NATIONAL YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM

April 5, 2006

Dear NYSP Participant/Parents:

Welcome back! and /or welcome to our National Youth Academic Sports Program, sponsored by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. We are requesting your full participation in our summer program. Our staff has planned an exciting program for you. Mathematics and Science, Cultural Enrichment and Sports Instruction will be offered.. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE 10 YEARS OLD BY AUGUST 31 , 2006 AND 17 YEARS OLD IFYOU HAVE NOT TURNED 17 BY MAY 31, 2006. PLEASE BRING PROOF OF AGE.

The registration day is Saturday, June 3, 2006. Limited physical examinations will be conducted on Saturday, June 3, 2006, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., at the MartinLutherKingFamilyHealthCenter, 1700 Wheeler Peak St., Las Vegas, Nevada.

SIGN UP EARLY. Please follow the following steps:

1.) Obtain the registration packet from Dr. Troutman's office at UNLV in the CarlsonEducationBuilding, room 306 or from your school. Also, you may download the Registration Application and forms from the following website:

2.) Complete the NYSP registration application, NYSP consent form, and the BADA consent. The Medical examination form must be completed by a physician.

3.)NYSP physical examinations will be given on Saturday, June 3, 2006, however you may get your physical examination from your family physician prior to the registration date (June 3, 2006).

4.) Return completed NYSP registration application, application consent forms and medical examination record (completed by a physician) to Dr. Troutman, UNLV, College of Education, 4505 Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, Nevada, NV. 89154-3005.

Participants with pre-existing medical conditions must consult with your family physician for physical exams.

You must complete the NYSP registration application and two application consent forms and medical examination (completed by a physician) before you are accepted in the program. Free medical examinations are only available during the above designated times. A parent or guardian must accompany each enrollee. Medical examinations after June 3, 2006 will be the guardian’s responsibility. Please Sign up Early. Limited Enrollment!

All participants are required to have the following:

1 Completed and signed (A) NYSP Registration Application, (B) NYSP Consent Form, (C) BADA Consent and (D)Medical Examination (completed by a physician).

2. All four forms must be filled out completely. Otherwise students will not be permitted to

participate in the program.

3. On completion of the medical examination, registration application, and application /consent forms the student will be issued a bus and program schedule and NYSP card which will entitle the student to ride the bus, receive lunch and a snack and participate in the program of activities at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

4. Students will not be permitted on the bus nor be allowed to participate in the NYSP program until all of the above requirements are completed.

  1. If a student misplaces or loses the NYSP participant card, the parent will have to make arrangements to acquire another card from Dr. Porter L. Troutman, Jr. or Ms Patti Hester. Lost or misplaced cards will only be issued to parents at the University on designated days and times, Thursday - 4 - 5:30 p.m. at MPE (McDermott Physical Education) Room 306.

6. Students must wear tennis shoes and a white T-shirt or the NYSP T-shirt.

Enclosed is a NYSP brochure. Please be at the bus stop 10-20 minutes before scheduled pick-up time during the first week. Call 895-3369 for any questions.

Sincerely, Signed

Ms. Patti Hester, Teacher, NYSP Liaison Officer

Dr. Porter L. Troutman, Jr., Professor, Activity Director