source April 2013 KiD Dear Families, An online version of KIDsource is on the school district’s website at www.moorhead.k12.mn.us. Under News and Recognition in the top menu, choose “Newsletter and Publications.” From there, select the communications/publications folder. The KIDsource folder will be inside. KIDsource is distributed to all elementary students in Moorhead. Copies of KIDsource are available in the Horizon main office each month for your middle school student to pick up if interested. KIDsource is published through the cooperation of many agencies in Moorhead and coordinated through Moorhead Community Education. If you have any questions, suggestions or articles, please call the Community Education office, Probstfield Center for Education, 284-3400. Visit the Moorhead Area Public Schools website at www.moorhead.k12.mn.us. Publication in KIDsource does not constitute school district endorsement of a program. 2013 FM ATHLETICS YOUTH FOOTBALL REGISTRATION FM Athletics (701) 212-8775 www.fmathletics.com ++++++++NOTE: New registration deadlines for 2013++++++++ Fargo Athletics, Inc., was formed in 1972 to help promote youth football in the Fargo-Moorhead area. The organization is a non-profit corporation. There were approximately 1500 players involved in the program last year! A limited number of scholarships for the registration fees are available (please send your letter request for a scholarship with the completed registration form). Games are played on Saturday mornings and some weekday evenings. The 7/8th grade games are usually on weekday evenings. Practices are scheduled by each team’s coach and are held 3-4 days per week after school or evenings (no practices on Wednesday evenings). WEIGHT LIMITS FOR 2013: NOTE: You must play the interior line if you are 4th Grade (Instructional)- Weight up to 135 lbs at these weights or above (w/out exceeding 5&6 Grade Division - Weight up to 160 lbs weight limit in each division): 4th grade: 101 7th & 8th Grade Division - No weight limit lbs; 5/6 grade: 126 lbs; 7/8 grade: 156 lbs. Please note weight restrictions for your child’s age group when registering. Equipment & All players are weighed on the league scale on the day of equipment issue. Weigh in You are allowed only one weigh-in! The Board reserves the right to re-weigh any player at any time during the season. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING The philosophy of FM Athletics is to provide an opportunity for ALL players to play football who might not otherwise have the opportunity. It is the intent of the league to foster sportsmanship, team play, and leadership. Any verbal or physical abuse of officials, coaches, board members and/or other unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated. Reminder that only players, officials & board members are allowed on the fields due to safety issues & insurance concerns. Each player must either fully participate in the fundraising option by selling a minimum of 10 units of our fundraiser (at $10 per unit) or choose the fundraiser buyout option by adding $100 to the registration fee at time of registration (if registering prior to July 1st; since after July 1st, the buyout option is mandatory). THIS IS NOT OPTIONAL. EACH PLAYER MUST EITHER SELL A MINIMUM OF 10 FUNDRAISER UNITS OR PAY THE $100 buyout fee! Any player who does not sell the minimum 10 units and did not pay the buyout option may not be allowed to play! If less than 10 fundraisers are sold, the player must pay the difference (example - sell 5 units, player owes for 5 units or $50). Please see the fee schedule on page 2 for fee which depends on your child’s Fall 2013 grade level and date registering. YOU MUST PARTICIPATE IN THE FUNDRAISER OR THE FUNDRAISER BUYOUT! ATTENTION PARENTS & PLAYERS: YOU ARE NOT GUARANTEED PLACEMENT ON THE SAME TEAM OR WITH THE SAME COACH YEARLY. THE NUMBER OF REGISTERED PLAYERS EACH YEAR FLUCTUATES AND NO GUARANTEES CAN BE MADE. THANK YOU. RETURN CHECK & REGISTRATION FORM TO: FM Athletics, Box 127, Fargo, ND 58107 PLAYERS: YOUR COACH WILL NOT CONTACT YOU UNTIL APPROXIMATELY AUGUST 5th Page 1 of 3 FM ATHLETICS YEAR 2013 REGISTRATION - SAVE THIS INFORMATION!! League August 5 Non-contact practice starts this week Schedule August 9,10,11 Equipment pickup & Weigh in - 3110 Main Avenue - Fargo August 12 Contact practice starts this week August 14 Alternate weigh in & equipment pick up date (No practice this date!) August 17 Jamboree Day for 4th grade AND 5/6th grades Week of August 19 4th/5&6 and 7&8 grade Games begin this week NO games will be scheduled Labor day weekend, August 31st or September 2nd. 7th/8th Grade: Must be age 14 or less on August 31st of the upcoming season. 5th/6th Grade: Must be age 12 or less on August 31st of the upcoming season. Birth certificates may be required. Points of Contact West Fargo: Nate Nyhammer 277-1014, Mark Sahli 361-0832 North Fargo: Doug Huber 232-6385, Dave Holm 232-3256 South Fargo: Marty Haley 367-6624, Jay Matthews 232-1471, Mike Jandro 793-3005 Moorhead: Otto Ferrie 236-7262, Steve Ingersoll 233-0699 Hawley: Marc Ness 218-790-8000, Carlos Diaz 218-779-8203 DGF: Joe Fuchs 218-498-2508, Darin Edeen 701-371-3183 Lake Park: Kyle Jaster 701-238-1207 Casselton: Broc & Karen Lietz 701-346-1010 Barnesville: Stacy Martz 218-354-7074, Jamey Zenzen 701-361-7365 Kindred: Doug Lingen 588-4664, Mark Schaffer 701-371-1702, Arlan Mathias 701-238-7420 Detroit Lakes: Dick Groth 218-847-9239, Matt Carrier 218-849-9565 Equipment Manager: Joel Ferrie 306-2726, Head Referee: Mike Lien 238-0129 Registration Send payment to FM Athletics, PO Box 127, Fargo, ND 58107. Any form not signed by a parent or guardian will not be accepted. Once registered, no refunds will be given! Postmarked on Postmarked Postmarked or before 5/15/13 5/16/13 -7/1/13 7/2/13 or after, Includes buyout. 4th Grade Instructional League $70* $70* $170 5th-6th Grade $95* $130* $230 7th-8th Grade $95* $130* $230 *Plus $100 if choosing fundraiser buyout option. If you are participating in the fundraiser buyout, you MUST do so at the time of registration. All registrations postmarked after July 1st may not be accepted based on availability, and must participate in the fundraiser buyout at $100 as noted in the fee schedule. PLAYERS: YOUR COACH WILL NOT CONTACT YOU UNTIL approximately AUGUST 5th SAVE THIS INFORMATION! FM Athletics Main telephone number: (701) 212-8775 www.fmathletics.com Page 2 of 3 FM Athletics, Youth Football League (Nonprofit Organization) 2013 Registration Form FM Athletics Telephone: 701-212-8775 Website: www.fmathletics.com PLEASE PRINT School attending Fall 2013:________________________________________________ Player’s Name:____________________________________________________________Date of Birth:______________________Age:__________ Parent’s Name:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone Numbers (List the best contact number for you): ______________________________________________________________ Address:_________________________________________________________________________T-shirt size for player (INCLUDE CITY) (adult sizes):_____________________ *Weight:_____________ **Grade as of fall 2013___________ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ATTENDED:______________________________________________ (NOT middle school, NOT junior high school) (*Please remember the WEIGHT restrictions for each grade). (**May be subject to verification of grade) Will parent serve as HEAD Coach?_________ ASSISTANT Coach?_________ Contact Tele. #:___________________________ FMA, ND & MN State law requires all coaches to complete the CDC online concussion training course (approx 45 mins.) http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/HeadsUp/online_training.html See: FMA’s website for more information. Will parent serve as your child’s team fundraiser coordinator? ___________Contact Tele. #:___________________________ ONCE REGISTERED - NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN! The undersigned parent or guardian for and in consideration of accepting this application for a member of FM Athletics, Inc., does hereby waive and release all rights and claims against said corporation, its agents, sponsors, or representatives of anyone connected with the league. Physical examinations of participants are not required and are left to parental discretion. The player participating in FM Athletics does so at his/her own risk. FM Athletics shall not be liable for any damages arising from personal injury which may occur to the player during the season and so hereby fully and forever exonerate and discharge FM Athletics, its board members, employees and agents from any and all claims, demands, damages, right of action or causes of action, present or future, whether the same be known, anticipated, or unanticipated, resulting from or arising out of the player’s participation in FM Athletics and in the use of the facilities. Is the player covered by a major medical plan? ______Yes _____No I acknowledge that if I do not choose to participate in the fundraiser buyout, I understand that my child will be required to sell 10 units of the fundraiser, or I will be required to pay the difference for the unsold units, up to a maximum of $100 per player. I understand that my child will be issued, prior to the start of the season, a full set of FM Athletics’ property, including, but not limited to: team jersey, helmet, football pants, shoulder pads, knee pads, thigh and hip pads. All issued equipment must be returned undamaged to FM Athletics at the conclusion of the season. If the equipment is not returned, I understand that I will be liable for the replacement cost of the equipment at: $400. I further understand that have been made aware of the concussion information found at the following website: http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/headsup/pdf/Parent_Athlete_Info_sheet-a.pdf. (Contact board member for informational sheet if you do not have access to computer). Date:_____________ Signature of Parent/Guardian:______________________________________________________ RETURN CHECK or MONEY ORDER AND REGISTRATION FORM to: FM Athletics, Box 127, Fargo, ND 58107 For Office Use Only: Date received:____________ Postmarked date determines fee.