Generally, a player should wear what they usually wear to regular indoor physical education classes at school during June or September. Here are a few other expectations and recommendations and some reminders.
- A player does not need new or expensive basketball shoes to take part in YAS. Regular gym shoes will be o.k. as long as they are clean and will not mark the gym floor or bring dirt or dust into the school or gym.
- A player should avoid coming to camp in brand new shoes. To suddenly be on their feet all day in brand new shoes usually ends up in blisters, infections and other problems. If someone is getting new shoes for basketball camp, they should get them well ahead of time and break them in well ahead of time.
- As players will be on their feet much of the day, it’s a good idea for them to wear two or three pairs of socks at one time. This will help keep feet dry, make shoes fit more snugly thus avoiding turned ankles, and reduce the tendency to get blisters. Many experienced high school, college and adult players do this all the time. Low cut and bootie style socks are currently stylish but are almost useless. Players need socks that cover and protect their ankle bones. Note: this means wearing two or three pairs of socks when trying on and buying new shoes.
- Gym shorts are preferred but sweat pants and leggings are acceptable. Gym shorts’ legs should be at least mid-thigh length, and no longer than knee length.
- We would like each player to wear their numbered YAS jersey to camp as much as possible, especially on Wednesdays when we will take photos. If they don’t wear their camp jersey, then whatever shirt they wear should be light, short-sleeved or sleeveless, full-length and as plain as possible.
- Except for soft elastic-based restrainers for long hair, nothing can be worn on a player’s head during instruction modules, drills and competitions . . . except for established cultural, ethnic and religious practices.
- Do not wear necklaces, rings, non-medical-bracelets, ear rings or studs, lip rings or eyebrow rings or nose rings, watches, and jewelry. Teeth braces and retainers should be covered by a mouth guard worn inside the mouth during drills and competitions.
- Lunch and snacks. Players bring their own. Junior and Bantam B players will remain in the gym during lunch and snack breaks. Bantam A and Senior players may leave during lunch break, but will be expected to be on time for the start of activities after lunch break.
- Players are not to bring gum or seeds to the gym, the overall facility and or to the property.
- Players are not to bring their own basketball. We will supply all instructional and game equipment.
- Devices like a cell phone, ipad, iphone, notebook, etc. are to be kept turned off, and only used if absolutely necessary during lunch break or after dismissal.
- A player with a cold, the flu, a virus or any other contagious condition should stay home until non-contagious, and contact our office in advance to inform us that they will be staying home. We take attendance shortly after 8:30 am every morning. If someone is absent we become concerned and search for them.
- Some of our gyms are air conditioned. Temperature can be as cool as 16 to 17 degrees Celsius. Players may wish to bring a hoodie or jacket to wear during lunch break or when they are otherwise less active.
- We do not take responsibility for keeping, administering or ensuring the taking of medication. However, it is appreciated when parents / guardians inform us (a hand written note is preferred) of any medical condition that may require medication or special attention during a lengthy and active camp day.
- Parents, grandparents, other extended family members and mature friends are most welcome as spectators. Where spectator seating is available near and at the same level as the gym’s instructional and competition surface (i.e. on chairs, bleachers, benches, the floor, etc.), we request that spectators use discretion so as to not distract players from giving their best possible attention to instructors, coaches, referees, and team mates. The Warman Legends Centre gym will have bleacher seating
for spectators in its balcony adjacent to the food court. - Payment and Refunds: Each player’s full camp(s) fee is due at the time of registration. The registration is then deemed finalized, and the player’s detailed confirmation package including their numbered camp jersey is mailed or couriered to the person or to the entity that registered the player, i.e. to the parent, guardian, other family member, sponsoring entity, etc.
If the player is registered for a camp and that camp is cancelled by us, the adult or entity that registered the youth will have the choice to either transfer to another YAS 2022 camp, or to accept a full refund.
If the player is registered for a camp and that camp is not-cancelled by us, and the player is withdrawn at least eight (8) days before the start of that camp, a 50% refund will be paid to the adult or entity that registered the player.
If a player is registered for a camp and that camp is not-cancelled by us, and the player is withdrawn seven (7) or less days before the start of that camp, or does not show up for that camp, their entire fee will be forfeited.
A withdrawal or transfer must be received by email or otherwise in writing from the adult or entity who initially registered the youth.
Very substantial fee discount(s) take effect when one player is initially registered for two or more camps during the same summer. Those discounts apply when a player is later re-registered for additional camp(s).
Please contact us (text preferred) if you have any questions or need for clarifications about the YAS Summer Basketball School camps program. Note: voice and email messages will not be heard or read by YAS staff until after the end of the camp day. Text messages will be checked every few hours.
Text: (306) 242 – 2425