The South River KNIGHTS – 2017 Season Information.
Welcome to The South River Knights 2017 Season! Below is a guideline to give you an idea of what is needed to get our Season off to a successful start. You Coach will fill you in on details.
Football
Items you will be expected to purchase:
Cleats
Cup
Drink (Water supplied at Games).
Mouth piece (1st one supplied by SR Knights)
Socks (Coach will advise color of Game socks)
May need Pink socks for October (Cancer Awareness)
You will be supplied with all Equipment (Helmet, pads), Practice Uniform and Game Uniform.
(Coach will advise date/Time for Pick-up)
Cheer
For Practice:
Sneakers (Must be supportive, rubber sole)
Towel for breaks to sit on the Track
Drink
Glasses must be secured with an eyeglass holder/strap
Please have all hair secured
You will be supplied the Cheer Uniform (Coach will advise date/Time for Pick-up)
Items you will be expected to purchase:
(Bloomers/Body Suit/ Sneakers/Bows -will be sized and/or ordered by SR KNIGHTS)(Est. cost $60-$80 for all)
Low white socks
Competitions – All Cheerleaders are expected to participate in the Central Jersey Pop Warner Competition. It is usually held in Oct, but your Coach will give you firm dates. There may be more Competitions (as our Girls continue to place), and some additional Travel may be needed. Tickets for competitions can be purchased through SRK, but can also be purchased at the door the day of competition for an additional fee.
Practice (For ALL)
Practice will start Tuesday, August 1st. Your Coach will advise your Team schedule, but, during August it usually runs Mon-Fri, 6-8pm. Each Player/Cheerleader is expected to be ready to practice at start time.
Please be on time and fully equipped.
All CHEER reports to the Tracks at Denny Stadium to meet your Coach.
Football: Flag, Mitey Mite, and JR Pee Wee (FB) report to the Hills at SR High School (by small parking lot).
Pee Wees and Midgets report to the backfield at Denny Stadium. (Unless otherwise advised by your Team Coach).
ALL PARENTS are to remain OFF- the Practice Fields! Please allow the Coaches to Coach!
If you have a concern, your Coach will advise all parents the best way to communicate with them.
Parents of younger children are expected to stay during practice in case there are any issues.
The first game can be at the end or August, so it is important that all practices are attended.
Team Parent
If you are interested in being a “Team Parent”, please advise your Coach ASAP. The Team Parent is responsible for communications from Coach to Parents and all other SRK information. They are also responsible to help the Work Bond Coordinator to ensure all Game day “WB Duties” are covered.
Work Bond
All Parents will be expected to perform 6 Workbond Duties. You will be able to sign up On-Line. You will be sent a link when it opens for Sign-up. Early Registrations will get the Link about a week before all others.
Due to the fact that we do not have a set schedule in early August, the scheduling is done by Game – NOT DATE. ie: Home Game#1, Away Game#2. Once the schedule is set, you are to plot in your dates. You will also be reminded by email from the Work Bond Coordinator.
Please review the list of tasks so that you can sign up for something you are comfortable with and we can make sure Game Day goes smoothly!! If you do not complete your 6 WB duties, you will be forfeiting your WB deposit. You have the option to “Decline” WB, and your WB deposit will be kept.
Fund Raising
Parents will be expected to fulfill any Fundraising requirements. You will be advised of the options. This can include mandatory Raffle Cards, Canning, and/or selling of an item.
Communications
It is imperative that we have a valid, current email address to contact you. Email is the most used form of communication from The SRK Board and Work Bond Coordinator.
Coaches/Team Moms will set up the system for each Team’s specific communications.
Items of Interest:
All Uniforms must be returned in Good, Clean condition. If they are not, it may result in an additional Charge, or loss (reduction) of Workbond reimbursement.
Awards Ceremony – At the end of the Season we have an Awards Ceremony at the SR High School.
All Teams receive their Trophies. The Ceremony is free admission.
Banquet – At the end of the Season we have a Banquet. (Location/Date/Cost TBD). Once all equipment is returned in good condition you will have the opportunity to purchase Banquet tickets (or take out of your Workbond reimbursement). Players and Cheerleaders are always free. Family members are required to pay.
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