Parent Letter and Release for Tryouts

Dear Parent/Guardian,

            Your son/daughter is interested in becoming a member of the Sheldon Dance Team for the 2009-2010 Winter Season (November 2009 - March 2010).  There are specific responsibilities and obligations that your son/daughter must assume in order to qualify for and remain part of the squad if he/she is chosen as a member of the team. 

            Please read through the Sheldon Dance Team constitution for the 2009/2010 seasons.  It dictates the rules and regulations, which govern this program.  Once you and your child have complete understanding of their responsibilities, please sign this form and have your child return it on or before November 13th (additional hard copies will be available at the first mandatory parent/dancer meeting on Monday, November 16th).

            The approximate cost for each dancer is $600, which can be raised via participation in fundraisers. Please don’t let this discourage you from trying out.  The majority of the 2009 Fall team members made their payments through participation in team fundraisers.  Any difficulties should be discussed with the coach.

            Being a member of the Sheldon Dance team is a rewarding and valuable experience that they will always remember; however, these rewards come at the expense of hard work and dedication. 

            I am delighted to offer your son/daughter the opportunity to join on of the finest organizations at our school, and I look forward to a successful and rewarding season!  For those who make the team, I will cover each section of the 2009-2010 Constitution, budget, and schedule information at our first mandatory parent/dancer meeting on Monday, November 12th at 6:00PM in the Sheldon Cafeteria

Please contact me if you have any questions,

Sincerely,

Hillary McClintick – Head Coach

Mcclint_h@4j.lane.edu

541-337-3367

APPLICANT RELEASE:

I, (applicant name) ______________________________, have read all rules and regulations that govern the Sheldon Dance Team.  As a representative of my school, I understand and agree to abide by them if selected as a dancer for the 2009 -2010 Winter Season.

Signature of applicant:  ________________________________ Date: _______________

PARENT RELEASE:

I, the undersigned, have read and fully understand the rules and regulations, which will govern my son/daughter if he/she is chosen to represent the Sheldon High School Dance Team as a member of the squad.  I further understand that this is an extracurricular activity and that attendance at all practices, games, fundraisers, special functions, and competitions is required of each dancer.

I hereby give consent to my son/daughter, ____________________________, to tryout for the Sheldon High School Dance Team.  I understand that, if chosen, my son/daughter will be required to pay for his/her 2009 - 2010 Winter Season expenses.  Further, I understand that school and/or personal insurance must cover our son/daughter.

I give our permission for my child to receive medical attention in the event that I cannot be present or reached for any reason.

Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian ___________________________________________

Phone: ___________________________________              Date: ____________________