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A. In 2009, the league purchased league data base software from Manage Your League (MYL). This enables us to keep chronological database on parents, coaches and players and provides us with a way to keep our members current on upcoming events and game schedule changes.
 
A. You can access the MYL thru the RBYB website www.RBYB.ORG and update any of your Parent member information. Player information will be updated when you re-register at the start of the season.
 
A. Not to worry, just go to rbyb.org, click on 'Parent Login', then click on 'Forgot my user ID' or 'Forgot Password'. Then follow the steps.  For forgotten Parent ID you will need to enter your last name and the birth date of your oldest child registered in RBYB.
 
 
A. RBYB (Redondo Beach Youth Basketball) is an independent not for profit recreational league operating in Redondo Beach. Our main charter is to teach the fundamentals of basketball and teamwork with positive reinforcement to children of all skill levels in a competitive and fun atmosphere, where everyone plays at least 2 periods of the game.
 
A. RBYB was founded in 1973 by Dick and Louise Shaw of Redondo Beach. Their goal was simple: Teach the boys and girls of our (Redondo Beach) community to play basketball.
 
A. RBYB is managed by about 20 volunteer Board Members. Some of the Board members are parents who do double duty serving as coaches of one or more teams and as committee members. Others are community adults with no children in the league. Almost all of these volunteers hold full time jobs and give countless hours of their time to make the League run effortlessly. For a list of the current Board and their RBYB email addresses, go to RBYB Website and click on Board Members.
 
A. The RBYB League team practices and regular season play starts at the end of November and continues into March.
 
A. Although volunteer Board planning for the next year does begin on July 1 and extends thru November, RBYB currently does not operate during March thru November. This enables our players to participate in other sports and/or basketball travel teams.
 
A. Volunteers are vital to the smooth operation of the League. Volunteers are needed to help out in many different areas, besides the Board. The league currently has over 170 terrific volunteers. Volunteers are needed to help out with coaching, acting as team parent, snack bar relief and gym facility set up, clean up and monitoring. If you would like to help out, please go to the RBYB website and register as a Parent volunteer and/or send an email to mail@rbyb.org.
 
A. Nominations for the next season’s Board of Directors are posted the 2nd week in February. Please contact any Board Member for answers to any questions you may have.
 
A. Board Elections are held at the end of the season, which is usually the 1st Saturday or Sunday in March following the League’s Playoffs. Check website for more details.  Beginning in 2012 voting is done online.  Members will receive an email notifiying them when voting has begun.  If you are a member and do not have access online, you may request a ballot from a board member at the end of the season.
 
A. We would love to have you. If you would like volunteer as a Head Coach or Assistant Coach, please go to the RBYB website and register as a Parent volunteer. You will also need to download the Coach Application and the LIVE Scan Form. Mail or Scan these forms to the Division Athletic Director by October 1st. A Coach meeting will be held the 1st Wednesday in October. Check the RBYB website for more details.
 
 
A. RBYB serves both boys and girls in Grades 1 - 12.
 
A. No, beginning in 2012/2013 registration is limited to grades one through twelve.
 
A. Only two division are Coed: The Breaker (Grade 1 – 2) Division and the High School Division. For Grades 3 – 8, there are separate divisions for both the boys and the girls – these teams are not Coed.
 
A. RBYB has eight (8) Divisions. Each Division can consist of teams numbering from 4 – 14 in total. The divisions are defined by Grade as follows:
GRADE 1 – 2 BREAKER Division is Coed
GRADE 3 & 4 WAVE Division is for Girls CLINIC Division is for Boys
GRADE 5 & 6 PACIFIC Division is for Girls AMERICAN Division is for Boys
GRADE 7 & 8 OCEAN Division is for Girls NATIONAL Division is for Boys
GRADE 9 – 12 HIGH SCHOOL Division is Coed
A. Exceptions to the Grade level assignment above are rare; but occasionally there are circumstances where a child’s skill level may warrant such consideration. Parents are asked to contact the Division Athletic Director, download and submit the Special Request form, and plan on attending the Player Evaluation time slot for the Division you are requesting.  Approval of the request by both the Division Athletic Director and the RBYB board is required prior to player draft day.
 
A. Yes, Division player participant caps are in effect due to current game facility capacity limitations. Once the following Division Player Registration capacity limit is reached all players are automatically put on WAIT LIST Status:
Breaker 108 players or 12 teams of 9 players
Clinic, American and National Divisions 112 players or 14 Teams of 8 Players
High School Division 54- 64 players or 8 Teams of 8 Players
Wave, Ocean, Pacific Divisions 54- 64 players or 8 Teams of 8 Players
 
A. RBYB uses NBA  team names for all Boy Divisions in Grades 3 - 8; WNBA team names for all Girl Divisions in Grades 3 – 8. The Breaker and High School Divisions are free to choose a team name.
 
A. Yes, the player evaluation is usually held the 2nd or 3rd weekend in October. Check Website Home page or Registration flyer for dates, times and location.
 
Q. What if player cannot make the Evaluation date, is there a makeup day?
A. Player Evaluation is mandatory, failure to “try out” will result in the player being “WAIT LISTED” and not “being drafted” to a team. Please email your Division Athletic Director (AD), as soon as possible if there is a scheduling conflict. Depending on how many players require a make up (last season only 30 out of 600 players in total did not make the Evaluation Day) the Evaluation Coordinator may choose to schedule one additional make up Evaluation day in late October to get the player(s) evaluated so that they can be eligible for team draft.
A. Player Draft is held the first weekend in November. It closed to the public. Only Head Coaches may attend.
 
A. Player Draft is based on the Ranking Rating results of the Player Evaluation. RBYB strives for BALANCED Team Skill levels. We used what we call a DOUBLE BLIND Draft technique. Here all Head coaches are not guaranteed the team that their children may be assigned. The AD will assign players randomly to teams based on those results, the coaches of the respective divisions then discuss the top 50% of the players as to their observation during Scrimmage evaluation and re-rank. After all coaches in attendance are good with the teams, the coaches then draw for a Team, they may keep that team or trade their children in a swap for position. We continually check for LEAGUE BALANCE. Then we check for Special Request conflicts on Practice Day/Time conflicts and finally sibling requests.
 
A. You should receive a call or email from the coach on or before November 15. If you do not hear by that time, please email your Division Athletic Director (AD) or the Registrar. Go to the RBYB website Click Board Members and click on the appropriat AD email address.
 
 
A. Regular season practices begin the week after the Thanksgiving holiday.  Note, some coaches may elect to have a few early informal practices prior to the Thanksgiving holiday.  These early season practices are not mandatory.  Note, that practices over the Winter Break in December (between Christmas and New Years) may or may not be held and are at the coach’s discretion. Parents and Players should advise coach about non- availability during those weeks.
 
A. No, but players are strongly encouraged to participate in as many practices as possible. Failure to show up for practices can result in limited playing time for the player at the Coach’s discretion with Athletic Director approval. Parents are required to advise Coach of any expected missed practices due to illness, school schedule conflicts, or grade/home discipline issues as soon as known.
 
A. With the exception of the Breaker Division which practices once a week, usually Saturday a.m., all other Divisions in Grades 3 – 8 practice two times a week for one hour. Coaches pick a standard weekday combination (i.e. Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu) and a one-hour time slot starting between 5:00pm and 8:00 pm. Note, some teams may schedule extra practices on Friday nights or Saturday afternoons; this is usually discussed and agreed to at the Coach and Parent team meeting before the start of practices.  The coach and players determine the High School division practice schedule
 
A. All Practices are currently held outdoors at both RBUSD and RB Parks and Recreation Sites. Grades 3 -12 hold practices at: Parras Middle School, Adams Middle School,and Perry Park. The Breaker Division practice sites are: Washington Elementary, Alta Vista, Jefferson and Madison Elementary schools. All practice sites are required to be held at approved locations within the City of Redondo Beach city limits.
 
A. All Practice cancellations should be communicated to the player by 3:00 pm on Practice Day. As a general rule of thumb, there are occasional Rainouts on Practice day, if there has been light rainfall during the day, sometimes our courts are dry by Practice time, it is recommended that go to the practice site. If the COURTS ARE WET – No Practice. If it has been raining hard most of the day, it is possible the COURTS MAY BE VERY WET – No Practice. In any event, contact your coach 1 hour before practice time to confirm.
 
A. All players should wear basketball shorts or warm-ups, basketball (not Vans or skateboard) shoes and socks and a T-shirt or basketball jersey or a light sweatshirt or jacket. They may bring a basketball and water bottle to practice. The following are not allowed: chewing gum, hats, hair clips, bandanas, and jewelry (watches, earrings, chains, rings, etc.)
 
 
A. All RBYB games are held indoors at the Aviation Gym located behind the RB Performing Arts Center on Aviation Blvd. and Manhattan Beach Blvd. off Doolittle Drive in Redondo Beach. Some games could be held at the Redondo Union High School Pavilion. In 2011, some games could be scheduled on the Parras Middle School and Adams Middle School campuses.
 
A. RBYB operates the league from the endo of November thru the first week of March. Actual season games usually start the first Friday in January and go for 8 weeks. Our Divisional Playoffs and Championships are usually held the first weekend of March. Check the website for exact dates.
 
A. All games are played on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. They are 1 hour in length. With the exception of the Breakers, Wave and High School Divisions, which have only one game each weekend; all other Divisions in Grades 3 – 8 will usuallly play two games each weekend. There may be one or two weekends where only 1 game may be scheduled in those other divisions. Game Schedule Hours are: Friday – 5:30pm – 9:30pm; Saturday – 8:00am – 9:00 pm.; and Sunday – 8:00am – 4:00pm.
 
A. Game schedules will be made available no later than December 20 on the RBYB website. Parents and fans are asked to check the Website often.
 
A. All players MUST wear the RBYB League team assigned Jersey top and shorts, laced basketball (not Vans or skateboard) shoes and socks. Bring a water bottle or drink for fluid replenishment. All T-Shirts worn under the Jersey Top must be WHITE in color, no colored shirts are allowed. Player BASKETBALLS are PROHIBITED in the GYM on GAME day; only COACH TEAM BALLS are allowed. The following are not allowed: chewing gum, hats, hair clips, bandanas, and jewelry (watches, earrings, chains, rings, etc.).
 
A. Game cancellations and reschedules are very rare, as all games are played indoors. However, if this should occur you will receive an EMAIL 1 - 2 weeks before the game day from the RBYB/MYL Scheduler software. Parents and fans are asked to check their RBYB Team Website often. Exceptions to this, of course, are GAME FOREFEITURES due to NO SHOW or insufficient players to start the game. This is not known until the Day/Hour of the game; the win is awarded to the team in attendance and NOT rescheduled.
 
 
A. Yes, you may register although your child may be WAIT LISTED as Redondo Beach residents get first preference. Players are WAIT LISTED in order of registration date; so it is recommended that you register early, as some divisions fill up quickly.
 
A. Yes, you may register and your child is treated as a Resident of Redondo Beach and gets priority over non-city employee/non-resident registrants.
 
A. Yes, you may register and your child is treated as a Resident of Redondo Beach, but could be WAIT LISTED; but he/she gets priority over our non-city employee/non-resident registrants.
 
A. On Line registration is mandatory. You can sign up in person on Evaluation Day, but your registration will not be considered complete UNTIL you have registered online. And your child will be put on the WAIT LIST until this done.
 
A. Yes. It is mandatory. Online registration opens on/or about August 1 each year and is closed the last Friday in October.
 
Q. Are there player participant caps for any of the Divisions?
A. Yes, Division player participant caps are in effect due to current game facility capacity limitations. Once the following Division Player Registration capacity limit is reached all players are automatically put on WAIT LIST Status:
Breaker 108 players or 12 teams of 9 players
Clinic, American and National Divisions 112 players or 14 Teams of 8 players
High School Division 54 - 64 players or 8 Teams of 8 players
Wave, Ocean, Pacific Divisions 54 - 64 players or 8 Teams of 8 players
 
A. Players new to the league must submit copies of the following documents as a package on/or before Player Evaluation Day:
1. Proof of Age (Birth Certificate, Passport or Insurance card showing birth date)
2. Proof of Grade (School Picture ID, current Class Schedule, typed note from the school teacher, or last year's final school report card)
3. RBYB Medical and Liability Release form (downloaded from RBYB Website)
 
A. Players who played in the preceding last season must submit copies of the following documents as a package on/or before Player Evaluation Day:  These documents are required each year to keep the players file up to date.
1. Proof of Grade (School Picture ID, current Class Schedule, typed note from the school teacher, or last year's final school report card)
2. RBYB Medical and Liability Release form (downloaded from RBYB Website)
 
A. This League document is required by law and consists of various legal releases relating to Emergency treatment, Liability and Disclaimers, authorization and consent for use of pictures and mailing addresses, and provides coaches with information regarding Medical Allergies and Limitations.
 
A. Also known as the RBYB Code of Conduct. This applies to all members of the league, which includes, but is not limited to, coaches, parents and players, officials, and league volunteers. It outlines the leagues expectations for a positive environment and identifies types of behavior that is considered unacceptable and what action(s) the Board may initiate should members violate the Code of Conduct rules listed. All members of RBYB, including parents and players automatically consent and acknowledge the Code of Conduct requirement during online registration.  All RBYB members, players, parents, coaches, spectators, volunteers, board members, and referees are subject to the Code of Conduct.
 
 
A. The Registrar of the league will contact you after the completion of all scheduled Player Evaluation Days via email.
 
A. The Athletic Director assigns Wait Listed Players to teams as players drop -- which can happen prior to the season starting or during the first two weeks of the season. If the season has started and your child has not been placed on a team you can request a full refund of both the Registration Fees and/or Snack Bar Deposit. Send your REQUEST for REFUND via email to the Division Athletic Director, Registrar and Treasurer.
 
 
A. The Fees vary depending on the Division. Please go to the RBYB Home page and click on forms in order to see Current Season Registration Flyer.
 
A. Credit Card payment (MASTERCARD or VISA) is only available during On-line registration. If you option to not pay on-line, we accept payment by check or money order only. We do not accept cash. Checks should be made payable to: RBYB. All $35.00 Snack Bar Deposits must be by CHECK/Money Order ONLY.

A. The Fees pay for player jerseys, a basic player/team picture package, a player participation award, player league insurance, game referee fees, and facility costs. Note: The High School Division players DO NOT get a participation award.
 
A. Yes. A $25.00 discount is given to families registering more than one child in the league. It does not apply to children in the BREAKERS, WAVE or HIGH SCHOOL Divisions as these divisions are already discounted.
 
A. Yes. As registration is opened in mid-August, a $25.00 late fee kicks in around October 15. (Please check home page website Registration Flyer for exact date). If you register online, it will automatically be added to the total registration fees charged to your credit card. If you opt to pay by check, your payment must be postmarked on/or before that cut off date. The late fee automatically applies to people registering on Player Evaluation Day.
 
 
A. All players must post a separate $40.00 Snack Bar deposit check for each child, unless they opt out at time of on-line registration. This Deposit is returned to you when you work your assigned team one-hour snack bar shift. RBYB provides the Snack Bar as a convenient way to grab something to eat during the season. The deposit ensures that we have manpower to operate the Snack Bar during the season. Think of it as your giving back “volunteer time” to the league.
 
A. If you have posted a $40 Snack Bar deposit, you will need to select a day and time that works with your schedule.  You may pick any available time slots by selecting the date and time online at rbyb.org.  Once at the RBYB website, just log in using your parent ID, then click the Snack Bar link on the menu.  Scroll through the list of days and hours and click on an available time slot that you prefer.  You will then be expect to arrive at the snack bar on the day and at the time you selected.  It is your responsibility to make sure you work your shift, if you want your $40.00 Deposit returned. 
 
A. If you have posted a $40.00 deposit check and want to still work to get your deposit back, you must email the Snack Bar Coordinator on the weekend that you were originally scheduled.  Notify the Snack Bar Coordinator that you intend to reschedule. If you do not reschedule within two weeks or you decide to forfeit during the season, your $40.00 deposit check will be deposited immediately.   Snack Bar time slots are available online on a first come / first served basis, so select your day and time as soon as possible.
 
A. No. You can opt out at the time of registration and pay $25.00, which will be charged to your credit card along with your registration fees. If you are paying your registration fees by check make your Snack Bar Opt-Out Fee for $25.00 payable to RBYB. You will not be required to work a one-hour shift. The Snack Bar committee will find someone to work that time slot.
 
A. Yes. You can opt out at any time after registration.  Just go the the snack bar during the regular season and pay the $25.00 opt-out fee, and your $40 snack bar deposit check will be returned to you at that time.
 
A. No. RBYB snack bar duty is a parental responsibility.  A parent must work the snack bar shift, you cannot have your children work the snack bar in your place.   If you are not available to work your shift, you can reschedule for another time, or opt-out, otherwise you will forfeit your snack bar deposit.
 
 
A. Yes. Financial Aid Full and Partial Scholarships are available to Redondo Beach Residents only. Please go to website and Download the Scholarship Request Application. Then Register your child on line be sure to select “PAYMENT METHOD: PAY BY CHECK”. You will then be required to post two check deposits: $75.00 registration fee deposit and $35.00 Snack Bar Deposit. In addition, if approved, you MUST volunteer 8 hours of your time during the season to the league; failure to meet this requirement, during the financial aid season, will result in your not being eligible for financial aid in future seasons.
 
 
A. Last day to drop and receive a full refund of your registration fees is the October 31st. Go to RBYB Website and click on Documents, Registration Flyer for more details. Your Notification to Drop must be emailed to the Division Athletic Director and Registrar on/or before that date in order to receive a FULL Refund of Registration fees paid.
 
A. No. You forfeit the All Registration fees paid; however your Snack Bar Deposit will be returned to you.
 
A. Yes. Send your Snack Bar Refund email request to the Treasurer and Snack Bar coordinator.
 
A. The Athletic Director assigns Wait Listed Players to teams as players drop -- which can happen prior to the season starting or during the first two weeks of the season. If the season has started and your child has not been placed on a team you can request a full refund of both the Registration Fees and/or Snack Bar Deposit. Send your REQUEST for REFUND via email to the Division Athletic Director, Registrar and Treasurer.