CAL Sports Academy Parent Agreement

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1 CAL Sports Academy Parent Agreement I have reviewed the information included within the CAL Sports Academy 2016 AAU Parent Handbook and agree to abide by the information within. I agree to the Parent and Player Code of Ethics and will comply with the rules of the CAL Sports Academy AAU Program. I have made payment to CAL Sports Academy for my child to participate in the 2016 AAU Boys and Girls Basketball Program. If I have chosen to pay on the payment plan, I agree to complete my payment obligations as outlined below. I have provided CAL Sports Academy with the following information: Player s Birth Certificate, State Issued Photo ID, Most Recent Report Card, Emergency / Medical Form. Pay Balance in Full at or prior to parent meeting on 2/9/2016 $150 deposit paid upon registration 100% of remaining balance at or prior to parent meeting Pay using the payment plan: $150 deposit paid upon registration One Third of total payment less deposit on 2/9 One Third of total payment less deposit on 3/17 One Third of total payment less deposit on 4/21 If paying by credit card an additional $25 processing fee applies and is applied upon initial payment. If paying by check an additional $25 processing fee applies and is applied upon initial payment, a credit card will have to be on file. Auto-Pay established onto a credit card for the above payment structure. Payment is automatically withdrawn at midnight on the date due. I understand that in choosing the payment plan option, I must abide to the payment schedule outlined above or I will be assessed a late payment fee of $30 for any payment missed by 3 days. If my payment defaults and CAL Sports Academy must go to collections, all costs and reasonable attorney s fees will be covered by myself along with a 6% per month interest (18% per annum) on the remaining balance. Any check returned for insufficient funds will be charged $35. (player signature) (parent name printed) (parent name printed) (date) (parent signature) (parent signature) CAL Sports Academy Use Only 1

2 AAU BASKETBALL PROGRAM GUIDE Goals & Objectives Program Vision Statement CAL Sports Academy s AAU Basketball Program embodies CAL s mission of Strength through Sports by providing a fun, challenging, well-organized and creative competitive travel basketball program that develops not only sport-specific skills but also confidence, self-discipline, teamwork, responsibility, leadership, integrity and sportsmanship. Like all CAL Sports Academy programs, the AAU Basketball Program is committed to offering the highest quality coaching and support for the whole person, not just the athlete, with a special emphasis on instilling a can do attitude in each child and building a strong, supportive community. The AAU Basketball Program offers participants an opportunity to experience a higher level of training and play than our other basketball programs, with a corresponding intensity and level of commitment that further develops each player s character and skills. Goals of Program We strive to develop all players by building and improving their skills, confidence, fitness, initiative and a sense of teamwork. We are committed to developing coaches to the highest level through quality ongoing instructional clinics. We promote and encourage high standards of sportsmanship. We look to aggressively expand basketball opportunities to areas that are traditionally underserved. We aim to offer extended year-round training for AAU players who wish to continue developing with their teammates throughout the season, helping to create optimal future recruiting opportunities for players who are serious about the sport. We support the whole person, using sport as a vehicle to build physical fitness and coordination, develop character, and encourage excellence. Program Outline Governing Rules CAL Sports Academy AAU Basketball Program follows the rules governed by the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Boys Basketball and Girls Basketball. Complete rules are available at: Boys Basketball: HANDBOOK.pdf Girls Basketball: CAL Sports Academy Use Only 2

3 Program Components AAU tryouts consist of 3 hours of sessions for each level (2-90 minute tryouts). Players are expected to attend all tryout sessions for the most accurate evaluation. Team selection occurs at the conclusion of the tryout sessions. Tryouts occur in January. The AAU regular season runs from February through June, with practices beginning after selection of the teams. Each grade level can expect to participate in 7 tournaments. Teams that qualify for Nationals could have an extended season through July and/or August. Any extended season will have an additional cost. AAU practice each week includes 3 hours of practice over two days. Each practice is 90 minutes in length. Games and tournaments are held primarily on weekends but may start on Friday evenings. CAL Sports Academy offers a Summer and Fall AAU Season for players to continue to play as a team year-round. Details on the Summer and Fall season are provided separately and is at an additional cost. Skills Development In the AAU Program, participants in all age groups, will advance in the following areas: Ball handling Shooting Conditioning Game plays and strategies Additional Skills include: Dribbling o Stationary o With Pivoting o Quick Start/Stop o Cross-Over Dribble o Changes of Speed o Speed Dribble Defensive Skills o Footwork and Positioning o Lateral Movement Passing o Chest Pass o Bounce Pass o Overhead Pass o Baseball Pass Other Skills o Rebounding o Boxing Out o Jumping o Screening o Team Offensive Skills o Team Defensive Skills Shooting o Right Handed Lay-up o Left Handed Lay-up o Jump Shooting o Jump Shot Off Pass and Dribble o Free-Throw CAL Sports Academy Use Only 3

4 Assessing and Tracking Achievement Head Coaches track player progress through a series of documented assessment forms completed at tryout and throughout the season. Players are evaluated quantitatively (points scored, fouls etc.) and qualitatively (level of team play, sportsmanship, leadership, persistence, etc.). Coaches evaluate each athlete on a three-point scale (1 lowest level of skill to 3 highest level of skill) on skills outlined in the Skills Development section of this document. A formal scorecard is provided at the conclusion of tryouts and periodically throughout the season. Whenever possible, coaches communicate specific accomplishments and development of skills and character traits to parents through communications or face-to-face discussions. Coaches will schedule time appropriately with the athlete and parent. Any questions about the evaluation should be addressed at that time. Recognition of Participants CAL Sports Academy believes in acknowledging achievement and participation at all levels. All team members and families are invited to a banquet at the conclusion of the AAU season. Players banquet fee is included within the AAU Program fees. Family members are charged a fee to attend the banquet. All team members (who provide a timely RSVP to the banquet) receive a recognition gift. In addition, coaches may award specialty awards to players. Participation Eligibility Eligibility Rules are found on the AAU website as follows: Boys Eligibility: Rules.pdf Girls Eligibility: Evaluation The AAU Program is an intensive and highly competitive program. Not everyone who tries out is selected for a team. Players undergo extensive evaluation using detailed selection criteria. Coaches above all seek to create well-rounded, highly skilled teams of players with both the skills and attitude that will best serve the team and the program. Parents are not permitted to attend tryout sessions. If a parent attends the tryout session, it will jeopardize the player s chances of making a CAL Sports Academy team. Team Selection Tryouts include both skill drills and scrimmaging to assess overall ability and performance. Skills are presented in a mini-clinic format to create a positive learning experience during assessment. The evaluation gives CAL Sports Academy an opportunity to showcase its emphasis on continued player development. CAL Sports Academy Use Only 4

5 Coaches evaluate each athlete on a three-point scale (3 highest level of skill to 1 lowest level of skill) on skills outlined in the Skills Development section of this document. A formal scorecard is provided at the conclusion of tryouts. Head coaches select the highest-ranking players for each division to build the teams. A minimum of 8 players must be selected in order to field a team. Players and parents must complete all required program paperwork, including the Player and Parent Code of Ethics, in order to participate on the team. Notification All players are notified of their selection or non-selection after the final tryout. For athletes selected to a team, an is sent to parents of the players notifying of selection to a team. At that time, the parent is provided information about the program and expectation for payment. Parents are expected to acknowledge notification whether the player will or will not join the team. A $150 deposit is required upon acceptance. For athletes not selected to a team, Coach Corey Lord will contact the parent and provide a review of the athlete s scorecard and make program recommendations to continue to build the player s skill set. Any parent of players who are not selected for a team can submit a request for review to CAL Sports Academy President Corey A Lord. Scorecards for all athletes can be reviewed with the parent and player upon request. Coaching Eligibility/Requirements CAL Sports Academy knows good coaches are invaluable and have the potential to have a life-long impact on players. CAL Sports Academy coaches are certified in a variety of sports programs, fitness, and health and well-being. Coaches are dedicated to providing growth and strength in sports for our athletes. CAL Sports Academy coaches must meet the following requirements: o High moral character that is a respected member of the community. o Have basic knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of basketball. o Successfully pass background check. Duties and Responsibilities: All Coaches Head/Assistant Coaches are to conduct practices, represent their team, and most importantly teach the game of basketball in accordance with CAL Sports Academy s AAU Program vision and goals. The President/Founder meets with each of the head coaches at the beginning of the season and is available throughout the season to assist with coaching, practices, drills, etc. CAL Sports Academy Use Only 5

6 Specifically, all coaches are expected to: o Be present at all practice sessions, games, and meetings, or have an approved substitute coach present. (Any substitutions must be approved by the President/Founder) o Show respect to all players, parents, coaches and officials at all times. o Ensure each child on the team has fun and learns the fundamentals of the game. o Emphasize the importance of learning, participation and experience over winning or losing. o Ensure minimum play times for each player throughout the season according to the established team rules. o Make every effort to keep all players interested and participating throughout the season. o Refrain from inciting players or parents by criticizing an official. o Assign an official scorekeeper for each game. o Remain in the coach s box during games and ensure players not in the game remain on the bench. o Using profanity, drinking alcoholic beverages, smoking, or using tobacco in any form during any CAL Sports Academy activity is strictly prohibited. Additional Duties: Head Coaches In addition, Head Coaches have the following additional responsibilities: o Assist in pre-season evaluation. o Attend the parents meeting and share goals, coaching style, and other relevant information with the parents. o Maintain on-going records of players progress, noting specific statistics and accomplishments. o Communicate regularly with parents regarding player progress (at a minimum at mid-season and end of season). Application/Selection Process Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches are have been screened and passed CAL Sports Academy s rigorous standards for coaching staff. The President/Founder assigns coaches to specific teams. Program Implementation Scheduling Sessions and Games The practice schedule is finalized upon conclusion of the tryouts and selection of the teams. Team practice includes two (2) 90-minute practices a week. Players may participate in the Elite Fitness Training and/or Strength and Conditioning programs for additional conditioning work. There is an additional cost to attend these programs. Parents are responsible to ensure athletes arrive on time for practice. Parents must notify CAL Sports Academy ( to Coach Corey, the office@calsportsacademy.com, and CAL Sports Academy Use Only 6

7 team s head coach) if an athlete is not going to make a practice or tournament. Advance notice is required whenever possible. Athletes must not miss more than 4 practices during the season. If an athlete misses 4 practices, he / she will miss a tournament. If an athlete misses more than 4 practices, the player is removed from the team. No refunds are given for missed practices. In the event of an injury, the player and parent must discuss the injury with Corey A. Lord to determine the right level of practice / tournament participation that will occur. Injured players must still attend practices and tournaments. No refunds for the program are granted due to injuries. Parents are responsible for ensuring players have transportation to practice and tournaments. Coaches are not permitted to provide transportation of athletes to practice or tournaments. Playing Time While CAL Sports Academy coaches strive to give all players adequate playing time, playing time is not guaranteed on the AAU travel program. Level of playing time is determined by the coaching staff and is based on attendance at practice, overall performance, attitude, and the ability to comply with team rules and regulations. It is our belief that all members of the roster are equally important and play a vital role in the team s success. Players should expect to be treated equally, but this does not guarantee that playing time is equal. Outside/Competing Program Recruitment Policy If found to be recruiting CAL Sports Academy players for ANY outside/competing AAU or League Organizations within CAL Sports Academy facilities or during CAL Sports Academy AAU Games, Leagues Games, practices, camps, or clinics, the player and parents will be dismissed from the CAL Sports Academy AAU Team immediately. No refunds will be granted. There are no exceptions to this policy. Videotaping / Photography Videotaping and photography during any CAL Sports Academy AAU tryouts, practice, or skills clinic is strictly forbidden. If any parent or family member is caught videotaping or photographing a session, their child will be removed from the team immediately without refund. Inclement Weather In the event of inclement weather, notification of closing or delays will occur on the CAL Sports Academy Facebook page, voice message, and via . Be sure to accept s from office@calsportsacademy.com. If a parent does not have access to Facebook or , notify the Head Coach in advance of the season so proper notification can be determined. CAL Sports Academy schedule does not adhere to any of the school closings so do not assume that if a school is closed that activities at CAL Sports Academy would be closed. Make up practices will not be scheduled due to inclement weather. CAL Sports Academy Use Only 7

8 Budget/Fees Tryout Fees Player cost for tryout is $50. Payment is due upon registration for tryouts. For players who are selected to a CAL Sports Academy Team a deposit of $150 is made during registration and acceptance of the invitation to the team. AAU Program Fees CAL Sports Academy s 2016 AAU Program fee is as follows: $1,472 for all players. New uniforms are required for the 2016 season as the 2015 uniforms have been discontinued. AAU Program fees cover two 90-minute practices (3 hours total) per week, 7 tournaments, uniforms, athlete AAU Membership, gym rentals, coaches salaries, and other administrative costs. The AAU season runs 16 weeks (mid-february through mid-june). If payment is not received according to the payment schedule, a player will not practice or participate in a tournament until the payment is made current. Payment for AAU Basketball is made by credit card, check or cash. Payment options are outlined on the initial page of this agreement. Parents must select which option is being used for payment and sign the agreement. Payment plan options are automatically charged to the credit card on file at midnight on the due date. If alternate arrangements are necessary, the parent must notify office@calsportsacademy.com in advance. Refund Policy Players are committed to the full season. No refunds are given if the player discontinues participation during the season. If a player becomes injured, quits or is removed from the team for inability to comply with team rules, or otherwise chooses to end participation, he/she will not be entitled to any refund. AAU Membership Player AAU Membership is included within the AAU Program Fees. Tournament Fee Participation in seven tournaments is included within the AAU Program Fee. Tournaments will be within a two-three hour drive and one away tournament where overnight stay may be necessary. Player and family travel expenses are not included within the AAU program fees. Whenever possible blocked hotel rooms will be available to offer a hotel discount. Additional tournaments fees are not included within the AAU Program Fee. Parents are notified of any additional tournaments and determination made as to who will attend. If less than 9 players are able to attend an additional tournament, the head coach along with CAL Sports Academy staff will determine if the team will register. Payment for additional tournaments is due upon registration in the tournament. CAL Sports Academy Use Only 8

9 If a team qualifies for Nationals, a determination is made as to whether the team attends. Nationals is an additional expense to the season and not included in the AAU Program Fee. Uniforms Uniform consists of 2 game jerseys and 2 game shorts. All players must purchase a new uniform for the 2016 season as the 2015 uniform has been discontinued. Community Service Project As part of the CAL Sports Academy AAU Program, our players are encouraged to participate in a Community Service Project during the season. Information for our 2016 Community service project will be announced at a later date. Required Paperwork Upon registering, the following paperwork must be signed and submitted to a member of the CAL Sports Academy administrative team. o Copy of Birth Certificate o Copy of State Issued Photo ID (passport is not acceptable according to AAU) o Signed Parent Handbook, which includes the parent and player code of ethics o Emergency Contact Information and Medical History o Copy of Most Report Card, this can be a screen print of the online report card. It must be the report card and not the individual semester grades. The report card is needed for district qualifiers. State Issued Photo ID AAU Basketball is requiring all players to have a State Issued Photo ID in order to participate during the AAU Season. Families may get the photo ID from their local DMV office. It must be a photo ID. A driver s license is sufficient if the player is of driving age. A birth certificate or passport is not sufficient in proving age according to AAU. No player may participate in any practice, scrimmage, or tournament until these documents have been properly completed and submitted. CAL Sports Academy Use Only 9

10 AAU BASKETBALL PLAYER CODE OF ETHICS I hereby pledge to be positive about my youth sports experience and accept responsibility for my participation by following this Player Code of Ethics. I will do my best in school. School comes first. I will encourage good sportsmanship from fellow players, coaches, officials, and parents at every game and practice by demonstrating good sportsmanship. I will treat coaches and teammates with respect. If I have a problem with a teammate, I will notify the coach. The coach will then address players regarding the situation in a timely and appropriate manner. I will attend every practice and game on time, and will notify the coaches if I cannot. I will do my very best to listen and learn from my coaches. I understand that playing time is earned and is not guaranteed to be equal. I will discuss any disagreements about playing time privately with my coaches. I deserve to have fun during my sports experience and will alert my parents and coaches if it stops being fun for me. I deserve to play in an environment that is free of drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and expect everyone associated with my team to refrain from their use at all youth sports events. I understand that I can speak with my coach in confidence regarding any violation I witness. I will remember that playing sports is an opportunity to learn and have fun. I will represent CAL Sports Academy with dignity at all times. CAL Sports Academy Use Only 10

11 AAU BASKETBALL PARENT CODE OF ETHICS I hereby pledge to be positive support, care, and encouragement for my child participating in youth sports by following this Parent Code of Ethics. I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, and officials at every game, practice, or other youth sporting event. I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my child ahead of a personal desire to win. I will support coaches and officials working with my child in order to encourage a positive, enjoyable experience for all. I agree not to talk to coaches about something that happens in a game, or playing time, or any other issue until 24 hours later. I will remember that the game is for youth, not for adults. I will ask my child to treat other players, coaches, fans, and officials with respect. I will not speak poorly of an athlete whether a member of a CAL Sports team or any other team. I understand that my child deserves to play in an environment that is free of drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and will refrain from their use at all CAL youth sporting events. I promise to do whatever I can to help my child enjoy the youth sports experience including being a respectful fan. I will ensure my player arrives on time to practice, games, and tournaments. I will notify the head coach if unable to arrive on time or at all. I will notify the head coach and Coach Corey immediately if my athlete becomes injured during practice, after practice, during or after a game or tournament. I will not recruit players for other sporting programs. CAL Sports Academy Use Only 11