Santa Margarita Catholic High School Boys Golf

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1 Santa Margarita Catholic High School Boys Golf MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to provide an exceptional golfing environment that nurtures talented players who share a mutual respect for the sport, for each other, for opponents and officials. Thank you for your interest in the Santa Margarita Catholic High School Boys Golf Program. We would like to welcome back our returning players and are excited to meet the new players and their parents. We are looking forward to having another great year. The goal of SMCHS Boys Golf is to not only have a fun team experience but also prepare our student athletes for a life of leadership. This packet contains all of the information and approval forms that must be completed and signed by parents and players before players can receive their uniform and be allowed to participate in the SMCHS Boys Golf Program. It is very important that each parent and player thoroughly read and review all attached forms. By signing the approval forms, you are indicating that you 1) understand the risks that may be associated with participation in the SMCHS Boys Golf Program and agree to accept those risks. 2) understand the rules applicable to your son s participation in the SMCHS Boys Golf Program, and that you and your son agree to abide by those rules. The team fee for this season is $1,800 for all levels (for new players an additional $150 for a golf bag). As a reminder, we are billing Boys Golf sports fees for on FACTS on Feb 15, This is the school credit card payment system. You do have the option to pay the entire amount with a check if you choose to do so at the Parent Meeting. Any further assistance regarding payment plans past the scheduled due dates should go through Juliana Treadway in the Business Department. All player forms must be printed, completed, and returned at the Player/Parent meeting. If you have any questions regarding any of the forms in this packet, we will be happy to answer them at the meeting. Thank you, Coach Chuck Morales Santa Margarita Catholic High School Boys Golf ATHLETES CODE OF ETHICS

2 Athletics is an integral part of the school s total educational program. All school activities, curricular and extra-curricular, in the classroom and on the playing field, must be congruent with the school s stated goals and objectives for the intellectual, physical, social, and moral development of its students. It is within this context that the following Code of Ethics is presented. I. Responsibility Each golfer who represents SMCHS shall have the responsibility of representing our school in the best possible manner. Each golfer is expected to put forth their best effort individually, in team and in representing SMCHS. Our program is very visible. Each golfer must always be aware that we not only represent the golf program, but more importantly SMCHS. II. Academics Notifying teachers 1. Tell teachers of absences in advance 2. You are responsible for make-up work 3. If you have a problem missing a certain class, notify your coach Eligibility GPA must be maintained to stay eligible 2. There will be grade checks throughout the season 3. Low grades may jeopardize playing time to allow for academic improvement 4. You must be in school by 9:30 a.m. to participate in matches or practices III. IV. Appearance Uniform 1. During golf season, our golfer s main affiliation is to SMCHS so all golf shirts must have the SMCHS logo. During competition any item of clothing that is not part of the team uniform may not be worn. 2. All players must wear golf appropriate dress shorts/slacks to all practices and matches. 3. Head Coach determines game day uniform. The entire team must be in matching uniform. Anyone deemed to be out of uniform on game day will not participate in the match. General Guidelines SMCHS/Trinity League/CIF Rules 1. Know and follow all state, section, and school athletic rules and regulations as they pertain to eligibility and sports participation. 2. Refer to SMCHS and Golf Program Guidelines and Policies. 3. No gambling, betting or games of monetary value at practice or matches. Refrain from the use of profanity, vulgarity, and other offensive language and gestures. 4. Integrity is of the utmost importance in the game of golf. All players are ultimately responsible for keeping a true and honest score in all matches. 5. If any player violates any of these rules, that player will be subject to termination from the Boy s Golf Program. V. Matches Procedures at Golf Courses 1. In the absence of a coach, team captains are in charge of the team. 2. Stay out of the pro shop unless given permission by the coach 3. Do not use the driving range at any course unless given permission by your coach

3 4. Do not park in the pool area at Coto de Caza 5. Team prayer is lead by captain before and after each match Transportation 1. School vans will be used for away matches 2. Dismissal times for away matches are listed on the schedule 3. Departure time from school is 15 minutes after dismissal time 4. Golfers will be responsible for transportation to home matches and practices. VI. Team Mass all members must attend Spring Sports Team Mass as indicated by SMCHS. VII. Playing Time All Levels 1. Playing time and match pairings will be at coach s discretion. VIII. Outside Instruction and Team Practice All Levels 1. Instruction must not interfere or take priority over program matches, practices or events Parent s Signature: Date: Athlete s Signature: Date: DRIVING PERMISSION RELEASE (for team members riding in school van to golf match) Due to the distance of the events and other transportation difficulties, I hereby ask that my child be permitted to travel with a coach or the parent of another team member during the athletic season. I understand that my child will only be released to ride with a coach or a parent, not another student. I release Santa Margarita Catholic High School and the Diocese of Orange of all liability while my child travels to and from school events with another student s parent. Print Athlete Name: Parent s Signature: Date: Athlete s Signature: Date: SMCHS FIELD STUDY TRANSPORTATION FORM The information below must be given to your Advisor prior to your group outing.

4 ADVISOR: Coach Chuck Morales GROUP: Boys Golf DATE OF TRIP: any Varsity HOME or AWAY golf matches as noted on schedule DESTINATION: Coto de Caza CC and Tijeras Creek GC START TIME: as noted on schedule RETURN TIME: as needed I hereby request that participate in the trip to. (Students Name) I, the parent (guardian) of the above named student, hereby, give my permission for his/her participation in the activity named above. In addition, I have declined the student transportation to this event provided by the School and our family will make our own arrangements for transportation to/from this event. I hereby promise to release, defend and hold Santa Margarita Catholic High School, the Catholic Diocese of Orange, and their respective affiliates, employees, representatives and agents harmless from any and all claims, demands, actions, and lawsuits, whether initiated by me or anyone else, for any type of claims, damages or injuries resulting from the Driver s use of a vehicle under this Transportation Agreement Form.... (Parent or Guardian's Signature) (Home Address) (City) (Zip Code) (Home Phone Number) (Work Phone Number) (Date Signed) Santa Margarita Catholic High School Boys Golf SANTA MARGARITA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL DIOCESE OF ORANGE Sports and Youth Activity - Permission Form & Release Description of Youth Activity: Participation in Boys Golf including, but not limited to, matches,

5 practice, transportation, conditioning, and any team tournaments. Print Student Name: Grade:_ Birth Date: Parent/Guardian Name: Phone (Home): (Work/Cell): Address: Emergency contact info (other than a parent): Name: Phone: I, the parent/guardian of the above named student, hereby give my permission for his/her participation in the sports and youth activity, including transportation to and from this activity. I agree to direct my child to cooperate and conform with directions of the school. I agree that in the event my child is injured as a result of his/her participation in the activity, whether or not caused by the negligence (active or passive) of the parish/school or diocesan youth activities program, or any of its agents or employees, recourse for the payment of any resulting hospital, medical or related costs and expenses will be had against any accident, hospital or medical insurance, or any available benefit plan of mine or of my spouse, and I agree to hold the Diocese of Orange, its related entities, employees, agents and volunteers, free and harmless from all liability or claims which may arise out of participation in this sports or other activity. I am not aware of any medical condition of my child, which would render it inappropriate for him/her to participate in any such activity. I understand that participation in the sports and activities are completely voluntary and not required for class credit. I understand that injuries may result from participating in the sports and other activities which injuries may include without limitation; sprains, fractured bones, cuts and abrasions, loss of consciousness, head, neck or back injury or paralysis. I hereby give my permission to the physician or dentist selected by the youth activities supervisory personnel then present to render medical treatment deemed necessary and appropriate by the physician or dentist and consent to any medical or surgical or dental exam or diagnosis and hospital care and treatment rendered. I authorize the making of photographs, motion pictures, video tapes, recordings, or other memorializing of any sports activity and my and my child s participation therein, and the publication or other use thereof, without compensation. Parent/Guardian Signature: Date: Santa Margarita Catholic High School Boys Golf Fundraising/Sponsorship SMCHS Eagle Classic Golf Tournament Monday, March Coto de Caza Country Club 8:30am Registration, 10am Shotgun, 4pm Reception & Silent Auction, 4:45 Helicopter Ball Drop, 5pm Dinner

6 There are numerous ways to participate in the Eagle Golf Classic fundraising effort - finding a sponsor, signing up a foursome of golfers, selling Ball Drop tickets, donating to a gift basket. Please visit for a link to the golf tournament website. We Need Golf Team Sponsors & Volunteers There are always many volunteer / sponsorship opportunities for each team. If you have an interest in helping out with any of the items listed below, please let us know. Team Photographer (Each team needs action shots) Team Videographer (video segments for Awards Banquet) Awards Banquet Committee (help with decorations) Eagle Classic Golf Tournament (help at our course hole) Parent Drivers for Events (if school vans not available) SPONSORSHIPS The golf program is always in need of help to maintain its high level. Please consider sponsoring partially one of the following events. Make check to SMCHS Boys Golf Team nuitrition & meals $ 150 Team golf balls $ 250 Awards Banquet-Centerpieces $ 125 Awards Banquet-Decorations $ 75 Print Student Name: Sponsorship Selected:_ Sponsorship Amount: ATHLETIC CLEARANCE - PHYSICALS As we get set to wrap up another year and prepare for the next, we wanted to take the opportunity to remind you of our spring physical event coming up on May 21. We are trying a new format this year in an effort to minimize wait times. First, we are utilizing SimpleTix to eliminate check writing and cash handling at the door. Please remind all of your families to go to the school website under ATHLETICS, then SPORTS MEDICINE, the physicals

7 information will pop up. You need to print and fill out the physical form and then SIGN UP by clicking on the click on Purchase tickets here. Also, there will be a change in athletic registration as your sport specific contracts, etc will no longer be digitally signed during the registration process. This will allow parents of multisport athletes to register their student for multiple sports with just a few clicks. This change will also allow us to move students from one sport to another as needed throughout the course of the year without forcing them to complete the registration process for the additional sport(s) if they did not originally register for them athletic registration IS NOW OPEN! WINTER SPORTS 5:00 pm Girls' Soccer, Boys' Basketball, Boys' Soccer, Girls' Basketball, Girls' Water Polo, Wrestling, Cheer, Ice Hockey SPRING SPORTS 6:00 pm Boys' Golf, Baseball, Boys' Tennis, Boys' Lacrosse, Girls' Lacrosse, Boys' Track and Field, Boys' Volleyball, Girls' Lacrosse, Girls' Track and Field, Softball, Boys' Swimming and Diving, Girls' Swimming and Diving FALL SPORTS 7:00 pm Cross Country, Football, Girls' Golf, Girls' Tennis, Girls' Volleyball, Boys' Water Polo If you have any questions regarding physicals or athletic registration, please feel free to reach out to the Trainers Office for assistance.