AAU Basketball Program Junior High School Girls All-Star Game We at Heart of Illinois AAU Basketball Program will be sponsoring a Girls Junior High All-Star Game inviting coaches and players from 2014 school teams across the State to participate. We have been fortunate as a program to have many of our players compete on school teams over the past several years on State Championship teams, State contenders, City Championships, and many teams/players advancing to Sectionals. We have had players compete on Canton, Bartonville Monroe, Blessed Sacrament Morton, Brimfield, Eureka, Germantown Hills, Glasford Illini Bluffs, Green Valley Midwest Central, Lewistown, Morton, to name a few. We have seen and even participated in All-Star games in the past and would like the opportunity this year to take the Junior High All-Star Game to another level. Although we are an AAU program we view this event as solely for and in celebration of school team players and coaches. We are very proud of our local area teams, coaches, and players as well as coaches and teams that we see during the spring and summer months. We know the hard work and commitment it takes to be successful at the school level and as a program we will feel our purpose is to be another aide in preparing players for their upcoming school seasons. Our area players have enjoyed having the opportunity to participate in All-Star events in the past and we want to not only enhance their enjoyment, but also share it with as many other players and coaches throughout the state. Please see the next pages on details of the event & Nomination Form for coaches & players. We look forward to hearing from you and having you participate in what we hope becomes an annual Girls All-Star Game in Peoria, IL. Junior High Girls All-Star Games Sunday, February 8th Peoria High School 1615 N North St, Peoria, IL 61604 7th Grade Game 1 – 1:00pm 8th Grade Game 2 – 2:15pm Coach & Player Nominations Deadline: Sunday, January 25th Team Announcements: Wednesday, January 28th Contact Riley Gardner Heart of Illinois AAU Basketball Program Director 309-645-4204 [email protected] www.heartofillinoisbasketball.com AAU Basketball Program All-Star Game Details Nomination of Players We will be asking school coaches to nominate players from their school team for 2 divisions; 7th Grade & 8th Grade. We will take input from area coaches, parents, and fans interested in nominating a player – the school coach contact will be needed in order to be given full consideration. Coaches We will be looking for 2 coaches to co-coach each one of our 2 teams in each age group, so looking for a total of at least 4 7th Grade & 4 8th Grade school coaches. We will be looking for school coaches who led their teams to State, City, improved records, and notable accomplishments this year. If you are interested in nominating a school coach or are a school coach and are interesting please let us know. Again be sure to include contact information. Teams We will have 2 teams of 10 in each age group for a total of 20 players in each age group. Being an All-Star Game we want the players to play as much as possible. We will expand to 2 more teams and hold a second game if needed/possible. Uniforms We will designate Home & Away Teams for each of the games. We will be asking players to wear their school uniform to represent their school during the games. Be sure to obtain permission from your school coaches and administration to be able to wear your school uniform for the game. Cost No cost for players participating. We do not believe in charging players for their participation in the All-Star event. We feel these players have earned and deserved the opportunity to participate in this one of a kind event. We will be charging a fee at the door for spectators and will have a concession stand. Location Peoria High School – Girls Gym (High School Sized, Wood Floor) 1615 N North St, Peoria, IL 61604 Game Format 4 Quarters, 8 minutes, stopped clock on whistles, and 4 time outs per team. All other IESA rules will apply. IESA/IHSA Patched Officials. Practice There will be practice opportunities for each team. The days, times, and location will be up to the coaches of that team. Awards MVP of each Game. Participation Medal for each Player. Waiver Each participating player will be required to fill out a waiver form & must be turned in prior to participation. Trainer We will have a trainer onsite. AAU Basketball Program Nomination Forms - Girls Player Nomination Player Name: School: Grade: Position: Coach Name & Contact: Team & Individual Achievements this Season: Comments/Stats: Nominated By, Relationship, & Contact: Coach Nomination Coach Name: School: Grade(s) Coached: Coach Name & Contact: Team & Individual Achievements this Season: Comments/Stats: Nominated By, Relationship, & Contact: Please fill out & send to: HOI Basketball 1209 W. Stratford Dr. Peoria, IL 61614 OR Email: [email protected] Coach & Player Nominations Deadline: Sunday, January 25th Team Announcements: Wednesday, January 28th
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