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Kerman Youth Football 2013 Registration Packet

Mission Statement The purpose of the Kerman Youth Football, a nonprofit organization, is to provide leadership and organization for the control of interscholastic athletics for the promotion of acceptable sportsmanship and friendly relations among member schools, for insuring proper supervision of athletic activities, and for carrying out the principles and policies of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) and the Tri- County Youth Football Constitution and By-Laws.

Kerman Youth Football’s operating principles will be aligned with the Pursuing Victory With Honor program adopted by the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF).

KYF Executive Board & Meetings The Kerman Youth Football Executive Board consists of the following Individuals:

President Efrain Guizar Vice-President Mark Skaggs Secretary John Chambers Treasurer Shaunci Cerros Cheer Coordinator Vicki Blair Tri County Rep Wade Layton

Please feel free to contact any of these individuals regarding questions or concerns. Kerman Youth Football meetings are held the second Wednesday of each Month at Kerman Middle School’s Multi Purpose Building beginning at 6:00pm.

Teams & Schedules Kerman Youth Football will field the following Teams: Mighty Mites (Ages 7 – 8 Year Olds) - Head Coach- Chris Melgoza Pee Wee’s (Ages 8 – 10 Year Olds) - Head Coach- Anthony Garcia Junior’s (Ages 10 – 12 Year Olds) - Head Coach- Efrain Guizar Senior’s (Ages 12 – 14 Year Olds) - Head Coach- John Chambers

Kerman Youth Football teams will play a nine game schedule consisting of five home games and four road games. Kerman Youth Football home games are played at Kerman High School in the Football Stadium on Saturdays. Mighty Mite games start at 1:00pm; Pee Wee games start at 3:00pm; Junior games start at 5:00pm and Senior games start at 7:00pm.

1 Kerman Youth Football practice will begin on Monday, July 29th, 2013 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Players will spend this week Monday, July 29th through Friday, August 2nd conditioning and must practice five days prior to any full gear contact. Practice will continue the following week on Monday, August 5th, 2013 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm as players begin to practice with football gear. Players will spend this week Monday, August 5th through Friday, August 9th getting accustomed to their helmet, shoulder pads, and full contact drills toward the end of the week. Thursday, August 14th, 2013 is the first day of school for Kerman Unified School District. The week beginning on Monday August 12th will be the last week with practices being all five days. This week will be the final preparations before the Tri County Football Carnival on Saturday, August 24th in Kerman. The typical practice schedule after Carnival will go as follows:

Monday Night—No Practice Tuesday Night – Practice from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Wednesday Night – Practice from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Thursday Night – Practice from 6:00pm to 8:00pm (No Mighty Mites) Friday Night – No Practice

Player Selection Process Kerman Youth Football teams are allowed under Tri-County By-Laws to carry a maximum of thirty-five players. Some teams may carry less than thirty-five players as determined by the Head Coach. Players will be allowed at least one full week of practice before any cuts are made. The first week of practice is conditioning and entirely contact free. At the end of that week if necessary, each Head Coach will try to reduce the number of players before the start of the second week of practice. Kerman Youth Football has a certain amount of football equipment and depending upon the number of players trying out; we may not have enough football equipment for all players prior to reaching the maximum players allowed of thirty-five per team. Final cuts will be made by the end of the third week of practice. If a player is assigned a helmet, shoulder pads, and other gear, this does not guarantee that individual a spot on the team. If at some point, your child is not selected for the team and is issued equipment, please return the equipment as soon as possible to the Head Coach of that team.

Registration Fees & Spirit Pack Items “Early” Registration for the 2013 season will take place during the months of May and June at Kerman Middle School’s Multi Purpose Building on two days: Monday, May 20, 2013, Wednesday, May 22, 2013, Monday, June 3, 2013 and Wednesday, June 5, 2013 from 6:00pm – 7:00pm. The “Early” Registration fee will be $50.00 per player. The registration fee includes the Spirit Pack items all players will need to wear during try- outs which they will keep regardless of whether or not they make a team. They include a red t-shirt and black shorts. “Late” Registration fees for the 2013 season will be $60.00 per player. “Late” Registration will take place July 15th, July 16th, July 17th, July 18th, July 19th, and July 22nd at the Kerman High School on the football field.

2 The Registration Fee is non-refundable. If you are unable to pay the Registration Fee, please feel free to contact the KYF President, Efrain Guizar, to discuss arrangements to satisfy this requirement.

**Please bring a copy of their birth certificate at the time of Registration! We will also need a copy of the player’s physical exam for the upcoming school year prior to the child trying out for any team.

Additional Costs & Game Uniforms Once final cuts have been made by the end of the third week of practice, players will be required to pay an additional $125.00. In effort to off set the cost for uniforms, each family will have the opportunity to sell 15 raffle tickets at $10 a ticket. (The raffle will take place at the first home game of the season). The player’s uniform will be paid in full once all their raffle tickets are sold and turned in or the entire $125 is paid. This cost will cover the following items all players are required to have during the season:

Game Jersey Game Pants with Pads Game Socks & Mouth Piece Practice Jersey

Players will be allowed to keep their Game Jersey, Game Pants, and Practice Jersey at the end of the season. All teams will have the same uniforms. Players are not allowed to alter their game or practice uniforms or equipment in any way.

Fundraising In addition of the raffle tickets sold to off set uniform cost, you and your child could be asked to assist in fundraising events and activities to benefit Kerman Youth Football expenses. One example of this is Kerman Youth Football could be having a meal fundraiser where all players will be asked to sell and/or purchase five tickets for this event.

Report Cards & GPA Requirements As a member of the Kerman Youth Football organization and Tri-County, players must earn a 2.0 Grade Point Average at the end of the 2011-2013 school year to be eligible to try-out for the 2013 football season. Players must maintain a 2.0 GPA at the end of the 1st Quarter of the 2013-2014 school year to remain a member of Kerman Youth Football. Parents do not need to bring a copy of their child’s report card if they attend Kerman Unified School District. 3 Kerman Youth Football 2013 Registration Packet-Player Info (Please Print)

Name: ______Grade Entering Fall 2013______

Address: ______School Attending Fall 2013______

City: ______Zip Code: ______

Home Phone: ______Cell Phone: ______

Birthdate: ______Team Trying Out For: ______

Email: ______

4 T-Shirt Sizes:

Youth SizesSmall / Medium / Large / X-Large

Adult Sizes Small / Medium / Large / X-Large / XX-Large

Short Sizes:

Youth SizesSmall / Medium / Large / X-Large

Adult Sizes Small / Medium / Large / X-Large / XX-Large

Kerman Youth Football 2013 Registration Packet-Signature Page

Football May Be Hazardous There have been many improvements made in protective equipment to reduce injuries in the game of football. Over the years there have been many rule changes, changes in coaching techniques, advances in sports medicine, all for the purpose of decreasing injuries. It is of utmost importance for you, the player to know the rules and play within the spirit of those rules for your own safety. It is important for you to know that injuries do occur in football and that some of these injuries can be catastrophic. Catastrophic means permanent, serious injury such as total paralysis, and even death. It is possible for this to happen to you and it's important for you to fully understand this before participating in the sport. You as a player can help make the game safer by not intentionally using techniques which are illegal and which can cause serious injury.

Helmet Warning Do not use your helmet to butt, ram, or spear an opposing player. This is in violation of the football rules and such use can result in severe head or neck injury, paralysis, or death to you and possible injury to your opponent. No helmet can prevent head or neck injuries a player might receive while participating in football.

Kerman Youth Football Athletic Participation Agreement

5 I have read and understand the Kerman Youth Football Registration Packet, KYF By-Laws, and Tri-County By-Laws. I agree to abide by the policies of these organizations and related consequences while participating in athletics, regardless of context, site, or jurisdiction. I have read the Football May Be Hazardous statements and understand the implications. I have read the Helmet Warning statements and understand the implications. I, as parent/guardian, give permission to the Kerman Youth Football Executive Board to have access to my child’s Academic Records for purposes of meeting the GPA requirements of Kerman Youth Football and/or Tri-County as well as any other information necessary for participating in Kerman Youth Football. I approve my child’s attendance and participation in the Kerman Youth Football program. I certify my child is in good health. I hereby authorize Kerman Youth Football and its coaching staff to act for me according to their best judgment in any emergency requiring medical attention. I hereby waive and release the KUSD, Kerman Youth Football, the coaching staff, and all of it’s employees from claims arising from any injuries.

______Student Name (Print)

______Student Signature

______Signature of Parent/Guardian

______Date

6 PLAYER CONTRACT (ATTACH BIRTH CERTIFICATE)

I, as parent/guardian of said candidate minor, hereby give permission for said minor to participate in any and all the activities sponsored by said Association and agree to release, indemnify, and to hold harmless the Association Conference including but not limited to its organizers, sponsors, supervisors, leaders, participants, officials, coaches and other agents or representatives including persons transporting said minor from any and all claims arising out of injury to the above said minor except to the, extent of and in the amount of insurance coverage held by the Association.

INSURANCE: The Conference has a Group Accident Insurance Coverage for medical and hospital expenses with a given deductible amount for each accident incurred. The Conference insurance is considered as secondary coverage when there is any other valid collectable coverage provided by parents insurance. Maximum coverage is provided for any one accident with a given maximum dental coverage for sound, natural teeth. In executing the foregoing release, 1/WE understand that any Registration Fee or other sums paid does not constitute a direct premium payment for insurance.

ELIGIBILITY: I, as parent of said candidate/minor and I, as said candidate/minor, understand that a candidate must meet the minimum age requirement on official certification date established by the Conference Board of Directors without exception. I understand that proof of age must be presented at the time of official certification and that it is the responsibility of the parent/guardian and the candidate/minor to provide such proof of age in the form of a certified birth record to the Association and the Conference. I understand that if proof of age is not provided on official certification date, said candidate/minor is automatically ineligible for participation in any and all activities of the Association and/or Conference as a player.

FEES: I, as parent/guardian of said minor understand that any and all fees assessed by the Association and/or Conference are non refundable if the said minor participates in any activity of the Association. EQUIPMENT RESPONSIBILITY: I, as parent/guardian of said minor, do hereby assume full and complete responsibility for the proper care and maintenance of all equipment issued by the Association to said candidate/minor. I understand all equipment is to be used for Association and/or Conference activities only and that all equipment remains the legal property of the Association. I agree to reimburse the Association for any and all equipment that is lost or damaged or stolen for the value stated by the Association with payment due when equipment is returned . All equipment will be returned immediately upon the withdrawal of the said candidate/minor from the Association.

RULES AND REGULATIONS: I, as parent/guardian of said candidate/minor, and I as said candidate/minor, understand that it is the responsibility of the parent/guardian, candidate/minor, team and Association to comply with any and all rules and regulations of said Association, the TRI-COUNTY YOUTH FOOTBALL. Any non-compliance with rules and regulations shall be cause for disciplinary action being taken against said candidate/minor, parent/guardian, team or Association by the Conference.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY: In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in the program, its related events and activities, I as parent/guardian of said minor, and I as said candidate/minor, the undersigned, acknowledge, appreciate and agree that: 1. The risk of injury from activities involved in this program is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular skill, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and, 2. I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISK, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THENEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASES of others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and, 3. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participants. If, however, I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participating, I will remove myself from participating and bring such to the attention of Company immediately; and, 4. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representative and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS THE Association, their officers, officials, agents and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and leasers of premises used for the activity ("Releasees"), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the full extent permitted by law.

This is to certify that I, as parent/guardian with legal responsibility for this participant, do consent and agree to his/her release as provided above of all the Releasees, and, for myself, my heirs, assigns, and next of kin, I release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees from any and all liabilities incident to my minor child's involvement or participation in these programs as provided above, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLEGENCE OF THE RELEASEES, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

I have read all the above and understand it completely and hereby place my signature as proof (below).

7 PARENT/GUARDIAN'S SIGNATURE EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER DATE SIGNED

What can happen if my child keeps on playing with a concussion or returns to soon?

Athletes with the signs and symptoms of concussion should be removed from play immediately. Continuing to play with the signs and symptoms of a concussion leaves the young athlete especially vulnerable to greater injury. There is an increased risk of significant damage from a concussion for a period of time after that concussion occurs, particularly if the athlete suffers another concussion before completely recovering from the first one. This can lead to prolonged recovery, or even to severe brain swelling (second impact syndrome) with devastating and even fatal consequences. It is well known that adolescent or teenage athlete will often under report symptoms of injuries. And concussions are no different. As a result, education of administrators, coaches, parents and students is the key for student-athlete’s safety.

If you think your child has suffered a concussion Any athlete even suspected of suffering a concussion should be removed from the game or practice immediately. No athlete may return to activity after an apparent head injury or concussion, regardless of how mild it seems or how quickly symptoms clear, without medical clearance. Close observation of the athlete should continue for several hours. The new CIF Bylaw 313 now requires implementation of long and well-established return to play concussion guidelines that have been recommended for several years:

“ A student-athlete who is suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury in a practice or game shall be removed from competition at that time and for the remainder of the day.” and “A student-athlete who has been removed may not return to play until the athlete is evaluated by a licensed heath care provider trained in the evaluation and management of concussion and received written clearance to return to play from that health care provider”.

You should also inform your child’s coach if you think that your child may have a concussion Remember its better to miss one game than miss the whole season. And when in doubt, the athlete sits out.

For current and up-to-date information on concussions you can go to: http://www.cdc.gov/ConcussionInYouthSports/

______Student-athlete Name Printed Student-athleteStudent-athlete SignatureSignature DateDate

______8 Parent or Legal Guardian Printed Parent or Legal Guardian Signature Date

9 TRI-COUNTY YOUTH FOOTBALL Adult Code of Conduct:

1. In order to uphold the goals of Tri-County Football and ensure that all participants have the benefit of a safe and fun learning environment, all parents, guardians, and other adults and attendees of Tri-Co Youth Football events, including but not limited to practices, competitions and banquets, must behave accordingly in a respectful, courteous and sportsmanlike manner at all times.

2. Any adult who is using alcohol, tobacco or non-prescription drugs and/or appears intoxicated at a Tri-Co Youth Football even, and/or who is flagrantly rude, attempts to intimate, verbally abuse, heckles, taunts, ridicules, boos, throws objects and/or uses vulgarity or profane language/ gestures with an official, coach, volunteer, staff member participant or other event attendee, must receive a verbal warning and/or be asked to leave the event. The member organization may also provide a written warning to the individual, regarding the misbehavior. The adult’s children may also be removed from the event. Any adult who commits one of the above stated offenses a second time will be banned from any and all Tri-Co Youth Football events for a period of one year from the date of the second offense, and their children may also be removed from the program(s) for that time period.

3. Any adult who physically assaults an official, coach volunteer, staff member or participant or threatens grave bodily harm may be banned from any and all Tri-Co events for one year from the date of the offense, and their children may also be removed from any and all Tri-Co programs for that same period of time. After the ban has expired, if the individual commits another offense of the adult code of conduct, the individual will be permanently banned from any and all Tri-Co events and the individual’s children may also be permanently removed from any and all Tri-Co programs.

By my signature below, I hereby stipulate that I have read, fully understand and voluntarily agree to all of the above.