General Requirements

Meeting, Documentation and Marks
•   You and your parent(s) must meet, individually, with one of the coaches to discuss WHAT IT TAKES TO STAY ON THE TEAM!
•   If you are selected you will be given a letter to take to your parent(s).  It will indicate:
•   Required documentation
•   Required items/ fees (minimal)
•   A request that both you and your parent read and understand this information package and contact a coach or manager if you have any questions.
•   A request that you ask your parent to set up a meeting with one of the coaches to ensure both you and your parent are aware of your obligations to the team.
•   A list of available meeting times/locations.
•   YOU MUST MAINTAIN A PASSING MARK IN ALL CORE SUBJECTS (English, Social Studies, Math and Science).

Fund Raising
•   All team members are expected to participate in fundraising events throughout the year.  These may include:
•   Car Washes
•   Promotional Fundraising in conjunction with local business
•   Tending a merchandise table selling O'Leary Promotional items at school events
•   Working bingos and doing store inventories, etc. as opportunities arise.
•   Seeking fundraising opportunities
•   Selling fund raising items.
•   Assisting/Facilitating team events (i.e. hosting competitions, etc.)
•   Fundraising will be divided into "team" and "individual" fundraising (Ms. Rich will keep records).  You must participate in a MINIMUM of 20 hours of group/TEAM fundraising activities in order to get your Sports 15/25 credit.
Attend a Summer Camp
•   There are a variety of summer camps available to athletes.  They vary in length (one day to two weeks) and are available locally throughout the summer.  A list if camps should be available by tryouts.
•   The cost of summer camps must be borne by the athlete.  Existing team members may use individual fundraising to cover these costs.
•   Ideally, Ms. Rich would like to see the 2001/2002 team attend a weekend summer camp AS A TEAM.  There should be more information regarding this by tryouts.

All members:
•   Will register for Sports 15 or 25  (FIVE credits for full participation).
•   Will attend a Weight Room Orientation Session and obtain a Weight Room pass.
•   Will work on weight training a minimum of one hour per week, every week (on your own time - you will have a "sign-off" page).
•   Members ON the football team will attend a minimum of two stunting/gymnastics practices each month (see "Practice Times" below).
•   Will attend a team practice (at a gymnastics club) EVERY LAST SUNDAY of each month from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.. (transportation arranged by the coaches).