referee at least 6 games. We need coaches & referees - please help!

Registration/Skills Assessment Times and Locations (If you are unable to come at the assigned time for your age group, you may come at one of the other assigned times.)

Monday, June 16th – New Middle School Gym

6:30 - 6:50 pm – Grades 1 & 2 boys and girls
6:50 - 7:10 pm – Grades 3 & 4 boys and girls
7:10 - 7:30 pm – Grades 5 & 6 boys and girls

Tuesday, June 24th - HK High School Fieldhouse

6:30 - 6:50 pm – Grades 1 & 2 boys and girls
6:50 - 7:10 pm – Grades 3 & 4 boys and girls
7:10 - 7:30 pm – Grades 5 & 6 boys and girls

Monday, July 7th – High school Field House

12:30 - 12:50 pm – Grades 1 & 2 boys and girls
12:50 - 1:10 pm – Grades 3 & 4 boys and girls
1:10 - 1:30 pm – Grades 5 & 6 boys and girls

Wednesday, July 16th - HK High School Fieldhouse

6:30 - 6:50 pm – Grades 1 & 2 boys and girls
6:50 - 7:10 pm – Grades 3 & 4 boys and girls
7:10 - 7:30 pm – Grades 5 & 6 boys and girls

Please note: Grades 7 & 8 players should register with the HK Soccer Club. For more information, check www.hksoccer.org or call Mike Boccia at 663-2494.

All players need to report ready to play. Sneakers or indoor soccer shoes are mandatory.
No cleats • No mail-in registrations

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Who: Girls Division I (Gr. 1 & 2), Girls Division II (Gr. 3 & 4), Girls Division III (Gr. 5 & 6)
Boys Division I (Gr. 1 & 2), Boys Division II (Gr. 3 & 4), Boys Division III (Gr. 5 & 6)
Please note: Divisions may have to be realigned depending upon the number of players signing up.

Practices: Times and locations of practices are at the discretion of the coach. Practices are usually conducted on weekdays between 5 & 7 pm at district schools; Sheldon Park in Killingworth; Brickyard Field in Higganum; and Great Hill Park in Haddam.

Games: Pre-Season and regular season games are played at the fields listed above on on Saturdays (rain date Sundays). Due to field shortage, some games will be played before 10:30 am.

Equipment: Each player receives a team uniform top. Players provide shorts, soccer socks, and soccer shoes. Shinguards are mandatory. We recommend that each child have their own soccer ball, with their name on it. Grades 1 - 4 uses size 4 balls and grades 5 - 6 uses size 5 balls.

Timeline:

Wednesday, August 6th, 6 - 8 pm (rain date: 8/9) at the HK HS Multi-Use Field
Coach's Clinic conducted by Major League Soccer Camp Staff

Monday, August 11th, 7:00 - 8:00 pm at the HK HS Cafeteria
Pre-Season Coach's Meeting
1) coaches pick practice times 2) coaching assignments reviewed
3) team equipment provided 4) league format reviewed 5) Mini First Aid Review

8:15 - 9:00 pm
Mini-Coaches Clinic - HK HS Cafeteria
1) How to Organize your team, practice and games
2) Practice Curriculums
3) Basic Skills Demonstrations

Monday, August 25th
Team rosters available for coaches

Saturday, September 8th (rain date 9/9), times TBA at Sheldon and Great Hill Parks
Pre-Season Practice Games & Team Photos

Monday, September 8th, 7:00 pm at the HK Recreation Office
Referee's Training Clinic

Saturday, September 13th at all the fields
Season begins

Saturday, November 1st at all the fields
End of the Season Jamboree (rain date 11/2)

Please review these policies regarding participation in the HK Youth Soccer Program

1. There will be no refunds issued once registration is completed (after July 16, 2008). Exceptions will be made if a player is ill or injured (doctor’s note required), or if the player moves out of town.

2. It is understood that players are expected to be at their team’s practices and games. If a player will be late or unable to attend, the coach should be notified beforehand. Some games will be played before 10:30 AM.

3. We will try to honor your carpool request (1 player), but we cannot guarantee this. Balanced teams are our first priority. Requests must be for carpooling purposes only (i.e. someone from your neighborhood).

4. You may pick one (1) day of the week that you do not want your child to practice. We will try to honor your request, but we cannot guarantee this.

5. Parents are expected to act in a sportsmanlike manner when watching games. Abusive language and behavior directed towards players, coaches, and
referees will not be tolerated.

6. Once teams are selected, players cannot be moved to other teams.

7. I understand that my child is not allowed to wear any type of jewelry to games and practices. This includes cloth/plastic bracelets and, most importantly, any PIERCED EARRINGS.

8. I understand due to field shortages that some games may be played before 10:30 am. The HK Recreation Dept. will do our best to rotate game times each week.

Soccer Schedules and Rules (2008 schedules will be ready in September)

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Click here to download the HK Youth Soccer League Official Rules in pdf format

Click here to download the 2007 Boys Division I Schedule in pdf format

Click here to download the 2007 Boys Division II Schedule in pdf format

Click here to download the 2007 Boys Division III Schedule in pdf format

Click here to download the 2007 Girls Division I Schedule in pdf format

Click here to download the 2007 Girls Division II Schedule in pdf format

Click here to download the 2007 Girls Division III Schedule in pdf format

Haddam-Killingworth Youth Basketball (2007-08)

Click here to download the 2007-08 Basketball Brochure/Registration form in pdf format

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2007 Schedules! Click here!

Sponsored By HK Recreation Department and Killingworth and Haddam Lions Clubs

The Haddam-Killingworth Youth Basketball League is open to all Haddam and Killingworth children in the 3rd through 8th grades. Bring the registration form, $70 check ($110 per family), and the player to the appropriate in-person registration and basketball skills assessment. The Basketball Skills Assessment is not a player draft or tryout. All players who register will be assigned to a team. All players must register in person. Recreation Scholarships are available to needy families.

In-Person Registration/Skills Assessment Times and Locations (If you are unable to come at the assigned time for your age group, you may come at one of the other assigned times.)

Thursday, October 11th - HK HS Fieldhouse
6:30-6:50 pm 3rd and 4th Grade Boys and Girls
6:50-7:10 pm 5th and 6th Grade Boys and Girls
7:10-7:30 pm 7th and 8th Grade Boys and Girls

Tuesday, October 23rd - HK HS Fieldhouse
6:30-6:50 pm 3rd and 4th Grade Boys and Girls
6:50-7:10 pm 5th and 6th Grade Boys and Girls
7:10-7:30 pm 7th and 8th Grade Boys and Girls

Wednesday, October 24th - HK New Middle School Gym ***re-scheduled date***
6:30-6:50 pm 3rd and 4th Grade Boys and Girls
6:50-7:10 pm 5th and 6th Grade Boys and Girls
7:10-7:30 pm 7th and 8th Grade Boys and Girls

All players need to report ready to play Sneakers are mandatory. No mail-in registrations
Absolutely NO Registration will be accepted after October 20th! No refunds after ; except for illness, injury, or relocation. Refunds will be on a prorated basis.

Divisions: There will be six divisions

Girls' Training League - 3 & 4th graders
Boys' Training League - 3 & 4th graders
Girls' Jr. Var. League - 5 & 6th graders
Boys' Jr. Var. League - 5 & 6th graders
Girls' Varsity League - 7 & 8th graders
Boys' Varsity League - 7 & 8th graders

Teams: All players will be assigned to a team. Players from last year have been rated by coaches and we will also assess players' skills at in-person registration. Players will be assigned to teams by skill level to ensure an even distribution of talent. Children in the same family in the same division will be on the same team. If you have a neighbor who is in the same division as your child we will try to put them on the same team (No Guarantees). Head Coaches carpooling requests will be honored first. Do not request friends to be on the same team. We will only match neighbors for carpooling purposes only. Once teams are formed, it will not be possible to move children to other teams. Fair and balanced teams will be our first priority.

Youth Basketball Timetable

Thursday, November 8th
Pre-Season Coaches Meeting at the HK HS Cafeteria, 7:30 - 8:30 pm
1) coaches pick practice times 2) coaching assignments reviewed
3) coach’s manual provided 4) league format reviewed 5) First Aid review

Thursday, November 29th
Team Rosters available for coaches

Saturday, December 8th
Referee Training Clinic at the HK Old Middle School Gym
11:00 - 12:30 pm

Monday, December 3rd
Practices begin

Saturday, January 5th
Pre-Season Practice Games at all gyms
times TBA & Team Photos

Monday, January 7th
Season begins all Gyms
times TBA

Saturday, March 8th
End of the Season Jamboree at all gyms
times TBA

Practices: Time and locations of practices are at the discretion of the coaches. Practices are conducted on weekday evenings or on Saturdays and will begin in December. Practices are held at Killingworth Elementary School, Haddam Elementary School, Burr Elementary School, and HK old and new Middle School Gyms.

Games: Pre-season and regular season games are played at the gyms listed above on weekday evenings and Saturdays from January 5th - March 8th.

Equipment: Each player receives a team uniform top. Players provide shorts and sneakers.

Scheduling Referees: We must have 4 or more parents to help with scheduling referees. The HK Recreation Department will provide a listing of referees; volunteers need only telephone and arrange schedules. The fee for the league will be waived if you help.

2nd Grade Basketball: The HK Recreation Department conducts an instructional program for 2nd graders. Look for information in the Winter 2008 brochure.

Please review these policies regarding participation in the HK Youth Basketball Program (sponsored by HK Recreation Dept).

1. There will be no refunds issued once registration is completed (after October 24th). Exceptions will be made if a player is ill or injured (doctor’s note required), or if the player moves out of town.

2. It is understood that players are expected to be at their team’s practices and games. If a player will be late or unable to attend, the coach should be notified beforehand. Non-playing siblings will be supervised by their parents at practices and games.

4. You may pick one (1) day of the week that you do not want your child to practice. We will try to honor your request, but we cannot guarantee this.

5. Parents are expected to act in a sportsmanlike manner when watching games. Abusive language and behavior directed towards players, coaches, and referees will not be tolerated.

6. Once teams are selected, players cannot be moved to other teams.

7. I understand that my child is not allowed to wear any type of jewelry to games and practices. This includes cloth/plastic bracelets and most importantly any PIERCED EARRINGS.

HK Youth Basketball League Frequently Asked Questions:

1) Why are games at 7 pm on a weeknights, not earlier in the evening?

Answer: We have practices from 5 - 6:45 pm.

2) Why not have all the games on Saturdays instead of just a few?

Answer: The Recreation Dept. must pay time and ½ in custodial charges on weekends. There are no charges on weeknights. This is a savings of several thousands of dollars when we limit the number of weekend games.

3) Why wasn't my carpooling request honored?

Answer: Although we try very hard to honor carpooling requests, we are not always able to do so. Teams are put together based on a number of factors. We take "day of the week your child can't practice" first. Then we look at their skill rating (as rated by last year's coach and at In-Person Registration), height, & carpooling requests. Our goal is to make fair and balanced teams. Putting all the "best players" in a division on the same team due to carpooling requests is not fair to other teams.

4) Why can't the players wear earrings or put tape or a Band-Aid over them?

Answer: a) For the safety of the players, earrings are not allowed. If a child gets hit in the head with the ball, it can result in a very serious injury. b) We follow HS Basketball rules which strictly forbid jewelry. Thus, the legal ramifications to all concerned are very serious.

5) Why is the score not kept in the Training Division?

Answer: This is an instructional league - the focus of this division is to teach the children how to play basketball - not on winning or losing. When we previously kept score in this division, we found that a few good players dominated the scoring, scores were very lopsided, and having a 40-8 game with one player scoring 36 points is disheartening to the players, coaches & parents.

6) Why are there games that have no referee?

Answer: Our referees are parent volunteers. We need more parents to help out. Our referees are taken from a very short list. With 30 teams, there are 15 games per week that need to be covered. This is a monumental task when fewer and fewer parents offer to referee each year. Only 3 parent referees attended our Referee Training Clinic!

7) How do we know if a game is canceled due to the weather?

Answer: If there is no school or an early dismissal due to snow, there are no games. For weekend cancellations or last minute weather issues - check Ch. 3, 4, or 8; or call the HK Rec. Hotline (345-8334).

Basketball Schedules and Rules (2008)

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Click here to download the HK Youth Basketball League Official Rules in pdf format

Click here to view the 2008 Boys Training Schedule in pdf format

Click here to view the 2008 Girls Training Schedule in pdf format

Click here to view the 2008 Boys JV Schedule in pdf format

Click here to view the 2008 Girls JV Schedule in pdf format

Click here to view the 2008 Boys Varsity Schedule in pdf format

Click here to view the 2008 Girls Varsity Schedule in pdf format

High School Boys Basketball League (2008)

Who Can Play: Haddam and Killingworth residents only (Grades 9-12). (Proof of residency required at registration) Members of school teams are ineligible.

When: Monday or Wednesday nights (8:30 - 9:30 PM) / January through March

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Click here to download the 2008 HS League Basketball Registration Form.

Click here to download the High School Boys Basketball League Schedule in pdf format.

Where: HK Old and New Middle School Gyms.

Registration Fee: $40 per player / FREE FOR ANY PLAYERS WHO REFEREE YOUTH BASKETBALL GAMES (We will train you!) How to sign-up: All players must report to the HK Old Middle School Gym on Monday, December 10th, 8:30 PM (Snow Date: December 11th, 8:30 PM). Bring $40 registration fee and proof of residency. Come prepared to play. Everyone who registers will be assigned to a team.

Player Draft: All players will be assigned to a team based on skill level. At registration, players will participate in scrimmages to determine each player's skill level.

Purpose of the League: To offer informal competition between sportsmen.

For further information, contact Frank Sparks at the HK Recreation Department at 345-8334.

HK Mens 30 & Over Basketball League (2008)

Who: Haddam and Killingworth Residents Only, (non-residents who serve as voluntee rcoaches or referees for the Recreation Department may join), men 30 years of age and older (proof of age and residency required).
When: Sundays, 12-6:00 PM. League plays January through April. Some games will be played on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30 PM.

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Click here to download the Men's 30 & Over Basketball Registration Form.

Click here to download the 2008 Men's 30 & Over Basketball League Schedule.

Click here to download the Men's 30 & Over Basketball League rules.

Where: All games will be played in the HK Old and New Middle School Gyms on Sundays, Killingworth Elementary School will be used on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Fee: $80 per player (plus one time reversible tank top fee of $20); No refunds.

Limit: League is limited to 56 players; 1st come, 1st served basis. All players must sign up by 12/9/07.

How to Sign Up:

New players only: New players who did not play last year MUST SIGN-UP IN PERSON at the old Middle School Gym on Sunday, December 2nd or 9th from 12-2 PM. $80 registration fee plus $20 for reversible tank top; and proof of age and residency must be presented at the sign-up. Come prepared to play in the player draft that day. Everyone will be assigned to teams based on their skill level.

No team rosters will be accepted, everyone will be assigned to a team, to insure evenly matched teams.

Returning Players From Last Year: Everyone who played last must complete a registration form and return it with payment to the HK Recreation Dept. by 12/9/07. Mail to: HK Recreation Department, 95 Little City Road, PO Box 569, Higganum, CT 06441.

Games: Regular season games will begin on Sunday, January 6th at 12:00 PM in the Old Middle School Gym.

Purpose of League: The purpose of the league is to offer informal competition between sportsmen. For those who enjoy playing in pick-up basketball games, this league offers an opportunity to play in scheduled games with a scoreboard operator.

For further information, contact the Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department - 345-8334.

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HK Co-Ed Volleyball League (2007-2008)

There are limited spaces open for new teams. New teams will be accepted after September 16th. There are two leagues, A League & B League (less competitive). A captains' meeting will be held in mid-September (date T.B.A). If you have a team or would like more info., please call 345-8334. Many teams need more players. If you do not have a team and would like to play, please call and your name will be put on a list. League play is on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm at the HK High School Fieldhouse and begins in October.

Information Sheet Important Dates

October 3 – Practices
October 10 & 17 - No Volleyball (HS games)
October 24 – League play starts
October 31 - No Volleyball (Halloween)
November 21 – No volleyball - Thanksgiving
December 26– No volleyball - Christmas
February 20 – No volleyball - February Vacation (unless needed)

Schedules / Rules

Games will start at 7:30 pm.

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Click here to download the 2007-08 Co-ed Volleyball A League Schedule in pdf format

Click here to download the 2007-08 Co-ed Volleyball B League Schedule in pdf format

Click here to download the Co-ed Volleyball League Official Rules in pdf format

Bad Weather: Call the Hk Recreation Department Hotline at 345-8334, for updated info.

Rosters

Maximum of 15 per team

Maximum of 5 Non-Residents/Taxpayers per team (6 Non-Residents On A League - No More Than 3 Men)

All Players Must Prove Residency Before the 1st Match They Play In. Bring I.D. To Practice!
Rosters Are Frozen After The 6th Week Of Play.

Score Sheets

All Players Must Sign-In Before Each Match
All Referees And Captains Of Teams Playing Must Sign The Score Sheet At The End Of Each Match
Referee Clinic Team Captains Are Expected To Go Over Rules With Their Players.

Need Players? Call the HK Rec. Dept. for names of Interested Players.