ANTELOPE JR TITANS FOOTBALL & CHEER 2017 PARENT / PLAYER HANDBOOK ANTELOPEJRTITANS.COM TITANS LINE: (916) 563-8228 The information provided in this AJT handbook will provide both participant and parents with a general overview of the rules under which the program is structured and operates. Table of Contents Welcome Letter Mission Statement Letter from Coach Ray Registration Fees Registration Deposits Practice Start Dates/ Time/Location Missed Practice Refunds Parent Volunteer Hours Team Parents Coaches Expectations Participants Responsibility Parents Responsibility Football Dress Code Football Equipment Football Player Allotment Rule (PAR) Tryouts for Football Cheer Dress Code Wednesday Communications Game Film Game Day 24 Hour Rule Smoking, Drugs & Alcohol Health Insurance Injuries Complaints Check Policy Bylaws Change of Information Donations & Sponsors Fundraising Parents Area during Practice Inhalers Family Pets Pre-Season Communication AJT Staff Picture & Name Release Board Meetings Welcome The AJT Football and Cheer Board of Directors would like to welcome all participants to the 2017 season. We hope that this season will be exciting and rewarding to all those involved. The AJT program is beginning its 12th year and we hope to continue in our strong tradition of excellence and success. As a member of SACRAMENTO YOUTH FOOTBALL (SYF), our goal is to develop well-rounded young men and women who learn not only the fundamentals of football and cheerleading, but also the importance of education, sportsmanship and teamwork in an atmosphere beneficial to developing sound mind, body and character, while also having fun. Safety is our primary concern. Many of the exercises, drills, and team rules are there to ensure your child is physically and mentally fit for football and cheerleading. Each child is unique and will develop at their own pace. We hope that this season will help your child develop new skills and confidence. As the 2017 season progresses, you may feel free to contact an AJT Board Member, call the Titan line or check the AJT website at www.antelopejrtitans.com. Every effort will be made to provide you with the information needed. AJT Mission Statement The mission of The Antelope Jr. Titans Youth Football & Cheer Association is to foster the development of young boys and girls into the leaders of tomorrow through teamwork, respect, integrity and professionalism. Beliefs The Jr. Titans believe that each of us can make a difference where we live and how we live. We will create a family atmosphere between coaches and players, "and teach our youth how to work together toward a common goal of representing the Antelope community in a positive way." We will do our very best to provide this community with a program that can be the pride of Antelope. A Word From Coach Ray At Antelope High School There is one thing every small town to every large city has in common on Friday Nights: It is the one time a community can come out as one under the lights to cheer on their local high school football team taking on an opponent on the gridiron that is called a football field. Antelope has been able to experience this excitement within the confines of Titans Stadium for the past four years. In a short amount of time, the Titans have enjoyed success never experienced by such a young team: 2010 all three levels were Capital Athletic League Champions. The Frosh squad was able to repeat that feat in 2011. The Varsity squad has been in the playoffs every year since 2010 and in the San Joaquin D-II Section Playoffs 3rd round for the past two seasons. Antelope High School is on the rise with back-to-back CVC Championships and a perfect 10-0 record each the past two seasons. We are off to a great start and I want to keep the momentum going for years to come! I have worked extra hard to build this foundation for the Titans Football Program within Antelope High School and it is now time to reach out to the community to make sure it is a community mainstay with mutual support. Our first project is to integrate our Antelope Junior Titans and create a true feeder program. I want to create uniformity of the TITAN philosophy; in the way we coach, win, lose, and treat our fellow community members. This will allow for the youth to understand early on what the expectations will always be and I will rely on the junior program to instill the high school football philosophy. The main goal is for each player to be a TITAN…from beginning to end, the same TITAN way of playing and behaving every year. To make this a reality, I will have a dedicated high school coach be the liaison between the two programs to help assist in anything AJT needs. Along with this, the AJT staff and the high school staff will join up for clinics and coaching instructions which will ensure that each AJT coach will be held to the same standards that I hold my coaches to at the Antelope High School. It is crucial that the two programs support each other on and off the field; players, coaches, and parents. Rest assured, if you choose to sign up your child to play with AJT, he will be enveloped in the support and understanding of what it means to be a TITAN. I am very excited about the direction of Titans Football. I am confident with the support of the community and the uniformity within AJT, success is inevitable for our program. I look forward to seeing you all throughout the year and in the stands for the excitement of FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS! 1. Registration Fees Football Fees, 6-14 years old are $350.00 the fees include one (1) practice jersey, one (1) practice pant, one (1) mouth guard, one (1) pair of shorts, one (1) T-Shirt, Home and Away game socks plus a bonus pair (3 pairs total), insurance, facility fees, SRPD fees, use of all uniforms both home & away and certified football equipment and pads. The registration fees also cover instructions by the Antelope High School coaching staff (up to 20 hours.) Cheer Fees, 6-14 years old are $250.00 the fees include facility fees, insurance, bows, SYF Showcase, Jamboree Spirit Pack, & SPRD fees. There will be an additional fee paid directly to our uniform vendor for any cheerleaders in need of a uniform. This fee may go up slightly when we secure an indoor facility. Mascot Cheer Ages 3-5 years old Fees are $210 Cheerleading Fees Include: Spirit Shirt, Bow, INS, Music Fee. (Warm-ups & Shoes Excluded and will have an additional fee TBD) All participants must be paid in FULL prior to any gear being handed out. If your child is not paid in full, they will NOT be able to step on the field and participate to join their teammates for any season activities. We will no longer allow during season payment plans. Preseason Fundraising opportunities will be available as well. 2. Registration Deposits: AJT requires deposits put down for volunteer hours to be worked, equipment and uniforms that are checked out in good faith. By securing a deposit for each participant, it holds the parent liable to be responsible for the AJT organization. Your deposits will be RETURNED WITHIN 30 DAYS of the AJT season ending. You must complete your minimum of 10 volunteer hours per participant and turn in all equipment and uniforms issued to your participant in proper condition. You must have all of your equipment turned in AND all of your hours completed or your deposit will not be returned. By signing these registration papers you are acknowledging that you understand it is your responsibility to comply and if you do not then your deposit will not be refunded. There is an optional “BUY-OUT” program: We understand everyone is busy so if you are unable to donate your time then you can donate your money. We will be accepting credit card, debit card, and cash for the $150 buy-out of hours. This money will go towards funding the hours needed to provide your children with a great game day experience. If you would like to donate your time we will be accepting deposits in the amount of $200 to secure your hours. Checks will only be allowed for Volunteer hours and Equipment. 3. Practice Start Date/ Time / Location July 31st is the official start date for the SYF. Practice will start at promptly at 6:00PM and will end at 8:00PM as our days get shorter with light we may have to adjust the practice times. It is possible for practice to start at 5:00 if needed. Our practice location is __________________________. Once we secure an indoor facility Cheer will move indoors as weather permits. If you drop your child off at practice, it is very important you are back to pick them up before the end of practice. Please respect the AJT coaches and staff, we all have families and would like to be home as well. All practices will be on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and a walkthrough on Thursday (if time allows). Once the season begins (the week of the first game) there will be NO PRACTICE, FILM, OR WALKTHROUGHS allowed on Friday. We encourage all players, parents, coaches, board members, and families to attend Antelope High School on Friday night during home games. Please do not drop off your children at the High School games in hopes of a coach or board member watching them. Your child must attend with a parent or guardian. AJT will not be responsible for the well-being on your children if they are left unattended. 4. Missed Practice If your child has to miss practice for any reason please notify your Head Coach. Any player that misses one (1) of practice may miss a portion of that week’s game or the whole game; this decision will be made by the coaching staff. 5. Refunds Other than roster cuts & safety risks AJT will not issue refunds, for any reason. For the 2017 season we will only issue refunds to any participant we have to cut do to roster size or due to safety risk. We will not take the request of a parent on any safety concerns. AJT Staff and Board are fully qualified to make an outside decision. If your child is released from AJT due to being cut for safety, there will be a refund issued. The refund will be issued within 3 weeks after the return of all equipment. All refunds issued due to cuts will be paid in full subtracting a $25.00 processing fee. 6. Parent Volunteer Hours Because AJT is a non-profit volunteer-run organization, we need parents to volunteer at least 10 hours per child, per season. Your volunteer hours will assist with the many responsibilities of running the organization! We cannot guarantee you will be exempt from volunteering during your child’s game. We will do our very best to have you work your hours either before or after your child’s game. Parents are required to provide a $200.00 deposit towards their parent volunteer hours. This deposit is fully refundable when all required hours are completed. Failure to complete your minimum of 10 required hours would result in your deposit being kept by AJT. If you, as a parent or guardian, do not show up when scheduled, show up late, and or fail to perform your volunteer duties it may result in a “no hours worked” mark and your deposit may not be refunded. Please do your part as a parent; we are a volunteer organization. If you send someone to volunteer in your place, they must be at least 16 years of age. 7. Team Parents Team Parents will be our main source of communications to all participating families. Your Team Parent will help schedule all volunteer hours, give team reminders, communicate all information from your coaching staff, help set up the team party and assist with issuing and/or collecting for all AJT fundraisers or events. It is important as parents you meet your Team Parent face to face. Please respect them in their communications; they are parents just like you that have stepped up to volunteer for your child’s team. 8. Coaches Expectations 1. Coaches will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, cheerleaders, families, and officials at every game, practice, or other youth sporting events. 2. Coaches will place the emotional and physical wellbeing of your child ahead of their personal desire to win. 3. Coaches will insist that all AJT participants play in a safe and healthy environment. 4. Coaches will be required to hold to the coach’s code of conduct, known as our Code of Ethics. 5. Coaches will support officials working with your child, in order to encourage a positive and enjoyable experience for all. 6. AJT will demand a sports environment for all participants to be drug, tobacco and alcohol free and refrain from use at any youth sporting event. 7. Coaches will remember the game is for youth – not adults. 8. Coaches will do their very best to make youth sports fun for all participants. 9. Participants Responsibility The participants of AJT are expected to abide by a code of conduct, which includes but is not limited to the following. 1. Respect volunteer Coaches, Board members, Team members, Opponents, Officials, and other representatives involved with the AJT program. 2. Participants must take proper care of the equipment that is issued and used by them. Immediately notify a coach if your equipment becomes damaged. 3. Participants must notify their coaches in advance if a practice is going to be missed. No exceptions. 4. Good sportsmanship is mandatory. No vulgar language, tantrums, displays of anger or fighting will be tolerated. Any such actions will result in disciplinary measures which may include suspension and expulsion from the team. 5. As a member of AJT you respect yourself and your teammates both on and off the field. Whether in victory or defeat you will conduct yourself with pride and poise. 6. If a player is removed from a team for disciplinary actions, all equipment is to be turned in immediately after the decision is finalized by the Executive Board and all deposits will be forfeited. 6. Always be willing to help your coach or teammate when required. The AJT program is for you! 10. Parents Responsibility The level of support given to a participant by the parents will have a measured impact as to the success of each child. To better understand the parents’ role and involvement in the program, we have developed the following guidelines: 1. Parents and visitors at practices, games and/or cheer competitions must stay in designated areas reserved for the spectators. Sideline areas, practice fields and locker rooms are off limits. 2. Parents are encouraged to cheer for their teams from the stands with enthusiasm but should never yell obscenities or derogatory remarks aimed at the opponents or conduct themselves in an offensive manner. As a result of such action, a team can be penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct and the spectator may be removed from the grounds. 3. A number of people are needed to help the program run smoothly. Parents should be ready and willing to donate a minimum of 10 hours of their time during the season to assist the program run smoothly. 4. It is the parents’ responsibility to provide transportation to and from practice, games, and other association functions. 5. If a participant’s grades fall below a “C” average or homework starts to become a problem, the parents should notify the coach and together determine the best course of actions to be taken. 6. Parents should always maintain a cooperative attitude towards coaches, participants, Officials and Board Members. Remember, we are all Volunteers. 7. If you are confronted by a member of the AJT staff and fail to comply with the code of conduct you may be immediately removed. If you are removed for any reason you may be called upon to have a meeting with the Executive Board to discuss further attendance at games and or practice. Further failures to comply with the Executive Board’s guidelines for code of conduct could result in your child being removed from AJT and all deposits to may be forfeited. 11. Football Dress Code During all activities players are to wear their spirit pack shorts and shirt given to them at the start of the season. If directed to wear full gear, players are to come to practice ready to participate in full pads assigned to them by AJT, this includes helmet, shoulder pads, practice shirt, practice pants, and a mouth guard (cleats and socks are the family’s responsibility.) Players should bring a full water bottle/jug to each practice. More water may be needed on hotter practice days. 12. Football Equipment AJT will provide all necessary equipment (with the exception of shoes and practice socks or personal-type pads and equipment). Game socks are to be worn only on game days. 13. Player Allotment Rule (PAR) There is NO PAR in the SYF. The SYF has set rules according to the NFHS (National Federation of High School). AJT and the coaching staffs will make every effort to play every child at every game, but there are no guarantees on the amount of plays or playing time. 14. Tryouts for Football Pursuant to SYF rules, each team has no maximum on roster spots. However, in the fairness of play, AJT will be trying to limiting its roster sizes to 35 players. If there are more than 35 on any given roster at the end of the second week of practice, it may be necessary to cut down to the player limit. The decision to remove any player from the roster will be made jointly by the coaching staff and the Executive Board. As a parent or guardian you may be given a chance to keep your child on the team as a “practice” player. Your child be at every practice suited up and learning the game of football but they will not dress for or participate in any games until there is an open position and they skill level improves. The association will make every effort to place each child on a team to allow them to participate. 15. Cheer Dress Code Cheerleaders should wear loose fitting shorts or sweats and tops to practice. NO PJ Bottoms! Sleeveless tops are permitted if the straps are at least two inches wide. No jeans or nylons. No clothing with buttons, pockets, zippers or hoods. Sneakers with shoelaces and socks must be worn. NO make-up is allowed at practice, games, or competitions unless directed by your VP of Cheer. No jewelry or body piercings of any kind may be worn. Hair must be neatly groomed, kept out of the face and off the shoulders. No ponytail holders with hard objects, bobby pins or other hair fasteners may be worn. Undecorated flip clips may be worn. Finger nails must be trimmed, natural (no fake nails will be permitted), and nail polish is not allowed at games or competitions unless directed by the VP of Cheer. 16. Weekly Communications Every Sunday your family will receive a News Letter via email. The announcement will have all of the information for the past game; Practice times (when they start to change),which team won, any players of the game, some game stats, etc... On Wednesday all families will receive an email informing them of the upcoming game and all information pertaining to that event. We will do our best every week to keep you updated on all AJT activities and information. If you do not get a newsletter for some reason, please contact your Team Parent so we can update your contact information. If you do not receive email at all and want a paper announcement every week, communicate this to your Team Parent. 17. Game Film You may film your child’s game from the stands. AJT will not be filming any games from a press box. 18. Game Day Game Day can be very exciting! Each player needs to arrive at the game site no later than 1½ hours prior to the scheduled game time. Cheerleaders must arrive at the game site no later than 1 hour prior to scheduled game time. *AJT supports AHS football program and encourages our players and families to attend their home games. All AJT players and families will be charged at the front gate. The gate fee supports the students of AHS for their activities, dances and proms. AHS football program and boosters are not able to give free access to the AJT families. 19. 24 Hour Rule Youth sports can be an emotional experience. The physical activity of the kids can often spill onto the sidelines and into the stands and create strong reactions in coaches and parents. For parents, it is important to separate their child's sports development from game emotions. For this reason, AJT has adopted the "24 Hour Rule" which simply states that coaches will not discuss a game or situation until at least 24 hours after the fact. This important rule does two things. First, it moves the discussion away from the presence of the players. Second, it allows all parties to have time to put things in perspective and "cool off", if necessary. Also, coaches will NOT discuss another player’s playing time, during any discussion the only athlete that will be talked about will be your own. 20. Smoking, Drugs & Alcohol Drugs, Alcohol or Tobacco use is strictly forbidden at games, practices and other associated events and will not be tolerated. Anyone involved in such activities will be asked to leave the premises and the authorities may be contacted. There is to be no smoking allowed in or around the parks at which AJT is participating. Smoking anywhere on the High School grounds during AJT games or high school games will not be tolerated. 21. Health Insurance Your family’s health insurance will serve as the primary care coverage for the participant. In the event you do not have health insurance, AJT has purchased secondary coverage with a $100.00 deductible to be paid by the parents or guardian of the participant. 22. Injuries The AJT coaching staffs and AJT board members will not make medical determinations involving your children. We will, to the best of our ability, keep your children safe and in the event of an injury the persons on these forms will be contacted as well as an ambulance if deemed necessary. During home games AJT will provide persons trained in CPR & First Aid. Any football or cheer related injury, regardless of outward appearances, is taken seriously and will be addressed as such. Safety is our primary concern and extra care will be taken in dealing with any reported injury. We would also encourage participants to be made known any injury to his/her coach immediately upon occurrence. Participants should not hide injuries in order to facilitate more playing time. Any player sustaining an injury requiring a doctor’s care, will be required to provide a medical release from the same doctor prior to further participation in practices, games, or competition. 23. Complaints All complaints must be submitted in writing to the Board of Directors. All written complaints will only be accepted by email or the postal mail service. AJT’s address is: 7909 Walerga Rd. Ste #112, P.O. Box 215, Antelope, CA 95843. The complainant must appear at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting after submission of the complaint. A written response will be forwarded to the complainant after the next regular board meeting. If you have comments or suggestions, please submit those in writing to the Board as well. All of our director board meetings are open to everyone who would like to attend. If your complaint is of the utmost importance you have the right to ask for an emergency meeting of the Executive Board, if granted we will need your complaint in writing prior to our meeting. 24. Forms of Payment We will NOT be accepting checks as forms of payment for deposits. AJT has endured numerous fees associated with checks over the past ten (10) years. We will only be accepting cash, Credit Cards, and Debit Cards for registration fees. All deposits can be in the form of a check, unless you are doing the “buyout” program in which case you will need to complete that payment before your child will be given any equipment. 25. Bylaws AJT bylaws are the rules in which we operate. These bylaws explain all necessary information including what constitutes an AJT member. The Antelope Jr. Titans organization urges everyone to read a copy of our bylaws in order to gain a better understanding of how we operate. AJT will hold firm on all rules in our bylaws. 26. Change of Information We know your information may change at any time. If you have a change of information to any address, phone, cell phone and/or email, please be sure to update it with our Registrar as soon as possible: [email protected] 27. Donations & Sponsors AJT is a non-profit organization that is funded on donations, sponsorship and required registration. As a non-profit organization all donations and sponsors will go toward the good of the AJT organization, to run successfully. 28. Fundraising AJT is a volunteer ran organization that depends on fundraising to keep our equipment safe for your children and to help run the organization. There is no mandatory fundraiser but there will be fundraising opportunities for families to help offset some costs of the organization. 29. Parents area during practice All parents are to remain off the practice field at all times unless called over by a member of your child’s Coaching Staff. We carry insurance to cover your child in the event of an injury. Our coverage does not include parents. Please be respectful to the AJT organization and stay in the designated parents seating area. Please make sure all siblings and dogs are off the practice field as well. Please park your vehicles in accordance to state and county code, AJT is not responsible if you are given a parking ticket or are towed. 30. Inhalers If your child needs an inhaler for any reason, it is very important that you place it in a Ziploc bag with your child’s name on the bag. Inhalers should remain in their football bag at all times. If your child does not have their inhaler at practice they will not be able to participate. 31. Family Pets Dogs must be on a leash at all times when at the practice facility. If you choose to bring your dog out to the practice field it is required you bring plastic bags to clean up their mess. It is your responsibility to clean up after your dog. Dogs with aggressive behavior towards adults, children, and/or other dogs are not permitted to be at the practice field. If, as an owner, you cannot control your dog and its droppings you will be asked to take them home and they will not be permitted back to the park during practice. NO ANIMALS are permitted at any games, home or away. The Schools do not permit any animal on their property. If you bring one with you, you will be asked to leave. If your animal is a service animal you must get permission from the school. 32. Preseason Communication The majority of communication during preseason is done by email. If you do not receive emails and would like all the preseason announcements, contact the AJT secretary as soon as possible at: [email protected] 33. AJT Staff All AJT Staff (board members, directors, and coaches) have to complete and pass a background check. If you do not pass the background check you will not be permitted to have a badge for game days and you will not be permitted to coach or sit on any board. 34. Picture & Name Release In registering for Antelope Jr. Titans, I understand that my child's picture and/or name may be used in a program, newspaper, website, or any AJT publication. A picture of my child will be taken by AJT staff to use in league registration documents. 35. Board Meetings All Antelope Jr. Titans Board meetings are the 2nd Monday of the month @ 6pm. Check our website monthly for any changes. Locations will be at put on the website, usually Round Table Pizza or Mountain Mikes both are in Antelope. These meeting dates are subject to change at the sole discretion of the AJT Executive Board. 36. AJT SOCIAL NETWORKING AGREEMENT In an effort to foster good sportsmanship and develop young men and women of character, Antelope Jr. Titans (AJT) recommends the following guidelines as best practices for the use of social media by AJT athletes. For the purposes of these guidelines, social media means any form of electronic communication through which users create on-line communities to share information, ideas, personal messages, and other content through such social networking sites as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr, and YouTube. AJT respects the right of its athletes to use social media. However, it is important for the athletes to understand the need to exercise care in setting appropriate boundaries between their personal and public online behavior and to understand that what may seem private in the digital world can often become public, without knowledge or consent. These guidelines are intended to provide a framework for AJT athletes to conduct themselves safely and responsibly in an online environment. As an AJT athlete it is expected that you will avoid: Posting confidential information. Be aware of the kind of information you are posting such as your address, phone number, class schedule, social security number, etc. Creating unprofessional public profiles. Any information you put on social media sites is considered public information and may be viewed by members of the public. Be mindful of the image you create for yourself online. Future employers, college admissions recruiters, and more may access the information you put on social media sites. Posting illegal activities or other incriminating photos. Bullying and/or threats of violence. While AJT athletes have a right to free speech, that right is not unlimited. Inappropriate and/or demeaning language. The following online actions are considered to be substantially disruptive to the school environment; -Lewd, vulgar, or offensive language. -Advocating violence or illegal activity and therefore subject to appropriate discipline. -Teammates, coaches, staff, athletes from other programs, etc. that post or “like” other inappropriate behaviors that pose a serious danger to the safety of another person or making a credible threat of serious physical or emotional injury to another person. -Bullying and/or harassing another teammate or staff member or comments or photos on any social networking site indicates your approval of such comments and thereby holds you to the same standard. -tweeting” or “Favoriting” on Twitter also indicates your approval of inappropriate comments and thereby holds you to the same standard. It is the expectation as an AJT athlete that you will represent our organization in the best possible manner. Furthermore, you will continue to uphold the high standards and character that is expected of all our athletes. Failure to comply with any of the rules in part on in whole may be grounds for immediate removal from the AJT program and no refunds will be given. By signing any of these documents you acknowledge all of the rules, regulations, by-laws, and codes of conduct associated with AJT, the SYF, and its other members. Are You Ready For Some Football and Cheer!!!!!! Practice for All Football and Cheerleaders July 31st 6:00PM - 8:00PM ____________ Antelope, CA 95843 Contact Address Antelope Jr. Titans 7909 Walerga Rd #112 PMB 215 Antelope CA 95843 Board Contact Information Is Listed on Our AJT Website www.AntelopeJrTitans.com Find and ‘Like” AJT on Facebook For Instant Updates! www.facebook.com/AntelopeJrTitans AJT 2017 Executive Board President Matt Ray [email protected] Vice President of Internal Jim Teague [email protected] Vice President of Operations VP Football Erica Dennis Rob McGregor [email protected] [email protected] VP Cheer Kim Purdue [email protected] Registrar Malia Ene [email protected] Treasurer Kindra Dodson [email protected] Secretary/Information Officer AHS Football Liaison Courtney Cole Tony Fletcher [email protected] [email protected]
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