General

• What are the costs?
  Written by Mrs. Sting
  

  The following fees are estimated and do not include tournaments or any travel expenses for this upcoming season. The club schedule will be finalized by March 15 of the upcoming season.

   

  New Families
  Regular Season
  * Regular Season (Spring/Summer/Fall) Club Fees: $175 per Season
  * Regular Season Gym Rental/Training/Team Expenses: $20/Month
  
  Off Season
  * Fall Conditioning Clinic Fees (New Players Only): $45
  * Winter League Club Fees (optional with age limitations): $45-$150
  
  Apparel (As needed)
  * Uniform Costs: $50-$150 every two or three years
  * Club Apparel is also available in our on-line store
  
  
  Returning Families
  Regular Season
  * Regular Season (Spring/Summer/Fall) Club Fees: $175 per Season
  * Regular Season Gym Rental/Training/Team Expenses: $20/Month
  
  Off Season
  * Fall Conditioning Clinic Fees (Returning Players Only): $25
  * Winter League Club Fees (optional with age limitations): $45-$150
  
  Apparel (As needed)
  * Uniform Costs: $50-$150 every two or three years
  * Club Apparel is also available in our on-line store 

  100,00% of 4 voters found this FAQ useful,  I found this FAQ   useful   not useful
• What is the club philosophy?
  Written by Mrs. Sting
  

   

  The number one priority of East Carolina Sting Basketball Club, for the youth in our community, is to provide a structured program where they can strive for better health and fitness, and to fight childhood obesity using physical activity through playing the game of basketball.

  The number one priority of East Carolina Sting Basketball Club, for our participating families, is to create a safe, age appropriate environment to cultivate a life long love for the game of basketball and to prepare for participation in Competitive Travel Basketball.  Travel Basketball provides more opportunity for playing much higher competition and more specific instruction than a recreational program.

  The travel Basketball environment is comprised of age appropriate training topics at practice and perspective towards learning and winning. Training should prepare each team to compete at each match. Wins are the byproduct of quality, age-appropriate training and not the main focus.

  100,00% of 2 voters found this FAQ useful,  I found this FAQ   useful   not useful
• What is the commitment level?
  Written by Mrs. Sting
  

  Players are expected to attend all team activities (training and games) unless there is a conflict such as an academic function or injury which prevents attendance. Teams train twice each week and have two to four games on weekends depending upon the schedule. Agility and conditioning training is also available twice per month to the 9u through­ 18u teams.  We take the common sense approach that a player's playing time is greatly affected by practice attendance, practice participation (being productive), and overall conduct.

   

  ***
  

  We stress that ALL High School participants consider Travel basketball

  as being their 'Spring Sport'. 

  Therefore we expect participants to not play other spring sports and use the school week to study since they will spend some of their weekends playing tournaments. This sport is very demanding and it is not fair to other players to have a part-time team mate or playing short 2 or 3 players due to 'other obligations'.  Our rosters are subject to change to accommodate the serious players working towards playing at the next level.

  ** If you disagree, we suggest that you go play travel ball for your main sport **

  ***

  
  

  All Sting Players

  On the Court

  1. Attend practice regularly

  2. Attend ALL tournaments (whether parents can be there or not)

  3. All players 12 and older are required to participate in Leadership Camps.

   

  Off the Court

  1. Establish and maintain B Average in school ( 7th Grade and older )

  2. Establish and maintain good class conduct in school ( 7th Grade and older )

  3. Participate in team fundraisers

  4. Participate in team camps and other team activities

  5. Maintain an on-line resume tracking performances and accomplishments

  All Sting Parents

  1. Attend practice regularly and support your child's team

  2. Attend tournaments and provide support your child(ren)

  3. Participate in team fundraisers

  4. Volunteer for team or club positions

  5. Maintain an on-line resume tracking performances and accomplishments for your child(ren)

  6. Recruit more families to join the team and the East Carolina Sting organization
  

   

   

  0% of 0 voters found this FAQ useful,  I found this FAQ   useful   not useful
• What is the rule on playing time?
  Written by Mrs. Sting
  

  The specific amount of playing time per game is not pre-defined nor do we practice benching players. We trust that our coaches will follow our guidelines on playing time. Coaches decide who goes in and comes out, and they also decide on who starts. Coaches have a priority first, to get every player in the game, then secondly they have a priority to keeping the team in a solid position for winning the game. This is where it gets sticky, but realize that in a tournament in which your child's team plays three or four games, your child must be able to play at the level sustained by the team and the momentum determined by the game. We believe that your child should be able hold her own for at least 5 minutes of game time (which could be about 7-10 minutes of real time) when she is put in the game so that other players can get a rest.

  It is destructive to a team's chemistry when there is a player on the court that lacks the skills to pass effectively, can't dribble without looking down, displays great difficulty in running offense plays, or simply guard "their man" on defense. Just as important, every player will have a schedule for the entire season and is expected to participate in ALL of the tournaments, even if a parent can not attend.
  

  For example: It is crucial that a team's starting center (who just happens to get 80% of the snaps in practice) plays in all tournaments. If not then our less skilled center is asked to play 30 minutes versus our opponent's starting center who will most likely get our "less skilled" center fouled out of the game very quickly.

   

  We take the common sense approach that a player's playing time is greatly affected by practice attendance, practice participation (being productive), decision making skills, physical stature and ability, and most importantly overall conduct(being coachable).
  

   

   

   

  100,00% of 1 voters found this FAQ useful,  I found this FAQ   useful   not useful
• When is the season?
  Written by Mrs. Sting
  

  A player commits to playing one complete season. The season begins at various times. A season consists of a Conditioning Camp, Pre-Tryout Workouts, Tryouts, Season Tournaments and Team Camps, and a Post Season Individual Skill Camp which is optional and has age group limitations. Players are encouraged to play in November thru March League play if they do not make their school teams.

  Age Groups	Competitive Tournament Season Months	Fund Raising Activites, Team Camps and Vacation Months	Total Duration
  Players (9u-11u)	(Sept-Oct-Nov) then (Feb-Mar-Apr-May-Jun )	Jul-Aug-Dec-Jan	8 Month
  Players (12u-14u)	(Feb-Mar-Apr-May-Jun ) then (Sept-Oct-Nov)	Jul-Aug-Dec-Jan	8 Month
  Players (15u-18u)	(Feb-Mar-Apr-May-Jun-Jul) then (Oct-Nov)	Aug-Sept-Dec-Jan	8 Month

   

  FCAA East Carolina Sting Players participate in many types of competitions including but not limited to the following. Because of the type of events we participate in, it is mandatory that all parents maintain an updated FCAA On-line Profile for their child(ren).

   

  1. Travel Basketball Tournaments & Scrimmages

  2. FCAA Basketball Combines & Video Profiling

  3. Individual Skill & Position Camps

  4. Team Camps (hosted at local colleges and universities)

  5. Exposure Tournaments (College Scouts in attendance)

   

   

   

   

   

  0% of 0 voters found this FAQ useful,  I found this FAQ   useful   not useful
• Who are the coaches?
  Written by Mrs. Sting
  

  All East Carolina Sting coaches either already have Certification from NYSCA, The National Youth SportsAssociation Basketball governing body in the United States, Lexis Nexis NCAA Coaches Approval Program, or are in the process of receiving them prior to being assigned to a team. Each has played at a High School level or higher. Coaches

  Each team will be assigned a coach who is primarily responsible for that team's training and games. Each team may also receive coaching from another member of the coaching staff or occasional guest coaches during training camps.

  0% of 0 voters found this FAQ useful,  I found this FAQ   useful   not useful

Volunteering and Support

• Administrative / Clerical
  Written by Mrs. Sting
  
  

  Administrative/Clerical

  We can always use help organizing papers, entering data, answering the phones - in other words, doing general office work. It's a great way to learn about what the club is doing.

  
  

  0% of 0 voters found this FAQ useful,  I found this FAQ   useful   not useful
• Age Group Commissioners
  Written by Mrs. Sting
  
  

  Age Group Commissioners

  To better facilitate communication between East Carolina Sting Basketball Club and parents, we are seeking Age Group Commissioners for each age group – 5U through U18. The Commissioner would send information from the Club to the parents in the age group - changes in schedules, pictures being available, announcements of events, etc.  He or she will also facilitate getting information or questions from parents to the Club.

  
  

  0% of 0 voters found this FAQ useful,  I found this FAQ   useful   not useful
• Board Positions
  Written by Mrs. Sting
  
  

  Board Positions

  There are currently openings for Registrar and Little Sting Club Directors just to mention a few.  For example, the Registrar attends the monthly Board meeting and occasional Executive Committee meetings. The primary Registrar responsibility is overseeing the registration of players with ECSting Youth Basketball and of travel teams with the leagues (USSSA, YBOA, AAU etc.) in which they play.

  
  

  0% of 0 voters found this FAQ useful,  I found this FAQ   useful   not useful
• Coaches and Managers
  Written by Mrs. Sting
  
  

  Coaches and Managers (ECSting Academy)

  Our recreational Basketball program needs volunteer coaches for 5U through 18U teams. Younger teams practice one evening a week (either Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday), depending on the age group) and play games on Saturday morning. Volunteer coaches receive training before the season starts, and have trainers available to help them on practice nights. The teams also need a parent manager to help with communications to parents, passing out information, etc.

  
  

  0% of 0 voters found this FAQ useful,  I found this FAQ   useful   not useful
• Facility Setup/Clean Up
  Written by Mrs. Sting
  
  

  Facility Setup/Clean up ( ECSting Academy )

  Before every training session and game day, the facility need to be set up - cones and chairs, etc. put in place. If you can do it every session, or just a few, your help is always welcome.

  
  

  0% of 0 voters found this FAQ useful,  I found this FAQ   useful   not useful
• Fund Raising
  Written by Mrs. Sting
  Fundraising

  Fundraising volunteers can serve in several ways, depending upon their interests and the amount of time they can devote to it. They can serve on the Fundraising Committee, which plans and oversees various fundraising projects, or help write grants to fund specific programs and activities. Another option is to work on a specific fundraising project, such as selling ECSting fan wear, organizing raffles, and hosting community events.

  
  

  0% of 0 voters found this FAQ useful,  I found this FAQ   useful   not useful

Team Management

• How many players are on a team?
  Written by Mrs. Sting
  

  9U through 15U has up to 12 players per team. 16U and older has up to 15 players per team. In some cases, a coach can request to carry more players after said players have submitted an application and have been accepted by the organization. This guide is used to maximize opportunities for playing time for all players.

   

  As an organization we expect that parents and players understand that if there is only ten players on your team, that you do understand that you can not miss practice or tournaments because the roster is not deep. We are here to develop players that truly want to play.

   

  As for team placement we offer three periods.  We use this period to determine who plays on which team.  Sting National and Sting Elite Teams do not have development players with NO travel ball experience nor do we allow part time players on those rosters.  

   

  1.  Fall Try Outs ( October )

  Preferred period for new participants as they will have four months to train and fund raise for their upcoming season.

  2. Sting Signing Day ( October ~ November )

  Open only to returning players.  This allows us to prepare and it allows the Sting Player to train and fund raise for their upcoming season. 

  3.  Spring Try Outs ( February ~ March )

  Last Chance period for new and returning players.  This allows rosters to be completed.

  4. Showcase Teams ( SignedSeniors.com)

  We showcase! We expect everyone on this team to be sign-able. visit website for details.

  0% of 0 voters found this FAQ useful,  I found this FAQ   useful   not useful
• How much travel is involved?
  Written by Mrs. Sting
  

  On average, the season consists of six to twelve tournaments that are played at home and away games. The home games are usually played at a distance of no more than 1 hours away. Another area of travel may be an out of town tournaments to adjacent states (Georgia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia). As a team gets older and reaches a higher level of play, it may travel more to further distances throughout the USA. Take mind that every team is required to participate in at least 1 (one) out of state tournament during a season.  There is also travel required for showcasing our players, which is not optional for members of the showcase SELECT team.  showcase tournaments are more defined in our Incoming Sting Brochure.

   

  0% of 0 voters found this FAQ useful,  I found this FAQ   useful   not useful