Welcome to the 2024 Spring 2 Season of Alodia’s Tomball Competitive Basketball League (TCBL)! 

A reminder that this email is for Grades 3-8 only. For Grades 1-2, a separate email was sent out and is currently on the Spring 2 Registration page.

We're thrilled to have you on board for an exciting season! Below is key information for a smooth and enjoyable experience:  

STAY CONNECTED:

SportsEngine - Team Management App: Download the SportsEngine - Team Management app for easier access to league communication with coaches, stats, standings, and game schedules. Team rosters will be available in the app by 3 pm on Friday, April 12.

Primary Source: Every week, check the Season Information page on alodiasports.com for essential season updates. Navigate to Youth Basketball Leagues -> Tomball -> Spring 2 Information (now available).

Social Media: Like 'Alodia Sports Academy' on Facebook and follow 'Alodia Basketball' on Instagram for updates and photos.

IMPORTANT SEASON INFORMATION:

Team Rosters:

• Team rosters will be available in the app by 3 pm on Friday, April 12.
• After you sign in to the SportsEngine - Team Management app, you will see your team's name, coach name, and roster. 
• If you have any questions, please send an email to tcbl@alodiaconsulting.com.

Practice Information:

• Check the practice grid/schedules HERE for dates and time. It will also be posted on the Season Information page.
• All practices are at Salem Community Center (where evaluations were held).
• Reminder: Bring a basketball with your child’s name (Grades 3-6 use 28.5-inch basketball; Grades 7-8 use 29.5-inch basketball). Wear clean, non-marking shoes.
• See Academy coupon below for 20% OFF April 12-14 only!

Skills Training (as part of Combo Package):

• Starts Monday, April 15, 6-7 pm.
• Additional sessions on Tuesdays: April 22, 29, May 6, 13.
• Location: Salem Community Center
• Reminder: Bring a basketball with your child’s name (Grades 3-6 use 28.5-inch basketball; Grades 7-8 use 29.5-inch basketball).
• See Academy coupon below for 20% OFF April 12-14 only!

Game Schedules:

• First week's schedule will be posted on the website and app by 5 pm on Monday, April 15. 
• Full schedule will be posted on the website by 10 pm Tuesday, April 16 and loaded in the app by 10 pm Friday, April 19.
• Game location is Salem Community Center or other surrounding schools. 
• Season consists of 5 weeks of games on weekends:

WEEKS 1-3: doubleheader regular season games Saturdays: April 20, 27, May 4

WEEK 4: doubleheader Interleague Exhibition games against Woodlands/Klein League and/or Magnolia League teams: Saturday, May 11

WEEK 5: Single Elimination Playoff Tournament and All-Star Games: May 17-18 

Jerseys:

• Reversible jerseys distributed 30-45 minutes before your first game. Please arrive early!
• Colors this season are: royal blue, lime green, and white.
• Home team wears lighter color; visiting team wears darker color.

League Rules:

• Read HERE or find on the Season Information page. Below are some clarifications:
• Every player must play half the game (20 minutes). If a player shows up late to the game, their time will be prorated, and the 20-minute playing time rule will not apply. And every player must sit out at least 5 minutes unless a team only has 5 players. 
• 3rd /4th grade must play man to man defense during the first 30 minutes. (We do allow switching on screens; just no double teaming unless in the free throw lane area as described below). The easiest way to describe this rule is that players cannot press full court and can only pick up their player at half court during the first 30 minutes (all players within an arm length of who they are guarding). In the half court, a defender can only switch players and help defend when the offensive player drives into the free throw lane area.
• Technical fouls - If any player, coach, or parent receives 2 in the same game, they will have to serve a one game suspension and not be able to participate in the following game. If any player, parent, or coach receives 3 in a season, they will be removed from the league without any refund. 

Event Code of Conduct:

• Read HERE or find on the Season Information page.
• This is a reminder for everyone - coaches, players, parents, fans - since in the spirit of competition sometimes we forget how to treat others with dignity, grace, and respect at all times. 

Score Table:

• Home team provides the clock operator, and visiting team provides the scorebook.
• We MUST HAVE VOLUNTEERS to help with this and ready prior to game time. The supervisor will help parent volunteers. 

Stats:

• We will be keeping track and posting scoring stats in the app.
• The scorekeeper (book) volunteer needs to keep total score and individual points so we can post accurate information.
• NOTE: as soon as a scoring stat error is found, please see information on the website.

Start Time of Games: We will start on-time or can start up to 5 minutes early. We cannot wait past game time for players to arrive and will start games with 4 players if needed to avoid forfeits. We appreciate your understanding!

Refs: Show respect to the refs, who are state-certified professionals and also ref high school games. You will not get every call, I promise. Please model the behavior you would want someone to have if your spouse, son, daughter, friend was officiating.

Facilities: Please maintain cleanliness at Salem Community Center and other facilities. 

On-Site Issues:

• Resolve with on-site Alodia supervisors promptly.
• Follow up via email if not resolved. 

Concessions: Electronic payment only (NEW) - are available for convenience. Alodia has moved to cashless effective 2024.

Awards:

• Alodia gives awards in each age division (3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th) to the top scorer (based on stats) and Alodia Awards based on who gets the most from their talent on the court (recognizing individuals who demonstrate positive attitudes, discipline, teamwork, and more).
• Please click HERE for an overview of the awards.

All-Star Game Details:

• All-Star Games for 3/4th, 5/6th, and 7/8th divisions will be played on Saturday, May 18 after the championship game of their division.
• Alodia will notify you by 10 pm Monday, May 6 if your child made the team. Note: an invite is an email from Alodia not a verbal communication from your coach that you were nominated.
• The registration fee is $25 (it is optional for your child to participate). They will receive a dri-fit All-Star shirt ($25 value).

Sponsors: Check out sponsors' offers on the league information page. Please support those who support Alodia!

REMINDERS:

• Download the SportsEngine - Team Management app (available by 3 pm, Friday April 12).
• Check Alodia website (Youth League Spring 2 Information page) weekly.
• Read and adhere to the Event Code of Conduct throughout the season.

OTHER PROGRAMS AVAILABLE:

(click on underlined programs below for more information & registration)

• Tomball Summer Camps - 11 weekly camps to choose from at Salem Community Center! Early Bird Pricing through April 19th!

• Tomball Summer 1 Youth League - Registration with Early Bird Pricing coming soon!

Thank you for reading to the end! Please feel free to reply to this email with any questions.

Your support is very much appreciated, and we're excited to have you in our Alodia family for another great season on the court!