PARENT MEETING Mission and VisionAthlete and Parent Handbook Communication Protocol Updated forms and Due dates Insurance InformationNEW WEBSITE Participation FeesSpirit Packs Facilities for next yearNew Concussion format

The athletic program at Desert Heights Preparatory Academy strives to develop the skills necessary for student-athletes to be competitive and successful when addressing the challenges of the 21 st century. Our Values: Consistent with the vision of Desert Heights Preparatory Academy, the athletic department facilitates a wide range of athletic opportunities with the following core values.

HANDBOOK REVIEW WE ARE GOING TO ASK THAT YOU ALL READ THE HANDBOOK AND SIGN THE AGREEMENT. THE AGREEMENT IS A PART OF THE PARTICAPTION PAPERWORK AND IS NEEDED FOR TRY-OUTS

Communication Protocol: If there is ever an issue or concern we ask you follow these steps: 1.Ask for a private conversation with the Coach in or after practice. 2.If the issue continues, contact the Athletic Director (Courtney Martin). 3. If the issue continues, contact the Principal (Chelsey Peitz). 1.If the issue continues, contact the President (Mark Jiles). We are asking that every Parent respects our protocol and steps, and we hope to see all of you at the events and games supporting the DHPA Athletic Department.

UPDATED ENROLLMENT FORM UPDATED RISK AND RELEASE FORMS PER SPORT AND WEIGHT ROOM ALL ITEMS WILL BE DUE THE 1st WEEK BEFORE TRY-OUTS BEGIN. UPDATED FORMS AND DUE DATES:

Optional choice: Plans will Start July 1st Insurance Needed STATEMENT OF INSURANCE COVERAGE I/We, _________________________________ affirm that I/We are the Parent or Legal Guardian of the above named student. I/We represent that the above named student is currently covered and will be covered during the present school year by a Health/Accident Insurance policy issued by:___________________________ Policy Number _______________________ which provides protection, at least in the equivalent coverage as the policy offered by the school in the event of an accident or injury in a school supervised game or activity. __________________________________________________________________ Parent or Legal Guardian Signature **Copy of insurance card needs to be submitted along with the athletic paperwork.

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PARTICIPATION FEE AND FALL SPORTS BUDGET DISCUSSION THE BUDGET INDENTIFIES: LEAGUE FEES REF FEES FACILTIY FEES TRANSPORTATION FEES COACHES STIPENDS EQUIPMENT FEES UNIFORM FEES SECURITY/EMT FEES ETC. PARTICIPATION FEES WHAT WILL MY ATHLETE GET THIS YEAR? FUNDAMENTAL TEAMS: $50 SPIRIT PACK JUNIOR HIGH TEAMS: $ SPIRIT PACK HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS: $ SPIRIT PACKS

SPIRIT PACKS DISCUSSION VARSITY BASKETBALL COULD BE: TEAM SHOES TEAM BAG WARM-UPS TEAM SOCKS TEAM SHIRT JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL COULD BE: TEAM WARM-UPS TEAM BAG TEAM SHIRT SWEATSHIRTS AND SWEATPANTS JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL TEAM SHIRT TEAM SHORTS TEAM SWEATSHIRT TEAM SWEARPANTS TEAM SOCKS

NEXT YEAR FACILTITIES DISCUSSION BASKETBALL: WE WILL STILL BE USING THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB GYM UNTIL WE HAVE OUR OWN FACILITY BUILT. WE WILL BE USING OTHER PARK FACILTIES AND THE CHARTER FOR PRACTICES.

Concussion Video Update TEAMS WILL NOW BE WATCHING THE VIDEO AND TAKING THE TEST TOGTHER THE FIRST WEEK OF TRY-OUTS. COACHES WILL NEED TO PUT THIS IN THEIR TRY-OUT PERIOD. THIS IS A AZCAA REGULATION FOR TEAMS AND ATHLETES AND IT ALLOWS SOME TEAM BONDING AND OTHER OPTIONS TO COVER.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR COMING AND SUPPORTING THE PROGRAM. WE ARE VERY APPRECIATIVE AND SO EXCITED TO SEE WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS FOR OUR STUDENT ATHLETES. BEFORE YOU LEAVE PLEASE REMEMBER TO PICK UP YOUR FORMS PHYSICAL RISK AND RELEASE FORM