2019-2020 Allatoona High School Softball Spring Tryouts May 13 th -16 th (All days required) 5:30-8:30 p.m. for all rising 9 th -12th graders Please note that all tryouts are closed to spectators. Varsity and JV Rosters will be announced by 6:00 p.m. Friday, May 17th, 2019 allatoonabucs.com/fast-pitch-softball/ and on Twitter @AHSBucsSoftball A current Cobb County Physical Form (2019-20) is required no later than May 1st. It must be uploaded to the ParenVue Portal. If you already have a current physical uploaded electronically in the AHS ParentVue Portal, please indicate this on the Softball Player Information Form (page 4). *If player is an incoming 9th grader or has not participated in a sport during the current year, make sure the physical is dated AFTER April 1, 2019. *In order to participate in summer activities and the 2019 fall season, ALL physicals on file must be dated AFTER April 1, 2019. *Physicals on file for the current school year only get the player through tryouts. NO PHYSICAL = NO TRYOUT The following forms must be filled out, stapled together (in this order), and turned into Coach Pirkle NO LATER than May 1st: AHS Softball Parent/Player Contract (page 2) Financial Commitment/Player Expectations (page 3) Player Information Form (page 4) Permission to Photograph (page 5) Overnight Field Trip Form (page 6) Medical Info/Allergies (page 7) **Preseason mandatory meeting March 6, 2019 (one parent must be present) Page 1
2019-20 PARENT/PLAYER CONTRACT As a student-athlete of the Allatoona Softball program, I will adhere to the following guidelines regarding behavior and academics for the entire calendar year (during the season and off-season). 1. No drugs or alcohol. The Allatoona Softball Program will adhere to Cobb County Policy (IDF-R Interscholastic Activities). An electronic copy is available on the Cobb County website or via email (by request). 2. If a player is at school, they are expected to attend practices/games on the same day. The PLAYER is expected to communicate with the coaching staff, in advance, if they are unable to attend a practice/game. * excused absence= 15 poles *Unexcused absence = 30 poles 3. If a player has a failing grade at any point during the school year, they will be required to attend at least one tutoring session per week until the grade is brought to a passing level. The student-athlete may be required to bring a progress report to one of the coaches on staff each Monday. 4. If a player receives Saturday School, ISS, or OSS the same conditioning penalty of an unexcused absence will be implemented per number of days assigned. 5. Monitor your social media/cell phone activity. A good rule of thumb is to assume that the administration, your parents, and the coaching staff are reading and viewing everything you post. If this would alter what you post, then you probably shouldn t post it, text it, Tweet it, Facebook it, etc. No cell phone use in the dugout or during team meals. NOTE: For any infractions on items #1-5 (excused or unexcused) a player may receive make-up conditioning, loss of playing time, loss of start or game suspension. Infractions may also lead to permanent dismissal from the team. 6. Players will be required to ride the bus to AND from games during the season. This includes ALL Regular Season contests, Region Tournament, State Playoffs, etc. The completion of any contest will be when we actually return back to AHS with the entire team. I have read the above policy and agree to meet the requirements to participate in the Allatoona Softball Program. Student-Athlete: Date: Parent/Guardian: Date: Page 2
Financial Responsibilities: By initialing below, you understand and agree to the following: Every player will be expected to meet or exceed a financial goal of $1000.00 plus $150.00 Commitment Deposit. Fundraising opportunities include but are not limited to: *Sign sponsorship signs: new or renewal *Bed Sheets *Braves game tickets Payment #1 $150.00 Commitment Deposit due.june 1 st, 2019 (This deposit will not be cashed but will be returned upon completion of all Player/Parent expectation duties) Fundraising amount or Payment #2 $500.00 due..july 1 st, 2019 Fundraising amount or Payment #3 $500.00 due..august 5 th, 2019 (Ice Cream Social) Player/Parent expectation duties include: *2-3 Buc Bash/Red and Black Tournament Gate sign ups *Concession volunteer 2-3 games *Pre-game Meal Committee (4 parents will handle all pre-game meals in exchange for no concession duties and/or reduced tournament gate sign ups) *Field Work Day (July 27 th or August 3 rd ) *Serve on at least 1 event committee NOTE: Concession shift total will be based off of # of Tourney Gate shifts and participation in Field Work Day. If everyone does their part, the workload should not be too burdensome for anyone in any category. Initials 'Allatoona HS Softball' App powered by Team App. It's 100% free! Available on the web: https://allatoonahssoftball.teamapp.com Or download FREE for iphone, ipad or Android here: http://teamapp.com/app Page 3
Player Information Form Student Name: Grade 2019-20: Current Physical uploaded electronically at Allatoona High School: YES or NO Street Address: City: ZipCode: Student Cell Number: ( ) - Student Email Address: Parent/Guardian #1: Address (if different from above): Home #: Cell Phone #: Email Address:: Parent/Guardian #2:: Address (if different from above): Home #: Cell Phone #: Email Address: Page 4
Empowering Dreams for the Future Form JG(1)-1 PERMISSION TO DISPLAY STUDENT PHOTOGRAPH/NAME I hereby grant permission to Cobb County School District (District) to use or publicly display my child s photograph, video image, or audio clip on the District s Web site(s), individual school Web pages, or in other official District publications without further notice. I acknowledge the District's right to crop, edit, or treat the photograph, video, or audio clip at its discretion. I also understand that once my student s photograph, video image, or audio clip is published on a Web site, it can be downloaded by any computer user, on or off campus. I understand a student s name may be published along with the student s picture. Therefore, I agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the members of the Cobb County Board of Education, the District, its officers, employees, agents, successors and assignees (the "Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all claims and liabilities resulting from this publishing. Subject/Nature of events: Allatoona Softball Permission is granted for the use requested above. NOTE: This form must be signed by student if the student is 18 years of age or older. Name of Student Signature of Student Date of Student Signature Name of Parent/ Signature of Parent/ Guardian Guardian Date of Parent/Guardian Signature(s) 1/1/13: Student Support *JG1-1* Page 1 of 1 Page 5
Empowering Dreams for the Future Form IFCB-6 PERMISSION TO PARTICIPATE IN OVERNIGHT FIELD TRIP This permission form has been signed only after understanding and considering the following: 1. Trip Planned: State Playoffs 2. Purpose(s) of Trip: State Playoffs 3. Supervision: Troy Pirkle, Steve Kemp, Mark Bagwell, Brad Strickland, Booster Moms 4. Transportation: County Bus Michael Taylor (Activity Driver) or County Assigned Driver 5. Requirements: N/A 6. Expectation and Instructions: Students will have curfew and will room with 3 other players. Student Information Student Name: Date of Birth: Address: Home Phone: In case of emergency, notify: Phone: Insurance Information Company Providing Insurance: Policy Number: Name of Insured: Group Number: Page 6
Medical Information Does the student need to take medication? Yes No If so, what medication? Special medical conditions: Allergies? Yes No If yes, please identify allergy: Medication Food Stinging Insects Other Please identify: Dietary Restrictions: Release I understand the above expectations/special instructions and acknowledge that my child is expected to comply with them. Further, I have instructed my child to comply with them as well as other directions given by trip supervisors. The District does have an indemnity plan pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-1090 that may or may not apply relative to the trip. Even if the plan covers some or all of the trip, the coverage amounts may not cover all injuries. I understand that as a parent I have the option of, and am encouraged to, purchase student insurance coverage either through the student accident insurance offered by the District or through my own insurance carrier. I (Parent/Guardian Name-PLEASE PRINT): acknowledge that participation in the field trip described above is not mandatory and that a quality alternative instructional experience will be provided to those students choosing not to participate. If any emergency medical procedures or treatment are required during the trip, I consent to the trip supervisor(s) taking, arranging for or consenting to the procedures or treatment in his/her or their discretion. I agree to release, indemnify, and hold harmless or reimburse the Cobb County School District (District), its Board of Education, and its members, employees, agents, representatives, successors or assignees, as well as its approved adult trip supervisors ( District Indemnitees ) from and forever promise not to sue them on any and all claims, demands, rights, causes of action, liabilities, losses, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys fees), whether known or unknown, that I, any other parent or guardian of the above-named student, the student or any other successor or assignee may have or may allege to have against the District Indemnitees or which may be brought against the District Indemnitees arising out of or in any manner relating to the student s participation in the field trips, including but not limited any losses, damages or injuries or to the rendering of emergency medical procedures or treatment. NOTE: This form must be signed by student if the student is 18 years of age or older. Name of Parent/Guardian (PLEASE PRINT) Signature of Parent/Guardian Date 7/1/15: Student Support *IFCB-6* Page 1 of 1 Page 7