8TH GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL
2015 -2016 SEASON
Thank you for your interest in trying out for the 8th Grade Girls Basketball team. Coach Devine and I
look forward to working with you. Keep in mind that this is a huge time commitment and expect every
member of the team to be at every practice and game in order for us to be successful this year.
TRY OUT DATES:
Monday, October 19, Tuesday, October 20, Wednesday, October 21 from 2:45 – 4:45
Practice will start on:
Thursday, October 22 and Friday, October 23 from 2:45 – 4:45
A new practice schedule will be handed out on Friday and you can also find it online on our
webpage under extracurricular activities: Sports – calendar
PRACTICE TIMES DURING THE REGULAR SEASON:
The following is a list of times that will be used during the year:
1. 2:45 – 4:45 with no study hall
2. 4:35 to 6:30 with required study hall from 2:45 to 4:25.
3. 6:00 AM to 7:15 AM
A schedule of practice times will be handed out weekly and this information needs to be shared with parents.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO PARTICIPATE:
1. Completed physical form - fill out both sides completely – Include current Insurance Information
2. Passing grades and conduct for each IPR. 1st IPR is Sept. 23rd
3. Completed citizenship form. Parent and athlete signatures
SKILLS TO BE PRACTICED AND EVALUATED:
1. Shooting - free throws, lay ups, 10-15 ft shot
2. Dribbling - both hands
3. Passing – chest, bounce, overhead
4. Rebounding – aggressiveness to the ball, boxing out
5. Running – quickness, endurance
6. Defense – understanding the principal and working hard at it
7. Understanding of how to play game
8. Agility - moving forwards, sideways, backwards
9. Conditioning - running, playing, defensive position
10. Team play
11. TO STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE
SCHEDULE: Subject to change
10 A games, 10 B games, 2 tournaments (Jefferson City and Columbia Catholic)