Thursday, April 20, 2017

Parents Page


Parents Page

2017-2018 Sign Ups:

·         2017-2018 Season (September 1, 2017 through August 31, 2018)
Renewal $50 – AAU Card & Insurance
Registration Deadline is September 5, 2017 *
* Players who are not registered will not be covered under our practice/game insurance

·         New Players - $150 for 2 sets of uniforms (home & away), AAU Card and Insurance. 
Trial period 30 days

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR PLAYER ONLINE

Please NOTE the new Monthly Dues Rate: to help pay for higher gym rates, insurance, equipment, etc.

·         Monthly Dues $75 per month.
Venmo @visionbball | PayPal admin@visionbasketball.org |
Online: http://web.visionbasketball.org/pay-dues/
o   Pre-pay 3 months & received 10% off  ($202.50)
o   Pre-pay 6 months & receive 15% off ($382.50)
*some team monthly dues may vary based on expected expenses 

We are a 501(c)3 NON PROFIT- If your company matches donations.  Please let us know. 

VBA Parent FAQs:

“What are the Monthly Dues for??”
All monthly dues that are collected from a specific team, go towards that specific team's budget.
The team budget is used to pay for practice time, tournaments, equipment and other team expenses.
 
“Who do I make checks out to?”  - Vision Basketball Academy
“Who should I give monthly dues to?”  Team Manager/Coach/Online
“Where can I find schedules & team updates?” Please visit http://news.visionbasketball.org and download GROUPME app for up to date information
“Where can I order VBA Gear?”  http://visionbasketball.org/store/

Multiple Player Discount: 

·         2 or more players per family – Regular annual & 2nd player discounted by 50%


Fundraising opportunities available to help off-set monthly dues:

·         Team snack bars @ BAS Tournaments.  All funds will be deposited to team budget.

·         Holiday Raffle in DEC (50% of ticket sales goes to dues, must meet minimum qty. to qualify)

·         Spring Shoot-A-Thon (50% of ticket sales goes to dues, must minimum qty. to qualify)

·         Individual team and special event fundraising opportunities are encouraged and welcomed



VBA Annual Fundraising Tournament Events:  Volunteers needed – mandatory 4 hours per family, per tournament.  Total of 8 minimum hours per family per year.  Each family must donate $100 for snack bar supplies per year. Raise a minimum of $200 per season or Buy-out Option of $300.
(Funds go towards general funds for big tournament fees, gym fees & equipment). 
- MLK Tournament (January 2018)
- Pre-Memorial Day Tournament (May 2018)

VBA Member Benefits:

·         50% off admission at BAS Tournaments with VBA Gear
·         Access to discounted hotel rates for tournament and team travel
·         Monthly dues are inclusive of insurance, gym time & tournaments
·         Family atmosphere
·         Discounted skills training

VBA Parents:

·         All parents will be required to participate in TEAM/organization fundraising events
·         Team budgets accessible via team budget on google docs.  Update & maintained by TM and/or Coach

Tournaments: 

·         Head Coach and Assistant Coaches along with parents will review season, pick tournaments for the year and based on team budget
·         Tournament schedules subject to change

Admin: 

·         Your player needs to turn in his/her CURRENT or MOST RECENT Report Card (Last year's, end of year Report Card is ok) and copy of birth certificate. Please bring to his first practice
·         Tournament & practice schedules subject to change
·         Please follow us on Instagram, Twitter and LIKE us on Facebook for updates 

TMs and staff are volunteer positions to assist with the following:

o   Communicate practice & game schedules
o   Update/maintain monthly dues & team budgets
o   Communicate VBA organization news
o   Partner with Coach with tournament budgets, travel arrangements as needed etc.

VBA Board Members:

President – Jon Robles
Vice-President (New teams on-boarding, Satellite teams ) – Mike Fuston
Controller (Budget & account management) – Anna Ramos
Tournament Director: Reahna Madayag
Program Directors (Coach, Facilities, Conflict Resolution & Team Development) – Rick Moreno & Isai Torres
Organizational Development  – Reahna Madayag, Melanie Kincaid, Lally Siasoco, Jennifer Torres, Shannon Moreno & Jennifer Mendoza 
Revenue & Marketing Director (Fundraising/Events/Branding/TM) – Laura Lirio