Regina Catholic Schools
Guidelines for Elementary Inter-School Basketball
Designated Sport: Girls’ basketball and boys’ basketball are offered as part of our Catholic education
program under the authority of Regina Catholic Schools.
Guiding Principles: Coaches are responsible for upholding our Catholic values and these Guidelines for
Elementary Inter-School Sports Activities.
Coaches are Responsible and Accountable: Coaches are responsible for the control and activities of
their team. Coaches are accountable to their school principal. The Guidelines for Elementary InterSchool Sports shall apply to all regular season play and playoffs.
2) Teams are encouraged to practice with a larger roster; however the full team does not have to
travel to all games. Coaches may shorten the roster for travel (i.e.: 10 players), however, the roster
should be changed so that all of the students get a chance to play.
3) The regular season begins early January. Playoffs will begin in mid February and wraps up in early
March.
4) Coaches are responsible for providing one official for all games other than playoff semi-finals and
finals.
5) A pre-season meeting will be held and coaches will arrange for regular season games. Each coach is
responsible for contacting the other coaches to arrange for play at an appropriate competition level.
6) Coaches are encouraged to take measures to balance competition and limit the point spread (i.e.:
make arrangements to play against a comparable team, reset the clock with each shift, etc)
Playoff Season:
1) The city champion will be determined by a double knock-out tournament beginning in mid February
- scheduled by the Physical Education / Health Consultant.
2) Games must be completed by the specified dates.
3) Each coach will make the decision to enter into the city championship tournament.
Regina Catholic Schools Elementary Inter-School Sports Guidelines
Regular Season:
1) Regular season play should focus on getting to know your team and player skill development.
Scores are not recorded to encourage equal playing time with less emphasis on competition. All
eligible students should be given an opportunity to compete and enjoy equal playing time. Game
scores will have no affect on playoffs.
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4) Playoffs will involve competition and team selection. Playing time for playoff season will be
determined by the coach. Coaches may increase court time for players and organize for a more
skilled level of play.
Establishing Your School Team:
1) Do not establish your team or begin practicing until after the pre-season coaches’ meeting after the
Christmas holidays.
2) All teams should consist of a minimum of 10 players if possible. Coaches do not have to keep an
unmanageable number of students on a team. For example, if 30 students from grade 7 and 8 came
out for the team, it would be expected that some students would not make the team.
4) Coaches should establish eligibility criteria for participating on the team. Suggested criteria include:
 Attendance – students attend all practices and will notify the coach if they will be absent.
 Sportsmanship – students demonstrate a positive attitude and act as goodwill ambassadors for
the school.
 “Coachability” – students are willing to respond to coaching instructions, suggestions, and
ideas.
 Team Spirit – student behaviour towards all of their teammates is supportive at all times.
 Safety Considerations – a student’s skill level/ability is a safety consideration for self and others.
 Rationale – Coaches should establish a sound rationale for the team selection process that is
consistent with the Guidelines for Elementary Inter-School Sports Activities in Regina Catholic
Schools.
5) All eligible students should be given an opportunity to compete and enjoy equal playing time during
regular season play. All players will shift in and out on or about the 4 minute mark of each quarter to
ensure equal playing time. No player will be allowed to play more than two consecutive shifts unless
team numbers deem it necessary.
6) Each participant must return a signed copy of the `Participation Agreement Form`. Coaches should
keep the signed form on file until the end of the school year.
7) The rules for Inter-School basketball are available on the Regina Catholic Schools website. The rules
and expectations will be discussed at the pre-season coaches’ meeting.
Regina Catholic Schools Elementary Inter-School Sports Guidelines
3) Coaches along with school based administration should establish a sound rationale for the team
selection process that is consistent with the Guidelines for Elementary Inter-School Sports Activities
in Regina Catholic Schools.
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