Angie Perez-Lotman
3/2/2015 10:59:00 AM
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Dear Parents and Cheerleaders,
This is PHLYF 47th year, and we have some exciting and new changes for our 2015 Rebels cheer season. We want you to know that we are dedicated to giving your cheerleader the ultimate cheerleading experience. PHLYF will have a 3-Day Cheer Clinic and Evaluations; this process will prepare your child for placement onto one of our youth cheer teams. This season will be a commitment that requires 100% from yourself as parent, your child, and our dedicated coaching staff. We look forward to positive and exciting 2015 year!
2015 Clinic Week
Clinic Location: Valley View Middle School, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Date & Times: May 5th, 6th, & 7th at 6-8pm. Evaluations: May 9th at 9am-1pm.
**PLEASE NOTE MANDATORY PARENT MEETING THE FIRST EVENING OF CLINIC May 5, 2015, AT 7:00PM.
Clinic schedule: The girls will learn a cheer/dance combo routine. Approx. 30-45 seconds with basic cheer techniques.
What to wear
Please wear work-out attire sweats, tennis shoes, cotton shorts and t-shirts are all appropriate attire. PLEASE NO JEANS, SHORT SHORTS and JEWELRY are to be worn at clinic.
Squad Levels
Scout 5-8 years old
Jr. Pee Wee 8-10 years old
Pee Wee 9-11 years old
JR. Midget 10-12 years old
Midget 11-14 years old
**Please note if your daughter has cheer experience, she may request to be evaluated at the higher of two the ages listed above. Our goal is for every girl to be placed on the team that best fits her age and skill level. This will allow her to grow in her cheerleading abilities with a team at her same cheer level.
Evaluations are based on:
• Overall Appearance: Hair, neatness, and uniformity.
• Showmanship: personality, confidence, smile, eye contact, enthusiasm, entrance, exit pose and posture.
• Cheer Skills: Sharpness of moves, claps, jumps, kicks, voice.
• Volume, Eye Contact, execution and memory of cheer.
• Dance skills: Timing, rhythm, skilled kicks, turns, ground work, knowledge of routine, recovery.
• Tumbling: All levels.
• Stunting skill level: this will be evaluated at cheer clinic, along with previous stunting experience.
PYLYF Clinic
Please note we are unable to consider you for a 2015 cheer team or allow you to participate in our 3-day evaluation clinic without the following complete.
1. Sign-up and pay clinic fee $42.00.
2. Sign and return agreement. You can email vpcheer@phrebels.org.
3. Any 2014 cheer bills must be paid in full to be evaluated for 2015 cheer season.
Posting of team placements: - PHLYF will post 2015 Roaster on our Phrebels.org site. Any questions regarding final placements please contact Angie (925)301-6336 or email cheer@phrebels.org. Please know we will only discuss your daughter’s scores with you, all other scores are confidential.
Uniform Fitting
Our PHLYF uniform fitting will be Sat. May 16, 2015 or May 30, 2015. The fitting will start with scout and be staggered by teams throughout the morning. Please remember to wear a swimsuit and wear or bring a pair of socks for shoe fitting. **Very Important*** please note the uniform is sized to fit each individual. Therefore, mandatory one parent or guardian attend fitting. $200 deposit is due at fitting of time. Uniform prices increase if ordered after 6/20/3015. As of 2015 PHLYF will use the same uniform for a minimum 3-5 years.
Uniform fundraisers
PHLYF will have 2 fundraiser to help offset the balance due on your uniform, and any other fees that are due on the deadlines. In the past, there have been individuals who have raised enough money to cover their entire PHLYF cheer cost. Any money making ideas you may have in raising funds for uniforms are always welcome. We are in favor of offsetting the cheer cost. We understand the cheer is costly, but starting this year will have passed a new rule that PHLYF will have same inform for at least 3-5 years. This will help in future years to come. We will have more information on our website very soon.
Season fundraisers
PHLYF requires each player to participate in 2 fundraisers- Otis Spunkmeyer and Kinders. Each participant must sell a minimum of 10 tubs. Please note this money helps Rebels pay for our home field at DVC, game referees, permits, football equipment, etc. Buy-out option $250.
Volunteer hours
The Football and Cheer programs are completely dependent upon parent participation to make each week run smoothly. Each Rebels Family will be required to volunteer at least 12 hours during seasons the the Rebels Organization does not host the DVYFC Jamboree. During the year that the Rebels Organization hosts the DVYFC Jamboree each parent will be required to volunteer an additional 2 hrs during the Jamboree. You will be able to sign up for your volunteer hours at a time and date TBA. You will be notified by email when it is your time to sign up. It is the responsibility of the parent that is signed up to provide accurate coverage of the volunteer time if you are not able to attend. Any changes of coverage must be communicated to the Parent Volunteer Coordinator 24 hours prior to your volunteer time. All volunteers must be 18 years or older to participate. We offer the opportunity to buy out your volunteer time.
These buy out fees are due at registration and are non-refundable. Buy-out option $300.
PHLYF Flex Payment Options
• PHYLF policy is requires each participant to be paid in full prior to receiving your uniform- generally by 8/15/2015.
• Rebels offer convenient/flexible payment options- please visit our Sportability site.
• PHLYF will have optional gear this year: Warm-ups, Cheer T-shirts, and Jackets.
• NO refunds for uniforms once order is placed.
PHLYF Cheer fees (Jacket & Pants optional)
Minimum uniform will include: Skirt, vest, body liner, shoes, socks, and briefs.
Below we have listed approximate cost for our 2015 cheer year. PHLYF will keep same uniform for a minimum 3-5 years. PHLYF is creating a uniform buy-back program comparable to other cheer youth organizations.
Cheer Clinic (Paid upfront) $42
Registration fee (non-refundable) $150
Uniform Vest, skirt, body liner $208
Jacket, pants, brief, poms, bag, socks, and shoes $190
(Jacket and pants optional)
Total $590
Camp and Competition will depend on participation numbers. More information available after cheer clinic held. PHLYF will most likely elect 1 or 2 competition teams this season.
2-Day Camp $70
1 Competition TBD $60
*If cheer teams elect to attend cheer camp and/or competition fees will be due 30 days prior to event dates.* *Also, please note the above projected cost does not include homecoming, picture day, or end of year banquet, all optional.
PLEASE READ ALL ITEMS
2015 Medical Release
In my absence I give Pleasant Hill Lamorinda Youth Football and Cheerleading Coaches and/or Board Members permission to provide or authorize emergency medical services deemed necessary for my athlete.
2015 Parent Code of Conduct
The goal of this Code of Conduct is to make the Pleasant Hill Lamorinda Youth Football & Cheer League a healthy and worthwhile activity for children and their families. I hereby support the PHLYFC programs by following the Parent’s Code of Conduct that follows:
1. I will not criticize, belittle or question the ability or authority of any official, coach or volunteer of the Team, League or Conference. I will demonstrate a supportive and positive attitude for all players, coaches, opponents, administrators, and officials. If a disagreement occurs, I will settle it without resorting to hostility.
2. I understand my responsibilities in helping my child enjoy the PHLYFC experience, which includes teaching my child fair play, and to play according the rules, assisting the Coaches and/or the Team Mom, volunteering for PHLYFC activities as I can.
3. I will always keep in mind that the game is for the children—not adults. I will support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from the PHLYFC activities.
4. I will accept the results of each game, focusing on the children’s efforts and performance and teach my child to be gracious in victory. I will help my child turn defeat into victory by encouraging learning ways to improve.
5. My child and I will respect the rights and dignity of all participants, players, coaches, fans and officials with respect regardless of race, sex, creed or ability.
6. I understand that behavior that degrades a player, coach, referee, or other parents, is subject to disciplinary action by the PHLYFC Board of Directors.
7. I will aid in providing a safe and healthy environment by abiding by the posted park rules.
8. I understand that any persons on the coaching staff or the PHLYFC Board of Directors has the authority to ask me to leave the practice or game if I become a nuisance and/or out of control.
9. I am responsible for insuring that my child attends practices and games realizing that full participation enables my child to participate as an important member of a team.
10. I understand that my attitude shown toward my child, other team members, the opposing team, officials, and the coaches influences my child’s values and behavior in sports. Criticism and disrespect undermines the purpose of youth sports.
11. Refrain from approaching a coach during games or practice.
12. I will not be on the game field except if I am working on a volunteer position that requires me to do so.
13. Please be responsible and help to keep our practice and playing fields clean.
14. Coach/Parent Relationship:
15. I will not put pressure on a coach to:
o Play my child at a certain position.
o Play my child more than is required by the “Mandatory Play Rule”
o Alter his/her coaching style, technique, or philosophy.
16. I will Support the decision of my child’s coach to play my child at any position the coach see fit. Attempt to control any negative behavior of my child as pointed out by his/her coach or Team, League or Conference official. Encourage my child to play any position his/her coach recommends he/she play.
17. All grievances, problems, questions, etc., will be discussed with a Coach, or Board Member outside the presence of children or preferably accomplished off the premises in a personal meeting or telephone conversation.
18. I will respect a Coach or Board Members right NOT to communicate with me “on the spur of the moment” about issues that may be potentially controversial, or under the circumstance, not in the immediate best interests of the child participants.
19. I will pay all league fees when they are due!
The PHLYF program is dedicated to providing opportunities for young football players to improve their physical fitness, develop athletic skills and participate in a team sport. Emphasis is placed on fun, individual and team participation. All players, parents or guardians, team volunteers, spectators and coaches are expected to maintain and demonstrate good sportsmanship throughout their association with PHLYFC.
The objective of this Code of Conduct is to encourage standards of behavior and positive attitudes while ensuring due process for misconduct. Any team representative, coach, parent or guardian, team volunteer, official opponent, or member of the Board of Directors may initiate an investigation by notifying the Board of Directors of any incident by players, parents or guardians, coaches, officials, team volunteers or members of the Board of Directors, that they believe violates any part of the Code of Conduct.
Participant Code of Conduct
1. Use of alcohol, tobacco and controlled or illegal substances is prohibited.
2. Parents or guardians of the player will be notified as soon as possible by the team coach or team representative.
3. A meeting will be scheduled with the player, parents or guardians, the team coaches and team representative to investigate the specific violation.
4. The team coach or team representative notifies the Board of Directors.
5. If the Board of Directors determines that a Section 1 violation has occurred, the Board of Directors may impose on of the following punishments:
6. Suspension for one or a specified number of games.
7. Suspension for the remainder of the current season. Reinstatement must be approved by the Board of Directors prior to the start of the next season.
8. Permanent suspension from PHLYFC.
9. Unlawful and unacceptable conduct is prohibited, including:
10. Any deliberate abuse of equipment or facilities, at home, or at away games;
11. Theft, damage or abuse of equipment or personal possessions of any other player, opponent, parent or guardian, coach, team volunteer, official, or member of the Board of Directors.
12. Fighting, unsafe, intimidating, disruptive or abusive behavior.
13. Parents or guardians of the player will be notified as soon as possible by the team coaches or team representative.
14. A meeting will be scheduled with the player, parents or guardians, the team coaches and team representatives to investigate the specific violation.
15. The team coach or team representative notifies the Board of Directors.
16. If the Board of Directors determines that a Section 2 violation has occurred, the Board of Directors may impose on of the following punishments:
17. Suspension from one game for the first offence with reinstatement contingent upon any necessary restitution for the repair or replacing of damaged equipment, facilities or personal possessions.
18. Suspension for three games for the second offence with reinstatement contingent upon any necessary restitution for the repair or replacement of damaged equipment, facilities or personal possessions.
19. Required personal conduct:
20. Displaying a positive, cooperative, respectful attitude and good sportsmanship.
21. No swearing, taunting, derogatory comments or gestures or disrespectful conduct toward players, opponents, parents or guardians, coaches, team volunteers, officials, or members of the Board of Directors on or off the field.
22. Following team and league rules and the directions of coaches and officials promptly and without complaint.
23. Appropriate behavior while being transported for all PHLYFC activities.
24. Attendance at all practices and games. If unable to attend, players must notify the coach ahead of time.
25. Wearing of required equipment to all practices, scrimmages and games.
26. Acceptance of game outcomes and decisions.
27. If the team coaches, team representative and/or Board of Directors determine that a Section 3 violation has occurred, they may impose one of the following punishments:
28. Suspension for one quarter for the first offense.
29. Suspension for one game for the second offense.
30. Suspension for two or more games for the third offense.
31. Appropriate action, as determined by the Board of Directors, shall be taken for subsequent offenses.
32. Players will not be allowed to participate on days:
33. When serving school detentions
34. When serving in or out of school suspensions
35. During expulsions
36. When they have an unexcused absence from one or more classes
37. While truant
38. Full game suspensions will be served at the next game or official scrimmage. Players may not attend practices during game suspensions. Repeated or dangerous actions may be referred directly to the Board of Directors for accelerated disciplinary actions.
Leave/Quit/Step Away
Any cheerleader that leaves a team for any reason after the first official game of the season other than a reason approved by the PHLYFC Rebels Executive Board will be charged an additional $250.00 dollars. This rule has been implemented for the reason that a cheer squad practices and competitions includes every member of the team and every member of the team is a necessary and important part of the success of the team. Choreography of every routine is based on each of the members of the team and having one member or multiple members leave the team after the routines have been created, implemented and practiced hurt the entire team not just the one person leaving. Routines require the practice and need of everyone on the team. You may approach the board to discuss leaving the team for any reason at any time. There are certain reasons that are automatically approved (Medical with release from physician) If your cheerleader leaves for any other reason other than one approved by the Rebels board you will be charged the $250.00 fee and no fee's paid to this point will be refunded.
Website, Pictures and Social Network Release
The Rebels official Website, Facebook, Myspace, Instagram and yearbook area's are run and operated by the Rebels Board. As participants in the PHLYFC Rebels all pictures and video taken by official representatives may be used for the Website, Facebook, Myspace, Instagram, and yearbook. Pictures and Video will not be distributed or used in any other manner than to show participation or promote the PHLYFC Rebels. I agree to allow the PHLYFC Rebels to use any pictures or video of my student athlete for the above reasons only.
Below are general rules and important information you and your child will need for the 2015 season.
Birth Certificates and Physical Cards
Cheerleaders are required to provide original birth certificate (must have a raised seal NO COPIES) in order to participate this is mandated by the NorCal Conference not by the PHLYFC. In addition all cheerleaders will need to have a current physical card (we will provide the card) stamped signed and dated by their medical doctor insuring the child can participate in our program. Your physician must sign one of our physical cards it may not be any document from your doctor. Make sure to have one of our physical cards with you when you go to get your physical. The card must be signed, not stamped, by the doctor in the current calendar year (2015). Participants are NOT allowed to practice without a completed Medical Card. The deadline is July 28th.
Communication
We will have an open communication policy if there is any athlete or parent that would like to discuss anything before, during, or after the season please do not hesitate to speak with VP Cheer (Angie Perez-Lotman). We will send email updates throughout the season. It’s imperative we have your correct email address.
General Rules
• Dress Code - All cheerleaders, Jr. Coaches and adult coaches must wear appropriate clothing to all Rebels function's and events. Practice attire preferably can be T-shirts, shorts or sweat pants. Athletic shoes or sneakers and socks must be worn. Hair must be pulled back into a high pony tail and NO BANGS :).
The following are examples of items that are not acceptable to wear: Crop tops, half tops or spaghetti straps, short shorts, flip flops, any type of jeans. No jewelry or earrings (this is also a conference rule) No artificial nails, nails for cheer must be cut short to the tips of fingers. No finger nail polish
• No Make up (this means NO MAKE UP AT ALL! Not even Glitter, again this is a conference rule) Discipline. It is expected that all cheerleaders will conduct themselves with appropriate behavior throughout cheer practice, games, competitions and any other PHYLF Rebels event as well as school. Participants, who goof off, talk back or engage in any inappropriate behavior among them or others will not be tolerated. Cheerleaders who get in trouble at their school (fighting, suspended, expelled, etc..) will face consequences deemed appropriate by PHLYFC Board. Rules that are broken can result in the following but not limited to, extra running or conditioning either an individual cheerleader or entire team. Also cheerleaders can be benched at a football game, the cheerleader will still have to check in but will sit with her team but be "out" of the game. After a first warning is given to a cheerleader for an inappropriate behavior a meeting with the child's parents and cheer coordinator will take place, if behavior continues the third set will be a meeting with parents, cheer coordinator and VP of cheer and removal from the team process will start. We understand that children make mistakes but we cannot have disruptive and inappropriate behavior at Rebels.
Team spirit and unity will be expected on and off the field. We will not tolerate anyone belittling of another cheerleader. If you are having trouble with an individual, talk to your head coaches or the cheer coordinator. Part of being on PHYLF Rebels is being a good role model for others on your team as well as girls on other Rebels teams. Cell phones, text messages, Facebook, My Space and Twitter messages will not be tolerated when used inappropriately among your teammates or other teams within this league and will be grounds for immediate dismissal from PHLYF REBELS. Parents are welcomed at cheer practice, but please do not allow cheerleaders to bring friends, boyfriends, pets, etc since this is a disruption during practice. If parents decide to attend cheer practices they must watch from designated parent areas. Please be on time when dropping off and picking up your child.
Game Day
Cheerleaders are required to be present at each game unless illness or an absence has been discussed with cheer coordinator or head coach. As per NorCal Conference rules cheerleaders can ONLY miss a total of 2 games. Upon the third absence it will be required that the cheer coordinator report to the conference the absence and the cheerleader will be removed from the squad. Cheerleaders are required to bring ALL Cheer Uniform pieces to each game, and meet their coach 45 minutes before their scheduled game time. Cheerleaders must be in FULL UNIFORM and hair will be in a high pony tail, when they meet their coach. Conference rules are that we must all look the same, if it is winter time and one cheerleader forgets a warm-up no one can wear their warm-ups. (So bring all Cheer Uniform Pieces in your cheer bag to every REBELS EVENT).
The following are general game times:
• Scouts -8:30am (Mascots will need to be at their game at 7:45am)
• Jr. Pee Wee -10:00am (cheerleaders will need to arrive at 9:15am)
• Pee Wee -12:00pm (cheerleaders will need to arrive at 11:15am)
• Jr. Midget -2:00pm (cheerleaders will need to arrive at 1:15pm)
• Midget -4:00pm (cheerleaders will need to arrive at 3:15pm)
Tardy or late check-in, if a cheerleader arrives to the field after team check-in and the opposing team has already checked us in, he/she will be required to sit out the first quarter of the game as per conference rules. Check in will be completed during the first quarter as teams perform their "Hello Cheer".
Practice Commitment
Football practice starts August 3rd at 6:00pm at College Park High School. Regular practice sessions are Monday through Friday from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, during the month of July/ August. Jamboree is the weekend of August 23rd & 24th . Final football rosters will be determined after Jamboree. The Scout squad does not participate in Jamboree. League play officially starts in September. Practices are reduced to three days a week (Tues-Thurs). Games are played on Saturdays, and continue into early November. Some games may be played on Sundays if there is a League conflict. Play-offs follow League Play and the Championship Game (Turkey Bowl) is on the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend. There are no Play-offs at the Scout level.
Absence Policy
A participant’s safety and knowledge of plays, and the fact that your teammates depend on you, makes all practices in August mandatory. Failure to attend practices may contribute to any coach’s final roster decisions (that means you may not make the team).
Dress Code
Though most practice and game equipment is provided to participants, some dress guidelines are in order. Players need to provide a protective cup, cleats and a t-shirt. Shirts with messages deemed in poor taste by coaches or Board Members will not be allowed. Practice jerseys are provided for conditioning week and all other football equipment will be provided for full contact practices. All jewelry including earrings, neck chains, etc. is prohibited at all times. The best guideline is to use good common sense when dressing for practice and games. Game pants CANNOT be worn for practice pants.
Rosters
Rosters will be published for the exclusive use of Pleasant Hill Lamorinda Youth Football and Cheer, its participants and parents. Unauthorized use of this information for commercial, promotion, and political activities is strictly prohibited. State and federal law, as well as the policies and procedures of the Pleasant Hill Lamorinda Rebels Board of Directors prohibit the use of rosters by anyone other than the coaching staff or Board of Directors of the Pleasant Hill Lamorinda Rebels. Violators will be subject to expulsion from the Pleasant Hill Lamorinda Rebels program.
Code of Conduct
As a Rebel participant, you represent the Pleasant Hill Lamorinda Rebels on and off the field. All members will refrain from unsportsmanlike behavior and foul language. Team members will treat each other, the Coaching Staff and Board Members with respect at all times. Any use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco or illegal substances will be grounds for automatic dismissal or other disciplinary actions. The coaches or the Board of Directors will not tolerate hazing of the younger players.
Scholar Athlete Awards
It is the Rebels’ goal to promote excellence in both academic and sporting achievements. The Scholar Athlete Award is presented by the DVYFC to league students who maintain a 3.5 GPA, with no “C”s. Rebels eligible for the DVYFC Award must complete a required personal information essay and autobiography. Forms will be available on the Rebels website during the entire season.
Parent Participation
The Football and Cheer programs are completely dependent upon parent participation to make each week run smoothly. Each Rebels Family will be required to volunteer at least 12 hours for the season and 2 hours for the Jamboree. You will be able to sign up for your volunteer hours at a time and date TBA. You will be notified by email when it is your time to sign up. It is the responsibility of the parent that is signed up to provide accurate coverage of the volunteer time if you are not able to attend. Any changes of coverage must be communicated to the Parent Volunteer Coordinator 24 hours prior to your volunteer time. All volunteers must be 18 years or older to participate. We offer the opportunity to buy out your volunteer time. These buy out fees are due at registration and are non-refundable. The buyout fee is $250.
Scholarship Donations and Program
The Rebels organization has developed a scholarship program in order to provide the opportunity for qualifying candidates to participate in our Football and Cheer programs. For more details please contact one of the PHLYFC Board Members.
The sustainability of such a program is dependent on the generosity of the members of the Rebels organization and corporate sponsors. Donations are accepted through the Sportability link found on the Pleasant Hill Lamorinda Rebels website at www.phrebels.org.
2015 Release and Waiver of Liability Agreement
I acknowledge that I have voluntarily applied to participate in the following football program. I AM AWARE THAT THESE ACTIVITIES ARE HAZARDOUS ACTIVITIES AND THAT I COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR EVEN KILLED. I AM VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING IN THESE ACTIVITIES WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THE DANGER INVOLVED, AND AGREE TO ASSUME ANY AND ALL RISKS OF BODILY INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, WHETHER THOSE RISKS ARE KNOWN OR UNKNOWN.
As consideration for being permitted by to participate in these activities and use the Fair premises and facilities, I forever release the Fair, the State, the County, the Lessor, any fair affiliated organization, and their respective directors, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, contractors, and representatives (collectively “Releasees”) from any and all actions, claims, or demands that I, my assignees, heirs, distributees, guardians, next of kin, spouse and legal representatives now have, or may have in the future, for injury, death, or property damage, related to (i) my participation in these activities, (ii) the negligence or other acts, whether directly connected to these activities or not, and however caused, by any Release, or (iii) the condition of the premises where these activities occur, whether or not I am then participating in the activities.
I also agree that I, my assignees, heirs, distributes, guardians, next of kin, spouse and legal representatives will not make a claim against, sue, or attach the property of any Release in connection with any of the matters covered by the foregoing release.
I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS
CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT BETWEEN MYSELF AND THE FAIR, THE STATE, THE COUNTY, AND THE LESSOR, AND ACCEPT IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL.
I verify that the dangers of the activities and the significance of this Release and Waiver were explained to the Participant and that the Participant understood them. Again there WILL NOT be any charges to your credit/debit card unless you do not complete your volunteer duties.
If you feel any information has been left out feel free to check our website
www.phrebels.org
We look forward to a fun and rewarding 2015 season!
All the best,
PHLYF
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