Parents:
I want to take this
opportunity to explain the state of the boys swim team as we enter the new
season. The swim team falls under the
category of a club team with the athletic department. What this means is that we are recognized as
a varsity team, however we are completely self-funded. Due to this fact, it is the teams’
responsibility to pay for coach’s fees, meet officials, buses, and meet entry
fees, as well as suits and other team apparel.
While we are taking steps to limit these costs (ex. we will not be
busing to any away meet), the costs do add up quickly.
In this packet you will find
the pay-to-play form for the district.
Traditionally this is the money that is spent on the buses, officials,
etc…as well as some money that is provided for in the contract for the
district. As you will see on the
district form, most sports have to pay a fee of $150 for the season, which
again covers their costs. For our season
$150 per swimmer will not be enough to meet our needs. Instead I am asking for $250 to cover all of
the above mentioned items. This money
will cover all of the money that is normally involved in pay-to-play with the
district, a meet suit, and as many caps as the boys need. Since I am asking for more money than usual,
and we are a self-funded sport, the payment does not need to be made all at once. If it is easier financially to create a
payment plan for the money, all you will have to do is tell me you are picking the
plan option and get the total money to me by the end of the season. If your child qualifies to have their
pay-to-play waived by the reasons given on the district form then you will owe
$100 as opposed to the full amount.
On top of the pay-to-play money,
we will be conducting several fundraisers through the season to try to meet our
needs and lessen the burden. Currently,
we are planning on conducting a pizza card fundraiser with Hungry Howies, one or two can/bottle drives, and the normal
fundraiser of concessions and admissions at swim meets. Any other thoughts as to possible fundraisers
are more than welcome.
On November 20 at
If you have any questions,
comments or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me. I realize this is not the ideal situation,
but we must play the hand that was dealt.
Thank you,
Brad Schopieray
SchopierayB@huronvalley.k12.mi.us
248-676-8321 x 7024
ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION FEE REGISTRATION
PLEASE PRINT
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN CAPITAL LETTERS:
SPORT:
______________________________________ LEVEL__________________________________
(Freshman, JV, Varsity)
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ADDRESS_____________________________________________________________
PLEASE CHECK
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ATTACHED IS MY FEE OF ________TO
PARTICIPATE. CHECK NUMBER
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I AM
APPLYING FOR A HARDSHIP WAIVER
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I QUALIFY FOR A
I have also reviewed the 2008 - 2009 Huron Valley Schools’ Activity Fee plan and I understand that the fee I am paying does not guarantee playing time, control over any conditions of the team, and is not refundable except as indicated in the policy. I also understand that paying the fee does not alter Huron Valley Board of Education Student Policies, Michigan High School Athletic Association regulations, the Huron Valley School District’s Athletic Code, and/or individual team rules.
Student Signature___________________________________________________________
Parent Signature
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***PLEASE
STAPLE YOUR $150.00 CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO THE BOTTOM 1/3 OF THIS
(Payable to
Huron Valley Schools)
2007 - 2008 ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION FEE INFORMATION
Due to the continued financial condition in our district,
students in grades 9 through 12 will be required to pay a fee to participate in
interscholastic athletics during the 2007 - 2008 school year. Because of the school district’s continuing
deficit, this fee will help raise funds that are necessary to continue the
Huron Valley Schools’ athletic program offerings without any drastic cuts. Other KVC schools, including
1. The fee for a high school student-athlete will be $150.00 per sport, with the student paying for a maximum of two sports. Student-athletes participating in a third sport may do so without charge. This does not include self-funded sports.
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Self-funded sports are not included as part of the
3. Payment of the activity fee will be made in the main office of the student-athlete’s building on or before the date indicated on the registration form. Coaches may desire to facilitate this collection process by announcing an alternate date prior to the deadline. (This may be done to coincide with parent meetings, orientations, etc.)
4. The fee should be paid by check or money order and stapled or clipped to the bottom of the registration form. No fee will be accepted without a completed registration form. Make checks payable to Huron Valley Schools. Please avoid paying this fee with cash.
5. The activity fee is automatically waived for families who have qualified for the free or reduced lunches. Just check the appropriate box indicated on the registration form.
6. Scholarships may be available to students with financial hardships. Families with this concern should contact the athletic director’s office and all information received will be kept confidential.
If the fee is to be waived, a letter requesting the waiver must accompany the registration form.
7. There will be no refunds unless the athlete does not make the team or an injury takes place prior to the second scheduled contest, which a physician has deemed that athlete unable to participate for the remainder of the season. In an injury situation, a doctor’s authorization letter must be submitted.
8. Payment of the activity fee does not guarantee
playing time for the athlete
9. The athlete must pay for any lost, misplaced, or stolen equipment.
10. The athletic director will establish a minimum number of participants for each sport. If these numbers are not met, the sport will be canceled and the fees refunded.