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How do you letter in high school basketball

Lettering Procedures per Sport – Jersey Shore Area School District

Conditions

Any letter winner MUST complete the sports season in good standing with the team/squad and coaching staff.
Any participant who is in a given sports program for four years (or 3 years when a 9^th grade program is available) will receive a letter.
Seniors who have been in a program for more than two years will receive a letter.
Coaches reserve the right to letter individuals who do not meet the general

Requirements listed in #2 and 3 above or the individual sport requirements listed hereafter, but who they feel are deserving of a letter.

Given the prerequisites delineated above, individual requirements for earning a letter in each athletic endeavor offered at Jersey Shore are as follows:

Baseball Letter requirements

A player must obtain 100 “points” per school year, AND participate in over 50% of Varsity games, to be eligible for a Varsity Baseball letter. Points will we awarded for the following criteria:

POINTS EARNED

Participation in the program: 5 points (20 max)

Remain academically eligible: 5 points (5 max)

Make the Honor Roll: 3 points (12 max)

Make distinguished Honor Roll: 5 points (20 max)

Attendance (IN season): 1-10 points (10 max)

Participate in a Varsity game: 4 points (80 max)

Get the winning decision as the pitcher: 2-5 points each

Return all equipment on time: 5 points (5 max)

Coach Award for attitude and behavior: 1-10 points (10 max)

Coach Award for outstanding sportsmanship: 1-10 points (10 max)

POINT DEDUCTIONS

Poor behavior/attitude/sportsmanship: -5 per incident

Unexcused or Skipped games/practices: -5 per incident

Any ejection due to attitude/behavior/sportsmanship: -25 per incident

Players not returning all equipment/uniforms by scheduled time will NOT letter

Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball players lettering requirements:

In order to letter in basketball a player must receive at least 24 total points.

½ of a point is given for each quarter a player participates in.

There are 22 games in a regular season for a total of 88 quarters.

A player could letter if they played in ½ of the 88 quarters (44 quarters) and received ½ point for each quarter thus Giving them 24 total points.

Basketball players that are Seniors and have participated more than one year in the program also lettered.

Points can be given by each coach at their discretion if a player is involved with keeping statistics, being a team leader/Manager and/or helping with the overall positive advancement of their program.

Cheerleading lettering requirements

Each athlete who makes the Varsity squad will be awarded 100 pts.

The athlete will be responsible for keeping the points.

Varsity cheerleaders must have 90 points or higher in order to be eligible to letter.

Possible reasons for deductions:

5 points for each behavior demerit received

2 point for every unexcused game missed

1 points for every unexcused practice missed

Extra points are available:

2 points for every marking period on honor roll

4 points for every marking period on distinguished honor roll.

2 point sf or every scheduled community service, spirit day, cheer with JV, or other activity

**This will allow the athlete the opportunity to earn back any points that may have been lost.

Please keep in mind if you become academically ineligible you will not be permitted to cheer or letter until you are meeting the school based requirements for academics .

It is our belief if you cheer forVarsity Squad you should receive a Varsity letter. We have put our faith in youahead of time and have given each of you enough points to letter.

*Cheerleaders must initially make Varsity, girls bumped up after tryouts do not qualify for a varsity letter.

Football Lettering Requirements (2014)

1-Play in 50% of the quarters of games

2-Start on a Special Teams Unit for the season

3-Start on Offense or Defense for three regular season games

4-The players’ season shortened due to injury for the season where the player would have achieved Criteria #1, #2 or #3.

Swimming lettering requirements

Letters will be awarded for the following:

Achieving a qualifying standard and competing at the district level or higher
Breaking a standing school record
Successful completion of 4 seasons with the team
Any senior completing all varsity meets

Letters will not be awarded to any athlete that does not complete the season through their final meet that they are eligible to swim or completes the season in poor standing with the team or school.

Boys Varsity Soccer Lettering Requirements

Any player who plays in at least half the varsity games

Qualified Player must also not receive a hard red (to coaches discretion)

Qualified Player must also not become academically ineligible more than once during the season

Girls Varsity Soccer Lettering Requirements

Any player that earns 25points or more and finishes the season in good standing will earn their varsity letter.

Point System:

You will receive ½ point for every varsity half you play in.

Then earn additional points by:

1.) Any fourth year senior earns 20 points. Three year seniors earn 8 points and 2 year seniors earn 5 pts.

2.) You can earn 3points for a goal.

3) You will earn 2points for an assist

4) You can earn 3 points for no late or missed practices.

5) You can earn 3 points for no team or school violations.

You can LOSE 2 points for every team and school violation.

6) You can earn 3 points for remaining academically eligible or 5 points for making the honor roll.

You will LOSE 3 points for EVERY time you become ineligible at any point in the season. You will lose3 points for every week that you are ineligible.

7) The coaching staff may award additional 1-15 points based on the players’ dedication, work ethic at practices and games, team spirit, enthusiasm, and/or attitude. This is added at the end of the season.

Softball lettering requirements

100 points must be reached to earn a Varsity letter.

4 points per Varsity game played in is earned.

5 points per year of participation in program is earned.

5 points for being academically eligible is earned.

10 points is earned for being on the Honor Roll.

15 points are earned for being on the distinguished honor roll.

10 points are earned for no missed practices or games.

5 points are earned for having all equipment and uniforms handed in by deadline.

15 points earned for good attitude and behavior.

Points can also be deducted for the following.

-5 points per behavioral/attitude problem per incident.

-5 for unexcused absence practices or games.

Player will not letter if they fail to turn in equipment/uniforms on time.

Bonus points can be earned for the following.

10 points can be earned for participating in all fundraising and 5 points for participating in half of the fundraising.

10 points can be earned for attending at least 50 % of off season work outs.

10 Bonus points can be earned for any player demonstrating outstanding sportsmanship

5 points can be earned for each off season tournament attended.

Girls Tennis lettering requirements:

Players must earn 20varsity letter points

1Point –Playing in a varsity match

1Point—winning a varsity match

1/2point—playing jv Match

1/2 point for winning a JV match

Players MUST return all gear cleaned and repaired at the end of the season.

Players must be eligible academically.

Any senior out for team for 4 years who does not qualify for a letter may be awarded one by the coach.

Boys Tennis lettering requirements:

Must compete in at least 50% of the varsity matches. Seniors who competed for 4 years as a member of the squad may also letter even if they haven’t participated in a varsity match, (attendance at all practice and matches are a must for this situation)

Track and Field Lettering Requirements

Must score 15 points in meets during the year

In a dual meet

5 for 1st

3 for 2^nd

1 for 3^rd

Relay members split the 5 points for 1^st

In an invitational

Usually is scored as follows:

10 for 1^st

8 for 2^nd

6 for 3^rd

5 for 4^th

4 for 5^th

3 for 6^th

2 for 7^th

1 for 8^th

Relay members earn all points. No splitting points.

OR QUALIFY FOR DISTRICTS IN AN INDIVIDUAL EVENT

OR IF A JUNIOR AND ON THE TEAM FOR THREE YEARS AUTOMATIC LETTER

OR IF A SENIOR AND ON THE TEAM FOR TWO YEARS AUTOMATIC LETTER

Wrestling Lettering Requirements:

20 points needed to Letter:

Participating in a match(1 point) or 2 points for a regular decision, or2.5 points for winning by major decision, or 3 for winning by technical fall, or 4 points for winning by pin, default, or

Disqualification. 5points qualifying for Regionals, 10 points qualifying for states

What is a Varsity Letter? The High School Varsity Letter Requirements

KATHERINE BRADLEY

8 OCT 2022

COLLEGE

Earning a varsity letter is a major accomplishment in the world of athletics. It is evidence that you have excelled not only on the playing field but also in the classroom. The requirements for earning a varsity letter vary from sport to sport and from school to school. Though there are many lettering policies, in general, an athlete must perform satisfactorily academically (as defined by their institution), be listed on a varsity roster and meet one or more practice and/or performance standards set by the coach. Below outlines the general varsity letter requirements for student athletes.

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Inclusion on Varsity Roster
Performance and/or Play Time
Good Academic Standing
Coach Discretion
Behavioral Requirements
Conclusion

1 Inclusion on Varsity Roster

First and foremost, an athlete must be a varsity athlete, meaning they play on a varsity team. Letters are not awarded for playing junior varsity or other sub-varsity levels. The rationale behind that requirement is that a varsity sport is time-intensive and physically demanding -- more so than sub-varsity sports. They may even require a more lengthy or technically difficult try out. A varsity team might practice several hours four or five days a week. Then there are competitions and travel time, invitationals and even varsity meets with different schools. In order to make a varsity team, a high level of skill is required. Also, the varsity athlete must have superior time-management skills and complete the entirety of the regular season.

2 Performance and/or Play Time

Another criterion for lettering might be a predetermined amount of actual play time and/or performing at an expected level, which is often decided by the head coach or athletic director. For instance, in order to earn a letter, a varsity baseball player might be required to play in 70 percent or more of the total innings on the schedule. A varsity basketball player may have play in 80 percent of the scheduled games. To earn a varsity track and field letter, an athlete might be expected to accumulate a predetermined number of points throughout the season.

3 Good Academic Standing

Nearly all institutions have an academic requirement attached to earning a letter award. This may be in place to preserve the academic integrity and reputation of the institution. In some cases, particularly in high schools, participation in athletics is tied to academics by state mandate. Attaching an academic element to the lettering policy might serve to motivate athletes to perform well in the classroom in order to be eligible for participation and or letterman status.

4 Coach Discretion

Some lettering policies include a statement of discretion. This statement is in place so that a coach has the opportunity to letter a deserving candidate who has fallen short in any category except academics. Perhaps there is an individual who is on the varsity team and has played for four years but due to a cycle of top talent has not gotten the required playing time. Perhaps he has a superior work ethic and top-notch leadership skills, having been a value to the team -- off the field.

5 Behavioral Requirements

Many coaches implement lettering polices that prohibit eligibility for earning a letter if the athlete has a habitual discipline problem. Some school policies require that in order to be eligible to letter, an athlete must not have served in-school suspension or out-of-school suspension. A hardline coach might even institute a lettering policy that forbids any disciplinary referrals during the season. This can be an effective deterrent to violating school rules.

6 Conclusion

Varsity letters can be earned in almost every sport if played at the varsity level. These include softball, cheerleading, cross country, baseball, dance, football, track and field, lacrosse, volleyball, soccer and more. Whether you are in middle school or high school, if you show exemplary sportsmanship, play well, complete the gpa requirements and complete the entire season, you may be awarded a varsity letter at the end of the season. Always be sure to thank your coaching staff, parents and school district for allowing you to receive this honor as well.

references

1 NFHS: Making Cuts on Athletic Teams – the Necessary Evil
2 Diploma Frame: Varsity Letter - What To Do With It?

About the Author

Katherine Bradley began writing in 2006. Her education and leadership articles have been published on Education.com, Montessori Leadership Online and the Georgia Educational Researcher. Bradley completed a Ph.D. in educational leadership from Mercer University in 2009.

Terms in basketball that everyone should know

These 11 concepts will help even a beginner to better understand the game

WE DECIDED TO HELP LEARN BASKETBALL LANGUAGE FOR BEGINNERS, IN ORDER TO NOT LOSS ON THE COURT AND BETTER UNDERSTAND EXPERIENCED PLAYERS.

RUNNING

Foul when a player with the ball takes too many steps without starting or after dribbling. The simplest and at the same time complex rule, because it has many nuances. This video breaks down the latest amendments and clearly explains what is possible and what is not:

RUNNING

PENALTY (PENALTY)

A free throw that is taken after a foul in the "throw phase", a technical or unsportsmanlike foul, or overrun of team fouls. On the site it is easy to find the line from where the free kick is taken.

We have a free throw recommendation article. Read the blog: BASKETBALL PENALTY SHOT

AND1 (END ONE)

The exclamation and symbol used by players after a foul shot is scored. Denotes "and one more", because after hitting in violation of the rules, it will perform a free throw, and this is an opportunity to score more points for attack.

PAINT (THREE SECOND ZONE)

An area on the court in which an attacking player cannot stay for more than 3 seconds, otherwise there will be a violation. The name "paint" was derived from highlighting it with color on set.

THREE / LONG / OUT OF THE ARCH (THREE-POINT SHOT)

A 3-point shot in big basketball and 2 points in 3-on-3 basketball. On the court, the 3-point zone is marked with a line in the form of an arc.

LAY UP

The most common shot from under the basket, during which the player usually moves towards the basket.

DUNK / SLAM DUNK

Overhand throw when the ball is released from the hands over the hoop and moves straight down.

ALLEY-OOP

A pass after which the receiving player throws the ball before landing. Most often, such a transfer ends with a dunk, and it looks spectacular.

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ASSIST (ENG - ASSIST)

A successful pass, after which the player hits the basket. In basketball, before throwing, he can perform one or two hits without beating the opponent, and the transfer will still be considered in the scoring column.

To give a lot of assists, you need to be able to make different passes. Read the article with types of passes: PASSING IN BASKETBALL

REBELLING

The event when a player receives the ball after a shot or block shot. Some players have made a whole art out of this element of the game. For example, Dennis Rodman:

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Official Basketball Referee Signals

1) Basketball Referee Signals , which are published in this article and in these Basketball Rules, are the only official basketball referee gestures in the world. They are used by all World Referees in all games.

2) Referees in basketball both on the field and at the table must be familiar with these official basketball rules, and must also know all the official referees gestures .

I. Consistration of the ball (Fig. 1)

Figure 1 - gestures of judges in basketball when counting the ball

1. Remove the brush

2. Two points - lower the brush

3. 3-point shot attempted - flick

4. Successful 3-point shot - flick

5. Do not score, play action canceled - quick spread

II. Related to time (Fig. 2)

Figure 2 - Gestures of referees in basketball related to time

foul (together with whistle) - palm pointing at the offender

3. Starting game time - hand signal

4. New 24 second report - finger rotation

III. Administrative violations (Fig. 3)

Figure 3 - Administrative gestures of judges in basketball

1. Replaced - crossed hands in front of the chest

2. Invitation to an open palm

3. Confused - palm and finger, forming a 'T'

4. Communication between court officials and table officials - thumbs up

Official basketball referee gestures

IV. Violations (Fig. 4)

Figure 4 - gestures of judges in basketball with violations of

1. Pugs - rotation with fists

2. Incorrect conducting or double conducting, upward -upwards

3. Delay - half-spin, forward

4. Violation of the 3-second rule - extended hand with three fingers

5. Violation of the 5-second rule - showing 5 fingers

6. Violation of the 8 second rule - showing 8 fingers

7. Violation of the 24 second rule - touching the shoulder with fingers

8. Returning the ball to the backcourt - pointing fingers pointing toe

10. Ball out of bounds and/or direction of attack - raising finger parallel to touchline

11. Jump ball - raised thumbs

V. Scorer's table showing foul (3 positions)

POSITION 1 - Player number (Fig. 5)

2. No. 5

...

6. no. 10

7. No. 11

...

11. no. 15

POSITION 2 - Type of foul (fig. 6)

Figure 6 – Basketball referee gestures indicating the type of foul

1. Improper handplay - hitting the wrist

2. Blocking (offensive or defensive) - both hands on the hips

3. Wide elbows - moving the elbow to the side

901 903 4. Holding - intercepting 5. The push or collision of a player without a ball - imitation of a push

6. Collision of a player with a ball - a fist stab in an open palm

7. The fol of the command control - a compressed fist indicates a ring of a violated command

8. mutual foul - crossed fists above the head

9. Technical foul - two open palms that form the letter 'T'

10. Surpical foul - Cracing the wrist

11. Dispensing folus - raised fists

121 POSITION 3 - Number of free throws awarded (Fig. 7)

Figure 7 – Basketball referee gestures - Number of free throws awarded

1. One free throw - show one finger

2. Two free throws - show two fingers

3. Three free throws - show three fingers

or direction of play (fig. 8)

– Basketball referee gestures - Direction of play indication

1. Finger parallel to sideline

2. After foul by team in control of ball - fist parallel to sideline

Official gestures of referees in basketball

VI. Shooting a free throw (2 positions)

POSITION 1 - In the restricted area (fig. 9)

Figure 9 - Basketball referee gestures - Taking a free throw in the restricted area 901 1 free throw

- one finger horizontal

2. Two free throws - two fingers horizontal