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Important information for the upcoming season (some new!).
COVID UPDATE AS OF 11/5/2021
Alodia will continue to follow state guidelines which at this time does not mandate masks.
We encourage all players and families to wear masks (or not) as you choose, wash hands often, get plenty of exercise, lots of rest, and good nutrition to do all possible to stay healthy.
We will continue to monitor the situation closely to see if/when additional measures will be added.
Before launching into the information – THANK YOU for playing in the league … we very much appreciate your family joining our Alodia family!
League App – Please download the SportsEngine App from the AppStore and sign into the app. Your coaches will communicate with you through the app and team name, stats, standings, schedules will be accessible through the app.
Roster information will be loaded into the app by 5 pm Sunday, November 7. First week games will be loaded into the app by 5 pm Monday, November 8.
A PDF document of the complete schedule will be posted on the website by 10 pm Tuesday, November 9 and loaded on the app by 10 pm Wednesday, November 10.
Practice Gym Location Specifics:
Salem Community Center
(where evaluations were held)
22601 Lutheran Church Road
Tomball, TX 77377
MONDAY PRACTICE DATES: November 8, 15, *Skip November 22 due to Thanksgiving*, November 29, December 6, and 13
WEDNESDAY PRACTICE DATES: November 10, 17, *Skip November 24 due to Thanksgiving*, December 1, December 8, and December 15
NO EXTRA PRACTICE TIME AFTER PRACTICE IS OVER – we get charged extra for every minute after your allotted gym time. Please NOTE: only use a half court even if the other half is open.
Basketball Size – Grades 3-6 will play with a 28.5 basketball.
PLEASE BRING BASKETBALLS TO PRACTICE - basketballs are not provided! (take advantage of savings offered by DICK'S Sporting Goods by clicking HERE.)
Second Practices – Some coaches choose to have a second practice. This is ok but must be “optional” – never held against a player for not attending. The optional practice also cannot be during skills training for the league.
Skills training/combo package – If you are registered for skills training with the combo package, skills training starts Monday, November 8, 6-7 pm at Salem Community Center for Grades 3-6.
The next sessions are Mondays, November 15, *Skip November 22*, November 29, December 6, and 13
PLEASE BRING A BASKETBALL WITH YOUR NAME ON IT TO SKILLS TRAINING!
Looking for additional training? – We are offering additional skills training with Coach Jake on Wednesdays from 6-7 pm at Salem Community Center. CLICK HERE to secure a spot
Game Schedules - The full season’s game schedule will be posted on the website by 10 pm Tuesday, November 9 (see above dates for posting in the SportsEngine app).
All games will be played at Salem Community Center and Creekside Park Junior High.
The schedule is 5 weekends. This includes 4 regular season doubleheader weekends (8 games). The season will end with a single elimination playoff tournament on December 17-18. The league is combined, and you will be playing against Tomball and The Woodlands/Klein teams.
Team Rosters - Rosters will be on the app by 5 pm Sunday, November 7. After you sign in to the SportsEngine app, you will see your team's name, coach name, and roster. Your coach should contact you by evening of Sunday, November 7. If you have any questions, please send an email to tcbl@alodiaconsulting.com.
Jerseys – Reversible jersey tops will be available for you at your first game. They will not be available before this date. Please arrive 30-45 minutes before your first game.
Home team wears light and visitor team wears dark. Jerseys are orange and white with navy print. Coaches will distribute these from biggest to smallest player (can’t request favorite numbers, etc.). Please accept the number they give you and ask for help if your child’s jersey is TWO sizes too big.
Season information - Please remember to check the Tomball League, Winter 1 Information page on the alodiasports.com website weekly for the most updated information. This will be available by 5 pm Sunday, November 7. There will always be weekly announcements posted and updated stats and standings.
Administrative Issues - If you have issues, please first email us at tcbl@alodiaconsulting.com before calling if possible. This helps us provide documentation for the issues.
Awards – we give awards in each age division (3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th) for top players. All awards besides leading scorer will be based on observation and evaluation of the games not just pure stats. Please click HERE for an overview of the awards.
All-Star Game Details
- 3/4th & 5/6th All-Star games will be played December 18 after the championship game of their division.
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Alodia will notify you by 10 pm Tuesday, December 7 if your son/daughter has made the team. The registration fee will need to be paid by midnight on Thursday, December 9 to secure their spot. PLEASE MARK THE DATE TO BE LOOKING FOR THE EMAIL! Please note an invite is an email from Alodia not a verbal communication from your coach that you were nominated.
- The registration fee is $25 if your son/daughter makes the All-Star roster – it is OPTIONAL for your child to participate. If he/she gets chosen, they will receive a dri-fit All-Star shirt ($25 value).
Rules – See Youth League Rules on the Tomball, Winter 1 Information page (will be available Sunday, November 7). Below are some clarifications:
- Every player must play half the game (20 minutes). If a player shows up late to the game, their time will be prorated, and the 20-minute playing time rule will not apply.
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3rd /4th grade must play man to man defense during the first 30 minutes. The easiest way to describe this rule is that players cannot press full court and can only pick up their player at half court during the first 30 minutes. In the half court, a defender can only switch players and help defend when the offensive player drives into the free throw lane area. Violating this will create a warning and after 2 warnings a technical will be assessed with the offense receiving 2 free throws and the ball.
- If any player, coach, or parent receives 2 technical fouls in the same game, they will have to serve a one game suspension and not be able to participate in the following game. If any player, parent, or coach receives three technical fouls in a season, they will be removed from the league without any refund.
Event Code of Conduct - Please read the Event Code of Conduct found on the Tomball League, Winter 1 Information page (available Sunday, November 7). This is a reminder for everyone - coaches, players, parents, fans - since in the spirit of competition sometimes we forget how to treat everyone with dignity, grace, and respect at all times.
Score Table – Home team provides clock operator and visiting team provides person to do the score book. We need people that understand how to do the score book since we keep stats for scoring and list on the website.
WE MUST HAVE VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH THIS AND MUST BE READY PRIOR TO GAME TIME! The supervisor will help parent volunteers.
Stats – We will be keeping track and posting scoring stats. The scorekeeper (book) volunteer needs to keep total score and individual points so we can post accurate information. NOTE: as soon as a scoring stat error is found, please see information on the website or click HERE to submit a Stat Correction Form.
Start time of Games – Please help us with the start time of games. We will start on-time or can start up to 5 minutes early. We cannot wait past game time for players to arrive. We can and will start games with 4 players if needed to avoid forfeits. We appreciate your understanding.
Refs – You will not get every call, I promise. We have very solid, state-certified refs that also ref high school and college games. Please model the behavior you would want someone to have if your spouse, son, daughter, friend was officiating. (Reminder: read the Event Code of Conduct on the website).
On-site issues – All issues should be brought to the Alodia supervisor's attention - including issues with your coach. If it cannot be resolved, we will have an incident report form that can be completed, and I will review if needed. Hopefully, we don’t have to use the process but there is one in place just in case.
Clean up – Salem Community Center along with nearby area facilities are arguably some of the nicest gym facilities in the city. Please help us keep them clean and looking great! General rule...leave the gym nicer than when you arrived. Please help us with picking up trash, throwing it away and cleaning up. We are always one bad mess away from having to move locations. We appreciate your help!
Sponsors - Make sure you check out our sponsors' information on the Tomball League, Winter 1 Information page (Sunday, November 7th).
There are special Alodia offers, discounted tickets, coupons, etc. A BIG thank you to them! Please support our partners who support Alodia!
OTHER ALODIA PROGRAMS
(click on underlined links)
Thanksgiving Camp at Salem Community Center. Monday, November 22 - Wednesday, November 24. 1/2 Day and Full Day Options. Grades K-8.
Holiday Hoops Camps at Salem Community Center. Registration coming soon!
Winter 2 Youth League - Registration available by 10 pm Tuesday, November 9! Season begins week of January 24.
