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        The following information details the expectations for being a part of the Flowing Wells Girls Basketball Program.
Although they may seem tedious, the coaching staff deems them necessary.

TEAM REQUIREMENTS

1. All team members are required to participate in fund-raising events.
2. The School Requires - Team members must maintain passing grades during the course of the season.  Eligibility is checked each week.  Players on the ineligible list are required to attend practice during that week, but are not allowed to travel or participate in games.  The first time a player is on the warning list, they must set up an academic progress plan with their coach.  If a team member is on the failing list three (3) times, she will be removed from the team. 
3. Being a team member does not mean you just show up for practice and games.  It is a commitment to provide your time whenever the team deems it necessary.  This includes meetings, team functions, and unexpected practices that help you prepare to be your best.
4. You are a member of the flowing Wells Girls Basketball Team.  This team takes priority over any club team or club.  Remember that this is a privilege that you earned and someone else got cut.  You need to be devoted.

IMAGE

        Team members are some of the most visible representatives on the FWHS campus.  A member’s behavior while in uniform or when recognized as a team member greatly affects the overall image of the entire squad and its members.

        Being a team member makes you an example for thousands of students.  Many times the things you say or the way you act towards others may be taken as the way all teammates act.  This is a position that involves both tremendous honor and responsibility.

CONDUCT

1. Profanity will not be tolerated.
2. Dissention among team members will not be tolerated.  Personal conflicts are to be dealt with outside practice time.  Our time is limited and we don’t have practice time to use resolving conflicts.
3. Suspensions and In-School-Suspensions will jeopardize a team member’s status on the team.
4. Detentions, referrals, etc. will jeopardize a team member’s status on the team.
5. Excessive displays of affection will not be tolerated in the basketball forum (reference student handbook).
6. No drinking, smoking, or using drugs will be tolerated.  The first violation of this rule will result in suspension from games for at least two (2) weeks.  You are required to practice with the team, but not participate in games.  The second violation will be dismissal from the team.
7. Each team member is expected to maintain a positive attitude at all times.  Not everyone can play at the same time, so if you are on the bench, you need to be supporting your teammates on the floor.

GAME CONDUCT

1. Players are expected to maintain control during the course of a game.  Disrespecting other players and officials will not be tolerated.  We are running a first class program.  Failure to maintain control, which results in a Technical Foul(s) will be punished with extra conditioning. 
2. During time-outs, players in the game will sit on the bench.  Players on the bench will form a huddle and need to be listening.  Not paying attention will result in less playing time.

DISCIPLINARY ACTION

1. Violations of the Bylaws will be dealt with on an individual basis by the head coach.  The whole team may be disciplined or the individual may be disciplined.  Examples will include, but not be limited to:
   a.  Extra conditioning
   b.  Loss of playing time
   c.  Benched for "x" amount of games
   d.  Immediate dismissal from team
   
2. Continued violations will result in dismissal from the team
3. Complaint procedures will be as follows:
   a.  Head Coach
   b.  Varsity Head Coach
   c.  Athletic Director
   d.  Principal
   e.  Superintendent

PRACTICE

1. Freshmen and JV practice will normally be from 3:45 to 6:00.  The Freshman and JV coach has the ability to alter this schedule as they see fit. Varsity practices will normally be from 5:30 to 8:00, but can vary and will include alternative team meetings that may include: weights, study halls, and film sessions.  This is to alleviate the girls from having to do so much homework after practice.  Saturday practices will also be scheduled.  These times will vary.  The Head Coach reserves the right to add or cancel any practices deemed necessary.
2. A member of the coaching staff is responsible for practice plans and will be present to run the practice.
3. Conditioning is part of the sport and team members are expected to keep physically fit by running as part of each practice, unless excused for medical reasons by a physician or trainer.
4. All team members will be required to wear the specified practice uniforms.  The coach will determine this.  No jewelry, no excessive clothing that draws attention to one’s self away from the team will be allowed.  If the whole team is wearing it, it may be allowed with the permission of the head coach.
5. ALL PRACTICES ARE CLOSED TO SPECTATORS, UNLESS PREVIOUS ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE WITH THE COACH.  This is to eliminate distractions for the players and the coaches.

EXCUSES

1. One unexcused missed practice or game is reason for disciplinary action.
2. The coach will determine legitimate excuses. 
3. Unexcused Absences: Recoveries, hair appointments, family parties, work.  WORK WILL NOT BE AN ACCEPTED EXCUSE!  You will know the practice schedule far enough in advance to adjust work schedules, and you have made a commitment to this team. 
4. Any team member that is knowingly dishonest to the team or the coach when offering an excuse will be subject to disciplinary action.
5. Excused Absences from practice or games must be in written form at least one week prior to the absence.
6. A parent or teacher must write all excuses.