Welcome to HiHoops 2023-2024!
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2023-24 HiHoops Registration
Putting Prayer into Practice
Basketball League
PreK4 - 4th Grade
(age 4 prior to Sept. 30th)
BOYS & GIRLS
Cost: $75 ($65 for FLCC members)
Fees include uniforms & are non-refundable. Register early as spaces are limited.
Player Evaluations: Monday, October 30th
(All players should attend evaluations)PreK4: 5:00pm
Kindergarten: 5:00PM
1st Grade: 6:00PM
2nd Grade: 6:00PM
3rd Grade: 7:00PM
4th Grade: 7:00PMGames and Practices: All teams will have practice once every week beginning the week of November 6th. Practices will last one hour, and players will be assigned to a Monday, Wednesday, or Friday practice. Please indicate if your child attends PREP or church on Wednesdays, as we will do our best to accommodate these requests. We do not guarantee player or coach requests, and it is our goal to make teams as equitable as possible. All players should attend the player evaluations as scores will help with equitable player distribution. Games are held on Saturdays, starting with Opening Ceremonies on Dec. 2nd. A closing ceremony with food, fun, and awards will be held on Sunday, February 4th. TRY NOT TO MISS OPENING OR CLOSING CEREMONIES.
We will need coaches, assistant coaches, and referees. Please indicate if you would consider volunteering for any of these positions, and we will contact you. Background checks & Safe Environment training is required.
Payments (no cash) must be received with registration at OLQH Church Office (617 West Claude St, Lake Charles, LA 70605). Please confirm receipt with our office if sent via USPS, or call 337-474-6814 for more information.
Parent/legal guardian: I agree to the fullest legal extent possible, each participant and their family members shall hold harmless Our Lady Queen of Heaven, its affiliates, directors and employees from and against all claims, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or resulting from the use of the Our Lady Queen of Heaven Family Life Community Center, provided that such claim, damage, loss or expense is attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease or death.
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2023-24 HiHoops Information
Putting Prayer into Practice
2023 – 2024
Player assessments will be on Monday, October 30th.PreK4 5:00
Kindergarten 5:00
1st Grade 6:00
2nd Grade 6:00
3rd Grade 7:00
4th Grade 7:00- Please arrive 5 minutes early for your scheduled time and wait in the bleachers for your group to be called. Only players & coaches are allowed on the court during selection.
- Players will be dismissed immediately following assessment.
- PreK4 – 2nd grade players who are unable to attend team selection will still be assigned to a team.
- 3rd & 4th grade players not present for the draft will be randomly assigned a team once all coaches have completed their drafts.
- Coaches will contact their players following a coaches meeting on November 2nd. Players should hear from their coaches by Sunday, November 5th, and will be notified of the team practice day/time assigned to their team.
- Practices begin the week of November 6th. There will be no practice during the week of Thanksgiving nor during the 2 weeks of Christmas break.
- Uniforms will be distributed by coaches at an upcoming practice.
- Pictures will be held during regular practice times later in the season. We request players be present for team pictures even if not purchasing individual packages.
Although we make every effort to accommodate special requests, not all requests will be possible. Players are assigned to a Monday, Wednesday, or Friday evening practice. 3rd and 4th grade teams are drafted, therefore specific team and coach requests cannot be granted.
Please visit our website at www.olqhflcc.org/hihoops or contact our office with any questions.
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HiHoops Rulebook:
1. Mandatory Participation Rules:- Equal play time for all players over the course of the season is our goal.
- 1st Quarter – 5 players will play the entire quarter.
- 2nd Quarter – 5 new players will replace the 1st Quarter players (if possible) who will play the entire 2nd Quarter
- Each player must play at least two (2) full quarters.
- If you have seven (7) or more players, no player should play more than three (3) quarters.
- No child will sit out two consecutive quarters.
- Substitutions are allowed anytime after the first quarter but only for players in the process of playing more than one consecutive quarter.
- Every child will have an opportunity to be in the starting lineup.
- In most cases, each child will play against someone of equal ability.
2. General Rules:
- Goal Heights
- Grades 3 & 4 - 9 feet
- Grades 1 & 2 - 8 feet
- Pre K & K - 7 ½ feet
- Game Ball
- Grades 1 - 4: Interm. Size Basketball (28.5”)
- Pre K & K: Rookie Size Basketball (27.5”)
Other than the guidelines listed below, high school rules will apply.
- Referees lead both teams in a prayer at center court before every game.
- A coin flip or other impartial method determines which team receives possession first. In jump ball situations, possessions will alternate.
- Teams will switch goals at half-time.
- Coaches are allowed to walk the sidelines and encourage their players without stepping in the playing area.
- All coaches will adhere to the substitution rules as defined.
- Only man to man defenses will be allowed (i.e. no zone defenses).
- Double-teaming is not allowed. However, help defense is encouraged in the following instances:
- In the Lane Area – If a defender is in the lane, and the player being guarded is within arms’ reach, the defender may remain in the lane.
- Off Picks and Screens – Defensive switching is allowed on offensive picks and screens. At the appropriate time, players should return to guarding their assigned player.
- During Fast Breaks – When an offensive player has beaten their defender, another defensive player may help. Upon stopping the fast break, defenders should return to guarding their assigned player.
- No pressing is allowed
- At the beginning of each quarter, both coaches should line up highest ranked players across from each other without giving verbal cues.
- Backcourt violations will not be called.
- The offense must purposefully attack the defense in every situation. After a warning from the referee, if the offense does not cross half court, a violation will be called, and the ball will be awarded to the opposing team.
- Referees will call and explain all violations and the penalty will be a turnover. These explanations will vary according to the age group and understanding of players and should decrease as the season progresses. When possible, referees will verbally advise players of potential violations before the violation occurs.
- There will be no technical fouls or protest of games.
- No score will be given for a basket in the wrong goal.
- There will be a five (5) minute half-time between the second and third quarters.
- A team must have at least four (4) players to begin a game, but must have at least five (5) players before the beginning of the 2nd Quarter.
- Coaches need to have teams ready to play at least 15 minutes before game time.
3. Rules – Pre-K and Kindergarten League
- No score will be kept.
- No league standings will be kept.
- Pre-K and Kindergarten games will consist of four (4) six-minute quarters (running time).
4. Rules – 1st and 2nd Grade League
- Games will consist of four (4) seven-minute quarters (running time).
- No free throws will be awarded: a throw-in will be awarded to the fouled team.
- A player must stay within arms length of his/her offensive player after he/she is across half court.
5. Rules- 3rd and 4th Grade League
- Games will consist of four (4) seven-minute quarters.
- Stop time for all fouls in last minute of half and game.
- No overtime. If final score ends in a tie, the game shall be recorded in the standings as a tie.