Policies

1. Practice policies:

        A. All girls are expected to be dressed and prepared for every practice by the start time   each day. The typical weekday practice begins at 3:30. This means any player arriving later  than 3:30 will cause the entire team to receive a punishment. These punishments will be distributed by the coaching staff and through their discretion.

                        *Legitimate excuses for being tardy to practice:

                                        -Medical appointment.

                                        -Meeting with a teacher (i.e. getting help on class work, making up test, lab, etc.)

                        All excuses must be accompanied by a note from either your doctor or your teacher!

        NOTE: Detention is NOT a legitimate excuse and will be a punishable offense!

        B. Because we cover a lot of information per practice, it is important that each player understands that missing practice is a serious case and failure to attend every practice harms their ability to learn and then perform on game day. Therefore, any girl who misses practice will lose game privileges. Below is the structure of these punishments:

                        1^st missed practice=missing 1 quarter of the following game

                        2^nd missed practice=missing one half of the following game

                        3^rd missed practice=missing the entire next game.

                        4^th missed practice=possible removal from team

        Please understand if a player is consistently absent or late to practice, it is a serious offense to the trust of your teammates. We have made a commitment to you and therefore, you have made a commitment to us. Failure to live up to this commitment is a failure to be a complete team player.

                        *Legitimate excuses for missing practice:

                              -Illness that causes you to miss a day of school or, to be sent home early. (Note, this means if you are in school for the entire day, you are expected to be at practice.) Weekend events are also part of this equation. If you are in school Friday, you are expected to be with the team on Saturday. Please contact either Coach Edler or Coach Peterson if you leave school early to inform them of you left school because of an illness.

                                                        **Note: If there is a serious case that needs immediate attention, please contact Coach Edler or Coach Peterson immediately.

2. Games
   1. Being at games is mandatory. We battle each day in practice in order to play the games. We are depending on each and every one of you to be to games on time and ready to play. Anyone who misses a game will lose other privileges. Below is the structure of these punishments:

                        Missed game day=sitting out the following game.

**Note: If a player is going to miss any practice or game time she should talk to her coach as soon as possible. These policies will act as a guide, but all consequences will be at the discretion of the coaching staff.

        3.  Other policies:

                  Practice attire:

                                You will be provided with a practice uniform of shorts and jersey. It is essential that you come to practice each day prepared to work hard.

                       Game attire:

                                You are required to wear the proper Warren Basketball jersey for each game.

                                                -Home games=white jersey

                                                -Away games=blue jersey

                                                -Invites (Warren Soph, Lake Zurich)=bring both jerseys.

                                Shoes: Please wear basketball shoes! Primarily white with school colors. Exceptions will be made on a need basis.

                                Socks: Primarily white socks. Right and left foot must match!

                                Headbands/Sweatbands: Must match the color of the jersey we are wearing for that particular game. (i.e. white with white, blue with blue).

                                Undershirt: Must also match the jersey color.

                **Note: All practice, game jerseys, and other uniform apparel must be returned to the coaching staff cleaned and in good condition at the end of the season (Date TBA).

                Game Day:

On ALL weekend games, ALL players are required to sit together and cheer for the varsity team. Players will have until the end of the 1^st quarter to find their teammates and sit with them for the entirety of the varsity game.

                     Study Table:

                                Academics are the most important part of your life. You must earn grades in order to play basketball. Failing classes will not be tolerated. The WTHS Athletic Department has established a Study Table for those                                                         students who are either failing or close to failing classes. This is intended to provide for you an atmosphere to study. You will be notified each week of your academic status and whether or not you will be attending study table.

                      Bus travel:

All players are required to ride the bus to and from away games. Exceptions will be made only for an emergency and only accompanied by an official note from a parent. Birthday parties, homework assignments, and wanting to get home quickly are NOT considered emergencies. We will do our best to leave as soon as possible after weekday road games.

“Play Like a Champion. Expect to Win”

            Contact information:

                      Coach Edler:

                                School contact:

                                                Phone: 847/599-4365

                                                Email: medler@wths.net

                                Home Phone (emergency ONLY): 773/520-1908

                       Coach Peterson:

                                School contact:

                                                Phone: 847/599-4692

                                                Email: tpeterson@wths.net