Coaches Information

COACHES' MEETINGS:                 
FRIDAY, JULY 12, 2013, 5:30 pm at the Cintas Center; site of Opening Ceremonies. (1624 Herald Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45207)

COACHES’ ATTIRE:                         
All non-uniformed persons on the bench shall wear dress shorts, long pants, shirts with collars and sleeves and dress shoes or tennis shoes during play at the National Championships.  Jeans, jean shorts, sweat pants, mesh shorts, tee shirts, hats and open-toed shoes are not permitted. Any non-athlete on the bench will be removed until properly attired.  Violation of this rule shall result in a two shot technical foul. The violator will be removed from the bench.

MANDATORY COACHES EDUCATION:
The AAU National Office is happy to announce to its members, FREE Coaches' Education for all AAU Non-Athletes. This exciting program is MANDATORY for all AAU Non-Athletes and will be administered by Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA). Please visit www.aausports.org and click on JOIN NOW in order to enter and take the MANDATORY AAU/PCA coaches educational course. Membership may be revoked from non-athletes who do not complete course prior to competition.

TEAM DOCUMENTATION:           
Proof of Grade and Birth Records must be carried to every game for each athlete. Acceptable documents can be found at www.aaugirlsbasketball.org in the Rule Book.

CODE OF CONDUCT:                      
Players' and coaches' conduct should be above reproach, on and off the court.     Misbehavior or misconduct may result in disqualification from the tournament. Coaches listed on the official team roster are responsible for the conduct of their players and any damages incurred to the hotel or facilities used by the players.  If a coach or a player is suspended during a game, the suspension does NOT include forfeited  games. The suspension will be for the next game played
                                                                                                                               
Ejections

1. Any player recorded on the official score sheet as ejected for fighting by the officials (striped shirts) will be prohibited from playing in the next scheduled game.
2. If a coach or player is ejected from a game, he/she will be placed on probation (unless ejected for fighting).
3. If a coach or player is ejected a second time, he/she will sit out that game and the next game.

For questions and more information please contact
Mark Heacquet at 513-602-4443.