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2017 Player and Cheer Code of Conduct

Player/Cheerleader Information
Additional Player/Cheerleader
Parent/Guardian Information

Player/Parent
Football and Cheer
Code of Conduct 2017

Apopka Raptors, Inc. is a non-profit youth flag / tackle football and cheer organization. We are committed to teaching youth the fundamental skills of football and cheerleading as part of a collaborative community partnership within a developmentally appropriate environment for participants.

We will provide participants the opportunity to play in safe, structured, and supervised venues.

We will teach them fundamental athletic skills and how the skills learned on the field apply to all facets of development including academics, good sportsmanship and citizenship. We will nurture a child’s interest to be a team player throughout their life.

GENERAL RULES:
1. This is a Central Florida Amateur Athletic Union Association (CFAAU). Board Members, Team Moms and Coaches donate many hours to this organization. Please respect their time and commitment to our children.

2. Registration fees shall be set annually by the Executive Board. NO ONE shall participate in the programs of APOPKA RAPTORS without full payment of such fees. ALL EQUIPMENT ISSUED IS THE PRIVATE PROPERTY OF APOPKA RAPTORS AAU, INC. and IS BEING ‘RENTED’ TO THE FOOTBALL PARTICIPANTS FOR THE FEE OF $1.00. IT IS THE PLAYER AND PARENT/GUARDIAN(S) RESPONSIBILITY TO RETURN ALL RENTED EQUIPMENT, TO INCLUDE THE GAME JERSEY, IN GOOD, CLEAN CONDITION AT THE LAST GAME OF THE SEASON. (Florida Statute 812.15S)

**REGISTRATION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE, unless due to a medical emergency or a parent relocation.

3.Each participant playing football is required to furnish the required fee of $225 for players ($207-registration and $18 AAU Membership Fee), and $125 for Flag players ($107-registration and $18 AAU Membership Fee) a copy of the player's birth certificate, a physical/medical release form, a signed Code of Conduct, and a copy of 2016-17 report card showing the final grades (with an exception of Flag football).

4.Each Participant registering for cheer are required to furnish the required fee of $225 ($207-registration and $18 AAU Membership Fee), a copy of the cheerleader's birth certificate, a physical/medical release form, a signed Code of Conduct, and a copy of 2016-17 report card showing the final grades. (with an exception of Flag Cheer)

5.The use of profanity or abusive language, tobacco, alcohol, or drugs will not be tolerated.

6.Possession of a firearm or weapon is not permitted at any AAU activity.

7.If you have any questions during the season regarding actions that you believe have been taken toward your child please contact your child’s head coach after a 24-hr. grace period to resolve the issue. If you feel the problem has not been resolved, contact the Director of Football or Cheer.

8.Apopka Raptors reserves the right to assign your child to a football team or cheer squad and reassign as needed.

9.Apopka Raptors will adhere to Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) National, and Central Florida AAU conference rules and regulations.

10.AAU has minimum academic eligibility requirements that apply to all participants.

PRACTICES:
1. Football: Practice is scheduled to begin July 31, 2017. Practice will be held Monday through Friday, not to exceed 10 hours per week until the first week of school. Practices after the school year begins will be scheduled not to exceed 6 hours per week and are typically on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm or 6pm – 8pm with games on Saturday. More detailed schedules will be provided closer to the season. Practices after the school year begins will be scheduled not to exceed 6 hours per week for all teams except Flag. Flag will practice a maximum of 5 hours per week.

2.Cheer: Practice is scheduled to begin July 31, 2017. Practice will be held Monday through Friday, not to exceed 10 hours per week until the first week of school. Practices after the school year begins will be scheduled not to exceed 6 hours per week for all teams. Flag will practice a maximum of 3 hours per week.


3.Parents must be prompt in picking up their children from practices. If an emergency occurs and you cannot pick-up your child on time, please contact your coach immediately to make other arrangements. Coaches have been instructed to remain at the field with your child.

4.Absences: If your child is going to be absent for a practice or game, it is mandatory that you call the Head Coach prior to the absence. Players who are habitually absent from practice or games may be subject to the following actions: 1) reduction in playing time/cheering time (Head Coach’s discretion); or 2) a one game suspension (approval of Apopka Raptors Executive Board); or 3) removal from the team (Apopka Raptors Executive Board approval).

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR TACKLE FOOTBALL:
Every player will use and care for their football equipment.
1. Helmet, shoulder pads, game jersey, game pants and socks will be provided by the Apopka Raptors organization.
2. 1 Mouth guard (note, you may need to purchase additional guards during the season)
3. Chin strap
4. Practice pants (all-in-one or pants with shell) *
5. Practice Jersey*
6. Athletic supporter or compression shorts (girdle)*
7. Rubber-cleated shoes. No metal cleats are allowed. *
8. Eyeglasses: When worn, shall be of athletically approved construction with
shatterproof glass (safety glass) or contact lenses. *
*Indicates equipment that is not provided by Apopka Raptors
**We will provide a T-shirt; Pride packages will be available for purchase.
***ITEMS REQUIRED TO RETURN AT THE END OF SEASON INCLUDE: Jersey, game pants, helmet and shoulder pads. Failure to return these items will forfeit your eligibility to register for another season and you will be charged the price it costs to replace the items. Additionally, athletes will not receive their end of the year trophy.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CHEER:
1. Practice short*
2. T-shirt (sport bras are prohibited to wear as an outer garment)
3. Cheer shoes. *
* 1 Practice t-shirt will be provided. Cheer Pride packages will be
available for purchase.
*Indicates equipment that is not provided by Apopka Raptors
*ITEMS REQUIRED TO RETURN AT THE END OF SEASON INCLUDE: Cheer shell, cheer skirt, cheer liner. Failure to return these items will forfeit your eligibility to register for another season and you will be charged the price it costs to replace the items. Additionally, athletes will not receive their end of the year trophy.


SAFETY / SECURITY:


1.The Head Coach is responsible for the safety and security of all
participants.

2.Only Apopka Raptors Certified Coaches and Team Moms are allowed to coach, direct, or supervise the activities of participants. Parents are not allowed on the practice or game fields.

3.Jewelry of any type shall be prohibited.

4.Long hair must be pulled back out of players’ eyes.

5.Football is a strenuous sport that requires physical conditioning and
stamina. All players will be required to participate in the exercise and
conditioning portion of practice. In addition, all participants are expected
to follow proper nutrition and hydration to prepare for their physical
activities.

6.All Coaches will have the discretion to require a doctor’s release after a
participant has missed practice or a game for health reasons.

7.AAU has strict rules regarding age divisions. These rules are for your
child’s safety and are not negotiable.

8.Any participant who misses all the scheduled practices during a week will not be allowed to participate in that week’s game. Only at the coaches’
discretion can this policy be waived.

PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT:

1. In order to uphold the goals of the Apopka Raptors and ensure that all
participants have the benefit of a safe and fun learning environment, all
parents, guardians and other adult and attendees of Apopka Raptors events, including but not limited to practices, competitions, and banquets, must behave accordingly in a respectful, courteous and sportsmanlike manner at all times.

2. Any adult who is using alcohol, tobacco or non-prescription drugs and/or
appears intoxicated at an Apopka Raptors’ event, and/or who is flagrantly
rude, attempts to intimidate, verbally abuse, heckles, taunts, ridicules,
boos, throws objects and/or uses vulgarity or profane language/gestures
with an official, coach, volunteer, staff member, participant or other
event attendee, will receive a verbal warning and/or be asked to leave an
Apopka Raptors’ event. The member organization will provide a written
warning to the individual regarding the misbehavior. The adult’s children
may also be removed from the event. Any adult who commits one of the
above stated offenses a second time, will be banned from all Apopka Raptors’ events for a period of one year from the date of the second
offense.

3. Any adult who physically assaults an official, coach, volunteer, staff
member or participant, or threatens grave bodily harm may be banned from
all Apopka Raptors’ events for one year from the date of the
offense, and their children may also be removed from all Apopka Raptors’ programs for that same period. After the ban has expired, if the individual commits another offense of the Adult Code of Conduct, the individual will be permanently banned from all Apopka Raptors events and the individual’s children may also be permanently removed from all Apopka Raptors’ programs.

PLAYER CODE OF CONDUCT:
Players will maintain a standard of conduct as a representative of the Apopka Raptors. The following discipline actions will apply if players fail to adhere to the Code of Conduct.

1. First offense: Fighting, intimidation, heckling other teams or disrespect
for authority: removal from practice/game and a 1 game suspension from the next regularly scheduled game.

2. Second offense: One-week suspension from team to include the next regularly
scheduled game.

3. Third offense: Suspension from team for the remainder of the season.

SCHOLASTIC REQUIREMENTS:

1. The Apopka Raptors strive to build student-athletes. Students must maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 overall to begin playing/cheering with the Apopka Raptors. Progress will be monitored throughout the season. Failure to maintain a minimum of a 2.0 GPA overall will result in suspension from upcoming games until the GPA meets the 2.0 requirement. Failure to submit required progress reports or report cards will result in suspension of play at the next scheduled game or until the progress report is turned in to the head coach or team mom. There will be no exceptions to this policy. (Flag football and cheer are exempt from providing academic reports)

2. Students will provide their Team Mom with copies of their academic progress at the following times: (information can be obtained through Progressbook)

A. End of the current academic school year (must include all 4 quarters
and final grade for the year)

B. 1st nine-week progress report
– Athletes receiving less than a 2.0 overall GPA will be required to
submit a weekly progress report.

C. 1st nine-week report card
- Athletes receiving less than a 2.0 overall GPA will be required to
submit a weekly progress report.
- Athletes that were currently on a weekly progress report and receive
less than a 2.0 will be suspended from the next regular season game
and will continue to submit a weekly progress report until their
weekly progress report indicates that the player/cheerleader is
earning a 2.0 GPA.

D. 2nd nine-week progress report
- Athletes that have less than a 2.0 from the 2nd progress report
will be required to submit a weekly progress report until the end
of the season.

Participants that do not maintain a 2.0 will not be able to participate in the AAU Nationals. There is no exception to this policy so it is imperative that you monitor your child's grades during the season.

GAMES:
1. Players are required to be at the field prior to game time as directed by their coach (typically 1.5 hours prior to game time). This time will be spent for practice/warm-up.
2. Players will play a minimum of 4 to 8 plays per game. The amount of plays will be dependent on the size of the team.
3. Parents: Please do not attempt to talk to your child during the game or at half time. The coaches need the players’ full attention.
4. Parents: If you are not pleased with the way the game is going or are frustrated with your player’s participation, please do not approach the coaches during or immediately following the game. Please hold your comments and contact the Head Coach after a 24 hour cool down period. Parents that interfere with any coach or league official during a game or practice will be handled as per the Adult Code of Conduct.

MANDATORY PARENT REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM VOLUNTEER RULE. All parents are required to work at least 1 hour throughout this season. This includes, but not limited to: concession, admission/gate attendant, field duty (i.e. chain gang, MPR, game announcer, score keeper. Please note that due to games that may occasionally run longer you may be asked to stay longer than 1 hour. It is the expectation that you do not leave your post without being relieved by a person that will perform your duties. You will not be asked to stay during your child’s game. Parents may choose to opt out of volunteering by paying a one-time fee of $25 due by August 17, 2017. Parents who fail to volunteer will waive their child’s rights participate in the playoffs.

I, _______________________________, legal guardian of ____________________, have read and understand the code of conduct form and agree to abide by the rules set forth by the board of Apopka Raptors, AAU Inc. I also understand the penalty and/or consequences for not abiding by the rules. By signing this document, I am agreeing that both my child and I will abide by the rules.

_________________________________________ _______________________________
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