Welcome to the 2011 SAAC Basketball Tournament in Quito

The American School of Quito will host the South American Athletic Conference, SAAC, and welcomes its members from Argentina, Chile, Peru and Uruguay for the basketball tournament held on March 31st to April 2nd. The following schools will participate: Lincoln School, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Nido de Aguilas, Santiago de Chile, Colegio Roosevelt, Lima, Peru and the Uruguayan American School, Montevideo, Uruguay.

The purpose of the South American Athletic Conference (SAAC) is to encourage participation in interscholastic athletics, develop students’ abilities, sportsmanship and the concept of team play.

The SAAC offers students not only the opportunity to display their talents but to share in the cultural exchange of ideas, cooperation and tolerance. We believe that by participating in athletics our student/athletes will develop the necessary tools to become proactive, world citizens and will maintain positive lifelong habits.

 

 

The following information should be shared with coaches and players:

1. All games will be played following FIBA Rules.

- Local teams will start on the left side of the court and visiting teams will start on the right side.
- Each game is 90 minutes long and will be played according to the schedule that is found below. Warm-up will begin immediately after the completion of a previous game.

2. Players are expected to stay in the SUM area at all times with the exception of scheduled times at the library for computer use. Each team will have a room to store equipment and relax between games:

- FDR: locker room #1. The name of your ambassador is Hernán Vaca.
- LINCOLN: locker room # 2. The name of your ambassador is Diego García.
- UAS: locker room # 3. The name of your ambassador is Viviana Silva.
- NIDO: locker room # 4. The name of your ambassador is Pedro Muñoz.

Please keep the assigned room neat and tidy. Garbage should be placed in trash bins.

3. Off-Limit Areas. The following are off-limit areas:

- Field areas.
- High School Building – Except High School Computer lab / Library (by schedule).
- Elementary and Middle School Classroom Areas.

4. ID Badges:
Each player, coach and AD will receive an ASQ ID badge. ID badges must be shown before entering campus and must be worn by players at all times. The ID is required for computer use and for lunch. Please report to AD or coach if ID gets lost.

5. Computers:
There will be computers, located at the High School library, available for the players during the school day. Please follow the assigned schedule that can be found below. Inappropriate behavior during the use of computers will result in the loss of computer privileges and will be reported to the correspondent AD.

Coaches may use the computers available at the Athletic Department.

6. Cafeteria:
The SUM Cafeteria will be open during all three days of the tournament. Drinks, snacks, sandwiches and other food items will be for sale. The cafeteria only accepts US dollars.

ASQ will provide lunch tickets to the teams and coaches.

7. Weather/Clothing:
During the SAAC BB tournament we are expecting temperatures that fluctuate between 60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit (between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius). Bring warm clothing for the evenings, as the temperature tends to drop.

Make sure you bring a light jacket or sweater.

We recommend the use of sunblock and hats during outdoor activities. Keep in mind that Quito is located at around 9,000 feet above sea level, therefore, you will need to constantly drink liquids.

8. Changing Money:
Ecuador’s currency is the US dollar. You can change money at the airport or at any major bank agency.

9. Tourism & Leisure: Two visits have been prepared for SAAC players and ASQ host students:

- Friday, April 1st: City tour – old colonial town.
- Saturday, April 2nd: Vulcano Park. During the stay at Vulcano Park, players will not be allowed to leave the assigned area. Other areas will be considered Off-Limits. SAAC By-Laws V-B “Off-Limit Area” and V-C “Exploration of the local environment” apply. By-laws V-B and V-C are listed below.

During both events, teams must stay together. As in any large city, make sure cameras, cell phones, handbags and other items are safely kept.

All players must ride the bus to the Old Colonial town on Friday and to Vulcano Park on Saturday and return with the group on the buses. Players and students can be picked-up by their host families at the parking lot area of Hotel Quito. Students may not ride their own cars.

The city tour and entrance fee to Vulcano Park will be covered by ASQ. A snack will be provided during the city tour. Students will receive tickets for dinner at Vulcano Park. Any extra food or drink items will be the responsibility of each player / coach.

10. ASQ website:

www.fcaq.k12.ec

Tournament results can be found at: www.fcaq.k12.ec/saac2011/

11. Opening Ceremony:

On Thursday, all the players should arrive to ASQ dressed in their uniforms for the Opening Ceremony and the group photo. Details about this ceremony will be given to coaches/ADs in the meeting that will be held on Wednesday at 18h00.

12. Food:

Cereal bars, bananas, apples and drinks will be distributed to all players.

During games, bottled water will be provided.

13. Laundry:
Laundry service for uniforms will be available on Thursday and Friday afternoons. Uniforms should be collected and brought to the main storage room at the SUM in the bag provided for this purpose. Each student should bring two extra towels from home.

14. Basketballs for warm-up, water, ice and other items:
ASQ PE staff will be available during the tournament. They can provide each team with basketballs for warm-ups, water, ice and other items.

15. Documents and Airplane tickets:

AD’s must collect all tickets and traveling documents. For security purposes, these will be kept at ASQ Athletic Department.
Keep in mind that there is an exit tax of $40.80 US dollars at the airport, when leaving Quito.

16. Tournament Rules:

There will be two meetings regarding rules:

- On Wednesday, at 18h00, all coaches and referees will meet to go over the rules.
- On Friday, at 17h00, all BB coaches will meet to discuss possible changes or recommendations for future SAAC basketball tournaments. Coaches must bring any suggestions in writing. These suggestions will need to be approved by all ADs.

17. Coaches dinners and curfew calls:

- Wednesday, March 30th: Dinner at “Pim’s” restaurant (Panecillo). Each coach/school is responsible for food and drinks.
- Thursday, March 31st: Dinner at Susan Williams’ house.
- Friday, April 1st: Dinner for all coaches at “Vista Hermosa” restaurant (Old Colonial town). Each coach/school is responsible for food and drinks.
- Saturday, April 2nd: Awards ceremony at ASQ; dinner and leisure time at Vulcano Park.
- Each school coach is responsible for calling athletes every night at curfew time. Any issues must be reported to AD. AD should report any important incidents to host AD.

18. Training sessions:
If requested, training sessions during Wednesday afternoon might be scheduled with host AD.

19. Half times:
Each team will decide if they will go to the assigned changing room or stay at the SUM area during half time.

20. Visitors:
For security purposes, please let us know in advance if any visitors from your school will attend any game.
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