DOs:

• Do let the coaches and team parent know if your child could not practice or play.
• Do invest in protective sports glasses if your child needs to use glasses.  Prescription glasses may be judged as a safety concern by the referee which would make your child ineligible to play in the game (NFHS 2015-16 Basketball Rules - Rule 3 Section 7).
• Do label your child's drink bottle with their name to avoid confusion and having others drink from the wrong bottle.
• Do help clean up the gym after games and practices.
• Do have fun and enjoy your child's games.  Remember this is about them learning and loving the game of basketball.

DON'Ts:

• Don't wear a red or yellow shirt during practices.  The pinnies used for scrimmages are either red or yellow.
• Don't wear jewelry or watches during practices and games.  This may be deemed a safety concern by the referee (NFHS 2015-16 Basketball Rules - Rule 3 Section 7).
• Don't have your child wear their basketball shoes when coming to the gym.  Have them wear outdoor shoes, sandals or flip flops to avoid bringing dirt, salt and/or water on the gym floor. Slippery floors are a safety hazard and could lead to game and/or practice cancellations.
• Don't coach from the sideline during practices and games.  Coaching from the sideline does not help and just confuses the player.
• Don't drop off your child more than 15 minutes prior to practices.  Make sure you supervise any siblings during practices and games.

For more information on what to do and not do during games and practices, please refer to the CYM Code of Conduct for Parents & Guests, the Family Spectator Agreement and to the Student Participation Agreement on this link:

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