HORIZON Important Information for 2013 JV and Varsity Football Parents

Welcoming JV and Varsity Parents and Players:

We are excited about our 2013 season and look forward to meeting all of you on April 25 at the All Parent-Player JV & Varsity meeting. We have a wonderful program, great coaching staff and strong parent group and look forward to seeing your player on the field and your involvement in our program. The following information will touch on important information that you will need as Husky parents and players.

Husky Gridiron Booster Club Contacts:

Horizon Football Website: www.horizonfootball.com Bookmark this site now!

Erin Ring, Varsity Team Representative, [email protected], c.602-448-9221

Maggie Clark, JV Team Representative, [email protected], c.602-550-1206

Forms All forms that need to be completed by JV and Varsity are available on the Horizon Football Website under the “Information Center”. Click on Important Forms and complete all forms noted under your specific level including forms referenced under the “To Be Completed by ALL Levels”. Please email your completed forms to your Team Representative noted above or mail to: Horizon High School, Attn: Husky Gridiron Football, 5601 E. Greenway Road Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Note: AIA and Athlete Forms are to be given to the Athletic Director at HHS by May 20 via mail or in person. (Please make a copy)  2013 Tax Credit form is referenced on website to assist with fees  Physiotherapy Associates is offering $20.00 (cash) physicals on Saturday May 18th from 8:00 am -1:00 pm. Location: 20830 N. Tatum Blvd #115. Appointment is required (480) 473-1200.

Parent and Player Involvement Volunteer -- Parent involvement is critical for a successful football program. JV and Varsity parents volunteer to cover other level needs such as Snack Bar, Merchandise Table and Field set/breakdown and special events as needed. Consider joining the Booster Club (open positions are referenced on the Website under “Booster Club”) Please join us at one of our meetings and help us chart a course for success for HHS Football. Check our Website for date, time and location.

Sponsorship and Fundraising is everyone’s responsibility and necessary to build a flourishing football program. Parent volunteers, who work to provide funds through fundraising activities and solicit sponsors directly support and benefit our three football teams. (Freshman, JV and Varsity) This year, the Booster Club will spend close to $130,000.00 with fundraising efforts directly supporting our football program.

Through the support of the Husky Gridiron Football Booster Club, and fundraising efforts of the players themselves, we are able to maintain a low cost participation fee for all players. Keeping our fees affordable with payment options allows our football program and coaches to continue to build a competitive, well -rounded program. Participation fees will cover, but is not limited to, the following: Meals for all players before all games, Player practice uniforms, Summer Weight program, program equipment and enhancements, weight room improvements, jerseys, head sets, camera and much more.

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All Parent and Player JV and Varsity Mandatory Meeting: Date: April 25 at 7:00 p.m. at Horizon in the Cafeteria. Parents and players are to arrive at 6:15 p.m. to pick up their Spring uniforms, check in and complete forms. We are asking each family to bring two or more cases of bottled water or 20-oz. plastic bottled Gatorade (Red, Blue, Orange or Yellow) to the meeting to help us with our opening Snack Bar inventory. Also bring your completed forms.

Participation Fees  AIA Fees, $200.00 due by August 10, check and form are to be given directly to the Athletic Director at HHS. Check is to be made out to Horizon High School.

 Husky Football Program Fee is $325.00. $175.00 is due May 15 and the balance due by June 15. Payment arrangements can be made, by contacting Dennis Sprenger at email: [email protected]. If you have two players in our 2013 program the fees will be half the cost for the second player, ($162.50). $175 for second player is also due on May 15. We can accept credit card payments at the All Parent-Player meeting and soon, on the Website. All fees are due by July 15. Participation fee covers, but is not limited to, the following: player game day meals, player practice clothing, new practice jersey and pants all three levels, headsets for the coaching staff for game day, end- zone camera to film practice and games for breakdown and training, video and photography for the season, Hudl and Website maintenance fees, Coaches’ stipends and much more.

 Team Building Camp Fee is $175.00 and due 7/15. Camp is for JV and Varsity players. Camp date is 8/2-8/4 in Prescott at UCYouth Camp Retreats. Fee covers: transportation, meals and team building programs. More information will be provided at the 4/25 meeting. If you have second player in our 2013 program the fee of $175.00 applies to the second player as well. Registration and waiver forms are due by 5/15.

NOTE: We will be able to accept your check or credit card for payment for Program Fees and Merchandise at the 4/25 meeting.

Spirit Game May 16, time TBD Scrimmage with our current team and our 2012 seniors is planned along with a meal for all JV and Varsity parents and players. More information to come from the Special Events Team.

Spring/Summer Conditioning and Weight Program April 15 – 7/30 (July 4-5 no work out) Program will be facilitated by the Head Coach and staff in conjunction with John Neel. (AZFitlife) Protein Powder will be provided after each work out. Waivers need to be on file in order for player to receive the post work out product. (Player needs to bring a clean shaker cup daily)

Mouth Guards We have a sponsor this season who will provide a custom mouth guard for your player free of charge. During the April 25 meeting, we will provide you with the contact information and location to schedule your appointment. At this time, we are focusing on a Saturday in May. Please take advantage of this offer as these mouth pieces run approximately $100.00-$125.00

Opening Season Party – ALL Levels August 17, Location: HHS Football Stadium, more information to come from the Special Events Representatives.

Helmets A player can purchase their own helmet and use it during their participation at HHS as long as there is a current Certificate on file with the Equipment Manager: Ritchie Iafrate. All players must present this documentation in order to wear their own helmet. Helmet Color is HHS Green with a Black Grill. Striping and logos will be applied by Ritchie Iafrate. Painted helmets and new helmets can be arranged through our sponsor, SunValco. Tentative schedule to turn helmets into Equipment Manager for decals and review is July 23-24.

Shoulder Pads Players can use their own shoulder pads and parents and players assume all risk a liability.

Fundraising begins (Information available on the Website and will be emailed under separate cover)  Hit Send begins April 26 through season – refer to the Website and participation costs nothing - only your time.  Cookie Dough Sales begin April 29 – May 13 for JV and Varsity. Each player will be responsible to sell 20 cards. Players will sell cards that allow the purchaser to order the cookie dough at any time and have it shipped to them on dry ice.  Sponsorship solicitation begins April 26 – August 1. ALL parents are required to participate and support. Emails will be sent under separate cover and all information is provided on the Website.  Golf Tournament - Tentative in September at Orange Tree Golf Club  Pride Cards Sales, August 10-20. All three levels to participate. We will be offering vendor cards this season not multiple per card as we have in the past.

Pre-Order Spirit Merchandise Order Forms will be available at the meeting and available under our Team Shop Tab on the Horizonfootball.com Website. Please take advantage of ordering your spirit clothing early as limited supply will be available at the home games. Pre-Orders are due by July 24. We will also provide a presentation of the merchandise during the meeting.

Parent Spirit Ads Due by August 1. Pease refer to the Website under Important Forms for the Order sheet and samples of last season’s Parent ads. More information will be provided on this at the meeting.

Rockin Refuel All players will receive a Rockin Refuel Protein drink following each practice and game beginning in August. Waiver needs to be on file for player in order to receive product.

Please check our Website often for updated information and calendar changes.

Our Mission: The purpose of the Gridiron Football Booster Club is to assist in creating an atmosphere of enthusiastic volunteerism and support within the organization of Horizon parents, players, coaches and the surrounding community to develop the most competitive football program possible, and to help each player achieve the best possible football experience. The Gridiron Football Booster Club is responsible for creating a positive brand for Horizon through dynamic leadership, timely communication, financial and moral support, and programs that will draw and sponsors to this quality high school program.