1. SPARTAN BASKETBALL Parent Meeting
Season

2. Agenda Welcome OBBA Mission Statement Introduction of Board Members
Finances
Season Overview
Expectations of Parents and Players
Align Wellness Presentation
Closing Q&A

3. OBBA Mission Statement
The Orono Basketball Association (OBBA) exists to provide boys and girls an opportunity to compete in an environment that emphasizes fundamental basketball skills, teamwork, accountability, good sportsmanship, fun and the development of integrity, responsibility, positive self-esteem and essential life skills. This mission statement drives our decision-making and policy setting, and we are committed to creating a positive culture in a safe environment, where coaches, parents and athletes work together to achieve our mission.

4. Introduction of Board Members
Nickie Chappell
Co-President & Boys Tournament
Shannon Lindquist
Uniforms & Apparel
Caroline Peterson
Website Administrator & Scheduling
Angela Kauch
Secretary and Registration
Renae Knudson
Past President & Girls Tournament
Sean McLean
3 on 3
Jeff Kanwischer
Co-President
Shelley Perkins
Uniforms, Apparel & Equipment
Glen Gunderson
PCA & Board Member Development
Mary Singleton
Board Member
Jason Kapsner
Abby Burckhardt
Concessions
Kevin Chouanard
Treasurer
Nikki Woods
3 on 3 Coordinator & Concessions
Kristi Shannon
Facilities
Deanna Doherty
K-3 & Boys Tournament
Sarah Revering
Equipment & Girls Tournament
If you are interested in becoming more involved through joining the OBBA or simply volunteering, please contact a Board Member or visit

5. OBBA Financials At a Glance
All money received is spent on the basketball program
Most of our income comes from registrations and the Spartan Classic tournaments
Spartan Classic Tournaments are our primary fundraising to keep player costs down

6. Season Overview Tryouts and Team Announcements Coaches
Evaluations are performed by the respective varsity coach and additional select outside evaluators
Players are assessed on fundamental skills and overall court awareness through various drills
4th grade teams will be parity
5th – 8th grade teams will be level based (Blue/Red/White)
Teams will be posted on the website by 10PM on Saturday, 9/23
Coaches
4th – 6th Grade Teams will have volunteer, parent coaches
7th & 8th Grade Teams will have paid coaches selected by the OBBA Coaching Committee
OBBA asks all coaches to do their best and abide by the expectations of our association
Practice Schedule
Girls begin the week of Oct 23rd & Boys begin the week of Oct 30th
Each team will practice for 90 mins 2 times per week
Gym space
Tournament Schedule
4th Grade Boys and Girls will participate in 8 tournaments
5th – 8th Grade Boys and Girls will participate in 10 tournaments
Tournaments are early Nov through end of Feb
Rochester, late Feb/early March
State Tournament, mid March

7. Expectations of Parents and Players
Players--Be Present. Coaches and teammates are depending on you.
Parents—Be Prompt. Please have your child dropped off and picked up as requested from the coach for practices and games.
Players—Honor the game by giving maximum effort, team first, good sportsmanship, and being coachable.
Parents—Honor the game by positive encouragement for both child and team and no negative comments to officials or opposing teams—Staying silent is OK. 
Players—Have open dialogue with coach(s). If you have a question or something is bothering you--communicate
Parent—Encourage your child to communicate with the coach.
Players and Parents—HAVE FUN!!!

8. Questions for OBBA
Questions? Further information is available on the website:

9. Introduction of Align

10. Orono Spartan Basketball
Questions?
THANK YOU for attending and we look forward to an exciting season of
Orono Spartan Basketball
GO SPARTANS!