2012 Player/Parent Handbook
2012 Player/Parent Handbook Table of Contents 1) Welcome 2-4) Overview 5) Purpose and Commitment 6) Selection Process 7) Parent/Player/Coach Relationship 8) Sportsmanship 9-10) Volunteer Staff/Job Descriptions 11) Team Business Manager Job Description 12) Practice Rules 13-16) Administration/Coach/Manager Contact Information 17) Tournament Schedule 18-19) Tournament Rules 20) Team Uniforms 21) Financial Commitment 22) Fundraising Sample Letter 23) Financial Responsibility Agreement Form 24) Parent Permission Form, Liability Waiver and Release, Authorization for Medical/Dental Treatment 25) Insurance Information Form 26) Code of Conduct 27) Coaches Code of Ethics 28) Handbook Acceptance Form
Welcome to Flight "Our mission is to develop the Puget Sound Flight players' basketball fundamentals and life skills to give them educational opportunities, and to allow them to play at the highest level of competition available." I am the president of the Puget Sound Flight Girls Basketball Club. I have been part of Flight for the past 6 years as a coach and I would like to welcome you to our program. As I write this letter there have been over 500 girls that have played on Flight teams over the past decade and many have gone on to play ball at the collegiate level. This is quite an accomplishment in our 12 years as a program and due in large part to the founders (Dennis Edwards and Terry Graham), coaches, volunteers, and players that have dedicated themselves to the program over that time period. The goal of our club is to assist the female student-athlete who is motivated to reach the next level of competition. We do this by providing a positive environment that stresses fundamentals, teamwork, and dedication to your team and yourself. Through basketball, we strive to teach our players life skills that will make them successful and outstanding citizens. We are excited about the upcoming 2012 season. Each year we strive to build upon our prior successes and to minimize our weaknesses. Our coaching staff and other key volunteers complete the support system that is so important for our program to continue to reach new levels of success. There are many dedicated players, parents and sponsors that support our organization. Our continued success depends on this support. Please contact us and ask how you can help if you are interested. We definitely need you! We encourage our parents, players and volunteers to provide us with input and feedback about the program. If you have questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me Tracy Daugherty at tracyda@microsoft.com or Flight Board member Phil Mazzaferro atfelixmazz@msn.com. Communication is a key to the success of our organization. On behalf of the board and our coaches, we all look forward to another exciting year of Flight basketball. Tracy Daugherty President 1
Overview History: The Puget Sound Flight Basketball Club started in the year 2000 with a group of young ladies in the 9th and 10th grades. Terry Graham, formally of the Mirage program, and Dennis Edwards, from the Seattle Magic and Redmond programs, got together and volunteered to coach these young ladies in pursuit of having fun with their friends, becoming better basketball players, and reaching the next level of competitive basketball. We expanded from one team our first year to as many as 16 teams our sixth year and now want to focus on 6 quality teams this year ranging from 5 th -HS. Our Developmental Program is: Flight players committed to developing their skills in order to play competitively and with the goal of being placed on an elite team. These teams will play mostly local tournaments in Washington and Oregon and will spend quality time working on fundamentals and preparing to excel at a higher level of competition. Each of these teams is composed of 8-11 players that have gone through our open gym/tryouts in the fall and winter. These athletes are evaluated during tryouts by the coaches and the director of the program. The purpose of the developmental program is to provide instruction beyond what is available at a recreational level. The emphasis remains on teaching the best fundamentals possible. The coaches, for our developmental program, are selected from other established programs throughout the Puget Sound area, and are encouraged to seek out resources from the community to enhance their ability to teach our young athletes the ideal of fundamentals, leadership, and life skills through education and athletics. Our Elite Level Program is: Flight players with advanced skills who have committed themselves to becoming the best basketball players possible. They are working towards becoming good high school basketball players, with the dream and goal of playing at the college level. These players are standout athletes in the upper levels of youth basketball in the Puget Sound area. They play a longer season, and they want to develop their skills beyond what is available within their individual communities. These players participate in open gyms and tryouts during the fall to facilitate the forming of the teams. Once a roster position has been offered and accepted, the Flight program will remain committed to that athlete until she is ready to move on. The coaching staff of the Puget Sound Flight is enthusiastic in promoting the Flight message to its athletes. We are very careful in placing an athlete on a team that best fits her individual skill level where she will play and grow the most. Puget Sound Flight Teams Open Division 15U 2016 (8 th ) 2017 (7 th ) 2018 (6 th ) 2019 (5 th ) Blue Elite Elite Developmental Developmental Developmental Developmental Gold Elite Developmental Developmental Developmental Developmental 2
Puget Sound Flight Coaches: We seek coaches that have a firm grip of basketball fundamentals, competitive coaching experience for tournament play, and have the ability to instruct these athletes to enhance their awareness of the game. Our goal is first and foremost to have the best coaches in the program and that will consists of both non-parent and parent coaches. Our coaches clearly understand that Flight is not about making star basketball players, although we do have gifted individual players, it must never be to the detriment of the team or the program. The goal of Flight coaches is to take 8-11 players who are serious about basketball and help them find ways to have fun, compete, learn, develop, be challenged, work hard, and grow to be as good as they want to be. Our coaches are devoted to the fundamentals of basketball. We emphasize defense, ball handling, shooting, transition, teamwork, passing, footwork, and really becoming complete basketball players. The coaches in the Puget Sound Flight Girls Basketball Club are volunteers. All coaches in our program are coaching because of their love of the game and because of the positive learning environment we provide for the kids. We do expect the coaches to have their travel and out of pocket expenses covered by the individual teams they coach. All of our coaches will have background checks to insure our athletes are coached in a safe environment. The parents, players, and board will evaluate each coach at the conclusion of the season to ensure adequate communication and maintain a high standard in our coaching ranks. Playing Season: Our Flight program will offer an extended playing year for our young ladies. Our season consists of the following: 1. Team formation October through March. 2. Open gyms, fundraising, and team meetings September through March. We expect our players to devote fall and winter to their school/select teams and high school teams. 3. Practices officially start after the 4A High School State Tourney, usually around March 15th. 4. The 5th-6th grade teams will play local tournaments in March and April, Yakima and local tournaments in May, and June, and possible season ending tournament in July. 5. The 7th-8th grade teams could start off by playing in local tourneys and a Spokane tournament in March, local tournaments in April, Yakima and local tournaments in May and June, and the Oregon City Shootout and possibly a traveling season ending tournament in July. 6. We expect our High School teams to play the College Viewing Circuit during the month of July with their season ending July 31 st. For the older teams,(8 th grade 11 th grade), the month of June slows down to give our players time off to play with their high school teams, hoping to get them back for the very busy month of July. 3
Equipment & Facilities: Over the past couple of years we have been fortunate to find accommodations at various local high schools, community clubs, and community colleges. We are always trying to locate additional gym space and are confident additional gym space will be secured with our continued growth. The most difficult task is getting and keeping gym time at a reasonable cost, but preferably at no cost. Our ultimate goal is to align with a major corporation and possibly have our own facility to house and instruct our student athletes in education, fundamentals, and life skill development. Each of our teams has distinctive uniforms in Black, Columbia blue, gold, and white. Each team member will be given a Flight hoody, shooting shirt and practice jersey. Some teams opt to have sweats, special shirts and team bags. Our direction is to promote the Flight message to the public to ensure that we have the best equipment available for these players. Player & Parent Commitment: Members of the Puget Sound Flight Basketball Club are encouraged to participate in multiple sports in their junior highs and high schools. In the 5th, 6th, and 7th grades, these young ladies may be involved in recreational soccer and softball in the spring, possibly even select soccer and softball. This is okay with the club as long as the player and their parents understand that in order to be fair to the girls that are 100% committed to the Flight team, they may not play as much. We truly believe participation in practice will dictate playing time in games. If you miss practice for another sport, you should be prepared to watch some of your teammates from the bench during games. At our upper levels, 9th grade through 11th grade, the girls have mostly committed to basketball as their sport. We have had exceptions and will work with them through good communication. Practices are so important to the success of the team that missed practices will decrease a player's playing time. The teams train two to three times per week for up to two hours per session. Practices and games can run from March through July. Commitment from both players and parents is essential. An uncommitted player is unfairly occupying a position that a committed player would love to have. 4
Purpose and Commitment The purpose of this handbook is to familiarize both the parents and players with the Puget Sound Flight Girls Basketball Club, and to provide a better understanding of Flight Basketball. We hope this handbook will answer many of the questions that may arise. The Puget Sound Flight Girls Basketball Club is a highly visible and regionally recognized program. We are glad that your daughter(s) have been selected to be a part of our program. Our program has three main components. The first is to provide quality training in all aspects of the game. One of the Puget Sound Flight s main goals is to develop self-discipline, dedication, and confidence in each athlete, qualities which will assist them as they progress through life. The second purpose is to assist each of our players in becoming quality high school basketball players. The third purpose is to aggressively pursue athletic scholarships for those players that have the desire, athletic ability, and academic standing to play at the collegiate level. The competitive athletic experience can enhance social development, contribute to mental and physical health, and teach the values of teamwork and responsibility. We are proud of the opportunity we offer, and feel the players involved will receive a positive experience. For this program to be successful, the rules of the handbook must be followed and will be enforced. The Puget Sound Flight expects our athletes and their parents to present themselves in a courteous and polite manner to everyone they encounter. We represent one of the finest programs that Washington Girl s Basketball has to offer, and we want to promote the highest level of sportsman-like conduct. Our program is dedicated to treating all athletes fairly, and giving each individual athlete an opportunity to improve the many skills associated with basketball. Playing basketball with the Puget Sound Flight requires a strong commitment to the game, the club, and your teammates. It is important that everyone involved understands that each is willing to make this commitment in order for the athlete to become the best basketball player she can be. Participation in the Puget Sound Flight program requires time, effort, and financial resources, but we feel that it is all well worth the investment. We feel that the training and the experiences that your daughter(s) will receive from the coaches and the staff will be very beneficial. 5
Selection Process Each year we evaluate a large number of players. Some players have extensive playing backgrounds, while others do not. Players are evaluated on attitude, teamwork, and skill execution such as ball handling, shooting, etc. We base our selections on what the athletes do during the open gym/tryout period and what we perceive their potential to be. We select athletes based on the following criteria: athletic ability, work ethic, drive, coach-ability, competitive attitude, skill ability, and potential. We expect you to have a great attitude, to work hard, improve your game, and to compete with your teammates for playing time and team placement. There is no guarantee of equal playing time, or team placement. Your playing time and team placement is determined by you. It is important to note that new players will be evaluated each year to fill the needs on specific teams. If additional players and coaches are available, additional teams may be added. We will evaluate the new players at open gyms/tryouts, which will combine many of our existing players with new players looking to join our program. It is each player s responsibility to come into the open gyms/tryouts ready to make a team in our program. After the teams have been selected, the Puget Sound Flight may make roster changes at any time during the season to continue to improve the level of play for all considered. This means that a player may be added to a team during the season, or that a player may be asked to move to another team to maximize the level of talent on each team. Anyone who has a serious medical condition should speak with the head coach or administrator prior to the start of the tryout and the regular season. It should be noted that if a player is injured or is sitting out of practices due to injury or illness, they must have a doctor s release before they will be allowed to practice or participate again on a regular basis. 6
Parent/Player/Coach Relationship Club basketball can teach many positive traits, such as the spirit of cooperation, self-discipline, and regard for physical fitness. We ask that parents refrain from criticizing opposing players, other parents, other clubs, teammates, or officials. In our spectator enthusiasm, we are often prone to issue instructions to the players that are contrary to those of the coach; this only causes confusion for the players. PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR DAUGHTER TO FOLLOW HER COACH S INSTRUCTIONS AND LEAVE THE COACHING TO THE COACH. Parents need to align themselves with the coach in teaching their daughter how to cope with the natural frustrations of being a member of a team. Sports provide an excellent opportunity to teach young women about the realities of competitive situations. They must be taught how to be a cooperative team member, how to make use of both positive and negative feedback, how to cope with adversity, how to achieve mental toughness, and how to be a gracious winner or loser. When a player has an issue with the coach, parents have the responsibility of teaching their daughter the steps necessary to remedy the situation. The following steps should be taken if a player has a grievance with the coach: STEP ONE: The player should discuss the problem/concern with the coach and try to arrive at a solution to the problem. STEP TWO: The parent should call the coach and schedule an appointment for the player, parent, and coach to meet at an appropriate time. STEP THREE: If the above steps do not remedy the problem, the parent should call the Administration of the Puget Sound Flight to schedule a meeting with the player, parent and coach to arrive at a solution. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES is a parent to approach a coach with a complaint or an evaluation of coaching philosophy. The above procedure must be followed in dealing with any situation that may arise. The administration of the Puget Sound Flight will NOT ALLOW THE COACHES OR PLAYERS TO BE BERATED by parents or fellow teammates. If you or your daughters refuse to follow the guidelines set forth, you will be asked to leave the program. The parents and families of our Puget Sound Flight players have been very supportive in the past, and we hope that support will continue to grow each year. We hope that parents will support their daughter(s) by attending their tournaments and giving positive encouragement. We encourage you to refrain from criticizing your child, their teammates, their coaches, or the officials. Our number one rule for our players at all times is: Don t Let Your Teammates Down. A player or spectator may be asked to leave the premises if they become disrespectful to other players, coaches, or officials. Please be careful and respectful. 7
Sportsmanship The Puget Sound Flight is committed to exercising good sportsmanship at all times. Our club philosophy is that our female athletes should represent their club in a positive and respectful manner. We also would not want spectators to embarrass our players and the club with inappropriate behavior. The code of conduct expects the following from our families and spectators: Absolutely no foul language shall be permitted. Parents are asked to cheer for the Puget Sound Flight in a positive manner, not against our opponents in a negative manner. Show respect to those around you. Support your coaches and staff. Refrain from harassing referees and/or event staff. Please remember that you should never say anything that you would not want to read on the front page of a newspaper. It is the coach s responsibility to enforce our club rules. If a situation with a parent were to arise, our coaches have been instructed to have the player sit with her parents/guardians to help them conduct themselves in a manner befitting our guidelines. We have been told by numerous college coaches that the most discouraging thing they can see in a gym is un-sportsmanship-like behavior from a player or spectator. Please set a great example for your daughters by being a good sport in the stands! 8
Volunteer Staff Director/President: Tracy Daugherty Guide the direction of the Club. Assists with the college recruiting process. Manages the financial and fundraising functions of the Club. Manages the season tournament schedules for all teams. Secures facilities for practice times for all teams. Responsible for securing and distributing uniforms. Organizes and coordinates April Invitational Only Flight Basketball Tournament. Responsible for all players, coaches and parents, including the selection of players for teams. Advisor/Co-Founder: Dennis Edwards Works with the President to oversee and guide the direction of the Club. Assists with the college recruiting process. Assists with home visits with college coaches. Board Member: Phil Mazzaferro Assists with open gyms and tryouts. Works closely with Director of Flight Program. Assists in Fundraising for Flight scholarships. Assists with securing facilities for practices. Co-organizes and co-coordinates clinics. Runs open gyms and tryouts. Co-Director of Flight Invite Tournament. Coordinates AAU Insurance for Puget Sound Flight Girls Basketball Club. 9
Board Member/Treasurer: Greg Bruns Club banking and coordinates team bank accounts. IRS documentation. Fundraising collection and distribution. Non-profit tax status. Legal Issues. Board Member/Webmaster: David Carpenter Coordinates all input into the Club website: www.psflight.com Updates website information as needed. Directs data base information collection and maintenance. Generates Player Handbook. Merchandise/Fundraising Coordinator: Gina Mazzaferro Coordinates sales and purchasing of all Flight logo merchandise. Helps organize fundraising programs for teams and individuals. 10
Team Business Manager (Every Team Has One!) The Team Business Manager is the focal point for communication between the Coach, the Parents, the Players, and the Administration of the Club. Major responsibilities include: Produce the Team Book, a single source of team information consisting of: 1. The Team roster (Name, position, height, uniform number, birthday, age, high school, address, phone, email, AAU #, parent names) 2. Copy of each player s birth certificate. 3. Copies of each player s medical release form and insurance information. Register the team for tournaments, and communicate the information to the Players and their Parents ensuring that all timetables are kept. Secure hotel rooms, and communicate the information to the Players and Parents ensuring that all timetables are kept. Acquire a team bank account, collect and deposit team funds, and maintain spreadsheet on income and expenses. Organize the team s fundraising events. Act as the liaison between the Club and the Team for dissemination of information. Provide each member of the team with practice times and locations, tournament dates, and travel information. Provide Webmaster with team information pertaining to the Club Website, including tournament results and pictures. You are responsible for action photos and for team information to keep your team s webpage up to date. Collection of uniforms at seasons end. 11
Practices PLAYING TIME IS BASED ON YOUR PERFORMANCE AT PRACTICE. PLAYING TIME IS NOT GUARANTEED. PARENTS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME TO WATCH PRACTICE, HOWEVER, LEAVE THE COACHING TO THE COACH. Practices for most teams will be two to three times per week. Practices normally last for 2 hours. You will receive a monthly practice schedule from your Team Manager. We will make every effort to not change monthly schedules, however, things happen! Please be flexible and cooperative. If a player must miss a practice, the player must call/text their coach as soon as possible. Athletes who miss practice, are missing valuable information and training time, and potentially, may have their playing time affected by consistent absences or tardiness. To emphasize player responsibility, we do not want parents to call on behalf of their daughter. It is the player s responsibility! The Rules of Practice No gum during practice. No jewelry, hair clips, or piercings are to be worn at practice. Please remove these items prior to arriving at the gym. Players need to be at practice on time (15 minutes early). 12
Administration/Coach/Manager Contact Information Director/President: Tracy Daugherty Advisor/Board member: Dennis Edwards Home: 425-898-8110 Cell: 425-466-1885 Cell: 206-432-3164 Email: tracyda@microsoft.com Email: djeace@msn.com Board: Phil Mazzaferro Treasurer: Greg Bruns Home: Home: 425-485-6630 Work: Work: 206-361-5388 Cell: 206-947-9020 Cell: 206-372-2062 Email: felixmazz@msn.com Email: gbruns6@aol.com College Recruiting Coordinator: Terry Graham Webmaster (www.psflight.com): David Carpenter Home: 206-932-2167 Cell: 206-719-7090 Cell: 206-406-8860 Work: 206-801-1075 Email: tlg20@comcast.net Email: davidc@connectionmodel.com Merchandise Coordinator: Gina Mazzaferro Home: Cell: Email: gmaz4@comcast.net PSFlight HS Blue Head Coach: Rich Bruns Home: Cell: Work: Email: PSFlight HS Blue Coach: Home: Email: PSFlight HS Blue Team Manager: Addr: Home: Email: PSFlight 2015 Blue Head Coach: Brian Wilbur Cell: Work: Email: PSFlight 2015 Blue Coach: Cell: Work: Email: PSFlight 2015 Blue Team Manager: Addr: Home: Cell: Email: 13
PSFlight 2016 Blue Head Coach: Tracy Daugherty PSFlight 2016 Blue Coach: Brad Vinson Home: 425-898-8110 Home: Cell: 425-466-1885 Cell: 425-941-8450 Email: tracyda@microsoft.com Email: brad@sornvin.com PSFlight 2016 Blue team Manager: Addr: Home: Email: PSFlight 2017 Blue Head Coach: Phil Mazzaferro PSFlight 2017 Blue Coach: Home: Home: Cell: 206-947-9020 Cell: Email: felixmazz@msn.com Email: PSFlight 2017 Blue team Manager: Addr: Home: Email: PSFlight 2018 Blue Head Coach: Gary Strand PSFlight 2018 Blue Coach: David Carpenter Home: 425-557-9409 Work: 206.801.1075 Cell: 206-588-9366 Cell: 206.719.7090 Email: gastrand@comcast.net Email: david.carpenter@gmail.com Work Email: davidc@connectionmodel.com PSFlight 2018 Blue team Manager: Addr: Home: Email: PSFlight 2019 Blue Head Coach: Brian Wilbur PSFlight 2019 Blue Coach: Home: Home: Cell: Cell: Email: brian.wilbur@bamco.com Email: PSFlight 2019 Blue team Manager: Addr: Home: Email: 14
Tournament Schedule (Tentative) Stars Mar Local Trny March Flight Invite Mar Apr1 AZ Elite Apr Local Trny Apr Pacific NW Finals Yakima May Blue X X X X X X X X X X Local Trny May Local Trny June 2015 Blue X X X X X X X 2016 Gold X X X X X X X 2017 Blue X X X X X X X 2018 Blue X X X X X X X 2019 Blue X X X X X X X Little Ore City June July End of the Trail July MSNM WA July MSNM CA San Diego July 17
Tournament Rules First and foremost, it is important to remember that each player and parent is representing the Puget Sound Flight when we play in local tournaments and travel to out-of-state events. Traveling with the team is an honor and must be respected. Here are some important tips to remember when we travel: The playing schedule is usually tight and there is little time if any to see the local sights. We are there to compete, but also to have fun! If possible, the coach will try and schedule free time, but this will not always happen. Each player is required to travel to both local and out-of-state tournaments with both sets of uniforms in their Puget Sound Flight bag at all times. Include extra socks and personal items in the travel bag. When attending a tournament that requires air travel, always carry on your travel bag that includes all uniform pieces and court shoes. Checked luggage can get lost! Players are expected to wear appropriate clothing at all times. Room phone numbers are not to be given out to anyone except members of your team or your parents. No persons other than Puget Sound Flight players, coaches, or family members are permitted inside a player s hotel room. No Puget Sound Flight player is allowed inside another person s hotel room unless the hotel room is that of a Puget Sound Flight player, coach, or family member. No player is allowed off hotel property without parent/coach permission. When traveling to tournaments, we will attempt to travel together. When we are traveling, we will eat together, stay at the same hotel together, and spend our time together as a team. Exceptions can be discussed. 18
Team Rules and Guidelines No jewelry, hair clips or piercings may be worn at practices or games. Please remove these items prior to arriving at the gym. Arrive to all practices at least 15 minutes early. Use this time to prepare yourself for practice (change your shoes, get your water, use the restroom). When playing games locally, arrive 30 minutes early. You the player determine your playing time: 1. Have good grades 2. No foul language 3. Be responsible and respectful (no talking while coaches are talking) 4. Get and stay in shape 5. Stay healthy 6. Great defense 7. Know your plays 8. Know all positions 9. Hustle at all times 10. Be a team player A technical foul by a player or parent for poor sportsmanship will immediately cause the removal of that player/parent from the game. Poor sportsmanship will not be tolerated. If you are injured, you are still a member of the team and are required to attend practices and games. Don t let your teammates down!!! This means practice hard, pay attention and don t mess up in the classroom, at home, or on weekends. Actions detrimental to your team and teammates may result in less playing time, having to sit out games, being sent home early from a tournament, and possibly being removed from the team. 19
Team Uniforms The Puget Sound Flight team uniform consists of: Jersey and Short set #1: Black, Columbia Blue with Gold and White (Program Purchase) Jersey and Short set #2: White with Columbia Blue and Gold (Program Purchase) Shooting Shirt (Program Purchase) Reversible practice Jersey (Program Purchase) Flight Sweatpants Gold or White (Optional Player Purchase) Flight Sweatshirts Blue, White, or Grey (Optional Player Purchase) Flight Dark Blue Travel Bag (Optional Player Purchase) Players will supply their own court shoes. At the beginning of each season, uniforms will be supplied for all players. It is the player s responsibility to make sure that all uniform pieces are kept in good condition and are returned at the end of the season. Players should take pride in their uniforms! In other words don t just grab your uniform out of the dirty clothes and come to play! 20
Financial Commitment Participating with the Puget Sound Flight takes a commitment from both the parents and players. We are a non-profit organization that provides a unique opportunity for your daughters. As a Club, we are going to assist each team in fundraising to keep the costs to a minimum. We would like teams to be responsible for their own budgets. Teams can fundraise, or individual families within the team can write checks to cover their costs. Scholarships may be available for certain circumstances of financial hardship, but the family must apply and be qualified to receive a scholarship. The following table lists the estimated player fee per season for each team. The fee does not include the non-refundable Flight Club registration fee ($250.00 per player), but does include tournament registration fees, non-parent coaches expenses (air fare and hotel when traveling), Club brochure expense, administrative costs, equipment costs and van rental when traveling. Team Estimated Cost Per Player 2015 Blue $550 2016 Blue $550 2017 Blue $425 2018 Blue $425 2019 Blue $425 Please Note: When traveling out of town, expect to pay up to $150 per day for hotel room and food, and if traveling out of state, expect to pay for airfare and car rental. We have several fundraising opportunities to offset the cost of participation. All players must obtain AAU insurance in order to practice with and play for the Club. AAU cards with added benefit are $14.00 and may be purchased over the internet. A link has been placed on our website (PugetSoundFlight.org) to aide you in purchasing your AAU card. There is a $250.00 payment due within week of tryouts being announced which is a nonrefundable commitment fee that will be used to offset the administrative costs of the Club and also includes a hoody, shooting shirt, and reversible practice jersey. 21
Fundraising Sample Letter (This form is available via email from the webmaster) PUGET SOUND FLIGHT BASKETBALL CLUB, 20 Re: Puget Sound Flight Basketball Club Donations for Development of Girls Basketball Dear, The Puget Sound Flight Basketball Club is a non-profit, charitable organization that has been formed to develop the basketball skills of girls between the ages of 10 and 18 in the Puget Sound area. The organization is committed to the improvement of basketball skills, teamwork and sportsmanship for girls and offers the opportunity for girls to participate in local, state and national competitions. In 2007Puget Sound Flight was able to send five teams to national and regional basketball competitions in Arizona, Oregon, Tennessee, and California. With the success and exposure of these teams, and the increased interest in our program, we have been able to expand to 10grade level teams for the 2008 AAU season. This expansion has resulted in additional costs to continue the high standards of our program. Puget Sound Flight Basketball Club relies on the charitable donations of individuals and companies in the Puget Sound area along with athlete participation in fundraising to operate and maintain its programs. I am writing this letter to ask if you are interested in making a charitable donation to our organization to further the goals of the Puget Sound Flight Basketball Club. Should you have any questions or comments concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me. Very truly yours, Phil Mazzaferro Vice-President 22
Financial Responsibility Agreement Form The Puget Sound Flight Girls Basketball Club is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation. Its purpose is to develop the female student athlete through basketball with the goal of improving basketball skills and increasing our players chances of earning college basketball scholarships. The teams play competitive schedules, requiring funds for tournament fees and coaches travel expenses. The Puget Sound Flight has developed a schedule of tournaments and travel for your daughter s team. The total team cost is estimated, and this estimate is then divided by the number of players on the team. For the 2011 season, the estimated cost per player is: Team Estimated Cost Per Player 2015 Blue $550 2016 Blue $550 2017 Blue $350 2018 Blue $350 2019 Blue $350 This is the financial commitment that the parents and players of our teams must make. Please remember we are attempting to keep the costs down and that we do have a scholarship fund, but you must speak up early in the season in order for us to assist with needed fundraising. Because the Puget Sound Flight is non-profit, and in order to avoid financial shortfalls, the Puget Sound Flight requires, and you agree by signing this Agreement, that you will pay or fundraise this full amount. There is a $250.00 payment due within one week of the teams being announced, which is a non-refundable commitment fee that will be used to offset the administrative costs of the Club. THIS IS A FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AGREEMENT AND CONTRACT There are occasions when a player may not be able to travel with the team to tournaments as a result of injury, health, or discipline. It is the policy of the Puget Sound Flight to consider each situation on its own merits and, in the sole and exclusive judgment of the Puget Sound Flight, provide a refund in certain circumstances. There is no guarantee that this will occur. So that your daughter and the entire family are aware of the financial sacrifice your family is making, we would ask that both the Player and the Parent/Legal Guardian sign below. By signing this agreement, you are committing to pay or fundraise your daughter s fee. The Puget Sound Flight does have some fundraising opportunities. If you need assistance in this financial commitment, please discuss with Tracy Daugherty. Signed this day of,. Player Name (printed) Player Signature Parent or Legal Guardian Signature 23
Parent Permission Form, Liability Waiver and Release, and Authorization for Medical/Dental Treatment I, the undersigned, the parent and/or legal guardian of (if Player is a minor, e.g. under 18 years of age), or the person (if Player is age of majority, e.g. 18 years of age or over), (Player) acknowledge that the Player is receiving valuable instruction and experience by her involvement with Puget Sound Flight Girls Basketball Club. In consideration thereof, I hereby grant permission for the Player to play, compete, train, and otherwise participate in the Puget Sound Flight Girls Basketball Club including but not limited to practice, games, tournaments, clinics, camps, fundraising, volunteering, social activities, travel by any and all means including private, public, and commercial transport by ground, air, and water based vessels, and other activities sponsored by the Puget Sound Flight Girls Basketball Club. I further authorize the administration of the Puget Sound Flight to release pertinent information about my daughter to college coaches, media, etc. for the purpose of enhancing the recruiting process. This information includes but is not limited to photographs, email addresses, telephone numbers, press releases, game summaries, etc. I recognize the fact that girl s basketball is a contact sport and that serious injuries can and do occur. I accept the full responsibility for any injuries that may occur to the Player as a result of her trying out for and participating in the Puget Sound Flight Program. I waive any and all liability against Puget Sound Flight Girls Basketball Club, its officers, employees, coaches, trainers, volunteers, affiliated organizations, sponsors, vendors/suppliers, the school districts, and the owners and operators of any facility utilized by the Puget Sound Flight Girls Basketball Club, and hereby release and discharge the same, from any claim, loss, injury, cost, damage or expense incurred/sustained by or on behalf of the Player as a result of the Player s participation in the Puget Sound Flight Program. I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless all of the above organizations, employees, officers, coaches, trainers, volunteers, and sponsors for any judgment awarded, attorney fees, and other expenses with respect to any claims, loss, damage, or expense which may be sought by or on behalf of the Player or her family/guardian. I, the undersigned, the parent and/or legal guardian of (if Player is a minor), or the person (if Player is age of majority), (Player) hereby grant permission for the Puget Sound Flight Girls Basketball Club, its officers, employees, coaches, and trainers, to authorize medical or dental treatment for the Player by any available and qualified physician/dentist or other trained medical personnel. In addition, this permission extends to and includes authorization for emergency treatments, procedures, and surgeries for the Player. Furthermore, on-going medical treatment is authorized until such time as the undersigned shall dismiss these physicians/medical personnel in writing and have engaged another qualified physician. This permission and authorization includes admission to a hospital or medical facility if the attending physician deems it necessary. I understand that monies paid and donated to the Puget Sound Flight Girls Basketball Club are non-refundable. I understand that participation in the Puget Sound Flight Program is done in accordance with the acceptance of this permission, authorization, release, and waiver. The permission for participation and authorization for medical treatment is effective for thirteen (13) months after the date of my signature hereto (Participation Period). The waiver and release of liability for causes of action arising under or related to the Participation Period continue into perpetuity. Player Name (printed) Player Signature Date Parent or Legal Guardian Signature (if Player is a minor) 24 Date
Insurance Information Form Player Name: Insurance Information Insurance Carrier: Policy #: Primary Policy Holder: ID#: In case of emergency, contact: Name (other than parent or guardian) Relationship Work Phone: Home Phone: If your insurance carrier requires a phone call prior to treatment or hospital admission, please provide that phone number and/or point of contact: 25
Code of Conduct In consideration of being a Player, Coach, Parent, Volunteer and/or Administrator in the Puget Sound Flight Girls Basketball Club, I consent to abide by the rules of conduct set forth herein. I understand that these rules extend to my conduct in all activities and events sanctioned or sponsored by the Puget Sound Flight Girls Basketball Club including practices, travel to and from events, tournaments, and overnight stays. I also understand that if I violate any of the following rules, I may be subject to disciplinary action as deemed appropriate by the authorized person, persons, boards or committees of the Puget Sound Flight Girls Basketball Club. Disciplinary actions may include loss of playing time and/or the Club may send a player home from a tournament at the parent s expense and/or dismissal from the Club. The following actions are prohibited: Illegal transport, possession, or use of drugs or other illegal substances. Physical damage to a facility or theft of items from a room, dormitory, residence or other person. (Restitution will be part of any penalty imposed) Possession of fireworks, ammunition, firearms, other weapons or any item or material which by commonly accepted practices and principles would be a hazard or harmful to other persons. Any action considered to be an offense under Federal, State, or local laws/ordinances. Violation of the specific policies, procedures, and/or regulations of the various School Districts where we practice or participate in tournaments. Conduct which is inappropriate as determined by comparison to normally accepted behavior. Physical or verbal intimidation of any individual. Parent/Guardian Signature Player Signature Date Date 26
Coaches Code of Ethics I will Require my team to treat other players, parents, fans, and officials with respect regardless of race, sex, or ability. Encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, parents, and officials at every game, practice, or other youth sporting event. Insist that my team play in a safe and healthy environment. Demand a drug, alcohol, and tobacco free sports environment for my team, and agree to assist by refraining from their use at all youth sporting events. Stress that winning is not the foremost object of the Club, but by competent coaching and positive reinforcement of goals, these young people will learn how to win, how to lose, and how to do both well. Inform my team that sports are only part of the education process. Teams are expected to put the proper emphasis on academics. I will work closely with parents to keep a proper perspective on sports and school. Make sure that each player receives an equal amount of coaching time at practice in an atmosphere where self-improvement is rewarded. Treat every player and parent/guardian in a respectful way and encourage them to express their opinions to me in an appropriate setting. I will have team meetings with parents/guardians at least once a year. Coach Date 27
Handbook Acceptance Form I acknowledge that I have received, read and discussed with my daughter the information in the Player/Parent Handbook. I understand all of the policies as outlined in the handbook and agree to abide by the rules of the organization. A player may not begin her season with the Puget Sound Flight until all required forms are signed and submitted to the Team Business Manager. The forms include: Handbook Acceptance, Medical Release, Insurance, Code of Conduct, and Financial Responsibility. In addition, each player must submit a copy of her Birth Certificate and a copy of her most recent report card before she will be eligible to start her Puget Sound Flight season. Parent/Guardian Name Parent/Guardian Signature Date Player Name Player Signature Date 28