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Looking for some off-season basketball ? ? ?
Here are some links for those who are looking for opportunities to continue to play basketball when WTPR’s basketball season is over.
SJ Sports Complex: South Jersey Sports Complex Spring 2010 League Info
Super Rat Academy: http://www.superratacademy.com/camps/upcoming-camps.html
JKMBA: http://www.sjhoops.com/jkmba/jkmbas10.html
WTPR Summer League Basketball: 3 leagues. For players currently in the 14-15 boys leagues (junior) $65.00 ~ For players currently in the 16-18 boys league (senior) $70.00 ~ For players 19 and over (geezer) $75.00 Registration starts April 1, contact Steve Clark @ bballreferee48@yahoo.com.
Vacant Basketball Board Positions
There are currently two OPEN Basketball Board Positions – if interested please email sports resume to wtbasketball@comcast.net.
Vice Commissioner – Voting Position - Duties include filling in for the Commissioner when he/she is unavailable. General responsibilities include overseeing the annual picture weekend, coordinating with Parks and Recreation to order shirts and trophies for all star and playoff competitions in appropriate leagues, acting as the liaison for the program’s email accounts and responding to the various requests, coordinating the annual sign-ups each season, and providing guidance to other league directors when and where appropriate. In addition, the Vice Commissioner will oversee the “waiting list” and “replacement player” assignments as they occur throughout the season.
League Coordinator – Boys and Girls Clinic (5 & 6 year olds) Non-Voting Position - Intramural League Coordinators will be responsible for running their respective divisions with main areas of responsibility to include selecting coaches, coordinating practice, game and playoff schedules, conducting “new player” sessions and assisting with travel team selections, interacting with school officials and parks and recreation personnel, handling general issues as they relate to their respective leagues, and ensuring that all by laws and general administrative tasks are adhered to throughout the basketball season. Attendance at monthly basketball advisory board meetings is encouraged but not required unless specifically requested.
Megan’s Law in Effect . . .
It is MANDATORY that all WTPR Basketball Coaches, Assistants or Parent-Helpers be MEGAN’S LAW certified to coach in our 2009- 2010 season. Don’t put it off. Get certified now before the season starts. It doesn’t cost you a thing; it’s free of charge. Stop by Parks & Rec on McClure Ave (589 3277) to pick up your packet of information on what you need to do to become certified.








