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WBBL Practice Protocols

WBBL Practice Protocols

Respect the Facilities and Other Teams

  • Enter the building only through your assigned door. If unsure, ask Robert or check the assigned door list.
  • Arrive no earlier than 5 minutes before your practice start time.
  • If doors are locked at your start time, call Robert at 865-258-3786. Please do not bang, yank, or try other doors.
  • KAEC Specific: Bearden High School teams use the gym until 6:00 PM. Please wait until 6:05 PM to enter.

Doors Must Never Be Propped Open

Especially at Pond Gap and Cedar Bluff Elementary.

If absolutely necessary, contact Robert immediately at 865-258-3786.

Coaches Must Always Supervise Players

  • A head coach or assistant must be present with players at all times.
  • If the coach will be late or absent, call Robert to approve another responsible adult to cover. Do not assign someone without Robert’s approval.
  • Players should never be left unattended in the gym.

Use Only the Gym and Closest Bathrooms

  • No wandering hallways or entering other rooms.
  • Use the assigned bathroom and return directly to the gym.
  • If unsure about which bathroom to use, call Robert at 865-258-3786.

No Dunking or Hanging on Rims

Some gyms have sensors to detect this and it could result in losing gym privileges.

Do Not Touch Gym or Building Equipment

Leave all gym equipment, decorations, and fixtures as they are. No playing on stages or going behind curtains at any facility.

No Unattended Children (Non-Players)

  • All non-playing children must sit with their parents during practice.
  • Children watching practice should not roam the hallways alone.

Water Only — With a Lid

Only water in containers with lids is allowed. No other food or beverages.

Finishing Your Practice

  • Be respectful of the next team’s practice time — practices are scheduled back-to-back.
  • Clean up the gym and bathrooms: throw away trash, paper towels, water bottles, etc.
  • Collect any personal items left behind by your team.
  • No shooting around after practice.
  • Players must never be left alone in the gym or facility. Coaches should stay until all players are picked up.

Last Practice of the Night Responsibilities

  • Lower the basketball goal back to 10 feet.
  • Return the goal crank to where you found it or a visible, accessible spot.
  • Do a final pick-up of trash and water bottles in the gym and bathrooms.
  • Organize lost and found items into a neat pile.
  • Leave on time — some gyms (Pond Gap, Cedar Bluff Elementary) are very strict.
  • Be out the door within 2 minutes after practice ends.

Continue to review any gym-specific guidelines provided separately.

Gym Specific Guidelines

WBBL Gym Specific Guidelines

Alice Bell Baptist Church

  • Do not enter any rooms other than the gym; all other doors remain closed.
  • No seating provided for practice spectators — please bring your own chairs if you wish to watch.
  • Do not touch the thermostat.
  • Coaches: double-check for any items left behind and ensure bathrooms are neat before leaving (no custodian on site).
  • Use only the door that leads directly into the gym.

Bearden Middle School

  • Use parking lot and doors off 1000 Francis Rd.
  • No wandering hallways under any circumstances.
  • Parents may sit in the cafeteria during practice if no school event is taking place.
  • Use the bathrooms located in the cafeteria.

    • Bluegrass Elementary School

  • Do not allow players or children to play on the stage or with toys behind curtains.
  • Limited space for parents and spectators.

    • Cedar Bluff Elementary School

  • Use only the designated gym door entrance.
  • Do NOT enter from main school doors or other doors around the building.
  • Do not bang or yank on doors to be let in.
  • Gym doors open promptly at 6:15 PM and remain locked throughout the night.
  • Do NOT prop doors open for any reason (very important).
  • Late arrivals or second practice teams must be let in by prior team or someone already inside.
  • Parents must stay in the gym or outside; no hallway phone calls are allowed.

    • Deane Hill Rec Center

  • Only the PNT coach may bring two PNT 27-inch basketballs.
  • All other teams must use the two balls provided by the facility; no outside balls allowed.
  • Players should leave personal basketballs at home.

    • KAEC (Knoxville Athletic Event Center)

  • Bearden High School teams practice until 6:00 PM — do not enter until 6:05 PM.
  • Use the “back door” (#7), located around the back of the school.
  • Enter at the carwash, follow the road to the left side of the building.
  • Enter through the black gates to park near the soccer fields.
  • Door #7 is tucked around a corner and looks directly into the gym.

    • Pond Gap Elementary School

  • Use the maroon door that leads directly into the gym; never enter through glass doors.
  • Do NOT prop doors open during practice (very important).
  • Limited space for parents and spectators.
  • Be out of the gym exactly at 8:13 PM until further notice (very important).

    • Northwest Church of God

  • Remain downstairs at all times; no going upstairs.
  • Do not enter extra rooms.
  • Leave the thermostat off until heat is needed.
  • Turn thermostat off after practice if no one follows.
  • Thermostat fan remains ON — do not touch.
  • Coaches: double-check no items left behind; bathrooms neat before leaving (no custodian).
  • Turn off lights and thermostat, and lock doors if no team remains in the gym when you leave.

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    Knoxville, Tennessee 37901
    Phone : 865-258-3786
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