SAMPLE PREPARATION LETTER
March 8, 2002
TO: 2002 SONC Basketball Game Participants
FROM: Colleen Lanigan, Coordinator
RE: 2002 SONC Basketball Schedule in Rocky Mount, March 15-17
DEPARTURE TIME
All teams will leave from Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation, 200 Plant Rd (off
Franklin St across from Tandoor Indian Restaurant) on Friday, March 15 (except
Pilots)
Big Blues and Scorpions: 10:00 am
Bulls, Tigers, and X-Press: 1:00 pm
Pilots: 6:45 am on Saturday, March 16
Call your head coach if you need assistance with transportation to CHPR
RETURN TIME
Pilots will return to CHPR on Sunday, March 17 no later than 3:00 pm
All other teams will return no later than 4:00 pm
Any team may return earlier depending on final standings – we will call first
HOTEL/EMERGENCY CONTACT INFO
Holiday Inn, 252-937-6888
Ask for Colleen Lanigan, Head of Delegation
CLOTHING
* Appropriate competition shoes (high tops or sneakers; no black soles)
* SO CH/OC “Who Let the Dogs Out” t-shirt for Opening Ceremonies
* Rain gear
* Warm clothing
* Nice outfit for dance
* Other change of clothes as desired
* The Basics: sleep wear, change of underwear and socks, etc.
* Gym bag to bring daily wear to competition sites
* SO CH/OC will provide uniforms and sweats
** Please mark athlete’s name and “SO CH/OC” in all clothing if they cannot easily identify their own clothing
** Please pack only what you can carry! Cameras, walk-mans, etc. are allowed but SO CH/OC coaching staff will not be responsible for custody
MEDICATIONS
* Please give all medications and dosage instructions to Colleen Lanigan or
head coach
* Your medical form must be up-to-date
MONEY
* You may bring money for souvenirs and snacks at hotel vending machines
* You will need money for Sunday lunch
* If you need assistance monitoring money, please put in a marked envelope with amount and give to head coach
ROOMING ASSIGNMENTS
1: Felix Brooks, John Mason, Bill Swann, Shane Allen
2: Steve Fromberg, David Whitted, Fabian Springs, Giuseppe Polcaro
3: Steve Brauer, Chad Ludington
4: Priscilla Crisp, Priscilla Springfield, Emily Wiley, Robyn Dorton
5: Chris Lanier, Allen Little, Ron McKoy
6: Brandie Grady, Jason Ravenscraft, Rawley Kabrick
7: Eloise Magill, Allison Wright, Rachel Vogelpohl, Soumya Natarajan
8: TR Curtin, Felix Stevens
9: John Caye, Bill Conley, Wayne Cotton
10: Jeff Beauchamp, Kenneth Poteat, Ricky Sampson
11: Wilson Finks, Anthony Stevenson, Tony Tripp
12: Matt and Dawn Farthing
13: Gillian Fink, Erin Montgomery, Annie Tane, Jillian Stein
14: Hal Mekeel, Dan Costa
15: David Wright, Joey Kessler, Eric Cunningham, Trey Culton
16: Ray Merrihew, John Waller
17: Paul Conway, Steven Jones, Ahmad Rahman
18: Sandy Snyder, Steffie Madden, Thu Tran
19: Katie Taylor, Colleen Lanigan, Brenda Spivey
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS/MAPS: ENCLOSED
FOOD: MENUS
* Meals are provided by SONC except lunch on Sunday
* Notify Colleen if you have special dietary restrictions or needs
* Dinner on Friday night will be at the Gateway Center (Holiday Inn parking lot)
Tossed salad, fried chicken, spaghetti, meat sauce, marinara sauce,
vegetable medley, garlic bread, rolls and butter, tea
* Dinner on Saturday night will be an allowance at area restaurants (our choice)
* Lunches will be served at the competitions sites (sandwich, chips, fruit, beverage)
* Breakfasts will be at the Gateway Center from 6:30-8:30 am both mornings
FAMILY REGISTRATION
All family members are encouraged to come support their athletes! In addition, SONC Family Services Committee provides extra activities for those families who register with them. Application packets were distributed earlier; call Colleen if you need a replacement.
NOTE
Any behavior that jeopardizes safety of self or others, or any behavior that is blatantly disrespectful to coaches and/or team members will result in the immediate termination of participation. This means you will have to leave the event (someone from home will need to pick you up).
PLEASE PHONE COLLEEN AT 968-2787 X204
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION!