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The Indiana Christian Basketball Alliance (ICBA) is an organization of home school supported and organized teams that participate in organized basketball competition for girls and boys. Each year the ICBA sponsors local, regional and state basketball championships. The IBCA also administers an all star game for boys and girls, which, in the past has been played at Conseco Fieldhouse, home of the Indiana Pacers.
Indiana Christian Basketball Alliance Guidelines
I. Motto "If anyone competes as an athlete, he does not receive the victor's crown unless he competes according to the rules..." Timothy 2:5 NN
II Goals In today's world, the fast pace and estreme pressures have caused young people to lose sight of God's plan for them. This has caused many young people to depart from their core beliefs and wander through their lives woithout purpose.
It is the goal of this organization to encourage the use of their God given talents and gifts, offer moral fellowship and endevor to prepare them for the world which they will be entering. It is our prayer that this organization will provide a means of support and assist young people to stay in touch with God's plan for their lives.
III. Foucus As leaders of the ICBA it is our focus to bring together the Christian schools, home schools, and church organized teams ans sport clubs, no matter how large or small, for the above goals.
It is the focus to bring forward the Christian athlete and give each one his or her due rewards, striving to make our part of the world better through our efforts and make Christian basketball a solid part of Indiana now and forever.
IV. Guidelines The ICBA is open to Home School, Church School, and Church Outreach teams. All teams must carry liability insurance. A copy of the certificate of insurance will be required to participate in ICBA events. Teams securing insurance through the ICBA program will have meet the insurance requirements.
No team should be registered in a tournament which could conflict with ICBA State Finals such that they would not support the state tournament if they become the regional winner. A team which ignores this guideline will not be able to compete in the ICBA State Tournament the following year.
It is the responsibility of the Regional Tournament Director to seek information about conflicting tournament registration. It may be necessary for the Regional Director in conjunction with the State Director to select a second place region team to participate in the state tournament.
V. Game Rules 1. The games will be played according to National High School Federation Rules, IHSAA rules in Indiana. 2. Keep the game clean; no swearing, no pushing, no trach talking. If this occurs, the team will forfeit the game with no chance at a tournament placement.
VI. Coaches Code 1. No unnecessary yelling or verbal displays. 2. No jesting or taunting the officials, other coaches, or players. 3. No arguing with the rferees or score table. 4. Coaches will use the coach's box or designated area during the game. 5. No display of negative action will be accepted.
VII. Players and Cheerleaders Code 1. All students will dress as ladies and gentlemen going to and from games. 2. No gang apparel or inappropriate attire. 3. Smoking, alcohol, or drugs will be cause for immediate ejection from the competetion site. 4. Mascots are acceptable, but must not interfere during the game.
VIII. Uniform Code 1. Neat and properly sized. 2. Shorts: Knee length or pants. 3. Match in style and color. 4. Jersey numbers must be official. Referees must be able to call player number on one hand.
INSURANCE INFORMATION AND APPLICATION FORMS Go to "HANDOUTS" section for information and forms download. This program offers liability insurance that will help you with public and private gym facility rental where third party insurance coverage is needed.
