8th Grade Boys Basketball

With this sport having team size limits, tryouts are necessary in order to select the most enthusiastic student athletes to represent Timbercrest.

Tryouts usually occur during the first week of a sport, check with the coach for more information.
 

"Practice makes perfect."

Practice for 8th Grade Boys Basketball will take place every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from the beginning of the season until games start.

Once games begin practices will only occur on non game days for the duration of the season.

As with all sports and club activities, there will be no official practice on early release Wednesdays.

Practice begins at about 2:30 pm and will conclude by about 4:05 pm. Please arrange for transportation home or use the activity bus.

It is expected that athletes be at all practices unless prior communication takes place. All athletes who have met the eight-practice requirement will be allowed to compete in games.
 

Season Length

Just like with practice, members of the basketball team are expected to attend games unless prior communication takes place.
 

Game Regulations

• Each game consists of four eight minute periods, or quarters. There is a five minute half time break between the 2nd and 3rd periods.
• A volunteer referee will manage all games. Please treat this person with respect and understand that they are doing a great service to the teams.
   

Transportation

For matches played at Timbercrest students should remain at school for warmups and last minute strategy changes.

Buses will be provided to transport students to games played at other schools. Please be ready to board the buses by 3:15 pm!

At the conclusion of both home and away games students will need to arrange for transportation home.
 

Practice Good Sportsmanship

Though it is a competition, it is important to practice good sportsmanship at all games.

• Refrain from "trash talk".
• Express appreciation toward your competitors whether you are the host or visitor.
• Don't be a sore loser or a sore winner.
• Winning means nothing if you lose off of the court by being disrespectful or disruptive.

Check back once the season and games have begun for results!