HORIZON GRIDIRON FOOTBALL

Important Information for 2013Freshman Football Parents

Welcoming Incoming Freshman:

We are excited about our 2013 season and look forward to meeting all of you on May 15 at the All parent/player incoming freshman meeting. We have a wonderful program, great coaching staff and strong parent group and look forward to seeing your player on the field and your involvement in our program. The following information will touch on important information that you will need as you become Husky parents and players.

Husky Gridiron Booster Club Contacts:

Horizon Football Website: Bookmark this site now!

Melissa Magiera, ActingIncoming Freshman Coordinator,, c 480-544-0248.

If you are interested in becoming our Freshman Team Representative, please contact one of the representatives below:

Mary Stevens, Co-President, , c 602-400-4552

Desiree Marciniak, Co-President/Sponsorship, c 602-421-1233

S.A.C. Sports, Arts Clubs Expo – you may find this beneficial to attend being new to Horizon and we hope to see you there.

Date: August 5, Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Location: HHS Cafeteria

Forms

All forms that need to be completed by JV and Varsity are available on the Horizon Football Website under the “Information Center”. Click on Important Forms and complete all forms noted under your specific level including forms referenced under the “To Be Completed by ALL Levels”. Please email your completed forms to Melissa at r Mail to: Horizon High School, Attn: Husky Gridiron Football, 5601 E. Greenway Road Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Note:AIA and Athlete Forms are to be given to the Athletic Director at HHS by

May 20 via mail or in person. (Please make a copy)

  • 2013 Tax Credit form is referenced on site to assist with fees.
  • Physiotherapy Associates is offering $20.00 (cash) physicals on Saturday May 18th from 8:00 am-1:00 pm. Location: 20830 N. Tatum Blvd #115. Appointment is required (480) 473-1200.

Parent and Player Involvement

Volunteer -- Parent involvement is critical for a successful football program. JV and Varsity parents volunteer to cover other level needs such as Snack Bar, Merchandise Table and Field set/breakdown and special events as needed. Consider joining the Booster Club (open positions are referenced on the Website under “Booster Club”) Please join us at one of our meetings and help us chart a course for success for HHS Football. Check our Website for date, time and location.

Sponsorship and Fundraising is everyone’s responsibility and necessary to build a flourishing football program. Parent volunteers, who work to provide funds through fundraising activities and solicit sponsors directly support and benefit our three football teams. (Freshman, JV and Varsity) This year, the Booster Club will spend close to $130,000.00 with fundraising efforts directly supporting our football program.

Through the support of the Husky Gridiron Football Booster Club, and fundraising efforts of the players themselves, we are able to maintain a low cost participation fee for all players. Keeping our fees affordable with payment options allows our football program and coaches to continue to build a competitive, well -rounded program.

Participation fees will cover, but is not limited to, the following: Meals for all players before all games, Player practice uniforms, Summer Weight program, program equipment and enhancements, jerseys, head sets, end zone camera, weight room improvements and much more

Q&A

All Parent and Player Freshman Mandatory Meeting:

May 15 at 7:00 pm at Horizon in the J101.Please park in the lot off of Greenway and we will have signage to get you to J101. We are asking each family to bring 2 or more cases of bottled water or 20-oz. plastic bottled Gatorade (Red, Blue, Orange or Yellow) to the meeting to help us with our opening Snack Bar inventory

Participation Fees

  • AIA Fees, $200.00 due by August 10, check and form are to be given directly to the Athletic Director at HHS. Check is to be made out to Horizon High School.
  • Husky Football Program Fee is $325.00. $175.00 is due May 15and balance due by June 25. Payment arrangements can be made, by contacting Dennis Sprenger at email: . If you have two players in our 2013 program the fees will be half the cost for the second player, ($162.50). $175 is due for second player as well on May 15 and balance by June 25. We can accept credit card payments at the All Parent-Player meeting and soon, on the Website. All fees are due by June25. Participation fee covers, but is not limited to, the following: player game day meals, player practice clothing, new practice jersey and pants all three levels, headsets for the coaching staff for game day, end- zone camera to film practice and games for breakdown and training, video and photography for the season, Hudl and Website maintenance fees, Coaches’ stipends and much more.

NOTE: We will be able to accept your check or credit card for payment for Program Fees and Merchandise at the 5/15 meeting.

Summer Conditioning/Weight Program

BeginsMay 28 (July 4-5 no weight room) M, T, W, TH. Program will be facilitated by the Head Coach Kris Heavner and Assistant Coach Volunteer John Neel. Protein Powder will be provided after each work out. Waivers need to be on file in order for player to receive the post work out product. (Player needs to bringa clean shaker cup daily)

NOTE: Player will be provided a fit line to try for shirts and shorts for the program. If your player misses this opportunity we will only ask once via an email for sizing otherwise, orders will be placed and we will have clothing available for season practice and what is available will be provided to players that did not provide information

  • Players that participate consistently in HHS Football Weight program from

May 28 – August 1 will be given first choice in selecting their Jersey #’s.

  • Although freshman will be participating in the highly recommended Summer Weight Program the will also have a minimum of two evening practices a week throughout the summer until the Official date of practice August 12.

Mouth Guards

We have a sponsor this season who will provide a custom mouth guard for your player free of charge. We will provide you with the contact information and location to schedule your players fitting over the next few days. Please watch for emails. At this time we are focusing on a Saturday in May. Please take advantage of this offer as these mouth pieces run approximately $100.00-$125.00

Opening Season Party – ALL Levels

August 17, Location: HHS Football Stadium, more informationto come for the Special Team Representatives.

Helmets

A player can purchase their own helmet and use it during their participation at HHS as long as there is a current Certificate on file with the Equipment Manager: Ritchie Iafrate. All players must present this documentation in order to wear their own helmet. Helmet Color is HHS Green with a Black Grill. Striping and logos will be applied by Ritchie Iafrate. Painted helmets and new helmets can be arranged through our sponsor, SunValco. Tentative schedule to turn helmets into Equipment Manager for decals and review is July 23-24.

Shoulder Pads: Players can use their own shoulder pads and parents and players assume all risk a liability.

Fundraising begins

(Information available on website and will be emailed under separate cover)

  • Hit Send begins April 26 through season– refer to the Website and participation costs nothing - only your time. Incoming Freshman are required to participate beginning M ay 28.
  • Cookie Dough Sales begin May 28 –June 13 for freshman. Each player will be responsible to sell 20 cards. Players will sell cards that allow thepurchaser to order the cookie dough at anytime and have it shipped to them on dry ice.
  • Sponsorship solicitation begins April 26 – August 1 – ALL parents are to participate and support. Emails will be sent under separate cover and all information is provided on the website.
  • Golf Tournament Tentative in September at Orange Tree Golf Club
  • Pride Cards Sales, August 10-20.All three levels to participate. We will be offering single vendor cards this season not multiple per card as we have in the past.

Pre-Order Spirit Merchandise Order

Forms will be sent out by May 1 and available under our Team Shop Tab on the Horizonfootball.com Website. Please take advantage of ordering your spirit clothing early as limited supply will be available at the home games. Pre-Orders are due by July 24. We will also have order forms and provide a presentation of the merchandise at the May 15 meeting.

Parent Spirit Ads

Due by August 1. Please refer to the Website under Important Forms for the Order sheet and samples of last season parent ads. More information will be provided on this during the meeting.

Rockin Refuel

All players will receive a Rockin Refuel Protein drink following each practice and game beginning in August. Waiver needs to be on file for player in order to receive product.

Please check our website often for updated information and calendar changes.

Our Mission:

The purpose of the Gridiron Football Booster Club is to assist in creating an atmosphere of enthusiastic volunteerism and support within the organization of Horizon parents, players, coaches and the surrounding community to develop the most competitive football program possible, and to help each player achieve the best possible football experience. The Gridiron Football Booster Club is responsible for creating a positive brand for Horizon High School Football through dynamic leadership, timely communication, financial and moral support, and programs that will draw students and sponsors to this quality high school program.