Information for Parents and Players

Game & Playoff Schedules:
For game times and locations, go to www.cmba.ab.ca.  Click on "Schedules/Standings" and the relevant age group and division (ie. "Bantam Boys B2.")  For the gym address, click on the gym name.


Practice Gym Locations

Olympic Heights (OHS)                            875 Strathcona Dr. S.W.
Calgary French School (CFS)                   700 - 77 St. S.W.
St. Gregory (St. G)                                  5340 - 26th Ave. S.W.
Rundle College  (RC)                                7375 - 17 Ave. S.W.
St. Michael's (St. M)                                4511 - 8 Ave. S.W.
Vincent Massey (VM)                              939 - 45 St. S.W.
A.E. Cross (AEC)                                    3445 - 37 St. S.W.
Rundle Academy (RA)                             4330 - 16th St. S.W.
St. Joan of Arc (SJA)                               7970 Wentworth Rd. S.W.
Lord Shaughnessy High (LSH)                  2336 - 53rd Ave. S.W.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Consequences

Calgary West Basketball reserves the right to refuse registration to any player or family that does not abide by the rules of the CMBA, or has not respected the rights of other players, coaches, or other volunteers of Calgary West Basketball, or has in any way abused equipment and facilities.  Calgary West Basketball also reserves the right to ask a player or family to withdraw from the program, without refund, for serious or continuous violations of CMBA or Calgary West Basketball rules by either players or family members. 

There is a significant shortage of gym space in our area of the city.  Abuse or misuse of gym equipment can lead to Calgary West Basketball losing the right to rent a gym in the future.  Without gym space the number of teams and players is limited and fewer players get to play!!

Please ensure players and parents abide by these rules:

1.  Water is the only beverage allowed in the gyms.
Do not provide juice, Powerade, or any other beverages with sugar in it for players and spectators.  Parents please do not bring coffee, etc. into the gymnasium area.

2.  Wear clean, appropriate footwear. 
Shoes worn on the basketball court should not be worn outside.  Soiled shoes from players or spectators, including siblings and parents are a slip hazard during games and practices and may damage the floor.  Players, parents, siblings and other spectators should remove outdoor footwear at the front door. 

3.  Treat the facilities with respect.
Calwest rents the gymnasium, only.  Players, parents and siblings must not be wandering around any other part of the facility, bouncing balls or playing with any other items outside of the gymnasium.  Do not climb on or use school facilities or equipment outside of the gymnasium space.  Do not let children into the washrooms unattended.

 Tips for Parents

Be appreciative of the time spent by others for your children.  The coaches and other volunteers will feel more positive about their efforts if they get proper feedback from parents.  If you have any concern, please talk to your coaches first.  If an issue is not resolved feel free to contact your division co-ordinator or Sally Driscoll (President) at 403-246-4826 or Jeff McKenna at  or Richard Weber at . 

Please be timely when dropping off and picking up your children for games and practices.  If you know you are going to be late please let your coaches know in advance or make arrangements with another parent. Coaches are often held up waiting for parents after games and practices. 

Try to attend as many games as possible to cheer on your child's team.  Learn to keep score or be a timekeeper for games.  There are instructions in the coaches CMBA handbook or on the CMBA website.

Try to attend some practices, especially at the younger age groups.  We prefer at least two adults in the gyms at all times.  It is hard to maintain discipline and teach players without parent supervision.  Ask the coach what you can do to help, or think about being an assistant coach.  It's a great way to spend time with your child, and get fit too. 

Your child will be provided with a Calgary West uniform.  Do not put the uniform in the dryer.  Uniforms must only be worn for games, not for practices or for other recreation.  Your uniform deposit ($100) will be deposited if your child's uniform is not returned in good condition.

Dress regulations

All jewelry and watches are strictly prohibited at games and practices.  This is a safety rule.  Referees can award the other team a free shot if your child is caught wearing jewelry. Uniform tops are to be tucked in.  If a player wears a t-shirt under their uniform, the t-shirt must be white.

Team Schedules and Scores

Teams Schedules and game scores are located on the CMBA website (www.cmba.ab.ca).  For Schedules, click on schedules (for Game Scores, click on Game Results) 
You will need to know what league you are in - A, B1, etc.

Games are frequently rescheduled, so you are advised to check the website weekly.

Calwest currently provides the following volunteers to the CMBA:

President Sally Driscoll sits on the Board of Directors
Past President, Nancy Thompson sits as the Vice President to the CMBA
Wendy Parker sits as President to the CMBA
Parent Dennis Ward sits as the Treasurer to the CMBA

Calgary West Community Boundaries

North:  16 Avenue N.W. from the west city limits to the Bow River, The Bow River to the Elbow River.

South:  Elbow River between West City limits & 37 Street S.W.; Glenmore Trail SW between 37 Street SW & the Glenmore Reservoir.

East:  The Elbow River between the Glenmore Reservoir & the Bow River.

West: West City limits between 16 Avenue NW & the Elbow River.
 
Players residing in Springbank are included in Calwest.