Maple Valley Junior Football
and Cheer Association 2005 Parent Handbook

P.O. Box 1151
Maple Valley, WA 98038

Welcome to "your" 2005 Football & Cheer season. We hope that this parent booklet will answer all of your questions that may come up throughout the season. If you have concerns or questions, any Board Member or Coach can help you out or at least point you in the right direction.

2005 Board of Directors

The Maple Valley Jr. Football & Cheer Association Board of Directors meets on a monthly basis, normally the second Sunday of the month, January through December. Please visit our website for upcoming meetings.

2005 Football Coaches

Each team has a Team Parent! Team Parents help assist team coaches. Duties will vary from coach to coach, but the most important job will be providing communication to other parents. This includes organizing parent volunteers for game days and planning the end of the season party.

In the event you have a concern regarding the Maple Valley Jr. Football & Cheer program or a member of the Maple Valley Jr. Football & Cheer coaching staff, we ask that you first address your concern to your child’s coach. If you feel the matter needs attention from a Maple Valley Jr. Football & Cheer Board Member, please contact our Athletic Director(s) listed below and they will be happy to assist you.

Athletic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rick LaHaye

Assistant Athletic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open Position

Rules

• NO smoking, use of tobacco, alcohol or drugs on school grounds or at any function for Maple Valley Jr. Football & Cheer. You must go to the road if you choose to smoke.
• NO abusive language or physical abuse is allowed.
• Keep children off the goal posts, out of the trees, or from behind the container. Children not participating in the program should NOT be left unattended.
• Each child is responsible for the care and up keep of their equipment. If your child’s equipment is lost, stolen, or damaged, you will be held financially responsible for replacing the item at the current replacement cost.
• Child Drop-off & Pick-Up; for the safety of all children, please drop off your child in a safe parking lot and away from busy streets. Your children need to be picked-up promptly every night after practice.

Uniform and equipment must be properly taken care of during the season. Each parent was required to sign an "equipment use agreement" at uniform hand out.

Please take the time to review and discuss the responsibilities with your child in the proper care of this equipment. Each child must understand the importance of safety and responsibility for all equipment items. If you feel that any of the equipment does not fit properly or the condition is not good, just stop by the container and we will take care of it for you!

Each item that is assigned to your child needs to be in good condition for the next season. With everyone’s help, we can continue to provide the best quality possible, for a reasonable price.

Weekly Flyers

Every week we will pass out a flyer and post information on our website. This information pertains to upcoming events maplevalleyraiders.org.

This year we are going to be including maps, as well as specific information regarding the week’s upcoming games.

The flyers are the best way we can communicate with you. Updates and changes to games or events will be provided as will special notes from coaches and the Board.

If you do not get a flyer during the week and you are not able to logon to our website, please stop by the concession stand and get an update from our bulletin board.

Team Pictures

It is mandatory that all football players and cheerleaders attend picture night dressed in full game uniforms. The picture time for each team will be announced.

• Cheerleading & Buddy Pictures - TBA

• Football & Buddy Pictures - Tuesday - 09/13/05 at 5:00 pm

Team and individual pictures will be taken first, and then buddy pictures to follow. Please check in with your coach on picture night.

In November, 2005 we will hold a very important general meeting for all the parents and participants of Maple Valley Junior Football & Cheer. This meeting is to recognize all the volunteers, parents, and children that helped make it all happen. This is also the time we elect the 2006 Board Members. Please consider becoming a Board Member for next year! It is a very rewarding job and you will help keep the Maple Valley Jr. Football & Cheer going strong. For the positions available and what is involved in holding any of these positions, please visit our website or speak with any of our 2005 Board Members.

6th Annual Dinner & Silent Auction Fundraiser

This year, Maple Valley Junior Football and Cheer Association will continue a very successful tradition and fun event. The date of this family event has not been set because the details are still in the works. We do know there will be plenty of food, raffles, prizes, goodies to bid on. We will be sending out more information as the season progresses.

Keep an eye out for information about the "Team Baskets" that we will be putting together for the Silent Auction and raising funds for our program.

Concession Stand

We will have a complete concession stand available at all of our practices and home games. There is a variety of drinks and snacks to choose from. We even have hot food to help out with dinner for the nights that are a little crazy. The prices are very reasonable.

A concession tab is allowed and must be PRE-PAID, no negative balances will be allowed.

PLEASE NOTE: Tabs can not be used on game days.

Any balances left on your child’s tab will be donated to the Maple Valley Jr. Football & Cheer Association.

Football Practice Schedule

August 1st through September 2nd

Monday – Friday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Tahoma Middle School

After Labor Day Weekend

Starting September 6th, (Tuesday), until the end of the season – practice

days will be Tuesday through Thursday from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Tahoma Middle School

All practice days, times and locations are subject to change at the direction of Maple Valley Jr. Football & Cheer.

Cheer Practice Schedule

August 3rd through September 2nd

Monday & Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Tahoma Middle School

September 7th through October 26th

Monday & Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Tahoma Junior High

All practice days, times and locations are subject to change at the direction of Maple Valley Jr. Football & Cheer.

Home Games

When Maple Valley Jr. Football & Cheer has a home game, we would like to be considered the best host in the League! In order to meet that goal, we need help from all parents. Your Team Mom will be asking you to donate your time to give us a hand. All of the children in this program appreciate your contribution and want to thank you in advance for making our home games a success. Talk with your Team Parent and sign-up early to guarantee the game of your choice!

ALWAYS LET YOUR COACH OR TEAM PARENT KNOW IN ADVANCE IF YOU CAN NOT MAKE IT TO A GAME.

Football Players; need to be on the field as designated by their coaches, (usually 1 hour before game), for weigh-ins and warm-ups.

Cheerleaders; need to be on the field 30 minutes before game time for warm-ups.

2005 Game Schedule

Each football team must be at the field 1 hour before your start time for weigh-in.

Acceptable Behavior . . .

Applaud both teams during player introductions - Take part in cheers and applaud good performances - Refrain from negative comments about officials, coaches & players - Show respect for public / private property and equipment - Applaud at the end of the contest – regardless of the outcome - Encourage surrounding people to display only sportsmanlike conduct - Accept decisions of contest officials - Treat opposing fans with respect and sportsmanship - Support your team with positive cheers - ENJOY THE CONTEST – WIN OR LOSE ! !

Unacceptable Behavior . . .

Making derogatory comments of any kind, direct at any individual or group – Booing or heckling an officials decision – Yelling or making comments that antagonize opponents – Blaming the loss on an official, coach or participant – Using profanity – Doing own yells, cheers, rather than following the lead of the cheerleaders – Refusing to give recognition for good performances – Refusing to follow directions of game management.

2005 Raider Souvenir Program

Maple Valley Jr. Football & Cheer will be selling a Souvenir Program. If you would like to put a brief message of encouragement for your child, please contact Gina Hagen. The deadline is September 16, 2005 and the cost per message is $5.

Thank You

from the

2005 Maple Valley Jr. Football & Cheer Association

Board of Directors

and

Coaching Staff