Transcona Nationals 2011Registration Booklet Prior to attending registration for football or cheerleading you will need to bring with you the following items: 1. Photocopy of Manitoba Medical Card (or Proof of Address and Age) 2. Payment Options Include: 4 blank cheques for multiple payments Cash for payment in full Visa, MasterCard or Debit for payment in full 3. One post dated cheque for each Football Athlete s Equipment Deposit dated November 15 th 2011 4. Completed Transcona Nationals Medical Form (see website for forms to be printed) 5. Completed Transcona Nationals Registration Form (see website for forms to be printed) Please note that registration will not be accepted without the above documents and payment.
2011 Registration Eligibility Years Football Program Terminators ages 7 & 8 Born in: 2003, 2004 Atom ages 9 & 10 Born in: 2001, 2002 Pee Wee ages 11 & 12 Born in: 1999, 2000 Minor Bantam age 13 Born in: 1998 Bantam age 14 Born in: 1997 Midget ages 15, 16, 17 Born in: 1994, 1995, 1996 Cheer Athletic Program Mini, Youth, Junior and Senior Squads will be available for athletes in Grades 2 to 12. (Please note: for registration, athletes must be 7 by December 31, 2011) Final Team placements are based on registration numbers and skill levels
Transcona Nationals 2011 Board of Directors President Cori Knapp president@transconanationals.com Past President Ed Kulyk Vice-President Deb Kutzan Executive Secretary Claudette Withoos Treasurer Laurie Hoel Director of Football Operations Steve Hoel Director Public Relations Kim McLellan Director Team Administration MMFA Gord Gorzen Director Team Administration Midget Chris Knapp Director Medical Andy Lawson Director Facility Darren Ducharme Director Fundraising Angela Boone Director Canteen Ed Chorney Director of Cheer Athletic Program & MAC Representative Kristin Withoos Director Volunteers Cheri Giesbrecht Director Merchandising Regan Archambault Director Alumni Krista Ducharme Director Equipment Maggie Yestrau pastpresident@transconanationals.com vicepresident@transconanationals.com executive@transconanationals.com treasurer@transconanationals.com football.operations@transconanationals.com public.relations@transconanationals.com team.admin@transconanationals.com team.admin.midgets@transconanationals.com medical@transconanationals.com facilities@transconanationals.com fundraising@transconanationals.com food.services@transconanationals.com director.cheerleaders@transconanationals.com volunteers@transconanationals.com merchandising@transconanationals.com alumni@transconanationals.com equipment@transconanationals.com To contact any of the above, simply call the Transcona Nationals Football Club @ 222-4752 or e-mail the individual at the address listed above.
Presidents Message Welcome to Registration 2011 and to the 99 th year of the Transcona Nationals name. This season marks 99 years since football first started in the Transcona area and we are excited to welcome returning and new families at such an exciting time in our history. For those new to the registration process please take your time and try not to get overwhelmed with the forms that need to get filled out. We strive every year to make the process user friendly and to streamline registration to make it as smooth as possible, although it does not always seem that way. There will be plenty of volunteers from both the board and coaching staffs available to help with any questions you may have and to help you complete the registration forms. Returning and new members, please be patient as we all make our way through the registration process. The 2011 board is a blend of returning and new members, all who have been pulling together to bring the best product possible to the playing field this season. The fresh energy and enthusiasm of your new board will be apparent during the season, in our preparations for the future, for celebrating 100 years of football in the community alongside the 100 year anniversary of Transcona and 100 years of Grey Cup. Each of us is committed to working together and to help with any questions or ideas you may have or wish to discuss and you can contact us through the website at www.transconanationals.com and click on Board of Directors.
Fundraising / Volunteering As with all non-profit organizations, the Fundraising and Volunteer efforts of our members is very important to the success of our football club. By taking part in fundraising, we are able to keep the cost of registration for all of our athletes as low as possible. The following pages offer a brief summary of the cost involved in outfitting both our football players and cheer athletes. Just imagine if we had to purchase all of the equipment on our own as parents. How many young athletes would miss out on the opportunity for personal growth through our programs? As in the past 2 years, Cash Calendars will be part of the club s fundraising efforts. These Calendars will entitle the holder to 61 chances to win cash prizes. On September 1 st we will make daily draws to account for each day of August and on October 1 st we will make daily draws to account for each day of September. Once drawn the wining ticket goes back in to have a chance to be redrawn. All winners will be posted within 5 business days of the draw at www.transconanationals.com In addition to the Cash Calendars we are looking at selling the Football Manitoba grocery raffle tickets. This provides a guaranteed income for our club and the response to the tickets has always been positive. Each book of tickets cost $20.00. With the prizes being groceries, the tickets are an easy sell. We are hoping to provide 2 books of tickets per family enrolled with the club. As in years past, families purchase these calendars and tickets up front and then get their money back when they are sold. Remember, if you sell yours quickly and feel you can sell more, don t hesitate to see one of the board members for either of these fundraising items. Keep your eye on our website and bulletin board for other featured fundraising events. A Bud, Spud and Steak will be held in September at The Oak with a silent auction and we currently have a new sponsorship package that is available on the website. Get involved and have some fun at the same time and if you have any ideas you wish to bring forward, please contact Angela Boone at fundraising@transconanationals.com In addition to the fundraising efforts, we ask for volunteer time. This reduces the cost to run the club by generating income in our canteen, with our barbecues and with the 50/50 ticket sales. Did you know that the money raised by 50/50 sales during the games goes to offset the cost of trophies for that team? When you are volunteering for the club, you are not only helping us, but you are also becoming a more important part of our team. Your athletes will appreciate your involvement in their success. Again, the volunteer deposit will be cashed up front this year with amount set at $100.00. We are asking that you complete your full volunteer commitment for us to refund your deposit. This commitment is set at 3 time slots of 3 hours per athlete. (With a maximum of 5 time slots per family) Although we appreciate your involvement we request that you contact the Volunteer Director with 48 hours notice if you are unable to meet your scheduled commitment. Failure to provide 48 hours notice will result in the immediate forfeit of a portion of your volunteer refund. 1 st offence is a deduction of $30.00; $35.00 each for 2 nd and 3 rd offense. Everyone is welcome to get involved at the level that fits for him or her. Whether it is helping in the canteen on practice nights, putting in time cooking the world s best burgers and dogs, joining one of our committees or becoming a board member, with your involvement and efforts we can have a successful and fun filled year. Remember that this is your club.
Costs of a Football Player Helmets $250.00 Shoulder Pads $175.00 Face Masks $30.00 Chin Straps $5.00 Clips (4) $2.00 Mouth Guard $2.00 Game Jersey $90.00 Game Balls $100.00 Practice Balls $76.00 Belt $5.00 Thigh Pads $20.00 Hip Pads $25.00 Game Pants $65.00 Knee Pads $15.00 Other costs covered by your registration include: Insurance ($65.00/player) Medical Equipment Kick off Tees ($4.50/tee) Blocking Bags ($84.00-$161.00/bag) Facility Operations and Maintenance Year Round The breakdown of costs as shown above is just a sampling of the ways in which your efforts and dollars support our football club. The fundraising efforts that our members put forth allow us to offer each and every player the proper fitting equipment in order to protect him or her from possible injury. It also supports the maintenance and operation of our facility and fields. Things such as the painting of the lines, the power required to operate the club and any regular maintenance that must take place. Don t forget, just because the football season is over doesn t mean that there aren t costs to run our club. We continue to pay utilities and repairs to the club throughout the winter as well as snow removal. Additional Must Purchase Items Footwear (Cleats or Running Shoes) Optional Purchase Items Practice jersey Gloves
Costs of a Cheer Athlete Game Poms $75.00 each Skirt & Shell (Girls) $150.00 Pants & Shell (Boys) Spankie shorts* White Ankle Socks* White Sneakers* (Athletic style, must have arches) * Items followed by the asterix are not provided. Due to the personal nature, they are purchased individually. Additional Must Purchase Items Track Suit Spanky Shorts - approximately $20 White ankle socks White sneakers Optional Purchase Items Sweat Pants Other costs covered by your registration include: Insurance ($65.00/athlete) Medical Equipment Practice Mats, Stereo and other equipment Facility Operations and Maintenance Year Round **** This year an equipment deposit will be required prior to having your athlete s cheer uniform issued.
Equipment Every year, getting your equipment is one of the biggest parts of the season. This year, we will again be using our Equipment Loan Contract and as such, this will be filled out when players are fitted for their equipment. NEW New to this season though, you will be need to complete your child s Equipment Loan Contract on the day you register and submit a postdated cheque (November 15 th, 2011) of $100. The club will hold onto this contract until a date is scheduled for you to pick up your equipment. You will not be able to get the equipment without this Equipment Loan Contract and postdated cheque being received. On equipment fitting day, Parents/Guardians or players 18 years of age or older must be present when fittings are taking place. This is to ensure that the signatures are of the persons who will be held responsible for the equipment. In past seasons we have had a number of sets of equipment of which were not washed before they were returned and as such we will be requiring a $100 deposit when the equipment is issued this year. This deposit will be returned when the equipment is brought back to the club washed and clean. Cleaning of Equipment Helmet -- Wash with soap and water. Agitate helmet under the water and then rinse. Shoulder Pads --- The pads are Velcro and can be removed again soap and water and let air-dry. Game pants and Jersey --- Regular clothes wash. Practice pants and Jersey --- Regular Clothes wash Bottom 7 pads (Hip, Thigh and Knee) --- Soap and water, Air dry. Game socks and Mouth guard --- Yours to keep. If equipment is needed for the off-season, arrangements can be made to have equipment signed out for the following season by contacting the club via email to the Director of Equipment.
The Domino/Galbraith Award In honour of Mr. Barry Domino, and Mr. Dennis Galbraith, for their dedication and commitment to football and player development The Transcona Nationals Football Club is pleased to offer a $500.00 scholarship towards continuing education in a recognized University or College. This scholarship shall be awarded to a registered player who has committed a minimum of three years as a team player for the Transcona Nationals Football Club and consistently maintained an academic minimum average of 75% in his/her academic studies. Award recipient must meet the following criteria: Must maintain a minimum academic grade average of 75 percent. Minimum of three years as a registered player with the Transcona Nationals Football Club. (All team levels count towards total of three years, i.e.: if a student played Atom ball for one year, then returned to play two years of Bantam). Student must be clear of any disciplinary action from any of football s affiliated organizations: Transcona Nationals Football Club Football Manitoba Manitoba Major League Manitoba Midget League Manitoba Minor Football Association Manitoba Football Officials Association Must be a member of the Transcona Nationals Football Club in good standing All registration fees paid in full. Volunteer and any Board approved requirements completed. Active participant in fundraising Outstanding Ambassador. Displays qualities outlined in Transcona Nationals Players Code of Conduct. Promotes teamwork and displays an outstanding work ethic, thus making the player a role model. Must be applied toward tuition registration fees into a recognized University or College. All letters of request must be submitted in writing to the Public Relations Director prior to March 31 st of the given year. You must include a copy of a transcript of your grades from your last attended school. Both your letter and your grade transcript must have signatures from both your school s principal, and your parents or legal guardians. Scholarship Award recipient will be decided by the Board as a whole, of the Transcona Nationals Football Club.
Calendar of Events Midget Registration April 16 th 10 am 2 pm Open House April 30 th 10 am 2 pm Clothing Sale Blowout April 30 th 10 am 2 pm Registration May 5 th - 6:30 9:00 pm May 6 th 6:30 9:00 pm May 7 th 10 am 2:00 pm Late Registration May 19 th & 26 th 6:30 pm 9:00 pm Hi-Neighbor Parade June 4, 2011 Preseason Tournament August 5 th, 6 th and 7 th, 2011 Team Photographs September 6 th, 7 th & 8 th, 2011 Bud and Spud September 16, 2011 5:30 8:30 @ The Oak Championship weekend October 29 th & 30 th, 2011 Team Windups November 5 th & 6 th, 2011 Annual General Meeting November 17, 2011 at 7:00 pm End of Season Sale December 3, 2011
TRANSCONA NATIONALS FOOTBALL CLUB REGISTRATION PROCESS Each year we endeavor to simplify the registration process. For 2010 we have re-vamped our registration form, hopefully saving each parent some time and effort in completion. The complete form can be found on our website. Below lists the cost for each player (assuming one player per family): MMFA Football Player (1997 2004) Midget Football Player (1994 1996) Cheer Athlete (1994 2004) Registration Fee $250.00 $270.00 $176.00 Volunteer Deposit (Per Family) Fundraising Package (Per Family) $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $140.00 $140.00 $140.00 TOTAL $490.00 $510.00 $416.00 Late Fee (applied after initial registration dates) $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 If paying in one lump sum won t work for you, below is a payment arrangement you may wish to consider, again assuming one athlete per family. For any questions regarding fees or payment, please contact the treasurer directly at treasurer@transconanationals.com. MMFA Football Player (1) Midget Player (1) Cheerleader (1) Payment Date Early Late Early Late Early Late May 5, 6, 7, 2011* 302.50 307.50 307.50 312.50 284.00 289.00 June 1, 2011 62.50 67.50 67.50 72.50 44.00 49.00 July 1, 2011 62.50 67.50 67.50 72.50 44.00 49.00 Aug. 1, 2011 62.50 67.50 67.50 72.50 44.00 49.00 * First payment includes: 1 st Registration Payment (Registration Fee divided by 4) Volunteer Deposit Commitment 3 times/athlete (Maximum 5 times/family) Fundraising - 2 books of Raffle tickets and 10 Cash Calendars per family Please note that all NSF cheques are subject to a $20.00 NSF fee with cash payment only thereafter. Failure to cover payment will result in the immediate suspension of club member.