ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

2013-2014ATHLETIC PROGRAM

APRIL 30TH REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR ALL 2013-2014 SPORTS

OVERVIEW OF THE PROGRAM:

Once again, this year the SJCPS Athletic Program offers interscholastic teams for boys and girls in grades five through eight. The success of the Athletic Association's program through the years can be attributed to effective leadership, encouragement by parish staff, and most importantly, the tremendous support of our parents, not only financially but in acting as volunteer coaches. We are currently in need of coaches and board members. Please contact Mr. Carl Rhineberger, Athletic Association Director, for more information (708-567-0585). (Anyone wishing to be considered to coach must submit to a criminal background check & complete the Virtus Training, Mandated Reporter Training and required forms prior to coaching. This is both an Archdiocese and a Parish requirement.)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:- NEW FOR THE 2013-2014 SPORTS SEASON:

St. John of the Cross Parish School Athletic Association is a long-time member of the Suburban Parochial League (SPL) comprised of area Catholic grade schools. Because the number of teams at each grade level must be determined and submitted to the SPL this spring, THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR ALL 2013-2014 SPORTS IS APRIL 30th. You mayregister and pay on line, in person or by mail. The on-line form may be found on the school web site under “Forms” and then “Athletic on-line Registration and Payment”.There is a 3% transaction fee for credit card payments; there is no transaction free for ACH payments. If you pay in person or by mail you must include a Registration Form for each child participating in sports during next school year. The Registration Form can be found (and printed) on the web site under “Forms” and then “Athletic Registration & Payment by Check”.

REFUND POLICY: Fees will be refunded per the following policy: Fee will not be reimbursed after tryouts for basketball and volleyball; or after the second week of practice for cross country and track & field; or after uniforms are ordered for cheerleading and football; or after the first session of camps and clinics.

PARENT VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENT:

Every Family whose child(ren) participate(s) in volleyball and/or basketball will be responsible for volunteering during at least two home games per season. Every family whose child(ren) participate(s) in cross country and/or track & field will be responsible for at least two volunteering experiences. Every family whose child(ren) participate in cheerleading or football will be expected to volunteer on a specified committee. Details will be provided when each sport begins for the year.

TOURNAMENT FEE REQUIREMENT:

5th-8th grade boy basketballplayers and 7th & 8thgrade girl basketball players will be required to pay an additional charge of $50 each to defray tournament entry fees.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:

All student athletes must have a current Sports Physical (ADMINISTERED BETWEEN MAY1STANDAUGUST 1ST, 2013)andMedical Emergency Formon file in the school office by AUGUST 1STif they plan to participate in ANY sport during the entire school year. NO PHYSICALS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER AUGUST 1STFOR ANY SPORT OFFERED DURING THE ENTIRE2013-2014SCHOOL YEAR.

UNIFORM DEPOSIT/UNIFORM AND SHIRT PURCHASE:

All Basketball and Volleyball participants will be required to provide a uniform deposit in the amount of $65. All Football participants will be required to provide a uniform deposit in the amount of $250. Deposits will be destroyed upon the receipt of the uniform in good condition by the announced deadline for each team.The deadline will be communicated through email, hard copy and school announcements. All other checks will be cashed. The deposit cannot be included with any fee – a separate check must be submitted. All cheerleading participants will be required to purchase a uniform (includes skirt, shell, briefs and pom-poms) for $105; the uniform is kept by the athlete to be used from year-to-year. A $20 team shirt is required for both Cross Country and Track & Field. This shirt is kept by the athlete and will be used for both sports from year-to-year until further notice.

SPORTS OFFERED: Fees:

Boys’ Basketball - grades 5-8$100 (Plus Tournament Fee)

Girls’ Basketball - grades 5-8$100 (Plus Tournament Fee for 7th & 8th)

Boys’ Football - grades 5-8$250

Girls’ Cheerleading -grades 5-8 $ 45

Girls’ Volleyball - grades 5-8$100

Cross Country - boys and girls in grades 5-8 $ 70

Track & Field - boys and girls in grades 5-8 $ 70

ALL FEE AND UNIFORM DEPOST CHECKS MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO: ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS

Please email Donna Webster with questions:

4/12/2013