North Nashville Hoops: FAQ
What is the NNH email address? northnashvillehoops@yahoo.com
What are the Grade Divisions? Rec Division: Girls K - 8th Grade, Boys K - 12th
Coed Pre-K4 & K **3 on 3 league
Select Division: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th & 7th Grades Boys & Girls
What rules does the NNH play by? A combination of the NNH local rules & the high school TSSAA rules & regulations.
How do I register and pay online? You can register and pay online by clicking on the registration tab.
What if I cannot register or choose not to register online? You will need to print off the application under the "handout" tab of the website. It will need to be filled out and mailed to NNH PO Box 1865, Goodlettsville, Tennessee, 37070-1865.
What is the cost for my child to play in the NNH? The online cost will be $100 plus a small user fee. The cost for paper sign-ups will be $108. There will be a $10 discount given to each sibling playing in the NNH. Select teams will have the choice of a 10 game or a 20 game schedule. The 20 game schedule will consist of 10 doubleheaders.
What does the registration fee include? The registration fee includes a game shirt & game shorts for each player; gym time for practices & games; insurance; referee fees & tournament trophies for first & second place in each division at the end of the season league tournament. Teams in the Select Division will not be forwarded practice times except on request.
Do you give refunds if my child decides not to play? We will give a refund, minus a $50 processing fee, up until the point that the uniforms are ordered. Once the uniforms are ordered, there will be no refunds.
What is the difference between the Rec Division & Select Division? The Rec Division will be for all of the players that sign up that will be in the draft process. The Select Division will be for established teams such as school teams, open teams, travel teams, etc.
Are players allowed to "play up" or "play down"? Players are allowed to play up a division as long as it is noted on your application. However, players must have approval by the NNH Board to play down a division.
What are evaluations? Each year, evaluations are held to determine the level of playing ability of each player. Players are also evaluated at the end of each season by their current coach. The intent is to give each coach a chance to see all of the players play so that fair & equitable teams are drafted. Participation in evaluations is mandatory. This is for new and returning players. Select Division players will not be required to attend evaluations. Parents will be notified via e-mail or the NNH website, Facebook & Twitter @nashvillehoops as to when evaluations will occur.
What does the draft process consist of? Each team will be selected through the draft process. The draft for each division will consist of the head coach from each team as well as a NNH Board member. There will be no stacking of teams. The draft will be held shortly after player evaluations. Players that are not at evaluations will go in a blind draw at the draft. Parents will be notified by their coach when the draft is complete. The players in the Select Division will not be required to be drafted.
When does the regular season begin? The regular season game schedule will be developed after sign-ups are complete & games will begin the first of December.
What kind of tournaments does the NNH offer? There will be a pre-season open invitational tournament to all the NNH teams and also to other teams in the surrounding area. There will be an additional cost for this tournament. There will also be an end of the year tournament for just the NNH teams that will be held after the final regular season games. The Select Division will also have an end of the season tournament. There will be an additional cost for the pre-season tournament but not the end of the season tournament. Trophies will be provided for first & second place in the NNH tournament, in each division, as well as first & second place in each division of the pre-season open tournament.
Is there a guaranteed playing time for my child? Each player will be required to play two quarters and sit out one quarter. There will be no mandatory playing time for the Select Division.
Can I request a particular coach for my child? Each team will be allowed to "sign" one player. This will be a player/coach agreement form that both the coach & parent must sign prior to the draft. If you are interested in a particular coach, we would suggest that you tell that coach and ask the coach to consider drafting your child. In the pre-K & K training league we will do our best to honor all request.
Can I request that my child not get a particular coach? Yes. Note your request on your registration form or contact a NNH representative to advise them of your request.
If I have multiple children playing in the same division, will they be on the same team? Yes, but please make sure that you note that on your registration form.
Who do I contact if I have a concern about a particular game, coach or official? There is a chain of command that you should follow. First, discuss with your coach about the situation and he will pass your concern on to the commissioner of your division. If the problem is with the coach, then second you should contact the commissioner of your particular division. All of the commissioner email contacts are listed under the board member tab on the homepage. If you are not satisfied at this point, you can contact the President or Vice President via email that is also listed under the board member tab. We just ask that you follow the chain of command to cut down on the issues being put on the desk of the President or Vice President. We have established commissioners of each division for this reason, as well as having them to answer any questions about your particular division. Thank you in advance for your help in this matter.
Note to parents: This list of frequently asked questions is intended to provide you with additional information about the NNH. Please note that our method of communication is email and updates on our NNH website, Facebook & Twitter @nashvillehoops. These are the most efficient means of communication. Please make sure that you include your e-mail address on your registration form. If you do not have access to email, please check our website for important dates, announcements (such as practice & game cancellations), game schedules, rules, forms, etc.
